For Donald Trump, a peace deal – or even a durable ceasefire between Israel and Hamas – could be the biggest diplomatic achievement of his presidency. The details and sequencing of a deal to end Israel’s war in Gaza remain murky, but the statement of purpose by both Israel and Hamas is meaningful. In agreeing…
Veterans around the state are having mixed reactions to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s promise to impose stricter national military standards, including gender-neutral fitness guidelines that could force women out of combat. Hegseth told admirals and generals in Quantico on Sept. 30 that he’ll impose the highest male standard for all combat roles and change…
3 The injury sustained by England national team captain Harry Kane during his last club match will keep the England national team captain sidelined for today’s fixture against Wales. England national team head coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Kane will not feature at the Wembley friendly after only completing individual training sessions this week. Kane…
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans investigators say a tip led them to uncover a large-scale narcotics and gun trafficking network operating out of a French Quarter clothing store. The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office seized “Kulture Fashion” on Burgundy Street, where agents say they recovered more than $150,000 in drug proceeds, marijuana, fentanyl and…
China tightens rare-earth export rules, imposes new dual-use licensing from December 1 China has announced sweeping new restrictions on rare-earth exports, requiring both foreign and domestic companies to obtain special licences for items with potential military applications, in a move that underscores tightening controls over materials critical to global technology and defence supply chains. The…
After the breakthrough of a ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Israel this week. Speaking to Axios, the Republican leader said he may address the Knesset during his likely visit. If the visit is confirmed, US President Donald Trump is also expected to address the Israeli parliament(AFP) “I am expected…
The stock market may look like it’s on a high, but according to Goldman Sachs (GS), it hasn’t crossed into bubble territory. “There are elements of investor behaviour and market pricing currently that rhyme with previous bubbles,” Peter Oppenheimer, Goldman’s chief global equity strategist, wrote in a new note. “However, we see key differences.” The…
Tech giants will now face major fines in Japan if they fail to give access to third-party smarthphone apps and payment systems on their platforms – Copyright AFP/File STAFF Facebook, with over 3 billion users, is the most widely banned major app worldwide, being blocked in seven countries, including North Korea and Russia. Across social…
If the secret to understanding a strongman is to identify his greatest weakness, one place to start with Donald Trump is his obsession with his own eventual obituaries. Trump knows that they will mention his history-making presidencies, his ostentatious wealth, and his unusual charisma—but he also is aware that when he dies, people will remember…
Washington — Karen Lynch, CEO of pharmacy giant CVS Health, spoke this week about the decision to carry the pill for the first time in an interview with CBS News. Earlier this month, CVS and Walgreens announced they will dispense the abortion pill mifepristone in states where it is legally allowed. The move comes as…