Southern Baptist membership sank last year to its lowest level since 1973
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has protested the officiating in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, citing unfairness and bias. FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, defended the officials, calling unfounded allegations unacceptable.
President Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit on an older Air Force One jet instead of the new Qatari-gifted plane, citing "old time's sake." The swap occurred as the U.S. and Iran traded strikes, raising security questions about the new jet, which reportedly lacks some missile detection systems.
At a NATO summit in Turkey, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, a significant win for Kyiv. Trump also struck a positive tone with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, expressing optimism for a peace deal. The summit saw European allies increasing defense spending, though Trump initially expressed dissatisfaction with some partners.
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, hitting approximately 90 targets. Iran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. These actions threaten an interim deal aimed at ending the Persian Gulf war, with President Trump warning of escalation.
The National Capital Planning Commission is reviewing Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot arch. While approving preliminary plans, staff recommend design revisions to comply with federal height limits, preserve sightlines, and address traffic concerns.
Truecaller is publicly challenging India's telecom regulator, TRAI, over new rules for caller ID apps. The company claims the anti-spam framework, which designates specific number series for commercial calls, hinders its ability to protect consumers from unwanted calls and has eroded trust in legitimate business communications.
