Hegseth’s “High-T Department of War”: Pentagon to Screen Troops for
In a nearly three-minute video posted to X and titled "The High-T Department of War," Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Bridges as War-Crime Concerns Mount
President Trump had repeatedly threatened to destroy Iranian bridges — and according to Iranian state media, those threats have now
The Global Race to Govern Artificial Intelligence
Three separate developments on Wednesday underscored how rapidly governments are scrambling to set the rules for artificial intelligence. In Shanghai,
World Cup 2026: Argentina Heads to the Final — With
On the pitch, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is hurtling toward a dramatic conclusion. Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the
US Bombs Northern Iran and Eyes the Strait of Hormuz
The most consequential story of the day is the deepening U.S.-Iran military confrontation. According to El País, the United States
Around the World in Brief
Algeria: At least 11 people, including children, died and 19 were injured in a devastating fire at an orphanage, even
Pentagon Orders Mandatory Testosterone Screening for Troops Over 30
In a move drawing both interest and derision, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a mandatory hormonal screening plan
Lebanon-Israel Talks Continue Amid Skepticism and Regional Escalation
As the sixth round of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel entered its second day at the U.S. Embassy in