US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi engaged in a morning physical training session at Fort Meyer Army Base. The leaders performed exercises alongside US soldiers, showcasing a commitment to camaraderie and bil…
In Iran, witness accounts of atrocities counter regime claims of calm
A brutal Iranian crackdown has appeared to quash most protests, and officials are seeking to portray a sense of “national solidarity.” But images and eyewitness accounts of shocking “atrocities” are accumulating that paint a different picture.
Asian chip stocks advance, Taiwan outperforms after trade deal with U.S.
Australian markets climbed marginally to start the day, while Hong Kong is set for a stronger open.
Alaska’s third-largest political party votes to dissolve
The Alaskan Independence Party dates back to the 1970s, when it was founded by a serial political candidate who advocated for Alaska to secede from the U.S.
Iran tightens grip after deadly protests as regional powers urge restraint
The Iranian regime has appeared to tamp down anti-government protests that have swept across the country in recent weeks. Thousands are estimated to have been killed in the crackdown. Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software
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Photos show Venezuela caught between Machado’s diplomacy and Rodríguez’s rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado met with U.S. President Donald Trump, presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal and praising his support for Venezuelan democracy, even as Trump has signaled a willingness to wor…
Machado gives Trump her Nobel Prize medallion during White House meeting
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented President Trump with her real Nobel Peace Prize medallion during her visit to the White House on Thursday. Weijia Jiang has more.
Glam influencers who touted business skills ‘used gang of children to steal fat jabs and beauty products’ from stores
TWO glammed-up influencers have been accused of running a gang of child thieves, allegedly ordering robberies to fund their own business. Police allege the women enlisted a gaggle of sticky-fingered youngsters to pinch beauty products and fat jabs from…
Ashley St. Clair, mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, sues xAI, alleging Grok refused to stop making sexualized deepfakes of her, amid custody disputes (Peter Senzamici/New York Post)
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Ashley St. Clair, mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, sues xAI, alleging Grok refused to stop making sexualized deepfakes of her, amid custody disputes — Elon Musk baby mama Ashley St. Clair is su…