Summary Defense Secretary would become Secretary of War Trump questions whether he needs Congress to approve change Hegseth: “We’re going to go on the offense” WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defense as the “Department of War,” a move that revives…
São Paulo, Sept 5 — In a thrilling and unpredictable start to the National Football League’s international season, the Los Angeles Chargers pulled off a stunning 27-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a fiercely contested battle at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. The contest marked not only the NFL’s first game outside…
TEL AVIV, Sept. 6, 2025 — The Israeli military has issued a stark warning to Palestinian civilians in Gaza City, urging them to evacuate immediately as operations expand throughout the densely populated urban area. The military said it is advancing further into Gaza’s largest city amid a months-long offensive aimed at weakening Hamas, which Israel…
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 – On a hot and emotionally charged night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, world number one Aryna Sabalenka showcased why she is currently the most formidable force in women’s tennis. Facing adversity from the outset, Sabalenka clawed her way back from a set down to defeat American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4,…
WASHINGTON — Tensions are mounting on Capitol Hill as Senate Democrats on the Finance Committee are calling for the immediate resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just one day before he is scheduled to testify before the committee in a highly anticipated hearing. At the center of the controversy is…
BEIJING — A grand parade in the name of peace unfolded under the watchful eyes of leaders deeply entangled in one of today’s most persistent conflicts. More than 50,000 people gathered in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Wednesday to witness a large-scale military parade, highlighting the rapid modernization of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event…
Sheinbaum Rejects U.S. Military Action in Mexico Following Reports of Trump Order on Cartels Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly dismissed any possibility of a U.S. military incursion into Mexico, following reports that Donald Trump had signed a directive authorizing military force against drug cartels labeled as terrorist organizations in Latin America. “The United States will…
Nagasaki’s Twin Bells Ring Together for First Time in 80 Years to Honor Atomic Bomb Victims For the first time in 80 years, twin bells at Nagasaki’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral rang in unison on Saturday, marking the exact moment the city was devastated by a U.S. atomic bomb. At 11:02 a.m. — the precise time…
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has begun dismantling some of its loudspeakers installed along the tense border with South Korea, according to the South’s military on Saturday. The move comes shortly after Seoul removed its own front-line loudspeakers that had been used to broadcast anti-North Korean messages in a gesture aimed at lowering cross-border…
Australia to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Growing Global Shift Australia announced on Monday that it intends to formally recognize a Palestinian state, aligning itself with a growing number of Western nations rethinking their stance as Israel faces increasing international isolation over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government plans…
Walmart Expands Grocery Discounts for Employees Amid Rising Price Concerns As concerns grow over the impact of tariffs and the potential for rising prices, Walmart is offering more relief to its employees through expanded discounts. On Wednesday, the retail giant announced it will now provide a 10% discount on nearly all grocery items — including…
Starmer and Zelenskyy See ‘Tangible Opportunity for Peace’ Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of peace in Ukraine—provided Russian President Vladimir Putin demonstrates genuine intent to end the conflict when he meets with Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday. The British Prime Minister and the…
