International

Three of America’s most informed voices discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military in this week's episode.

Addressing the China Problem: Weapons and Warfare

MI5 warns that Russia's intelligence agency is attempting to incite chaos in the U.K., particularly following the U.K.'s support for Ukraine.

MI5 spy chief warns of escalating threats from Russia, Iran and ISIS

In response to increased EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, Beijing has moved to raise duties on European brandy imports.

China raises tariffs on European brandy in response to EU’s EV duty hike

Brazilian officials announced plans to dredge parts of the Amazon River in an effort to get trade flowing again in the wake of a severe drought. However, scientists say the effort could end up poisoning the river.

Amazon River expected to be dredged in face of severe drought

Haiti is condemning a move by the Dominican Republic that would lead to the deportation of thousands of Haitians.

Haiti condemns Dominican Republic plan to deport 10,000 migrants per week

A new spacecraft blasted off to help protect the Earth from asteroids on Monday. Oct. 7 to revisit the scene of a cosmic crash.

ESA’s Hera spacecraft launches to help advance planetary defense

A new report shows that artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, are using up to four times more water than previously believed.

AI tools consume up to 4 times more water than estimated

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to present her strategy to confront the country’s security problems Tuesday. The country’s first woman president — inaugurated less than a week ago — is reportedly going to present a plan that will highlight law and order amid the growing violence linked to drug cartels and organized crime.

Mexico’s president to deliver security plan after newly elected mayor killed

Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast

Satellite imagery revealed more details about Iran’s Oct. 1st ballistic missile attack against Israel that hit an Israeli air base.

Iran’s ballistic missile attack hit Israel air base, does little damage

A new study finds Britain has more migrants in the country illegally than any other part of Europe with 745,000.

The UK now has most migrants in country illegally in Europe: Study

A Mexican mayor was murdered on Sunday, Oct. 6, just days after another public official was killed in the city.

Mexican mayor in state plagued with violence killed days after taking office

The infamous Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death” is reportedly back in the arms trade after his release by the U.S. in 2022.

‘Merchant of Death’ allegedly returns to arms trade after US release

Mossad used an elaborate covert operation involving explosive-laden pagers to carry out a massive strike on Hezbollah.

New details revealed for deadly pager attack operation on Hezbollah

Japan's government faces criticism for editing official cabinet photo to tidy up appearances, sparking debate on photo alteration ethics.

Japanese government admits to editing ‘sloppy’ cabinet photo

U.S. hospitals say they're experiencing a shortage of IV fluids.

US hospitals face IV shortage as new hurricane threats loom

Since the Oct. 7 attack, the United States has provided $17.9 billion in military aid to Israel, the most to the country in a one-year period.

US provided Israel $17.9 billion in military aid since Oct. 7 terror attack: Report

A mystery surrounding the beluga whale that captured global attention with rumors of espionage has finally been resolved.

Bacterial infection, not foul play, likely killed Russian ‘spy whale’

72-year-old American Stephen Hubbard sentenced to nearly 7 years in Russian prison for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.

Russia sentences American to 7 years for alleged mercenary role in Ukraine

Applications to use the Sarco pod have been suspended amid a criminal investigation.

Use of ‘suicide pod’ suspended amid criminal investigation

Chinese hackers have breached major U.S. telecommunications providers, including Verizon, AT&T, and Lumen, in what U.S. officials believe to be a wide-reaching espionage operation. The hackers, linked to China’s Ministry of State Security, may have accessed sensitive information related to U.S. surveillance and federal wiretap requests, raising significant national security concerns.

US investigates Chinese hackers’ breach of major telecom providers

Russia and Pakistan are bypassing international sanctions with some old fashioned bartering, which includes chickpeas and oranges.

Russia and Pakistan forced into barter system due to sanctions

Google has warned it may remove links to New Zealand news sites if the country’s proposed Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill is passed.

Google threatens to cut New Zealand news links if compensation bill passes

Monday marks 1 year since Hamas attacked Israel, starting an ongoing war in the Middle East.

One year since Hamas attacks on Israel sparked war