International

Ukraine is accusing Russia of attacking a civilian grain ship in the Black Sea near Romania on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attack on Ukrainian grain ship in Black Sea

The Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang notorious for its violent acts in Latin America, has escalated its criminal activities into the United States, now linked to approximately 100 criminal cases nationwide. This rapid expansion from its initial presence in Texas to various U.S. regions has alarmed U.S. Homeland Security officials and marked the gang as a significant transnational threat.

Tren de Aragua’s rapid expansion in the US linked to 100 cases

Israeli commandos conducted a rare ground raid in Syria this week, targeting a weapons facility tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Israeli commandos raid Iranian-linked weapons site in Syria

A painting by the British street artist Banksy was stolen from the Grove Gallery in London, with two charged in the raid.

Two charged after raiding London gallery for Banksy artwork

Seal Team 6 is reportedly preparing for its next mission to defend Taiwan from a potential Chinese invasion.

Elite US Seal Team 6 preparing to defend Taiwan: Report

The U.S. Department of Justice has convicted four individuals, including a leader from the African People's Socialist Party (APSP), for conspiring as unregistered Russian agents. From 2015 to 2022, these U.S. citizens collaborated with Moscow-based operative Aleksandr Ionov in activities aimed at destabilizing U.S. politics.

US citizens found guilty of operating as Russian agents

In a major policy shift, China will increase its retirement age for the first time in 70 years, combatting an aging population.

China raises retirement age amid aging population, dwindling pension

Vladimir Putin says Russia would be "at war" with NATO if Ukraine is allowed to use long-range Western missiles to strike deep inside Russia.

Putin threatens war with NATO if Ukraine strikes deep into Russia

For the first time, North Korea has released images of its uranium enrichment facility that produces fuel for nuclear bombs. Despite North Korea’s nuclear program being banned under multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, the country is still believed to have several sites for enriching uranium.

North Korea releases first photos of uranium enrichment site

Thousands of Boeings have voted to walk off the job in the first strike for the company in 16 years.

Boeing workers go on strike for first time in 16 years

North Korea is trying to boost its declining birth rate, punishing doctors who perform abortions and people who sell smuggled contraceptives.

North Korea cracks down on abortion, contraceptives to drive up birth rate

A South Korean truth commission found evidence of forced adoptions at government-funded facilities from the 1960s to 1980s.

South Korean truth commission uncovers coerced adoptions, abuse

A newly unveiled statue of the late Queen Elizabeth II is sparking controversy in the United Kingdom over its representation of the monarch.

Queen Elizabeth II statue sparks backlash, critics say it misses the mark

When weather made arabica coffee more expensive, consumers traded down to robusta beans. Now robusta prices are so high, thieves are targeting crops.

The more affordable coffee beans aren’t so affordable anymore

New satellite imagery released on Wednesday, Sept. 11, appears to show a Russian ship transporting Iranian ballistic missiles earlier this month.

Fresh images appear to show Russian ship with Iranian missiles in Caspian Sea

Australia considers new privacy laws after Meta admitted using public data from millions of users without permission to train AI models.

Australia weighs privacy law overhaul amid Meta photo scraping dispute

The House is hosting what it calls China week. Lawmakers are voting on dozens of wide-ranging bills related to China policy.

Congress tries to counter China’s cheating, theft with new bills

A 3,500 year-old Bronze Age jar is back on display in a Haifa museum after being accidentally broken by a curious child.

Ancient jar shattered by child restored and put back on display

The U.S. House passed a bill to close Hong Kong’s trade offices in America, sparking diplomatic tensions with China.

China protests after US House passes bill targeting Hong Kong’s trade offices

Mexico's Senate advanced a contentious judicial overhaul on Wednesday, Sep. 11.

Mexico’s Senate advances judicial overhaul reform in spite of mass protests

Unconfirmed claims of Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, come as the city grapples with the strain of an immigration influx.

Unverified claims about Haitian migrants spread amid Ohio’s immigration struggles

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan is concerned it might and wants a briefing from the European Commission.

Does EU content moderation law impact free speech in America?

French authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 11, that they thwarted three terrorist plots targeting the Olympic Games.

French authorities reveal they foiled 3 terror plots targeting Olympics

Anti-war protesters clashed with police on Wednesday, Sept. 11, outside a defense expo in Melbourne, Australia.

Anti-war protest leads to clash with police, mass arrests in Australia