Caribbean waters welcome a towering display of military reach as a new carrier and a large strike group arrive with cutting-edge tech. The deployment signals shifting regional dynamics and mounting security tensions—what happens next could reshape the balance of power.

New questions surface about the online footprint of a man tied to a July rally attack, tracing a life shaped by art communities, shifting beliefs, and digital controversy. Investigators sift through social media, online personas, and fringe affiliations as they piece together what may have driven a violent act. The piece explores how online culture,…

Tom Cruise stepped out in a sleek black suit at a Los Angeles gathering as the Oscars Governors Awards loomed, flashing a rare, easy smile. Whispers about his personal life and a bold new collaboration hint that big changes—and bigger moments—might be on the horizon.

Montreal sparks a debate over how birthplaces appear on Canadian passports. An Israeli-born citizen says a passport office claimed Israel couldn’t be listed as birthplace, citing a “conflict zone” rule tied to Palestine recognition—a claim she challenged. The incident has many calling for transparency and better staff training to prevent bias in identification documents.

An extraordinary interstellar visitor takes center stage in a live briefing packed with stunning imagery and new insights into its cosmic journey. Scientists unveil fresh observations that hint at mysteries beyond our solar system, inviting us to glimpse the edges of the known universe.

Devastating landslides triggered by torrential rain have struck Java, leaving communities grappling with loss as rescue teams tirelessly search through the debris for survivors. The race against time unfolds as the region endures a harsh start to the wet season.

An explosive controversy is shaking the industrial and experimental music scenes after a performer who claimed an Angolan liberation-war pedigree was revealed to be white. Described as “extreme blackface” and “cultural appropriation” by Xiu Xiu, the incident has sparked a broader debate about authenticity, identity, and accountability in live music. The fallout hints at a…

Trump signals a reversal on the Epstein files, urging a release as Republicans face renewed calls for transparency. The move adds a new twist to a high-stakes debate over accountability, secrecy, and what the public deserves to know.

Rising tensions between Japan and China over Taiwan are spilling into travel, business, and culture. Hundreds of thousands of tickets to Japan have been canceled as airlines offer flexible options, while films are postponed and exchanges cool. As leaders seek de-escalation, the broader economic relationship faces new headwinds.

Japan’s new prime minister faces a high-stakes test as tensions with China over Taiwan flare, threatening diplomatic harmony and Japan’s economic outlook. With nationalist momentum and concerns over rare-earth supplies, the drama could reshape Tokyo’s security calculus and regional relations.