Benin’s interior minister announces coup attempt foiled
COTONOU, BENIN – A coup attempt in Benin on Sunday was reportedly “foiled,” the country’s interior minister said in a video posted on Facebook. “In the early hours of Sunday,…
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
The Trump administration plans to expand its travel ban to citizens of more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, following the shooting of two National Guard members…
US, Ukraine to continue security framework talks Saturday, State Department says
American and Ukrainian officials will resume talks on a potential peace framework to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Saturday, the State Department said. The discussions follow meetings in…
NATO jets scrambled in Poland as Russia attacks Ukraine
NATO fighter jets were scrambled, and air defense systems were placed on alert in Poland after Russia launched a major overnight drone and missile assault on Ukraine, the Armed Forces…
West Virginia National Guard member wounded in DC shooting making gradual recovery, governor says
INWOOD, WEST VIRGINIA – The West Virginia National Guard member who survived last week’s shooting in Washington, D.C., is slowly recovering, Governor Patrick Morrisey said Friday. Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe’s…
New York Times files lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Pentagon media restrictions
The New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging new Pentagon rules that restrict reporters covering the Defense Department, arguing that the regulations violate the First Amendment’s protections for a…
Putin and Modi meet, announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties despite US pressure
NEW DELHI, INDIA – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Friday at the 23rd Russia-India Summit in New Delhi, agreeing to expand economic and strategic…
Court ruling to end National Guard deployment in DC put on hold by appeals court
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Thursday issued a temporary pause on a lower court ruling that would have required an end…
US cuts work permits for legal immigrants from 5 years to 18 months
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration announced Thursday a major reduction in work authorization periods for immigrants, cutting them from five years to 18 months, marking the latest step in a…
Trump orders flags at half-staff for National Guard member killed in DC attack
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has ordered flags at the White House to be flown at half-staff on Thursday to honor Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old Army National Guard specialist from…