Kim Jong Un threatens to use nuclear weapons against U.S., South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the United States and South Korea that any attack would be met with a nuclear response, state media…
Israel begins ‘targeted’ ground operations in southern Lebanon
Photo provided by the Israel Defense Forces shows Israeli soldiers preparing to enter southern Lebanon. Photo by the Israel Defense Forces Oct. 8 (UPI) --…
U.S. marks anniversary of Gaza war with sanctions targeting Hamas funding network
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced Hamas-related sanctions on Monday, the grim one-year mark of Israel's war against the Iran-backed militia in Gaza. File Photo by…
Strategies and Operational Art in one Year of Conflict: Israel vs Iran and Proxies
The Israel-Iran rivalry continues since establishment of Israel and the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust are deep and complex, predating the establishment of the…
A Target of the Populist Class War – In Defense of Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga
Sri Lanka is facing a different kind of war. This is not so much a physical war fought with soldiers and guns, nor the all-too-familiar…
The Times of Troy: Here are some questions Lincoln Riley should be asking himself
Hi, everyone, and welcome back for another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer and humble guide on…
Hamas hostage Idan Shtivi confirmed killed in Oct. 7 attack on Israel music festival
Idan Shativ was killed Oct. 7, 2023, during Hamas' attack on the Nova music festival. Some 1,200 Israelis were killed that day, in the attack…
The Rising Tensions in the Middle East and Its Implications on India
The Middle East is slowly entering a phase of regional war after Israel has started its ground invasion to Lebanon and hundreds of ballistic missiles…
U.S., Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen
Oct. 5 (UPI) -- The United States and Britain conducted joint naval and air strikes against 15 Houthi targets in Yemen. The joint operation Friday…
Rams’ defense must turn over new leaf to compete with Packers
The Rams are searching for answers.With a still-injury-depleted lineup, they must reverse their 1-3 start and avoid falling out of the playoff race before it…
United Kingdom reaches deal to cede Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius
A group of Chagossians demand a return to their former home of Diego Garcia as they attend a mass hosted by Pope Francis in Port…
Melania Trump’s abortion defense shows how the GOP ignores women
It pays to listen to women.Republicans have repeatedly ignored that adage, as evident in their demolition of Roe vs. Wade, opposition to IVF and contraception,…
NATO chief Mark Rutte says Ukraine’s membership path is ‘irreversible’
New NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday where he said that Kyiv's path to join the military alliance is…
1,000 troops to be mobilized to support Helene recovery
1 of 3 | Soldiers assist with water distribution in the Southeast while recovery efforts are underway in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene. Photo by…
Israel launches limited ground incursion into southern Lebanon
1 of 9 | Israeli artillery shells hit areas near villages in southern Lebanon along the border with Israel, as seen from the Upper Galilee,…
Russian jet buzzes U.S. fighter off Alaska in ‘reckless, unprofessional maneuver’
A Russian fighter flies dangerously close to a U.S. Air Force jet, patrolling off the coast of Alaska. The North American Aerospace Defense Command called…
Israeli airstrikes reported in Lebanon; ground incursion could be imminent, officials say
1 of 7 | An apartment building stands in partial ruins after being hit by an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's, Lebanon on Monday. The Israeli…
The Times of Troy: The big difference so far this season: D’Anton Lynn
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, still reeling hours later from the whiplash of Saturday’s second half, as…
No comeback this time as Bears’ defense stops Rams’ momentum
CHICAGO — So much for that confidence boost.And the apparently imagined newfound continuity.A week after a dramatic comeback victory, the Rams could not maintain any momentum…
Chargers give scare to Chiefs, who win after falling 10 behind
For the second consecutive week, the Chargers entered a fourth quarter with the score tied. This time Justin Herbert still was in the game. The…