Politics

Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero

Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero

President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.

Trump hints at sanctions on Chinese banks over Iran ties before Xi’s expected US visit

South China Morning Post

Trump hints at sanctions on Chinese banks over Iran ties before Xi’s expected US visit

US President Donald Trump on Thursday hinted at sanctioning Chinese banks over their commercial links with Iran, just weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington for a bilateral summit. “Who said I’m not?” Trump…

South China Morning Post

Fubara hails Tinubu for strengthening Nigeria’s security institutions

The Punch

Fubara hails Tinubu for strengthening Nigeria’s security institutions

Rivers State Governor Fubara praises President Tinubu’s efforts in strengthening Nigeria’s security institutions and enhancing national security architectu Read More…

The Punch

NTSB: Temporary Ellipse site factored into Marine One incident

NTSB: Temporary Ellipse site factored into Marine One incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report Thursday blaming the location of a temporary Ellipse site for an incident in early August where President Trump’s Marine One (VM1) helicopter came within a mile…

Cost of dying: Funeral directors demand election action

Stuff

Cost of dying: Funeral directors demand election action

Funeral directors want bigger Government grants to help families pay for funerals, warning New Zealand’s decades-old death-care system has failed to keep pace.

Stuff

Bangkok Post

Anutin unfazed by 'trespassing' threat

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed reports that Cambodia may seek legal action against him over his recent visit to Chong An Ma, a disputed border area in Ubon Ratchathani.

Bangkok Post

At least 43 Russians killed in Ukraine’s attacks on buses — diplomat

TASS

At least 43 Russians killed in Ukraine’s attacks on buses — diplomat

Rodion Miroshnik says more than 300 people were wounded, including 17 minors, since the start of 2026

TASS

3 Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon over firings at military news outlet

3 Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon over firings at military news outlet

Three Stars and Stripes staffers sued the Pentagon in federal court on Thursday, looking to prevent last week’s firings by the Department of Defense (DOD) at the military-focused newspaper. Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer…

Ravier: Fernando Cerimedo ‘has no relationship with Javier Milei’ – apart from Casa Rosada visits

Buenos Aires Times

Ravier: Fernando Cerimedo ‘has no relationship with Javier Milei’ – apart from Casa Rosada visits

Presidential Spokesperson Adrián Ravier says political adviser Fernando Cerimedo is not linked to President Milei, despite their past links. Leer más

Buenos Aires Times

Trump Administration Will Appeal Harvard Antisemitism Case

Trump Administration Will Appeal Harvard Antisemitism Case

A federal judge earlier ruled against Trump officials in a lawsuit accusing the university of allowing persistent antisemitism on campus.

Trump gives GOP breathing room on data centers

Trump gives GOP breathing room on data centers

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump toes line on data centers as GOP pushes back Republicans’ growing skepticism of data centers is forcing President Trump to balance his steadfast support for the industry with pushback from…

A Venezuelan Colonel Turned Actor Is Deported From Florida

A former lieutenant colonel in Venezuela’s National Guard living in Florida was deported, interrupting a lawsuit that accused him of ordering violent raids and torture.