Politics
Musk calls for federal troops in San Francisco even as Benioff softens stance
Marc Benioff, chief executive officer of Salesforce, speaks during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 18, 2024. Halil Sagirkaya | Anadolu | Getty Images As Salesforce welcomes tens of thousands of people to San Francisco for its annual Dreamforce conference, CEO Marc Benioff has found himself in the center of local controversy on […]
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Trump urges leaders to put ‘old feuds’ aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump delivers a statement during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on Oct. 13, 2025. Evan Vucci | AFP | Getty Images President Donald Trump called for a new era of harmony in the Middle East on Monday during a global summit on Gaza’s future, trying to advance broader peace in […]
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Trump to meet Ukraine leader Zelenskyy at White House on Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Alexander Drago | Reuters President Donald Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House this week, NBC News reported Monday. The meeting was […]
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The U.S. has stepped in with an extraordinary bailout of Argentina. Here’s what it means
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Argentina’s President Javier Milei during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., Sept. 23, 2025. Alexander Drago | Reuters The Treasury Department has extended a financial lifeline to Argentina in apparent hopes of heading off an emerging market financial crisis that could […]
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Hamas releases first Israeli hostages under Trump-brokered ceasefire as leaders head to Egypt for Gaza peace talks
Israeli military helicopters wait in preparation to take hostages released by Hamas in Gaza to hospitals in Israel after they arrive in the southern Reim army base on October 13, 2025. Maya Levin | Afp | Getty Images BAGHDAD — Palestinian militant group Hamas released the first seven surviving Israeli hostages on Monday, marking the […]
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Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn’t settle war soon
U.S. President Donald Trump holds an umbrella before boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Israel, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Oct. 12, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn’t settle its war there soon — suggesting […]
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Government shutdown: Vance says ‘fraud’ is rife in ACA tax credits use
U.S. Vice President JD Vance looks on, on the day U.S. President Donald Trump announces a deal with Pfizer to sell drugs at lower prices, in the Oval office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 30, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there is “a lot […]
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China ‘not afraid of trade war,’ accuses U.S. of ‘double standard’ for rare earths retaliation
China’s and U.S.’ flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters China on Sunday said “we are not afraid of” a trade war with the United States after President Donald Trump vowed to impose punishing new retaliatory tariffs on Chinese imports. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry […]
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An attempted coup is underway in Madagascar, the country’s president says
Protesters cheer atop Madagascar military vehicle during a nationwide youth-led protest over frequent power outages and water shortages, in Antananarivo., Madagascar, on Oct 11, 2025. Zo Andrianjafy | Reuters An attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, the country’s president said on Sunday, a day after members of an elite army […]
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There are no survivors in the blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff says
A general view of the road signage at Accurate Energetic Systems on Oct. 10, 2025 in McEwen, Tennessee. Brett Carlsen | Getty Images The blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around left no survivors, authorities said Saturday. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said during a news conference […]
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