Trump asks Congress cut billions in nondefense spending; up funds for military, border
May 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump revealed the White House budget request for Fiscal Year 2026 Friday, which requests cuts to foreign aid, education…
Veterans Administration partners with nonprofits to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
May 1 (UPI) -- The Veterans Administration will partner with a trio of nonprofits to honor veterans interred in the VA's national cemeteries, the administration…
In White House shake-up, Mike Waltz fired as security adviser but nominated as U.N. ambassador
May 1 (UPI) -- Reports say President Donald Trump will nominate National Security adviser Mike Waltz as the nation's ambassador to the United Nations. Unnamed…
At least 2 killed after Russian bombards five regions of Ukraine with missiles, drones
Ukrainian rescuers at work early Thursday at the scene of a drone strike on a residential area of Odessa in southwestern Ukraine. Photo by Igor…
Britain, U.S. attack Houthi drone manufacturing targets in Yemen
April 30 (UPI) -- British warplanes have attacked Houthi targets in Yemen, joining ally the United States in its airstrikes targeting the Iran-backed militia. Britain's…
Congress seeks answers about rising drone activity over military bases
WASHINGTON, April 29 (UPI) -- The House Military and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Tuesday questioned Department of Defense officials about an increase in unauthorized drone…
All-female, mostly Black WWII unit receives Congressional Gold Medal
1 of 3 | Stanley Earley III, son of Col. Charity Adams Early, accepts a Congressional Gold Medal from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson,…
U.S. sanctions vessels, firms providing Houthis with support
April 29 (UPI) -- The United States has sanctioned three vessels and their firms on accusations of providing support to the Houthi rebels of Yemen.…
$66M F/A-18E Super Hornet lost at sea after going over side of USS Harry S. Truman
1 of 4 | An F/A-18E Super Hornet lands on the flight deck of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the North Sea…
The Times of Troy: A position-by-position look at the USC football team
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at The Times, here with one last dispatch from the Times of Troy newsletter before our…
North Korea confirms its troops are fighting for Russia in war against Ukraine
April 28 (UPI) -- North Korea gave the first official confirmation Monday that its troops were fighting in the ranks of the Russian Army in…
NBA playoffs: Lakers lose Game 4, move to brink of elimination
MINNEAPOLIS — Value each possession. Move with purpose and speed over every inch of the court. Make the right pass. Hit the big shot. Do the right…
Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine despite ‘productive’ Vatican City Meeting
A handout photo made available by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows (L-R) French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Donald…
Hegseth dismisses Pentagon advisory committees
April 26 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has dismissed the members of DOD advisory committees, the department confirmed in a statement on…
How Sudan became a battleground for West Asian proxy war
In the recent weeks there are various reports that mention the recent advances made by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).…
Indian, Pakistani forces exchange gunfire in Kashmir
Indian paramilitary soldiers patrol by boat on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, on Friday after 26 people were killed by gunmen who opened fire on…
Third round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks show progress, both sides say
April 26 (UPI) -- The United States and Iran on Saturday concluded their third round of "indirect" nuclear talks mediated by host Oman with both…
Air Force F-16 ‘super squadron’ to maximize combat readiness in South Korea
April 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force will increase combat capability in South Korea, temporarily creating a new "super squadron" of F-16 Fighting Falcon…
U.S. Navy’s newest replenishment oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner Truth
April 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy on Saturday plans to christen the future Sojourner Truth, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler that honors the…
Army names new hypersonic weapon ‘Dark Eagle’
A common hypersonic glide body launches from Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, in 2020, during a Department of Defense flight experiment. The U.S. Navy…