International

Syria re-joined the Arab League after nearly 12 years in exile, signifying a move toward closer relations between Damascus and the Arab world.

Arab League votes to readmit Syria despite US opposition

Iran has been accused of concealing military equipment as "humanitarian aid" to smuggle weaponry into Syria for use in attacks on U.S. troops.

Iran snuck weaponry disguised as aid into Syria to kill US troops: report

Drone video appears to show white phosphorus, fired from Russia, raining down on buildings in Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine says Russia bombed Bakhmut with white phosphorus

Russian officials say that several drones intercepted over the Kremlin in recent days were attempts to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.

If Ukraine takes out Putin, what happens next when he’s gone?

The World Health Organization has declared the end of the COVID global health emergency just days before the US does.

WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency, days before US

The Wagner group has been fighting on behalf of Russia in its war against Ukraine, and now its leader is threatening to pull out.

Authorities nab suspect in California stabbings spree: May 5 rundown

Iran seized another oil tanker on May 3. It's the second seizure in under one week, and raising concerns over the threat of maritime traffic.

Iran seizes second oil tanker in 1 week, raises maritime threat concerns

Russia is accusing Ukraine of an assassination attempt on President Putin after reporting multiple drone attacks at the Kremlin.

Russia says Ukraine tried to assassinate Putin at the Kremlin using drones

A U.S. doctor, who split his time practicing medicine in Iowa and Africa, was stabbed to death in Sudan while trying to flee with his family.

US doctor is stabbed to death in front of family amid Sudan unrest

South Africa and Armenia, both Russian allies, said Vladimir Putin would be arrested if he traveled to those countries.

Putin will be arrested if he goes to South Africa for BRICS summit

As an alliance in the Pacific region grows, Australia wants to partner with the U.S. to field a fleet of flying MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones.

Australia wants to build a cauldron of Ghost Bat drones with US

Tensions between the United States and Iran are on the rise after both sides seized oil tankers at sea within the last week.

Iran retaliates after US oil confiscation, seizes oil tanker bound for States

China is aggressively making moves to conceal the country's databases, information, and secrets from the outside world.

China conceals databases, info and secrets from foreign influences: report

China will expand its strict espionage law on July 1, 2023. The move follows a recent campaign of raids on American businesses overseas.

China expands sweeping spy law, raises risks for US companies, journalists

Two U.S. Army helicopters collided and crashed in Alaska on April 27 while returning from a training flight. Three soldiers were killed.

3 soldiers dead in Alaska helicopter collision: April 28 rundown

President Biden signed an agreement that will see the United States dock nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea.

US announces deal to dock nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea

The Taliban has killed the ISIS leader responsible for leading an attack that killed 13 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Taliban take down ISIS leader behind attack on US troops: April 26 rundown

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, both traveled to Asia this week amid rumored presidential runs.

DeSantis, Youngkin visit Asia amid rumored White House bids

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced there is a "high risk of biological hazard" in Sudan amid an ongoing civil conflict.

WHO warns of high bio-hazard risk in Sudan after fighters seize pathogen labs

Russia said the world is on the verge of World War III. Meanwhile, the US is "expediting" the delivery of 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.

Russia warns of WWIII, US accelerates Abrams tanks deliveries to Ukraine

The State Department said U.S. citizens who need to get out of Sudan should not expect a government evacuation, but they will provide help.

US citizens still in Sudan will need to find their own way out

The United States has accused Russia of funding the two warring parties in Sudan during a United Nations meeting on Monday, Jan. 6.

Russia’s Wagner group has presence in Sudan, could benefit from ongoing crisis

Thousands of migrants are walking more than 700 miles in a caravan of protest against detention centers and to gain asylum in U.S.

3,000 migrants head north through Mexico to push for easier path to US

ISIS is using Afghanistan as a base for plotting terrorist attacks in Europe and Asia and aspirational attacks against the U.S.

Intel: ISIS using Afghanistan to plot terrorist attacks: Media Miss