South Korean Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul marked his first year by pledging to expand compensation for war veterans' surviving families and independence activists' descendants. He also highlighted Daejeon's selection to host the 2029 Invictus Games, the first Asian city to do so.
MLB veterans Jamie Moyer and Alex Avila share insights on enduring the mental and physical challenges of a 162-game baseball season, especially during losing streaks. They emphasize controlling what's controllable, maintaining a winning mindset, and fostering team chemistry through subtle interactions.
Table tennis legend Deng Yaping congratulated veterans Ma Long and Xu Xin on their third men's doubles title at the National Championships in Changsha, praising their meticulous technique, experience, and composure against younger opponents.
The first half of the 2026 KBO League season was marked by a record-breaking spree, with veteran stars like Ryu Hyun-jin and Choi Jeong achieving significant milestones. Young talents such as Park Seong-han also set new records, while fan attendance continued to break previous records, highlighting a successful period for the league.
The first half of the 2026 KBO League season was marked by a record-breaking spree, with veteran players like Ryu Hyun-jin and Choi Jeong achieving significant milestones, while young talents such as Park Seong-han set new benchmarks. The league also saw record-breaking attendance.
Rishi Sharma, an Indian-origin man living in the US, has spent 10 years interviewing over 3,000 WWII combat veterans to preserve their life stories and contributions to history. His project, Remember WWII, is funded by donations and shared on YouTube.
Rishi Sharma, an Indian-origin man living in the US, has dedicated over a decade to interviewing World War II combat veterans. The 28-year-old has interviewed over 3,000 veterans across all fifty states and internationally, aiming to preserve their stories and contributions before they are lost.
The US marked its 250th anniversary with fireworks and flyovers, but celebrations were marred by extreme weather and political controversy. President Trump held a rally in Washington, D.C., while former presidents reflected on the nation's ideals and divisions.
The US marked its 250th anniversary with fireworks and events nationwide. President Trump held a rally on the National Mall, separate from official celebrations, while a heatwave and thunderstorms impacted festivities. White nationalists marched in Washington, and former presidents reflected on the nation's ideals and divisions.
Hong Kong's fencing team, a mix of veterans and young debutants, is preparing to host its first World Fencing Championships in less than three weeks. Led by Olympic champion Cheung Ka-long and reigning individual champion Ryan Choi, the men's foil quartet is backed as medal contenders on home soil.
Vishal Sikka, former Infosys CEO, launches Hang Ten Systems, raising $32M seed funding for its AI-driven enterprise software services. The startup aims to automate IT tasks traditionally done by human services firms, with early customers including Siemens Gamesa and Fresenius.
Over 1,000 LGBT veterans in the UK may miss out on financial compensation of up to £70,000 due to the 'gay ban' in the armed forces. Fighting With Pride warns that many are unaware of or too ashamed to apply for the scheme, which closes in less than six months. The Ministry of Defence has apologized and is publicizing the schemes.
Over 1,000 LGBT veterans may miss out on up to £70,000 in compensation due to the UK's historical 'gay ban' in the armed forces. Fighting With Pride warns many are still too ashamed or unaware of the scheme launched in 2024 to apply before the deadline.
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. veterans for their courageous actions in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The ceremony honored Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, and posthumously Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley for acts of heroism that saved lives and repelled enemy forces.
Romelu Lukaku's immediate influence off the bench secured a 1-1 draw for Belgium against Egypt in their World Cup Group G opener. Egypt had taken a deserved lead through Emam Ashour, but an own goal after Lukaku's introduction cancelled it out, preventing a shock defeat.
Aryan Verma, a 21-year-old man, was arrested in Shahjahanpur for impersonating an Army Brigadier. He was found with fake military insignia, commandos, and an SUV bearing military plates, leading to his apprehension after a two-month surveillance operation.
Anil Kumble believes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's experience will be crucial for India's 2027 ODI World Cup title bid, supporting captain Shubman Gill in high-pressure situations.
FBI alumni have formed an FBI Support Network to address legal, job, and mental health needs of former agents, citing a "systematic undermining" of bureau values under Donald Trump and Director Kash Patel. The network aims to defend the FBI's integrity and legacy against perceived political interference.
Taipei Veterans General Hospital is combining neoadjuvant chemotherapy with robotic surgery to treat head and neck cancers. This approach aims to reduce surgical trauma, preserve appearance and function, and improve treatment quality. A patient with recurrent tongue cancer successfully recovered after this treatment, avoiding traditional extensive surgery and subsequent radiation or chemotherapy.
Veterans are strongly opposing President Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, calling it a "vanity project." A lawsuit filed by veterans and an architectural historian argues that congressional authorization is required, which Trump claims he doesn't need. Critics cite traffic disruption, symbolic view obstruction, and disrespect to those buried at the cemetery.
82 years after D-Day, surviving UK veterans commemorate the Allied invasion of Normandy as 98 new names are added to the British Normandy Memorial, honoring troops previously unlisted due to inaccurate records.
The US Defense Department has reduced its list of recognized religions from 220 to 31, streamlining data for chaplains but sparking criticism over perceived favoritism towards Christian denominations and the exclusion of specific faiths like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
CBS News' "60 Minutes" is undergoing a significant upheaval with the firing of three correspondents and key producers, including executive producer Tanya Simon. Anderson Cooper is also leaving. The shake-up raises questions about the show's future format and identity as it heads into its 59th season.
Stavropol Krai is allocating 54 billion rubles to support veterans of the special military operation (SVO) and other veterans. Governor Vladimirov stated that the region is actively working on their employment and plans to sign agreements with major employers. Rehabilitation is highlighted as a key state-level priority.
