International

Basketball hall of famer Dennis Rodman is going to Russia in an attempt to help free WNBA star and Olympic champion Brittney Griner.

Dennis Rodman going to Russia to help Brittney Griner

South Korea's military drills are expanding, Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia is now on hold, and the Gov. Whitmer kidnapping trial continues.

US-South Korea drills, Graham testimony paused, Whitmer kidnapping trial

The Japanese government is trying to generate more tax revenue. So it launched a new competition to get more young adults drinking alcohol.

‘Sake Viva!’: Japan launches contest to get more adults drinking

A video of Finland’s youngest Prime Minister Sanna Marin partying with friends has gone viral, and Marin has since taken a drug test.

Finland PM Sanna Marin takes drug test after partying video goes viral

World leaders and nuclear experts said a nuclear disaster is imminent. They're worried about the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Russia, Ukraine both warn of imminent nuclear disaster

A judge approves partial release of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit; star witness in R. Kelly trial testified; and Xi, Putin to attend G-20 summit.

Judge approves release of Trump affidavit; R. Kelly trial; Putin, Xi to attend G-20 summit

A bombing on a Kabul mosque has killed 21 people, Taiwan will enter trade talks with the U.S this fall, and Weisselberg is expected to plea guilty in court.

Kabul mosque attack, US, Taiwan talk trade, Weisselberg’s expected plea

Russian rocket-launching robot dog likely fake

Iran, the country that calls the U.S. “the Great Satan”, is hosting Russia in a military war games competition involving drones.

Iran hosts Russia, Belarus in Falcon Hunting drone competition

US launches postponed missile test amid tensions with China

Liz Cheney is considering a third-party candidacy for the White House to prevent Donald Trump from returning to office.

Liz Cheney concedes, North Korea tests missiles, Guiliani testifies in Georgia

U.S. stocks and commodities fell Monday morning after troubling growth numbers from China, which cut key interest rates in response.

China’s surprisingly sluggish growth in July drags down global economy

Monday marked one year since the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, and the Taliban took control as Americans left the country.

Afghanistan marks one year since Taliban takeover amid US withdrawal

Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago. Life isn’t what it once was for the perennial WNBA All-Star.

Griner sentence appeal, lawmakers land in Taiwan, Iran talks Rushdie

Author Salman Rushdie was attacked at an event in New York state on Friday. Rushdie was reportedly stabbed 10-15 times and taken to the hospital.

Author Salman Rushdie reportedly stabbed 10-15 times at lecture event

A jury this week found a former Twitter worker guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia by accessing private data of users critical of the kingdom.

Former Twitter worker found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia

The U.S. currently has four massive marine national monuments in the Pacific Ocean that China has its eye on, raising security concerns.

China wants a piece of four US monuments in the Pacific

Explosions erupted on a Russian air base this week in Crimea, and Ukrainian officials have now claimed responsibility for them.

Ukrainian officials signal responsibility for Russian air base explosion

The national average of gas is below $4 a gallon, China has made demands to South Korea, and Governor Brian Kemp will unveil his policy proposals today.

Gas below $4/gallon, China, South Korea at odds, Kemp policy proposals

The Justice Department announced it charged a man working for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard with a murder-for-hire plot against John Bolton.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard tried to have John Bolton killed

President Biden is sending Ukraine billions of dollars more in aid, including the largest single military aid package since the war began.

Biden sending Ukraine $5.5 billion in additional aid as Russia war continues

Russia has continued to strengthen ties with its allies amid war with Ukraine by successfully launching an Iranian satellite into orbit Tuesday morning.

Russia launches Iranian satellite, sign of alliance amid Ukraine war

China announced it would extend its military exercises around Taiwan. The exercises will now include anti-submarine drills.

China extending military drills around Taiwan

Russian state media reported North Korea has offered 100,000 volunteer troops to fight on Russia's behalf to defeat Ukraine.

North Korea offering military support to Russia to fight Ukraine