International

North Korean friendly fire kills eight Russian soldiers in Kursk Oblast due to language barriers and coordination issues.

North Korean troops fire on Russian unit, face heavy losses: Kyiv

Israel is closing its embassy in Ireland, accusing the Irish government of pursuing “extreme anti-Israel policies.”

Israel says Ireland ‘crossed every red line,’ closes embassy in Dublin

The United States urged Americans in Syria to leave amid worsening violence and terrorism after the overthrow of Assad's regime.

US urges American citizens to leave Syria amid violence and terrorism

A Russian tanker carrying more than 4,300 tons of fuel oil broke apart during a severe storm in the Black Sea on Sunday, spilling an undetermined amount of its cargo near the Kerch Strait off the coast of Crimea. Officials are assessing the potential environmental impact.

Russian tanker breaks apart in storm, spills fuel in Black Sea

Calls are growing for Homeland Security to take more action in identifying the drones reported night after night in New Jersey and New York.

Lawmakers demand answers as drone sightings grow in NJ, NY

Syrian rebels discovered millions of pills of the drug Captagon, one of the most common illicit drugs in Syria and the Middle East region.

Syrian rebels find drug stockpile tying Assad regime to black market trade

A former Syrian guard faces torture charges in a California courtroom nearly 20 years after the crimes. U.S. prosecutors call the allegations "chilling" and "heinous."

Former Syrian guard indicted on torture charges in US

Authorities say an American couple was shot and killed in Mexico while on vacation.

American couple gunned down in Mexico while on vacation amid wave of violence

After being nearly absent from southeast Russia for half a century, the tiger population has been restored.

Tiger population restored in southeast Russia after 50-year absence

Seoul will set up a 24/7 counseling hotline, as well as in-person meetings to help those vulnerable to loneliness form community.

Seoul to spend over $320 million to be a ‘city without loneliness’

Sudan is seeing the "fastest" and "biggest" humanitarian crisis ever recorded as war rages on across the country.

Sudan faces biggest humanitarian crisis, widespread starvation: Report

Iran's nuclear program reaches a pivotal stage with uranium enrichment nearing weapons-grade levels, sparking U.S. and Israeli concern.

Joint US-Israel efforts target Iran’s growing nuclear threat

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund.

Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund

The Biden administration is raising tariffs on Chinese solar products in the latest move to shut out clean energy technologies from China.

Biden administration doubles tariffs on Chinese-made solar products

The site of the infamous 1978 Jonestown massacre will reportedly become a tourist destination in Guyana come January.

Site of 1978 Jonestown massacre in Guyana to become tourist attraction

Police in Mexico are investigating the murder of a high-ranking judge who was gunned down in his car on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Judge gunned down in Acapulco a day after Mexican president visits

Australia’s government is creating new rules to force Big Tech companies to pay publishers for news or face fines.

Australia plans to tax digital platforms that don’t pay for news

Missing American freed from prison in Syria after 7 months

Missing American freed from Syrian prison after 7 months

Less than a week after Syrian rebels toppled the regime, the U.S. got to work to prevent ISIS from filling the void.

US looks to prevent ISIS resurgence in Syria amid rebel conflict

President-elect Donald Trump packed his inauguration guest list with world leaders to witness his swearing-in as the 47th U.S. president.

Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping, other foreign leaders to inauguration

The NFL is set to make its first-ever regular season appearance in Germany's largest city, Berlin in 2025.

Berlin to see first regular-season NFL game in 2025, more to come

Ontario's premier has threatened to cut energy exports to the U.S. if Trump levies tariffs against Canada.

Ontario’s premier threatens to cut energy exports to the US over Trump tariffs

FIFA confirmed the inevitable Wednesday, as it awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 FIFA World Cup with zero competing bids.

FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup amid human rights concerns

Days after apologizing for declaring martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave a defiant speech, vowing to “fight to the end.”

S. Korean president defends martial law declaration days after apology