International

The Assad regime in Syria is over. While the campaign to oust him lasted just 12 days, the ripple effects could last decades.

Assad ouster in Syria will have ‘ripple effects’ in Iran, Russia

The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk has been charged with murder.

Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

A former Russian prison boss is reportedly dead after a car bombing in Ukraine.

Former Russian prison boss killed in car bombing in occupied Ukraine

A new report finds that hundreds more people have drowned trying to cross into the U.S. than the U.S. and Mexican governments reported.

More drowned at southern border than government estimates showed: Report

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is open to deploying Western troops as part of a NATO-linked security framework.

Ukraine pushes for NATO action, open to Western troops

Wildlife resort lets tourists sleep with wolves, experts say it can turn dangerous

Canadian wildlife resort offers a night with wolves, experts warn against trend

A passenger on a flight in Mexico allegedly tried and failed to divert a flight to the U.S. by use of force.

Passenger arrested for allegedly trying to divert Mexican flight to US

A gang leader in Haiti reportedly ordered the killings of at least 110 people after he believed his son's illness was caused by witchcraft.

Gang leader in Haiti orders killings of at least 110 over alleged witchcraft

UNESCO gave Japanese sake a special recognition on Wednesday, Dec. 4, as it put it on a culturally significant international list.

UNESCO gives sake special status as Japan seeks to expand global market

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, calling it a historic day.

Israel sends troops into Golan Heights buffer zone in response to coup in Syria

Syria authorities have appointed the HTS military chief as the transitional Defense minister.

‘Risk and uncertainty’ as Syrian rebels oust Assad after decades in power

After 13 years of civil war, back and forth offensives and civilian crackdowns in Syria, long time dictator Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow.

Biden, Trump react to reignited rebellion in Syria as Assad flees

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen in a ceremony this weekend. Roughly 50 world leaders, including President-elect Trump, will attend.

Trump’s trip to Notre Dame ceremony gives leaders chance to build closer ties

China and Russia's partnership in the Arctic poses security threats near Alaska, altering regional dynamics according to U.S. officials.

Pentagon warns of China-Russia alliance threatening Arctic security

Temu unavailable in Vietnam after failure to register with trade ministry

Temu and Shein suspended in Vietnam for lack of registration

Romania’s presidential election has been called off following accusations that the frontrunner’s campaign was influenced by Russia.

Romania’s election called off over accusations of Russian meddling

Amnesty International is the first major human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, releasing a report of its evidence.

New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Iran successfully launched its heaviest satellite payload to date, the state-run IRNA news agency reported Friday, Dec., 6. The Simorgh rocket reportedly carried the Fakhr-1 satellite, named after assassinated nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, along with an orbital propulsion system and research equipment.

Tehran’s latest rocket launch sparks concerns over missile technology

A Hamas commander who led a deadly assault on a kibbutz during the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks is dead. The IDF says they killed him in an airstrike.

IDF, Shin Bet say Israel killed Hamas commander involved with Oct 7 attacks

The NBA is ready to return to China for the first time in more than five years, marking a big turnaround after the league and Beijing had a falling out over an executive’s tweet.

NBA to return to China after yearslong rift

Popular holiday-scented candles might smell great, but a new U.K. study found they're not great for the lungs.

Holiday-scented candles could be health risk: Study

Moscow warned the West against deeper involvement in the Ukraine conflict, signaling its readiness to defend its interests.

Russia will use ‘any means’ to defend interests: Russian foreign minister

Federal officials revealed the scope of a Chinese cyberattack is wider than first thought, impacting multiple U.S. communication networks.

Chinese hack of 8 US telecom companies prompts FBI warning

The Philippines says the Chinese coast guard fired water cannons and hit one of its ships in the South China Sea on Wednesday.

Philippines says Chinese coast guard sideswiped, fired water cannon at ship