International

Since America's withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban rule has led to killings, violence, human rights abuses, and the growth of al-Qaida.

Taliban reign results in human rights abuses, al-Qaida terror group growth

They’re considered by many to be one of the most iconic, recognizable insects in North America. Now, monarch butterflies are endangered.

Monarch butterflies now endangered

Mario Draghi resigned, Joe Biden is set to talk with Xi Jinping, and the final Capitol riots House committee hearing is set for Thursday night.

Italian PM Draghi resigns, Biden to talk with Xi Jinping, final Jan. 6 hearing

Former President Donald Trump has been criticized for his golf club's scheduled hosting of an upcoming LIV Golf event.

Trump draws criticism for ties to Saudi-backed LIV Golf

President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at helping American detainees locked up abroad like Brittney Griner and punishing their captors.

Biden’s executive order to help American detainees might not help Griner

Europe engulfed in heat, wildfires as temperatures reach record highs

Senators are working on a bill to help prosecutors give proceeds from seized Russian assets to Ukraine for reconstruction.

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to give Russian assets to Ukraine

Gazprom warned Europe of a supply halt while signing a deal with Iran.

Gazprom warns Europe of potential supply halt, makes $40B deal with Iran

Relatives of those who died in the 9/11 attacks are suing Saudi Arabia--a move made possible by the 2016 Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

9/11 families encourage more pressure on Saudi Arabia after Biden visit

A Chinese district government is apologizing for COVID-19 quarantine break-ins.

China district government apologizes for COVID-19 quarantine break-ins

Putin is scheduled to visit Iran on Tuesday, China responds to the potential of Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan, the House to vote on same-sex marriage bill.

Putin visits Iran, Pelosi to visit Taiwan, House to vote on marriage bill

As COVID-19 continues to impact the global economy, China’s economy is cooling while India's could become the world's fastest growing.

China’s economy slows as India projects record growth

Iran has capabilities to build nuclear bomb, according to a senior official. The announcement came a day after President Biden's Middle East tour.

Official: Iran able to make nuclear bomb, no decision to build one yet

A shooting at an Indiana mall leaves four dead, China extending lockdowns and COVID-19 testing, jury selection begins in Steven Bannon trial.

Shooting at Indiana mall, China furthers lockdowns, Steve Bannon trial

Economic turmoil in Sri Lanka has culminated in the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, whose family has indebted the country to China.

Sri Lankan government, indebted to China, grappling with uncertain future

The second full skeleton from the Battle of Waterloo were found in Belgium. In Poland, the remains of at least 8000 people were found.

Battle of Waterloo skeleton, ashes of 8000 Nazi victims found

Joe Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia for the final leg of his Middle East trip.

Biden meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

A heatwave is causing health warnings and wildfires throughout Europe.

Record heat leads to health warning in UK and wildfires throughout Europe

Ukraine, Russia and Turkey reached a preliminary deal to export grain that has been stuck since the war began via the Black Sea.

Russia, Ukraine, Turkey reach deal to export grain from war zone

Russia launches missiles on a Ukrainian town, Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty, Biden signed a pledge on Iran..

Russia launches missiles, Spacey pleads not guilty, Biden signs pledge

Global population will surpass 8 billion this year, UN projects

President Biden lands in the Middle East, Sri Lanka president flees the country, vote to replace UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson begins.

Biden in Middle East, Sri Lanka president flees, vote for UK PM begins

Russia shut down the single biggest natural gas pipeline to Germany for maintenance. German leaders said expect some “hiccups” along the way.

Russian Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany closed for maintenance

The Jan. 6 Committee was set to hold a hear as President Biden was set to meet with Mexican President López Obrador and Amazon Prime Day began.

Jan. 6 hearing, Biden to meet with López Obrador, Amazon Prime Day