Pentagon prayer service features Pulp Fiction quote as scripture
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cited a fake Bible verse from Quentin Tarantino's 1994 film during a Wednesday prayer service at the Pentagon.
Russia's Foreign Minister said Moscow can help fill energy gaps for China amid Middle East conflict and rising oil prices.
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Ukraine downs 667 targets in large-scale Russian missile and drone attack
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 667 of 703 detected aerial targets over 24 hours, including cruise missiles and hundreds of drones.
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NJ Transit plans to charge over $100 for World Cup train tickets
New Jersey's transit authority is modeling special event pricing for rail trips to MetLife Stadium, a sevenfold increase from standard fares.
Mascherano resigns as Inter Miami manager months after MLS title
The Argentine coach cited personal reasons for his departure, which also includes his entire coaching staff.
Sudan faces mounting hunger crisis as Iran war strains aid efforts
Nearly 700 civilians killed by drones in 2026; food and fuel prices surge as Middle East conflict disrupts supplies to war-torn nation.
Texas Republican Tony Gonzales to step down from Congress
Gonzales announced his resignation Monday ahead of an expulsion vote over an affair with a staffer who died by suicide.
About 90 protesters detained at N.Y.C. rally against Israel arms sales
Police detained roughly 90 demonstrators, including Chelsea Manning, who blocked traffic in Manhattan protesting U.S. weapons shipments to Israel.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home attacked twice in 72 hours
San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at Altman's Russian Hill residence; a second shooting incident followed days later.
Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Escobar's zoo
Colombian authorities plan to euthanize dozens of hippos that descended from animals imported by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s to control their invasive population.
Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon to boycott Israel talks in Washington
Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected upcoming Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, calling them futile as Israeli forces intensify attacks on Lebanon.
Trump threatens to "eliminate" Iranian vessels breaching Ormuz blockade
U.S. Navy begins blockade of Strait of Ormuz after failed negotiations with Iran; Trump warns of immediate action against violating ships.
Benin votes in presidential election with finance minister favored
Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is expected to win Benin's presidential election held Sunday, endorsed by outgoing President Patrice Talon.
Peter Magyar's Tisza party defeats Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power
Hungarian voters elected opposition leader Peter Magyar's Tisza party Sunday, ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year tenure with record turnout.
Cuba's Díaz-Canel vows to fight U.S. military action amid energy blockade
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said his nation is prepared to defend itself against potential U.S. military intervention, as the Trump administration's energy blockade deepens the island's economic crisis.