‘No existing countermeasures’ to Russian hypersonic weapons, US govt. report admits

The US is currently unable to repel an attack from the hypersonic weapons that are being developed by Russia and China, as they can pierce most missile defense systems, a recent US government report has revealed. “China and Russia are pursuing hypersonic weapons because their speed, altitude, and maneuverability may defeat most missile defense systems, […]

Turkey blames Trump for attack on lira, says it won’t ‘kneel’ and has counter-measures ready

Turkey has accused Donald Trump of leading an attack on its national currency. The lira lost about 40 percent of its value against the US dollar this year and, to reduce its volatility, Ankara has prepared an urgent action plan. “The currency of our country is targeted directly by the US president,” Finance Minister Berat […]