U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s designs on Taiwan pose a threat to global peace and stability that requires “our allies and partners do their part on defense.

Australia's defence minister Richard Marles said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance.

Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive this year. So she'll only pay for her teenage daughter and son to get their summer hairdos.

The defense secretary said Asia is the administration’s priority region.

The USWNT downed China, largely dominating a Saturday friendly that came with some signs that newer U.S. players are forging strong connections.

Jamie Dimon appeared at the 2025 Reagan National Economic Forum on Friday, saying he's concerned if the US can "get our own act together."