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:
For repeated or regular actions in the present time period.
For facts.
For habits.
For things that are always / generally true.
This statement is one of the headlines in the New York Times.
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