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Harry and Meghan's new life in UK will see them face an 'apoplectic' William and low popularity among British public

2026-08-20

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move will likely have stunned Prince William and Kate, who were last seen together publicly with the Sussexes after Queen Elizabeth II’s death in 2022.

NJ fire department shut down after 118 years as mayor claimed residents were not safe

2026-08-20

Flamed out. A New Jersey fire department that has helped a community for over a century was shut down following a years-long push from the mayor to close the historic firehouse, who felt insufficient staffing created unsafe conditions for residents. The Woodbridge Township Council voted 8-1 on Aug.…

Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' for Iran and ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers

2026-08-20

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says

2026-08-20

The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.

How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians

2026-08-20

How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians

Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say

2026-08-20

President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.

CBP officers seize nearly 850 pounds of khat packed into 12 suitcases after flight from London

2026-08-20

CBP officers at Baltimore airport found 847 pounds of khat disguised as tea leaves in 12 suitcases carried by two travelers arriving from London.

‘Why is she wearing shorts’: How family outing at Pune fort turned into assault

2026-08-20

Police registered a case against eight right-wing outfit members after an assault. The incident occurred at Sinhagad Fort following an argument over a girl’s attire. The group allegedly questioned and then physically assaulted the complainant and his family. Similar complaints were also…

Army resumes Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2

2026-08-19

The U.S. Army said Wednesday it will resume Apache helicopter training missions after a brief pause prompted by a crash in Texas last week killed two soldiers.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.