BBC News Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn by External Source January 8, 2026 January 8, 2026 6 The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail External Source Africa News Matters is powered by the Colorado non-profit Africa Agenda. We credit our sources via link sharing. Support us, make a donation today! previous post Reality TV star Spencer Pratt announces run for LA mayor next post How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 You may also like Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian... January 8, 2026 Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly... January 8, 2026 Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age... January 8, 2026 Tennis Kenya admits it shouldn’t have let amateur... January 8, 2026 Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed... January 8, 2026 Watch: Eyewitnesses recount deadly ICE shooting January 8, 2026 Eyewitness video shows how deadly shooting in Minneapolis... January 8, 2026 Lebanese army says it has taken over security... January 8, 2026 Spain’s Catholic Church signs deal on sexual abuse... January 8, 2026 Saudi-led coalition says UAE helped smuggle separatist leader... January 8, 2026