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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

The amount of money being spent on militaries around the world reached new heights in 2022. That is largely driven by the war in Ukraine.

Global military spending hit $2.24T in 2022, Europe sees record growth

The State Department says workers from the U.S. embassy in Sudan have been evacuated in a special military operation.

US military evacuates embassy workers in Sudan amid unrest: April 24 rundown

British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned from government following an investigation about bullying allegations.

British deputy prime minister resigns following bullying probe: April 21 rundown

The U.S. is deploying additional military forces in preparation for a possible evacuation of American diplomatic officials from Sudan.

US preparing troops for American Embassy evacuation in Sudan

Despite warnings against expanding its aggression further into Europe, intelligence has revealed Russia may be doing that in the North Sea.

Reports: Russian ships allegedly getting intel, preparing sabotage in Europe

Ukraine’s much anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russian forces could come any day. Don’t expect a major announcement, though.

Ukraine won’t announce start of spring counteroffensive

His statement comes after a Senate Health Committee report that detailed two separate leaks likely started the pandemic.

Former intelligence chief says lab leak theory is sole explanation for COVID-19

China denied the accusations and said the operation was a service center to help Chinese nationals with tasks like renewing licenses.

Chinese nationals arrested for NYC police station, monitoring dissidents

American journalist Evan Gershkovich is in a Moscow courtroom seeking an appeal after Russia charged him with espionage.

US journalist appears in Russian court, denies spying: April 18 rundown

The crackdown on journalists by authoritarian governments is an ongoing concern, as seen in Russia and China's free press suppression.

Russia, China jail media as despots continue crackdowns

A former U.S. naval officer and pro-Russian blogger allegedly played a key role in the massive intelligence leak.

Former US naval officer spread leaked intel docs on a pro-Russia site

The DOJ indicted 28 members of the Sinaloa cartel, including sons of El Chapo, for distributing fentanyl across the United States.

DOJ indicts Sinaloa drug lords who fed victims to tigers, offers $56M for info

China upheld the death sentence of American businessman Mark Swidan. He was arrested on drug-related charges back in 2012.

China upholds death sentence for wrongly detained American Mark Swidan

China is reiterating a neutral stance in the Russia-Ukraine War. The foreign minister said China won't sell weapons to either side.

China says it won’t sell weapons in war, leaked documents say otherwise

"The Heartbeat Protection Act" has been signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis. It bans abortions after six-weeks of pregnancy.

Florida passes 6-week abortion ban, DeSantis signs into law: April 14 rundown

The top negotiator in the United States vowed that not only will Evan Gershkovich return home from Russia, but Paul Whelan as well.

Top US negotiator vows to return Gershkovich, Whelan from Russia