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U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an ambitious missile defense initiative dubbed the “Golden Dome,” pledging to shield the United States from advanced missile threats using space-based technology—drawing attention from world leaders.
In a bold move to strengthen America’s defenses, President Trump on Tuesday introduced the Golden Dome, a sweeping missile shield designed to block even the most advanced threats—from hypersonic and ballistic missiles to space-launched attacks.
“This is about keeping our country safe from every direction, even from space,” Trump said during the announcement. He pledged an initial $25 billion investment in the project, which is expected to grow to $175 billion and be completed by 2029, within the current term of his presidency.
Unlike traditional defense systems, the Golden Dome will rely heavily on space-based sensors and interceptors, making it one of the most ambitious military tech programs in U.S. history. According to Trump, the system will be able to detect and destroy missiles no matter where they're launched from—on Earth or beyond it.
But not everyone is welcoming the idea. Russia and China were quick to criticize the plan, calling it “deeply destabilizing” in a joint statement issued after a meeting between Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping in Moscow. They warned that building such a system could lead to a dangerous arms race in space.
“The so-called ‘Golden Dome for America’ threatens to turn outer space into a battlefield,” their statement read, pointing to the system’s clear intent to expand military capabilities far beyond Earth’s atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Canada may be considering joining the initiative. Prime Minister Markey Carney confirmed that high-level discussions are underway with U.S. officials about possibly becoming a partner in the program, signaling that the Golden Dome could eventually grow into a multinational effort.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
The deadline to secure a new U.S. trade deal arrives today, potentially marking a turning point in the country’s economic strategy amid faltering momentum on global agreements and rising international tensions.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian is due to start his two-day state visit to Pakistan on Saturday while the relations of the two neighboring countries have gained new significance in terms of regional and international developments.
South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol lay on the floor of his cell on Friday and refused to comply with questioning, a spokesperson for a special prosecutor said, as investigations into alleged abuse of power and influence-peddling continue.
Thailand repatriated two Cambodian soldiers on Friday from a group of 20 detained last week, just days before crucial talks in Malaysia aimed at upholding a fragile ceasefire along the disputed Thai-Cambodian border.
Russian energy giant Gazprom increased its average daily natural gas supplies to Europe by 37% in July compared to June, when maintenance activities had curbed exports, calculations based on transmission data showed on Friday.
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