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Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president

Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president on Friday, continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup. As the nation's armed forces chief, Min Aung Hlaing ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in

Knicks stay in hunt with late win over rival Celtics

Knicks stay in hunt with late win over rival Celtics

Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson kept the New York Knicks in the hunt for second place in the NBA's Eastern Conference as they beat the Boston Celtics 112-106 on Thursday. The tight Knicks victory in a playoff-style atmosphere at Madison Square Garden puts New York two

Russia deputy FM hails 'special' relations on Cuba visit

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov hailed the "special nature" of relations with Cuba on a visit Thursday, where he met President Miguel Diaz-Canel as tensions simmer between Washington and energy-starved Havana. "Russia is not going to leave the western hemisphere, no matter what they

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Air raid sirens in Israel - Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, including in the commercial hub of Tel Aviv and the southern coastal city of Ashdod, after rocket fire from Lebanon. There were no immediate reports of casualties, but Israeli media reported

Trump slams right-wing commentators who oppose Iran war

Trump slams right-wing commentators who oppose Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday angrily lashed out at multiple well-known conservative commentators who have criticized his war against Iran, slamming his onetime allies as attention-seeking "NUT JOBS." "They're stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows

Pentagon violating court order on press access, US judge says

Pentagon violating court order on press access, US judge says

The Pentagon has failed to comply with a court order to restore press access, a federal judge ruled Thursday, rejecting new restrictions put in place by the department after its prior rules were deemed unconstitutional. As part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by the New York Times, the court ruled

Pioneering US hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Pioneering US hip-hop artist Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Groundbreaking US hip-hop artist and DJ Afrika Bambaataa, known for his 1982 hit "Planet Rock," has died at age 68, his former record label said Thursday. "With his passing, we reflect on his contributions to the genre and broader culture, which continue to this day,"