Category: Usa

Asia

Prince William Steps In for King Charles at King Harald’s Funeral—Here’s Why the King Won’t Be There

LONDON — Prince William will represent his father, King Charles III, at the funeral of Norway’s late King Harald V in Oslo next week, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the September 9 funeral at Oslo Cathedral, where Norway will formally bid farewell to its monarch, who died on August 28 at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne. William will be joined by his aunt, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, although her attendance is described as private a

September 6, 2026

Philippines

Duterte Defense Moves to Rewrite ICC Charges—But What Happens Next Could Change the Trial

THE HAGUE — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to order prosecutors to refile the charges against him, arguing that the current charging document does not clearly define the specific acts he must defend against. The defense motion, dated August 31 and led by British lawyer Peter Haynes, argues that the prosecution’s description of the alleged crimes remains too broad because it identifies incidents as “illustrative” and “non

September 6, 2026

Sport

Coco Gauff Survives Another US Open Test—But Her Next Match Could Be Her Toughest Yet

NEW YORK — Coco Gauff continues to look like one of the players to beat at the 2026 US Open. The fourth-seeded American advanced to the Round of 16 on Saturday after defeating Spain's Cristina Bucsa, 6-3, 6-4, at Arthur Ashe Stadium, maintaining her pursuit of a second US Open championship. The victory was Gauff's third consecutive straight-set win at this year's tournament and extended her run to the fourth round for the fifth straight year, according to The Guardian. But the scoreline doesn

September 6, 2026

China

Miss World 2026 Coronation Night Underway in Vietnam—Then the Philippines’ Asia Rose Simpson Makes the Cut

NHA TRANG, Vietnam — The highly anticipated Miss World 2026 coronation night has officially begun in Vietnam, with 111 delegates from around the world competing for the coveted blue crown in the pageant's 75th Anniversary Edition. The grand finale is taking place at April 2 Square in Nha Trang, where thousands of spectators are watching the outdoor spectacle unfold. The event marks the culmination of weeks of competitions, advocacy activities, cultural showcases and challenges involving contest

September 5, 2026

Politics

US Strikes 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Ships—Washington Issues New Warning

WASHINGTON — The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply Saturday after the U.S. military said its forces struck three Iranian crude oil tankers following missile attacks directed at American Navy warships in the region. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said an American aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer successfully evaded multiple Iranian attacks and that no U.S. personnel were injured. According to CENTCOM, the three Iranian tankers were connected to a netwo

September 5, 2026

Politics

UK Draws a Red Line Over Falklands as Milei Revives Argentina’s Claim—Then Trump Changes the Equation

LONDON/BUENOS AIRES — Britain has reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after Argentine President Javier Milei revived Buenos Aires’ long-standing claim to the disputed South Atlantic territory, setting the stage for renewed diplomatic friction over sovereignty, offshore oil and the role of the United States. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK’s position remains unchanged, insisting that the islands are British and that the wishes of Falkland Islanders must be resp

September 5, 2026

Politics

Cambodia Turns Back Toward the US With Military Drills Set to Resume—But China Factor Looms Large

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia and the United States are preparing to revive a major bilateral military exercise in February 2027, marking a significant step in rebuilding defense ties after nearly a decade of suspended drills. The Royal Cambodian Army announced that the two countries have agreed to resume Exercise Angkor Sentinel, with the upcoming edition scheduled for February 2027. The announcement followed an Initial Planning Conference held in Cambodia from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 involving C

September 5, 2026

Politics

TRUMP CALLS IRAN CONFLICT “SMALL POTATOES” — BUT 18 U.S. TROOPS ARE DEAD AND THE FIGHTING ISN’T OVER

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is downplaying the months-long conflict with Iran, calling the confrontation “small potatoes” for the United States while backing Vice President JD Vance’s controversial position that the ongoing fighting should not be described as a war. Trump made the remarks Friday, September 4, as reporters questioned him about Vance’s comments a day earlier. Vance had said he “wouldn’t call it a war,” arguing that there was currently no active shooting despite repea

September 5, 2026

Sport

ARYNA SABALENKA STOPS US OPEN MATCH OVER STRONG MARIJUANA SMELL — THEN REVEALS WHAT REALLY DISTRACTED HER

NEW YORK — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was briefly forced to deal with an unusual distraction during her third-round match at the 2026 US Open after complaining to the chair umpire about a strong marijuana smell drifting into Louis Armstrong Stadium. The two-time defending champion was facing Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova on Friday when she suddenly stopped play during the opening set and alerted umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore to the odor. “Someone is smoking weed,” Sabalenka told the umpire, aski

September 5, 2026

Entertainment

Robert Pattinson Turns Dark in New Thriller About a Controversial TV Predator Sting—But Chris Hansen Isn’t Happy

The Twilight and The Batman star plays controversial television journalist Chris Hansen in Primetime, a dark psychological thriller inspired by the rise of NBC's To Catch a Predator—the reality-TV series that became a cultural phenomenon by confronting adults accused of trying to meet minors online. The film, directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, is set in 2006, during the height of the show's popularity. A24 has scheduled Primetime for a theatrical release on September 25, 202

September 5, 2026