International

After repeatedly churning out disappointing economic data, banks are slashing China's growth outlook for 2023.

Banks bear down on China’s growth but this bull is bucking the doom and gloom

Secretary of State Blinken has spoken by phone with Paul Whelan, the American who is being held in a remote prison camp in Russia.

Blinken speaks with Paul Whelan: The Rundown Aug. 17, 2023

North Korea has concluded that Travis King crossed the South Korean border due to inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination.

North Korea: Travis King subjected to racial discrimination in US

General Atomics said its Mojave unmanned aerial system successfully completed several short takeoffs and landings on a dirt strip.

Why the Mojave got dirty in the desert

The defense ministry in Russia announced a Russian warship fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the Black Sea.

Russia fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea as ruble falls

The United States is sending Ukraine Black Hornet unmanned aerial systems. The nano surveillance drones are part of a July aid package.

US sending Ukraine Black Hornet swarms

An encouraging step takes place in a plan to get detained Americans home from Iran.

Detained Americans on house arrest in planned Iran prisoner swap: The Rundown Aug. 11, 2023

President Biden is asking Congress for $13 billion for emergency Ukraine aid. But a new poll found a majority of Americans don't support that.

Biden asks Congress for $13 billion for Ukraine as public support drops

As Russia and China step up patrols and combined military drills in the Arctic, the United States is putting new attention on the region.

US military playing catch-up to Russia in Arctic

The death toll rises after wildfires tear through parts of Hawaii.

Death toll rises as wildfires tear through Hawaii: The Rundown Aug. 10, 2023

Ukraine is asking Germany for Taurus missiles and the U.S. for ATACMS. Both countries are reluctant to send the longer range weapons.

Ukraine asks US, Germany for ATACMS, Taurus long-range missiles

Ohio voters went to the polls on a measure with implications on abortion laws in the state.

Ohio voters reject Issue 1, sets stage for abortion rights vote: The Rundown Aug. 9, 2023

Some U.S. Navy sailors and Marines may be stationed on foreign merchant ships in the latest attempt to deter Iran from seizing ships.

US Navy, Marines ready to protect merchant ships from Iran

Immigration from China surpassed FY 2022 levels as law enforcement tries to determine how migrants are crossing illegally from the Bahamas.

Illegal immigration from China rises as immigrants cross by boat from Bahamas

TikTok will be banned throughout Montana from being downloaded on any device unless legal challenges prevent the law from taking effect.

TikTok challenges Montana ban as more Americans worry about app’s threat

A deadly storm system along much of the east coast caused Washington D.C. government buildings to close as tornadoes, damaging winds and hail threatened the area.

Deadly storms leave more than 1 million without power: The Rundown Aug. 8, 2023

During the Trump administration, it was decided the United States Space Command was to be moved from Colorado to Alabama.

As space race heats up, Biden’s Space Command decision under investigation

Former VP Mike Pence says there is a possibility he becomes a prosecution witness if Donald Trump goes to trial on conspiracy charges.

Pence says he could be prosecution witness in Trump trial: The Rundown Aug. 7, 2023

The Justice Department announced the arrests of two Navy sailors accused of transmitting sensitive military information to China.

Two Navy sailors charged with sending military information to China

The Mexican government said a body had been found along the floating buoys that were installed by the state of Texas in the Rio Grande.

Body found along Texas floating buoys, Mexican officials say

The United States raised concerns this week over China's efforts to encourage its citizens to participate in a new anti-spying push.

China’s anti-spying expansion threatens US businesses, travelers: State Dept

A ghost company with unknown ties and backing has bought 52,000 acres of land surrounding a U.S. military base for $800 million.

Mysterious company buying land around USAF base sues farmers; feds probing

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard held a surprise drill on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, Aug. 2.

Iran holds surprise naval drill, US ups Marine presence in Persian Gulf

Months after the ICC issued a warrant for her arrest, Maria Lvova-Belova confirmed more than 700,000 kids were moved from Ukraine to Russia.

Lvova-Belova admits 700k kids were moved from Ukraine to Russia