North Korea denies loudspeaker removal, rejects Seoul outreach
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday denied Seoul’s claim that the North had begun removing propaganda speakers…
Get ready for the Dorsey Dons to do something different: Pass the football
At USC, Stafon Johnson was a running back. As the football coach at his alma mater, Dorsey, he has continued to preach running the football…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here’s what to know
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s proud to be part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, an archconservative network of Christian congregations. Hegseth recently…
North Korea holds artillery drills ahead of U.S.-S. Korea joint exercise
North Korea held an artillery firing contest, state-run media reported Tuesday, one week ahead of a large-scale U.S.-South Korea joint military exercise. A similar firing…
U.S. blacklists Pakistan-based separatist group
Aug. 11 (UPI) -- The United States on Monday designated the Pakistan-based separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army and its Majeed Brigade suicide attack unit as…
North Korea warns of ‘negative consequences’ for U.S.-S. Korea military drills
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- North Korea's defense chief on Monday condemned the upcoming large-scale Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercise between the United States…
Australia to recognize Palestinian state
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announced that Canberra will recognize a Palestinian state. File Photo by Lukas Coch/EPA-EFE Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Australia…
Netanyahu: Israel’s goal is to ‘free’ Gaza from Hamas
Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Israel's goal in Gaza is not to occupy the devastated Palestinian enclave but to "free it from Hamas terrorists," Prime Minister…
Israelis protest against Gaza war expansion
Israeli Police detain a protester who participated with families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The protest, which called on the government to…
The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings
The Times’ preseason top 25 high school football rankings: 1. MATER DEI: It’s very possible the Monarchs can go unbeaten again with their exceptional receiver…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says no to ‘invasion’ by U.S. military
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday said Mexico is working with the United States to oppose drug cartels and related criminal activity but will not…
Trump, Putin agree to meet in Alaska; Zelensky might, too
Aug. 9 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to meet Friday in Alaska and might invite Russian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
U.S. notes ‘with interest’ North Korean remarks on diplomacy: official
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Washington has noted "with interest" a recent statement by the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un suggesting a…
Trump creates National Purple Heart Day to honor wounded warriors
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- National Purple Heart Day will be celebrated on the seventh day of August after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation making…
Bringing the juice, UCLA safety Key Lawrence infuses a new defense with passion
UCLA’s defense, the biggest unknown on the team a year ago, is facing even more questions.A slew of players moved on to the NFL. No…
Ukraine war: Trump wants trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelensky
Aug. 6 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump said he will work to schedule a trilateral meeting soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President…
South Korea completes removal of anti-Pyongyang loudspeakers in DMZ
South Korea's military completed the removal of anti-Pyongyang propaganda loudspeakers in the DMZ, officials said Wednesday. Photo courtesy of South Korea Ministry of Defense SEOUL,…
Russia ends moratorium on developing short-, medium-ranged nuclear weapons
Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Russia has announced it is ending its self-imposed moratorium on the development of short- and medium-range nuclear missiles, deepening a nuclear…
Japan and world mark 80th anniversaries of atomic bombings
Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Remembrances in Japan, the United States and elsewhere mark the 80th anniversaries of the only instances of atomic weapons being used…
Times of Troy: What’s the best-case scenario for USC football this season?
Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter, where the college football offseason is now fully in the rearview mirror. USC opened its preseason camp…