International

Millions in Cuba are without power after the electrical grid collapsed Dec. 4 as officials said power restoration was expected Dec. 5.

Millions in Cuba without power after electrical grid collapse

American students are falling behind their international peers when it comes to math and science scores as gaps widen globally.

Americans students falling behind international peers in math and science

The U.S. has activated a Space Force unit in Japan for the first time as it looks to protect the country from regional threats.

How the US Space Force will work to protect Japan’s national security

Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, meets Trump's team to discuss policy plans and peace strategies with Russia.

Ukrainian delegation visits US as Trump’s peace plans take shape

A motion has been made to impeach South Korea's president after he declared martial law on Tuesday.

South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law order

The U.K.'s current grid infrastructure is forcing wind farms to shut down energy production, costing the country $1.3 billion in 2024 alone.

The UK has paid wind energy providers $1.3B in 2024 to shut down production

An undocumented Chinese national in California has been charged by the U.S. for allegedly sending weapons to North Korea.

US charges Chinese national with sending guns and ammo to North Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift a martial law declaration after the country's National Assembly voted to block it.

South Korean president will lift martial law after parliament votes to block it

Hamas claims that 33 hostages in Gaza have been killed since Israel's war against the militant group began more than a year ago.

Hamas says 33 hostages killed, Trump demands release of remaining captives

Canada will deploy helicopters, drones and additional personnel to its border to enhance immigration security, a Canadian official said.

Canada will deploy helicopters, drones to border after Trump tariff threat

A Chinese student was arrested in South Korea for allegedly taking drone video of a U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly has ties to the CCP.

Chinese student arrested for filming US aircraft carrier has ties to CCP: Report

A fuel oil smuggling scheme is netting Iran and its allies at least $1 billion per year, according to new reporting from Reuters.

Iran and its allies earn $1B annually through fuel oil smuggling: Report

The U.S. holiday shopping landscape is changing as online Chinese outlets offer ultra-low prices and challenge traditional American retailers.

Online-only stores like Shein, Temu changing how people holiday shop

Workers across nine Volkswagen factories went on strike on Monday, Dec. 2, over proposed plant closures and pay cuts.

Volkswagen plants brought to halt as workers strike amid labor dispute

South Korea declared martial law on Dec. 3. President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed an army general to serve as martial law commander.

South Korean president sparks protests, declares ’emergency martial law’

The global chip war is ramping up with China banning exports of key materials to the United States in response to Biden's restrictions.

China retaliates at US chip restrictions by banning shipment of key materials

A report from Yale University’s Humanitarian Research Lab alleges that hundreds of Ukrainian children have been relocated to Russia.

Report links Kremlin to forced relocation of hundreds of Ukrainian kids

Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan faces the death penalty for embezzling $12.5 billion, Vietnam's largest-ever fraud case.

Vietnam real estate tycoon faces death penalty in $12.5B fraud case

Hong Kong celebrates panda craze with 2,500 sculptures, events, and twin cubs at Ocean Park to boost tourism and economy.

2,500 giant panda sculptures on display in Hong Kong

President Joe Biden is making history as the first American president to visit Angola. This also marks the only trip to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency.

Biden makes history as first US president to visit Angola

President-elect Donald Trump will travel to Paris for the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral.

Trump to travel to Paris for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral

The first legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution failed at a U.N. summit after oil-producing nations opposed limits on production.

World’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution fails at UN summit

The Biden administration announced it is sending $725 million in military aid to Ukraine on Monday as Biden's presidency nears its end.

White House sending $725M in weapons to Ukraine as Biden enters final weeks

A suspected mass shooting at the hands of alleged cartel gunmen has killed eight people and injured two others over the weekend.

Suspected cartel shooting kills 8, injures 2 in north-central Mexico