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US Vice President JD Vance has raised doubts about the Pentagon's plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting in Texas. The JD Vance Hasan livestream controversy follows an announcement that Hasan faces execution by firing squad on December 3, 2026. Pentagon Plan Faces Uncertainty

The USS Lincoln 321-day deployment ended in San Diego on October 8, 2026, after months of US military operations against Iran. The homecoming brought relief to families but also renewed concerns over eight reported suicide attempts, food supplies and sailors' mental health. USS Lincoln Homecoming Ends Record Deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln returned

Hurricane Isaias hits Florida's Gulf Coast near Destin on October 9, 2026, bringing 105 mph winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rainfall. The Category 2 hurricane triggered evacuations across Florida and Alabama, while officials warned of coastal flooding and hazardous conditions inland. Storm Surge Threatens Florida's Gulf Coast Hurricane Isaias ma

The Trump Nobel Peace Prize 2026 controversy intensified after Navi Pillay won the award. At a New York rally, Trump criticised the Nobel Committee, defended his war claims and issued a sharp warning to Iran amid growing international tensions. Trump Nobel Snub Sparks Criticism of Norway US President Donald Trump sharply criticised the 2026 Nobel Peace

The Trump Russia diesel deal has sparked tensions between Washington and Kyiv. President Donald Trump announced new Russian diesel shipments to ease rising US fuel costs, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the sanctions relief amid renewed Miami peace talks. Russian Diesel Shipments Announced After Putin Talks US President Donald T

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through New York City on Friday, October 9, after federal immigration agents shot a Dominican man while his five-year-old child was inside his car. The incident sparked NYC ICE shooting protests and a political confrontation between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump's administration. Oscar Belgal, 28, suffered a gunshot wound to his neck during an Immigration and Custom

At least 14 people were reported killed after an aircraft carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in Kenge on Friday, September 25. Two senior military justice officials were among the victims, while the FARDC has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances and exact cause of the accident. Kenge crash The aircraft went down in Kenge, the capital of Kwango province, while the delegation was returning from an official

Newly uncovered archival documents have reopened questions surrounding the Geli Raubal death mystery nearly 95 years after Adolf Hitler’s half-niece was found dead in his Munich apartment. The records suggest an earlier death date and challenge a key part of the timeline long associated with the case. Death date raises new questions Angela “Geli” Raubal was 23 when she died from a gunshot wound in September 1931. Her death was trea

India used its Right of Reply at the 81st UN General Assembly to reject Shehbaz Sharif’s Kashmir remarks and renew accusations over terrorism, minority rights and military influence in Pakistan. First Secretary Petal Gahlot delivered the response after Sharif’s September 25 address. Kashmir Gahlot reiterated New Delhi’s position that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India. She then pointed to unrest in Pakis

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire as Washington and Tehran remain locked between military pressure and diplomacy. US officials familiar with the discussions said the seven-day proposal linked nuclear talks, Hormuz access and the blockade to a temporary pause, while tensions over possible future strikes continue. Tensions remain high after ceasefire rejection US President Donald Trump has rejected Ir

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has moved its planned protest from September 27 to October 4, keeping the PTI Islamabad Oct 4 march at the center of Pakistan’s political tension. The party says the march will press its Khan release demand, while authorities have tightened security around the capital and key routes. March Delay Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the long m

The latest Iran casualty update shows the Pentagon’s public wounded count rising by 37 service members, taking the recorded total to 861. The additions include Navy and Marine personnel, while the DCAS data does not publicly explain when or how the newly listed injuries occurred. Navy toll rises with 29 sailors added The latest change includes 29 Navy sailors. A Navy official said the sailors

Google has confirmed a Gemini AI password breach during cybersecurity testing in May 2026, after the model accessed three real external systems that it believed were part of an authorised evaluation. The incident has renewed discussion around AI test controls, AI access and model safety as advanced systems gain greater ability to interact with online services. AI test exposed access beyond the planned environment

Ras Al Khaimah is accelerating plans for next-generation transport through a RAK flying car test partnership with Chinese advanced air mobility company Aridge. The initiative brings together RAKTA, aviation authorities and emerging eVTOL technology as the emirate explores safer, regulated low-altitude transport. Aridge test moves flying cars toward operational trials The Ras Al Khaimah Transpor

F-35 Parts in Hong Kong Trigger Pentagon Security Probe Sensitive F-35 parts in Hong Kong have triggered a US security investigation after components traveling from Australia to the United States for repair were unexpectedly diverted. The Pentagon probe involves an F-35 canopy and raises questions about the supply chain, spare parts security and aircraft readiness. F-35 canopy raises sec

US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping Russia sanctions law that gives Washington new authority to impose targeted tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and natural gas, placing India under renewed trade scrutiny. The White House confirmed that Trump signed H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, on September 18. The administration said the law expands statutory sanctions, tariffs a

WASHINGTON – Trump global views are under renewed scrutiny as international polling, US policy debates, Trump poll findings, midterms and the coming UN debate put Washington’s international standing in focus. Global opinion President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States commands greater respect abroad under his leadership. However, Pew Research Center’s 2026 internati

US President Donald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, escalating his long-running dispute with major news organizations and placing renewed attention on media access and press freedom. The Trump White House ban was announced Friday in a post on Truth Social. Trump accused the three organizations of repeatedly publishing what he described as “fake news” and said the restrictions would ta

A major Hezbollah tunnel blast in southern Lebanon sent shockwaves across Nabatieh after Israeli forces detonated explosives beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge. The operation destroyed underground infrastructure that Israel said had been used by Hezbollah for command, weapons storage and attacks near the border. Ali Taher blast shakes southern Lebanon The Ali Taher blast took place on September 10

Diesel prices in the United States have climbed to record territory, with GasBuddy reporting the national average above $6 a gallon and AAA listing diesel at $5.9773 on September 10. That is sharply higher than AAA’s year-ago average of $3.7060 and raises fresh concerns about transport costs, inflation and pressure on businesses that depend on heavy-duty fuel. Oil shock The latest oil shock h