‘No Kings’ protests draw millions nationwide, organizers say
June 14 (UPI) -- Millions of people turned out for "No Kings" protests nationwide on Saturday that were largely peaceful though there were some arrests…
The New Approach of Trump Administration to NATO and the Perspective of Hague Summit
Donald Trump’s return to the office of presidency of the United States has restored to prominence issues of NATO’s unity and general strategic purpose. Backtracking…
Israel, Iran exchange more deadly airstrikes on fifth day of conflict
June 16 (UPI) -- Israel and Iran intensified their deadly airstrikes Monday on the fifth day after Israel launched its first attack to dismantle Iran's…
USS Nimitz carrier group to join Vinson in Middle East
The Nimitz strike group could reach the Middle East later this week, an observer said. The aircraft carrier (picture in 2024) was commissioned in 1975…
China Mediates Between Iran and Israel in Bid to Halt War Under Xi’s Global Security Initiative
China’s response was to strongly condemn Israel’s actions, which violate all basic norms governing international relations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry considered the attacks on Tehran’s…
Times of Troy: How will USC allocate the $20.5 million it can pay its athletes?
Welcome once again to an offseason edition of the Times of Troy newsletter. We return to you at the dawn of a new era in…
The Times’ softball player of the year: Kai Minor of Orange Lutheran
Four years ago, after seeing freshman outfielder Kai Minor for the first time during the first softball practice, Orange Lutheran High coach Steve Miklos remembers…
Ukraine repatriates 1,200 civilian, military remains
A Ukrainian prisoner of war reacts following a prisoner swap at an undisclosed location in Ukraine on Saturday. Photo by Stringer/EPA-EFE June 14 (UPI) --…
Storms may rain on Army, Trump birthday parade in D.C.
June 14 (UPI) -- Rain may dampen President Donald Trump's plans Saturday night to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday with thousands of troops, 150…
Taiwan’s chip dominance becomes global security, economic flashpoint
WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) -- Taiwan may be an island of just over 23 million people, but what happens there could ripple across the global…
Appeals court stays order against Trump’s use of National Guard
June 13 (UPI) -- The California National Guard will remain on the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Friday after an appeals court put an…
Artificial Intelligence and Defensive Modernisation
Yet another exciting session of the ‘Understanding AI Program’ presented by the Silkroad 4.0 Platform, the International Institute for Middle East and Balkan Studies (IFIMES)…
Chile’s defense policy shift carries high costs
The Chilean armed forces rely on U.S.-made F-16 fighters. File photo by Marco Mesina/EPA-EFE SANTIAGO, Chile, June 13 (UPI) -- President Gabriel Boric's plan to…
Reports: Top Iranian Guard Corps official killed in Israeli strikes
1 of 4 | An August 2010 photo shows an Iranian nuclear power plant in Bushehr that might be among targets if Israel Defense Forces…
Report: Israel planning military strike against Iran
1 of 2 | An August 2010 photo shows an Iranian nuclear power plant in Bushehr that might be among targets if Israel Defense Forces…
North Korea appears to stop loudspeaker broadcasts toward the South
SEOUL, June 12 (UPI) -- North Korea appears to have stopped broadcasting loud noises towards the South, Seoul's military said Thursday, one day after South…
Hegseth defends $961.6B Defense Department budget request
June 11 (UPI) -- The proposed Department of Defense budget puts "America first" while addressing Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete…
Trump orders names restored to bases that honored Confederate soldiers
June 10 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Army bases, which honored Confederate leaders before 2023, will have their original names reinstated. Trump…
M1 tanks arrive in D.C. as preparations continue for Army parade on Saturday
June 9 (UPI) -- Preparations are still underway for a military parade Saturday in Washington, D.C., celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary. The event is projected…
Defense Secretary Hegseth defends LA deployments at Capitol Hill hearing
June 10 (UPI) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democrats on Capitol Hill on Tuesday over the decision to send 5,000 Marines and National…