Kiki Iriafen powers No. 6 USC to comeback over Washington
SEATTLE — Kiki Iriafen scored 19 points and No. 6 USC rallied to beat Washington 69-64 on Sunday.JuJu Watkins had 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists…
Trump-Modi Arms Deal: A New Arms Race in South Asia?
In a landmark development poised to redefine geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have unveiled an…
Europe at of Risk Permanent Dependence and Irrelevance
Former American Secretary of State and National Security Advisor once quipped, “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”. This problem endured…
China’s Influence Operations in the South China Sea and the Global South as a Means of Power Projection
The Strategic Importance of the South China Sea:A region of immense historic and contemporary significance, the South China Sea has emerged as a global focus…
Strengthening Maritime Defence: Indonesia’s PPA Vessels and the Future of Naval Power
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding and…
Zelensky calls for creation of ‘armed forces of Europe’; U.S. plans peace talks in Saudi Arabia
1 of 3 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky championed the idea Saturday of creating a European military force to ensure the rest of the world…
Letters to Sports: At last, a Super Bowl prediction by Bill Plaschke that's a winner
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Super Bowl, the Dodgers, USC and UCLA, among other topics.…
Navy aircraft carrier collides with merchant vessel near Suez Canal
1 of 4 | The USS Harry S. Truman was damaged in a view from the ship's rigid-hull inflatable boat following a collision Wednesday with…
Secure Seas, Prosperous Future: The Vision Behind AMAN-25
The AMAN (Urdu word for “peace”) exercise series, initiated in 2007 with a slogan of “Together for Peace”, has grown in scope and participation over…
Wings of War: The Indian Army’s Push for Aerial Dominance Through Helicopter Modernisation
In the unforgiving terrain of Ladakh, where sub-zero temperatures and thin air challenge even the toughest soldiers, helicopters are not just assets—they are lifelines. Whether…
Why UCLA women’s basketball couldn’t stop JuJu Watkins and USC
Londynn Jones escaped with the ball on a fast break. Down eight points in the first quarter, all the shifty UCLA guard had to do…
Zelensky: Russian drone strike damages Chernobyl power plant
1 of 2 | A shelter protecting the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant's Unit 4 was attacked overnight Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Photo…
JuJu Watkins’ sensational game carries No. 6 USC past No. 1 UCLA
JuJu Watkins is used to feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. She’d been raised on the basketball court in that kind of…
The Legacy of Abandoned US Military Equipment in Afghanistan
The United States’ tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the end of a two-decade military campaign but ignited a new era of instability.…
Britain unveils ‘firepower’ package for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future of war
People look at the site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, amid the Russian invasion. Britain on Wednesday unveiled a new…
UCLA offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri’s annual salary will top $1 million
New UCLA offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri will make more than $1 million in annual compensation as part of the two-year contract he signed after replacing…
Hegseth restores Fort Liberty’s name back to Fort Bragg to honor WWII hero
1 of 2 | Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum to rename Fort Liberty, N.C., to Fort Roland L. Bragg, while aboard a military…
The Times of Troy: Chad Bowden’s arrival has shifted the power dynamics for USC football
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to another edition of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, and…
Sudan releases post-war roadmap, calls on int’l community to support it
Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (C), leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces and president of the Transitional Sovereign Council, speaks following a meeting Saturday of political…
Modi’s Trump Agenda to Focus on Trade, Defense, Musk Meeting
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is prepared to discuss reducing import tariffs and buying more energy and defense equipment from the US…