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US says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies

August 6, 2026

US says North Korea missile launch poses no immediate threat, 'consulting closely' with allies

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said it is "consulting closely with our allies and partners" Thursday after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile.

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

August 1, 2026

Famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, among 10 climbers killed after avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja was leading climbers up Broad Peak in Pakistan when a deadly avalanche struck the Karakoram expedition, killing all 10 members of the group.

American climber's remains found after avalanche in Pakistan, other mountaineers still missing

July 31, 2026

American climber's remains found after avalanche in Pakistan, other mountaineers still missing

American climber Sarah Mallory Geis was among at least 10 mountaineers caught in a Broad Peak avalanche as rescue teams search for others.

Secretary Rubio: Any US-China conflict would be ‘catastrophic’ for the world

July 31, 2026

Secretary Rubio: Any US-China conflict would be ‘catastrophic’ for the world

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells ‘My View with Lara Trump’ how the Trump administration is balancing and managing the United States’ relationship with China in an exclusive interview.

Global partners are joining the Trump administration and this FBI to take down scam empires for good

July 27, 2026

Global partners are joining the Trump administration and this FBI to take down scam empires for good

FBI Director Kash Patel details how Operation Sand Dollar, Operation Zephyr Exodus, and global law enforcement partners are dismantling scam centers.

Gordon Chang warns of China's 'people's war' against the US

July 23, 2026

Gordon Chang warns of China's 'people's war' against the US

Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang breaks down what 'people's war' means to the CCP and the implications to the United States on 'Varney & Co.'

AEW star Chris Jericho brings Vietnamese pro wrestling to spotlight, highlighting sport's unifying force

July 13, 2026

AEW star Chris Jericho brings Vietnamese pro wrestling to spotlight, highlighting sport's unifying force

Jericho produced 'Vietslam,' a documentary about how fans in Vietnam convinced a strict government to allow pro wrestling and built VPW from nothing.

Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message

July 13, 2026

Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message

A gold ring bearing ancient Brahmi script reading "the one protected by Pushya" was found alongside human remains at a newly discovered Thai burial site.

Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue

July 12, 2026

Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue

Officials said the fire broke out around midnight at a northern Bangkok pub, sending thick smoke through the venue as patrons tried to escape.

Couple publicly caned after alleged TikTok kiss sparks outrage in Indonesia

July 2, 2026

Couple publicly caned after alleged TikTok kiss sparks outrage in Indonesia

A viral TikTok livestream led to a public caning for a young couple in Indonesia's Aceh province after they were convicted of kissing during a TikTok livestream.