Viktor Bout, the infamous Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death,” is reportedly back in the arms trade after his release by the U.S. in 2022. According to The Wall Street Journal, Bout is now reportedly brokering weapons deals for the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Bout was originally sentenced to 25 years…

A Russian court sentenced a 72-year-old American to nearly seven years in prison Monday, Oct. 7, for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. Prosecutors said Stephen Hubbard, a Michigan native, signed a contract with Ukraine’s military after Russia’s 2022 invasion and was paid $1,000 a month to fight alongside Ukrainian forces. Hubbard was captured by…

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida overnight as a major Category 4 storm, leaving at least 3 people dead and leading to massive power outages. And the Oakland A’s have played their final home game after 57 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. At least 3 dead as Helene…

Joe Biden is set to address the United Nations General Assembly for the final time as U.S. president. And with a heavy focus on Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump is reportedly returning to the town of his first assassination attempt. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Biden to address UN…

The U.S. Department of Justice has convicted four individuals, including a leader from the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP), for conspiring as unregistered Russian agents. From 2015 to 2022, these U.S. citizens collaborated with Moscow-based operative Aleksandr Ionov in activities aimed at destabilizing U.S. politics. Directed by Ionov, Omali Yeshitela, 82, Penny Hess, 78, Jesse…

Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing for a New York hush money conviction will have to wait until after the 2024 presidential election. Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan agreed on Friday, Sept. 6, to postpone handing down the sentence until Nov. 26, right before Thanksgiving, marking the second time it has been delayed. The sentencing, originally scheduled…

Ukraine announced on Friday, Sept. 6, that it is launching an investigation into Russian forces allegedly killing three surrendering Ukrainian soldiers in southeast Ukraine last month. Video exclusively obtained by CNN, shows Ukrainian soldiers appearing to surrender to advancing Russian forces, getting down on their knees and placing their hands on their heads. Moments later,…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv will be holding on to the Russian territories it seized last month indefinitely as its war with Russia stretches on. It’s part of a plan to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.  Almost a month ago, Ukrainian troops took over Russia’s Kursk region in an unexpected operation. Ukraine now claims it controls nearly 500 square miles of Russian territory and…

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced terrorism charges against senior leaders of Hamas. And with the kickoff to a new NFL season a day away, betting on the games is expected to break records. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. US charges 6 Hamas leaders with terrorism over Oct. 7…

The National Guard of Russia said that four inmates in a prison in the Volgograd region have been “neutralized.” The inmates proclaimed themselves militants of the Islamic State, and took the prison hostage, leading to snipers being called. The deadly revolt at the remote high security IK-19 Surovikino penal colony ended after the snipers killed…