headline english - Why did The New York Times use the present simple to describe a past event?



Statement is as follows:



Obama makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan.



Is this a simple present tense? If yes then please explain


As per the definition of simple present tense, this statement does not fall into any of the following categories:




  1. For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.




  2. For facts.




  3. For habits.




  4. For things that are always / generally true.




This statement is one of the headlines in the New York Times.




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