Current News
/ArcaMax

Zimbabwe ruling party decides to extend president's term to 2030
Zimbabwe’s ruling party said it resolved to extend the tenure of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by another two years until 2030, and ordered the government to take the necessary legal steps to enact the decision.
Ziyambi Ziyambi, the Zimbabwe African Union-Patriotic Front’s secretary for legal affairs, said the move was taken to “ensure ...Read more

Drone strikes prompt Trump administration high alert for US citizens in Trinidad
The U.S. government is warning U.S. citizens to steer clear of U.S. installations in Trinidad and Tobago, including its embassy in Port-of-Spain, amid the ongoing buildup of its military in the region and drone strikes off the coast of Venezuela.
“Due to a heightened state of alert please avoid and refrain from visiting all U.S. Government ...Read more

Interstate 5 closure fuels anger and gridlock: 'There was no coordination'
LOS ANGELES — On Saturday morning, the coastal town of San Clemente became ground zero in the battle between California and the Trump administration over a pre-planned live-fire artillery round shot over the freeway during a military event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
A 17-miles stretch of Interstate 5 was periodically closed through ...Read more
China-leaning politician wins vote to lead Taiwan opposition KMT
A former Taiwan lawmaker who has advocated closer ties to China won the contest to become the leader of the island’s biggest opposition party.
Cheng Li-wun won 50.2% of votes, according to a statement by the Kuomintang party, beating five other candidates. She is the third woman to lead the party. Current chairman Eric Chu didn’t join the ...Read more

'That's exactly what Marines do': Vance visits Camp Pendleton for huge amphibious assault landing
SAN DIEGO — In a shock-and-awe attack heard across coastal North County, the Navy and Marines launched an hour-long amphibious assault landing at Camp Pendleton Saturday in a brawny celebration of the service.
With nine warships taking position off the coast, helicopters advanced toward Camp Pendleton, Marines parachuted in and Navy SEALS ...Read more

FDNY firefighters who died of 9/11 illness to be honored on national memorial wall
NEW YORK — The names of more than 170 FDNY firefighters who died from 9/11 illnesses will soon be added to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial in Maryland, so that the ultimate sacrifice they made — from their efforts in the days and weeks after the terror attack — won’t be forgotten, officials said.
The foundation ...Read more

'We're in a worse place': South Floridians rally again at 'No Kings' protest
MIAMI — Thousands of Floridians took to the streets Saturday for another day of “No Kings” rallies focused on peaceful protest against what organizers call “an authoritarian power grab” by President Donald Trump.
Bad Bunny songs blasted over loudspeakers to welcome Miami protesters to Bayfront Park Saturday morning. Crowds gathered ...Read more

'No Kings' protests draw massive crowds nationwide
LOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Southern California on Saturday for “No Kings” demonstrations against President Donald Trump, portraying the commander in chief as an aspiring monarch as he continues to engage in what critics argue is government overreach.
In Grand Park, protesters gathered under ...Read more

Protesters oppose Trump in 'No Kings' events across the US
Demonstrators across the U.S. turned out for what organizers said would be more than 2,600 “No Kings” protests across the U.S. to express their opposition to President Donald Trump’s agenda.
Saturday’s mass protests followed similar “No Kings” protests on June 14, timed to offset the military parade Trump hosted the same day in ...Read more

Amid Hope Florida grand jury probe, key questions still unanswered
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A grand jury convened in Tallahassee this week for at least two days of testimony relating to the Hope Florida Foundation, the beleaguered charity created by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration.
The grand jury could issue criminal indictments and get answers to crucial questions in a scandal that has dominated state ...Read more

11 arrested in second immigration raid at O'Hare rideshare lot
CHICAGO — For the second time this month, federal immigration agents targeted rideshare drivers at O’Hare International Airport despite recent vows from Mayor Brandon Johnson to prevent more raids.
About 9:15 a.m. Saturday, agents were seen detaining rideshare drivers parked in a designated staging area off Balmoral Avenue as they waited ...Read more

100,000 protest Trump policies in huge NYC 'No Kings' march
NEW YORK — An estimated 100,000 protesters turned out to rally against the Trump administration during a massive “No Kings” march through Midtown on Saturday, calling for President Donald Trump's despotic policies to come to an abrupt end.
Gathering in Times Square, protesters carrying signs reading, “No Kings make the world a better ...Read more

'No Kings' rally in downtown Chicago draws more than 100,000 protesters: 'You fight for the people'
CHICAGO — Looming over the tapestry of flags and homemade signs undulating across the lawn of Grant Park on Saturday were two that stood higher than the rest.
Robert Ryan, 61, had meticulously fashioned both a “NO KINGS” flag — complete with an angry red X crossing out a crown — and the signature Chicago flag atop a 15-foot pole.
He ...Read more

Interstate 5 closure brings widespread gridlock, new battle in Trump vs. California
LOS ANGELES — Gridlock reigned Saturday on one of California’s most vital freeways after state officials closed a 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 in response to a preplanned event in which live-fire artillery rounds were shot over the freeway at Camp Pendleton.
The full closure of the main route between Los Angeles and San Diego was brief, ...Read more

US warns of 'imminent' attack by Hamas against Palestinians
The U.S. State Department said it informed countries involved in the Gaza peace agreement that an attack by Hamas is being planned against Palestinians and that it would be a violation of the ceasefire deal.
The planned attack would “undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts,” according to a release Saturday by ...Read more

A traffic stop, 96 days in detention, Uruguay: A Central Florida man's deportation
ORLANDO, Fla. — For 96 days he was held inside detention centers in Florida and Texas after his April arrest in a Central Florida traffic stop.
Jose Luis lost nearly 30 pounds and grew increasingly depressed amid his long stints at some of the nation’s most notoriously difficult facilities. Finally the 60-year-old undocumented immigrant ...Read more

Rutgers frat suspended after student hospitalized in critical condition
A fraternity at Rutgers University has been suspended amid an investigation into potential hazing after a 19-year-old student was hospitalized in critical condition earlier this week.
University officials have placed a cease and desist on all fraternity activities for the local chapter of Alpha Sigma Phi, located on the New Brunswick campus, NJ...Read more

Heightened sense of urgency around this 'No Kings Day'
LOS ANGELES — When millions of demonstrators took to the streets in June for “No Kings Day” — depicting President Donald Trump as a wannabe monarch intent on violating American democratic norms — it was still fairly early in his administration.
The immigration raids in Los Angeles were just getting under way and Trump had deployed ...Read more

US to return survivors of boat strike to home countries
President Donald Trump said the two survivors of a U.S. attack on a submarine he claimed was carrying illegal drugs in the Caribbean will be returned to their home countries.
“It was my great honor to destroy a very large DRUG-CARRYING SUBMARINE that was navigating towards the United States on a well known narcotrafficking transit route,” ...Read more
Interstate 5 temporarily reopens but gridlock reigns through Camp Pendleton in Southern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Officials reopened a 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 but warned of continued traffic delays through the afternoon as live-fire artillery rounds will be shot over the freeway during a military event at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego County.
Oceanside’s assistant police chief John McKean told The Times ...Read more
Popular Stories
- Tampa woman posed as immigration lawyer, clients say, leaving dozens in limbo
- Struck by an e-bike, she can no longer taste or smell. A new city ordinance in Minnesota protects pedestrians like her
- Qatar coming to Idaho for military aircraft trainings. Here's what we know
- A post-Socialist Bolivia will face major economic test after runoff vote
- California made it through another summer without a Flex Alert. Thank batteries, experts say