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Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US

A flagship No Kings march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington, DC, where the military parade will take place on Trump's birthday

US military parade mirrors global traditions across regimes, democracies

Variations on the theme have surfaced among longtime Nato allies in Europe, one-party and authoritarian states and history's darkest regimes

Our airspace will reopen to civilian aircraft: Jordan's state-run media

Jordan's airspace had seen Iranian drones and missiles cross through it, with Israeli fighter jets likely engaging targets there

Israel-Iran conflict may send prices higher, spark broader economic fallout

The latest escalation in the Middle East has the potential to cause widespread price increases that could set consumers back again

2 Chinese scientists to remain in jail for bringing illegal material to US

Yunqing Jian and Chengxuan Han said in separate court appearances in Detroit that they would not challenge the government's request to keep them locked up while their cases move forward

US military helping intercept missiles fired by Iran at Israel: Official

US has been moving assets nearer to Israel to assist in missile intercepts and to provide better protection of US bases in the region

Above-ground part of Iran's main nuclear site destroyed: UN nuclear chief

The main centrifuge facility underground did not appear to have been hit, but the loss of power could have damaged the infrastructure

78 killed, over 320 injured in Israeli attacks: Iranian envoy tells UNSC

At the UN Security Council, Iran's envoy said Israel's "barbaric" attack targeted military officials and nuclear scientists, but most victims were civilians, including women and children

Marines take over some security in LA as cities prep for 'No Kings' rallies

Marine troops with rifles, combat gear and walkie-talkies took over some posts from National Guard members who were deployed to the city after the protests erupted last week

Israel claims striking nuclear site in Isfahan, Iran yet to respond

Isfahan also is home to three Chinese research reactors and laboratories associated with the country's atomic programme

200 Marines moved into Los Angeles to protect federal property, personnel

Maj Gen Scott Sherman, commander of Task Force 51 who is overseeing the 4,700 troops deployed, said Friday that the Marines have finished training on civil disturbance

First millennial saint Carlo Acutis to be canonised Sept 7, says Pope

Acutis was 15 when he died in northern Italy in 2006, after a short bout with leukemia. He has become enormously popular especially among young Catholics who have been flocking to his tomb in Assisi

Trump to finally get chance to top France with grand military parade in DC

Trump has dismissed concerns about the cost, about what message the display of military power sends and about the fact that it will take place on his 79th birthday

Israeli strikes on Iran new test of Trump's 'America first' agenda

As Israel stepped up planning for strikes in recent weeks, however, Iran, had signaled that the United States would be held responsible in the event of an Israeli attack

China, Hong Kong authorities launch 1st publicly known joint operation

Since the 2020 security law took effect, many leading activists have been prosecuted or jailed for national security offenses . Last week, prominent young activist Joshua Wong

Asian shares slide, oil prices surge after Israel's strike on Iran

An Israeli attack on Iran poses a top ten of our global risk, but Asian markets are expected to recover quickly as they have relatively limited exposure to the conflict

Harvey Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge

Although the jury of seven women and five men was unanimous on decisions, it got stuck on the rape charge involving another woman who claimed to have a consensual sexual relationship with Weinstein

Owner of Dominican club whose roof collapsed and killed 236 arrested

Antonio Espaillat, the owner of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic was arrested on Thursday along with his sister, Maribel Espaillat

Egypt detains at least 200 activists planning on marching to Gaza in Cairo

Food security experts warn the Gaza Strip will likely fall into famine if Israel doesn't lift its blockade and stop its military campaign. Nearly half a million Palestinians are facing starvation

Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary: Hegseth

Time and again, lawmakers pressed Hegseth to answer questions he has avoided for months, including during the two previous days of hearings on Capitol Hill