The United States warned Tuesday that it “will not stand by” after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega declared the country would no longer hold elections that include opposition parties backed by the United States, drawing international condemnation and renewed concerns over one-party rule.
Tom Cruise used the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to promote his upcoming film “Digger,” making a special appearance both before the championship match and in a series of soccer-themed promotional teasers released ahead of the event.
A Harris County judge set bond at $800,000 Wednesday for a Houston funeral home director accused of posing as the spouse of a deceased man in an alleged scheme to steal an estate valued at more than $2 million.
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Austin’s overall credit rating and general obligation debt rating from Aa1 to Aaa, according to a memo sent Friday to the mayor and City Council.
Houston officials urged residents to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors Wednesday as a heat advisory pushed temperatures into the triple digits.
Texas has terminated its contract with EMPOWER, the nonprofit serving as the state’s primary foster care provider, just four months after the state assumed control of its operations.
More than 1 million people participated in FIFA World Cup 2026 events in Houston, generating record crowds, increased transit use and a surge in visitors that officials said left a lasting impact on the city.
President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a new long-term nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the United States to help the kingdom develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program.
Carpio issued the statement in response to Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, who claimed that a confrontation between the China Coast Guard (CCG) and Philippine Navy personnel at Ayungin Shoal on July 20 stemmed from Manila’s alleged violation of a 2024 provisional agreement between the two countries.
The House prosecution panel on Wednesday rested its case on the first article of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte after National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag completed two days of testimony before the Senate impeachment court.