Netanyahu says Israel seized Hamas internal security chief in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces captured a senior Hamas figure on Tuesday during a ground operation in Gaza that Palestinian health officials said killed four people. Netanyahu says Israel seized Hamas internal security chief in…
Social Security September 2026 payments: Check SSI dates, benefit amounts and 2027 COLA forecast
Millions of Americans will receive Social Security-related payments this week, with two groups of beneficiaries scheduled to get their money, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). More than 75 million Americans received Social Security,…
12 killed in Chad strike near Sudan border: security source
At least 12 people were killed on Thursday in an airstrike in Chad near the Sudanese border, a Chadian security source told AFP, with N’Djamena and Washington accusing the Sudanese army of carrying out attacks on neighbouring territory. 12 killed…
Social Security COLA reduction proposals: What changes are on the table and how could benefits be affected?
Several proposals modeled by the Social Security Administration’s Office of the Chief Actuary could reduce future annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, for millions of beneficiaries as policymakers consider options to improve Social…
Major UK hotel chain CEO Joanna Boydell resigns amid security failings, sexual assault cases
Travelodge CEO Joanna Boydell resigns/Image: Getty Images A major UK hotel chain’s chief executive has stepped down amid growing scrutiny over security failures.Travelodge CEO Joanna Boydell resigned on August 17, the company confirmed in a…
Social Security 2027 COLA could bring ‘Trump Bump’: How much could benefits rise?
Social Security benefits could get a so-called “Trump Bump” in 2027. But this increase may not be good news for retirees. The boost is expected to come from the yearly cost-of-living adjustmentor COLA, which helps Social Security payments keep up with…
Social Security 2027 COLA could hit 3.6% as Medicare Part B premiums rise less
Social Security remains an important part of retirement income for millions of Americans. For the past 25 years, Gallup has surveyed retirees about how important Social Security is to them. The surveys have consistently found that 80% to 90% of retirees…
‘Worry about your own security’: Iranian lawmaker jabs Trump over ‘secret’ Turkey flight
Donald Trump said on Friday he would declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after Iran is defeated A senior Iranian lawmaker on Sunday told Donald Trump to “worry about your own security” rather than “endlessly bluffing” over the Strait of Hormuz, in…
Berlin Volksbuhne swimming pool’s ‘Black people only’ event faces backlash, gets cancelled over security concerns amid racism and inclusion debate
Berlin swimming pool cancels ‘Black communities only’ event over security concerns after backlash (Photo: AFP) A temporary public swimming pool outside Berlin’s historic Volksbuhne theatre has cancelled a planned event that was due to be open exclusively…
Social Security payment Aug 12: Who gets a check this week and when others will be paid
Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits are set to get their next payment this week. The first round of August Social Security payments is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 12. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), people…