USAA deepening military partnership between Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Somalia-based al-Shabaab is transforming the security landscape of the Gulf of Aden. This cross-continental cooperation, which has evolved since 2023, involves systematic weapons transfers and tactical training, signaling a new, dangerous convergence of regional insurgent forces.
USAThe Trump administration is set to require parents applying for their children’s US passports to provide proof of their own citizenship or legal immigration status. This move marks the latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, formalizing a framework to scrutinize the eligibility of children born on American soil.
USAErin Piacenti, a 32-year-old Bank of America vice president and new mother, was killed Monday in a random knife attack in Times Square. The assailant, 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, wounded a second victim before being shot and killed by police in one of New York City’s most heavily patrolled districts.
USAWith gasoline averaging over $4 a gallon and diesel nearing $6, President Trump summoned top refining executives to the White House on Tuesday. Facing intense pressure ahead of midterm elections, the administration demanded increased domestic fuel production, even as industry leaders pushed back against federal biofuel-blending mandates that they claim inflate costs.
USAUtah District Judge Tony Graf ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, clearing the path for prosecutors to pursue the death penalty. The 23-year-old is accused of firing a single, fatal shot from a rooftop during a campus event last September.
USAFollowing a directive from the White House, Apple Maps has updated its web interface to label Lake Ontario as Lake America. This shift comes just days after Alphabet implemented a similar change on Google Maps, signaling a rapid corporate alignment with the latest executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
USAAs the USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to dock at Laem Chabang with 5,000 sailors on board, Pattaya authorities are scrambling to contain the city’s illicit sex trade. The carrier’s arrival follows a record-breaking 200-day deployment, prompting a heightened police presence across the beachfront and nightlife districts ahead of shore leave.
USAAt 12 p.m. ET, United States forces initiated a series of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets within Iran. The military action follows a string of attempted attacks by the IRGC against commercial shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and American service members stationed throughout the region.
USAAn Indian national filing for an employment-based US green card today may face a wait time of up to 179 years. This staggering delay stems from a combination of statutory per-country visa caps and a massive, growing backlog that leaves nearly one million Indian applicants in limbo as of late 2025.
USAA routine ascent of the Mendenhall Couloir turned into a life-or-death struggle when Rob Martin became trapped on a six-inch-wide ledge. With thousands of feet of vertical exposure beneath him, the climber spent the night clinging to the east face of Laurel Mountain before rescue teams could reach him.
USASixty-six percent of Indian-American voters currently favor Democratic candidates for the Senate, signaling a significant hurdle for Donald Trump’s campaign. According to the latest Asian American Voter Survey, this demographic preference mirrors a broader trend among the 16 million eligible Asian American and Pacific Islander voters nationwide.
USAThe U.S. Department of Defense has quietly appointed several high-profile retired military officers and social media influencers to civilian positions. These individuals, known for their vocal support of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, now hold roles as special government employees within the Pentagon’s personnel and readiness offices.
USAUnder intense pressure to align with the administration’s pricing mandates, nine midsize pharmaceutical firms, including India’s Sun Pharma, have pledged to lower costs for critical medications. The voluntary agreements effectively expand the White House’s influence over the domestic drug market, targeting a broader range of specialized treatments.
USAGeneral Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has explicitly rejected the possibility of deploying federal troops or National Guard units to polling sites for the upcoming midterm elections. His written assurance follows mounting concerns from Democratic lawmakers regarding potential executive interference in the voting process.
USAPresident Donald Trump dismissed premature speculation surrounding a potential 2028 presidential bid by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. While acknowledging the Pentagon chief's performance, the president emphasized that current political priorities remain fixed on the upcoming midterm elections rather than future leadership transitions within the Republican Party.
USAA 55-year-old taxi driver has lost his US citizenship fifteen years after naturalization, following a federal court ruling in New York. Gurmeet Singh, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for a 2011 kidnapping and rape, was stripped of his status for concealing the violent crime during his immigration process.
USAThree decades after the drive-by shooting that silenced one of hip-hop’s most influential voices, a Las Vegas jury has delivered a verdict in the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane Davis, a 63-year-old former gang member, was found guilty of murder on Monday following a brief period of deliberation.
USAThe Trump administration is preparing to funnel $4 million into European right-wing media outlets as part of a broader $25 million initiative to support conservative civil society groups. This move, notified to Congress on August 21, threatens to escalate existing diplomatic friction over alleged American interference in European domestic politics.
USAAfter securing a name change on Google Maps, the Trump administration is now pressuring Apple to update its digital cartography to reflect the newly minted 'Lake America.' Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed the president personally contacted the tech giant to demand the switch following a controversial executive order.
A divided Supreme Court lifted a lower-court injunction on Monday, permitting the Trump administration to resume construction on a $400 million White House ballroom. The order supersedes a temporary freeze issued by Chief Justice John Roberts, allowing work to accelerate while legal challenges regarding executive authority and congressional oversight proceed.
USAAt least 21 civilians, including seven children, died in Lamerd on February 28 following three explosions that experts attribute to the Lockheed Martin Precision Strike Missile. The strikes, which occurred in densely populated neighborhoods and near a sports complex, left a blast pattern consistent with the weapon's wide-area pellet dispersal.
USAJohn Ternus assumes the role of Apple’s chief executive this Tuesday, marking a transition from Tim Cook’s fifteen-year tenure. The fifty-one-year-old engineer inherits a tech giant that dominates the smartphone market but faces intense pressure to bridge a widening gap in artificial intelligence and navigate complex global trade relations.
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USAThe family of American citizen Matthew Van Dyke is demanding urgent diplomatic intervention from Washington as India’s National Investigation Agency prepares to interrogate him inside Tihar Jail. Held since March on terrorism-related charges, Van Dyke faces an escalating health crisis that his representatives describe as a dire humanitarian emergency.
USAWeeks before the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, FBI agents in Minneapolis flagged French national Zacarias Moussaoui as a potential aviation threat. Despite urgent warnings and intelligence linking him to extremist networks, FBI headquarters in Washington repeatedly blocked attempts to secure surveillance warrants, ultimately dismissing the case as insufficient for legal action.
USAA sea of brown suits and patterned ties flooded the perimeter of Washington Square Park on Sunday as hundreds gathered to crown the best Zohran Mamdani impersonator. The lighthearted competition, which moved outside park grounds following a police intervention over permit issues, drew a spirited crowd of the mayor's supporters.
USAThe US Treasury Department has barred specific journalists from covering this week’s G-20 finance ministers’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. By withholding credentials from reporters at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News without explanation, the administration is deepening an ongoing confrontation over institutional transparency and independent media access.
USADonald Trump has posted AI-generated videos on Truth Social depicting the destruction of Iran’s Kharg Island, an oil hub he has repeatedly threatened to target. The posts surfaced shortly after the US military conducted actual strikes against Iranian rocket launchers stationed on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
USAIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a coordinated missile and drone assault against US air bases in Jordan, retaliating for an American strike on Larak Island. The escalation marks a volatile turn in the conflict, as Tehran vows devastating responses to what it characterizes as attempts to weaken its regional control.
USAMore than 20 people remain missing in Grand Canyon National Park after a violent flash flood tore through Bright Angel Canyon on Saturday. While 62 hikers have been successfully evacuated from the Phantom Ranch area, the surge of water and debris has fundamentally altered the landscape, destroying infrastructure and stranding visitors.
USADonald Trump threatened Sunday to report NBC host Kristen Welker to federal regulators, claiming her analysis of his primary endorsement record was inaccurate. The former president utilized his Truth Social platform to demand rebuke or punishment for the journalist after she described his election results as having mixed success.