US scales back anti-drug presence in West Africa as cocaine trafficking expands

The United States is reducing its direct counter-narcotics presence in West Africa at a time when the region is becoming increasingly important to international cocaine trafficking networks. The shift reflects a broader change in Washington's priorities, with greater attention being directed toward drug flows considered to pose a direct......

Democratic lawmakers move to block Trump from renaming Lake Ontario

Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from changing the official name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” The proposed bill, known as the “Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act,” would prohibit the president, the secretary of the interior......

After nearly 30 years, Tupac Shakur murder mastermind found guilty

Nearly three decades after the death of rap icon Tupac Shakur, a former gang leader has been found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 shooting that ended the life of one of hip-hop's most influential artists. A Las Vegas jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, responsible for Shakur's killing following a long-running investigation......

US-North Korea summit could take place at any time, Seoul intelligence says

A new assessment by South Korean intelligence suggests that a summit involving the United States and North Korea could become possible at any time, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement over the Korean Peninsula's nuclear standoff. South Korean lawmaker Yoon Kun-young told reporters that the country's intelligence agency......

Sony and Warner sue Anthropic over alleged use of copyrighted music in AI training

Sony Music and Warner Music have filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Anthropic in a California federal court, accusing the company of unlawfully using copyrighted musical works to train its Claude AI models. The music companies allege that Anthropic reproduced and used hundreds of copyrighted songs and musical materials......

John Ternus takes over at Apple as artificial intelligence shapes a new era

John Ternus is set to become Apple's new chief executive, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years at the helm of the technology giant. The leadership transition comes as Apple faces several challenges, including increasing competition in generative artificial intelligence, supply-chain pressures, rising component costs and preparations for......

U.S. strategic oil reserve falls to its lowest level since 1982

The United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen to its lowest level in more than four decades, according to the latest data released by the U.S. Department of Energy. The reserve held approximately 286.6 million barrels on August 28, marking its lowest recorded level since November 19, 1982, when inventories stood at around......

Amazon faces US lawsuit over alleged manipulation of advertising prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), joined by attorneys general from 22 states, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly increasing the prices businesses pay for advertising on its platform. According to the complaint, Amazon allegedly altered its advertising auction system for more than seven years,......

Iran: Pezeshkian proposes resuming commitments with Washington before meeting Putin

A few hours before a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Bishkek, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian sends a signal of openness to the United States. Tehran states it is ready to immediately reactivate its commitments to end hostilities, provided that Washington once again respects the provisions of an agreement concluded in June. Iranian diplomacy......

U.S. Army secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid reported tensions with defense secretary

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the matter, amid growing tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The reported resignation comes after months of friction between the two officials. A White House spokesperson said Driscoll......

Trump says Washington is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands amid tensions with Britain

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Washington is reviewing its longstanding position on the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, a move that could potentially affect relations with both Britain and Argentina. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he was constantly reassessing U.S. positions when asked about......

Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to American mother injured while saving teenagers

After risking her life to help teenagers involved in a car accident, Ashley Taunton is facing a long recovery period. An online fundraising campaign has raised tens of thousands of dollars. Among the donors, Taylor Swift has chosen to provide particularly noteworthy support. The courageous act of an American mother has sparked a widespread......

United States: Dan Driscoll Resigns as Secretary of the Army After Months of Tension

Dan Driscoll's departure marks a new shift within the American defense apparatus. The Secretary of the Army has submitted his resignation after several months of difficult relations with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. His resignation comes as he was also involved in diplomatic discussions surrounding the war in Ukraine. The U.S. government......

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