Noah Robertson

4 days ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

SINGAPORE — At the end of Pete Hegseth’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s largest defense summit, America’s defense secretary argued some members of the crowd should focus elsewhere. “We would much prefer that the overwhelming balance of European investment be on that continent,” he said during a question and answer session. Hegseth’s response addressed one of the core themes at a conference typically focused on Asian security alone.

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Noah Robertson

SINGAPORE — At the end of Pete Hegseth’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s largest defense summit, America’s defense secretary argued some members of the crowd should focus elsewhere. “We would much prefer that the overwhelming balance of European investment be on that continent,” he said during a question and answer session. Hegseth’s response addressed one of the core themes at a conference typically focused on Asian security alone.

4 days ago | arabamerica.com | Noah Robertson

Know Before You Go: Egypt's Legal Landscape for Travelers in 2025Egypt’s ancient wonders have beckoned travellers for centuries. The towering pyramids, enigmatic Sphinx, and treasure-filled tombs continue to capture our imagination. But between the bucket-list sightseeing and Nile cruises, visitors need to navigate some tricky legal terrain. Below we take a look at some of the things to keep in mind when travelling to Egypt.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Noah Robertson

SINGAPORE — The Philippines’ defense secretary cast doubt on a $5.6 billion purchase of American F-16 fighter jets approved in April, saying Manila hasn’t yet decided whether to move forward with the sale. Speaking on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, a defense summit held in Singapore, Gilberto Teodoro said the Philippines hadn’t yet received a formal offer to purchase the fourth-generation fighters. Even if it had, he said, his department doesn’t know whether it wants them.

5 days ago | defensenews.com | Noah Robertson

SINGAPORE — The Philippines’ defense secretary cast doubt on a $5.6 billion purchase of American F-16 fighter jets approved in April, saying Manila hasn’t yet decided whether to move forward with the sale. Speaking on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, a defense summit held in Singapore, Gilberto Teodoro said the Philippines hadn’t yet received a formal offer to purchase the fourth-generation fighters. Even if it had, he said, his department doesn’t know whether it wants them.