President Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit, as he praises the kingdom for its long partnership with the United States.
Senior U.S. military leaders press Seoul onto the frontline against China
For the second time in three days, a senior U.S. military commander promoted South Korea as a forward player in U.S.-led efforts in the region to deter and contain China — a shift in defense strategy that would be seismic for Seoul.
From lasers to logistics: Pentagon CTO announces top six tech priorities
Under Secretary for Research & Engineering Emil Michael pruned a sprawling list of “critical technology areas” down from 14 to just six: AI, quantum, biomanufacturing, contested logistics, directed energy (lasers, microwave weapons, et al), and hy…
Horror moment private jet carrying govt minister burns after crashing off end of runway as clip captures landing bungle
THIS is the terrifying moment a slew of top government officials are forced to climb out of a burning plane after it crash lands. The private aircraft veered off the runway sparking a huge inferno as footage shows plumes of black smoke billowing from t…
Trump rolls out FIFA ‘PASS’ to give priority visas to 2026 US World Cup visitors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says World Cup ticket holders will get priority appointments but undergo the same vetting as other visa applicants
Tougher asylum rules could affect relations with UK, says Irish justice minister
Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impactAttempts to toughen up asylum rules in the UK could have significant implications for relations with Ireland, Dublin’s justice minister has said, amid con…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Is Sentenced to Death
Sheikh Hasina, who is living in exile in India, was convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity during a brutal crackdown on student-led protests in 2024.
Did FBI remove Trump’s name from Epstein files? Report claims review of 100,000 documents, 300GB of evidence
In a recent twist, a report has emerged indicating that Donald Trump’s name may have been omitted from the FBI’s files on Jeffrey Epstein, igniting a fresh wave of debate. Initially downplaying the gravity of the situation, Trump has now pivoted, calli…
FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say
The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post just six months in, officials say, marking another disruption in a year of staff departures and policy changes.