Norway's multibillion-dollar military and civilian support for Ukraine's fight to defeat Russia's invasion will stretch into next year, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Monday during a visit to Kyiv, as uncertainty surrounds U.S.-led efforts to secure a peace settlement. … [Read more...] about Norway’s leader is the latest to visit Ukraine as Trump weighs peace options
Taiwan blanks Nevada to win its first Little League World Series title since 1996
It might not have been perfect, but for Taiwan it was still pretty great. Lin Chin-Tse retired the first 13 batters he faced and allowed just one hit in five innings as Taiwan beat Nevada 7-0 in the Little League World Series championship Sunday, ending a 29-year title drought for the Taiwanese. … [Read more...] about Taiwan blanks Nevada to win its first Little League World Series title since 1996
National Guard troops patrolling D.C. are now armed
National Guard troops are now being armed with the Army's latest sidearm as they patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., as part of President Trump's crackdown on crime in the nation's capital. … [Read more...] about National Guard troops patrolling D.C. are now armed
Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen’s capital
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital on Sunday, days after the Houthi rebels fired a missile toward Israel that its military described as the first cluster bomb the rebels had launched at it since 2023. … [Read more...] about Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Houthis rock Yemen’s capital
Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations
Wildfires in California wine country and Central Oregon grew overnight, prompting hundreds of evacuations as firefighters worked Sunday to try to contain the blazes amid dry, hot weather. … [Read more...] about Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations