International

In their first trilateral summit, the leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines vowed to enhance Indo-Pacific security.

US, Japan, Philippines leaders convene for trilateral summit

General Michael Erik Kurilla, the U.S. Central Command's leader in the Middle East, arrived in Israel on Thursday. According to officials cited by The New York Times, General Kurilla will work closely with the Israeli military to prepare for Iran's expected retaliation, discuss the ongoing conflict with Hamas, and coordinate aid efforts.

US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran

The head of U.S. central command is in Israel. He's visiting as the threat of an Iranian attack in the region grows.

US sends head of Central Command to Israel as Iranian threat grows

For the first time ever, track and field athletes who win gold medals at the Olympic Games will be given $50,000.

Olympic first: Track and field gold medalists to receive $50k

New details have emerged from cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas stating it cannot meet the initial deal to release 40 hostages, raising concerns about the number of captives still alive. Israel believes that of the 130 hostages remaining, at least 30 are dead, and the rest are likely held by various factions within Hamas.

Hamas says it does not have 40 hostages for cease-fire deal

Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Joe Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister.

Biden hosts White House state dinner before trilateral summit

Japan is gifting the U.S. with 250 cherry trees ahead of the United States 250th anniversary in 2026.

Japan gifts 250 cherry trees to US ahead of its 250th anniversary

A teen in Idaho has been arrested after the FBI said he was planning a terrorist attack on area churches in northern Idaho.

FBI: Idaho teen inspired by ISIS arrested, planned to target local churches

Toyota is revamping its Four-Runner SUV, introducing a hybrid engine option for the first time in nearly 15 years. The 2025 model’s hybrid option reflects the growing popularity of hybrids, with their market share nearly doubling to almost 10% at the end of 2023, according to Edmunds.com.

Toyota selling 4Runner SUV with hybrid engine for first time

Arizona has enacted a ban on abortion at all stages of pregnancy following the state Supreme Court's decision to uphold an 1864 law that criminalizes the procedure. The court's 4-2 decision on Tuesday, April 9, makes all abortions illegal except when necessary to save a woman's life.

Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced

In the midst of its ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine's largest private energy firm says building wind farms could give them an advantage.

How building wind farms could help Ukraine win its war against Russia

Monday, April 8, saw significant developments in three of the four criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Special Counsel Jack Smith, leading the federal charges against Trump for efforts to overturn the 2020 election, urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution.

Trump’s criminal cases see day of court filings on immunity claim, bids to delay

Microsoft's threat report highlights China and North Korea's AI-driven cyber activities targeting elections in the US and Asia.

China’s AI-generated content targets US, India and South Korea elections

The Vatican's "Dignitas Infinita" declaration addresses various contemporary challenges while reaffirming the sanctity of human dignity.

Vatican document on human dignity rejects sex change, gender theory

Brazil is planning to investigate X owner Elon Musk after he challenged a Brazilian judge's order to block certain accounts.

Brazil to investigate Musk after pushback over order to ban X accounts

Russia alleges Ukraine attacked Europe's largest nuclear power plant on Sunday, resulting in one death and injuries, a claim Ukraine denies.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attack on Russian-controlled nuclear site

CAIRO, EGYPT - APRIL 07: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY MANDATORY CREDIT - 'PRESIDENCY OF EGYPT / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (C) and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William J. Burns (2nd L) hold a meeting on ceasefire in Gaza on April 07, 2024, in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Presidency of Egypt / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel withdraws troops from southern Gaza as war marks 6 months

Millions of Americans will witness a total solar eclipse today, the first in seven years, with the moon blocking the sun, darkening the sky.

US to experience total solar eclipse for first time since 2017

After a deadly airstrike on Monday, April 1, Iran is vowing revenge against Israel. Now, Israel is preparing for a possible Iranian attack.

As fears of Iranian attack grow, Israel calls up soldiers, disrupts GPS

A California judge ordered swift transfer of immigrant youths detained in open-air sites by Border Patrol, citing illegal conditions.

Victory for migrant children held by Border Patrol in open-air detention sites

Israel has pledged to establish three corridors, featuring the Erez Crossing in northern Gaza, to enhance the flow of humanitarian aid. This move comes after a phone conversation between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which Biden cautioned that U.S. policy toward Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza might shift unless Israel intensifies efforts to safeguard civilians and aid workers.

Israel commits to opening crossing for aid after Biden warning

No country in the world has more elephants than Botswana, and now the African nation is threatening to send 20,000 of the animals to Germany.

Botswana threatens to send 20K elephants to Germany

Ukraine is now using drones to attack Russian oil facilities, however, despite the success of the attacks, this efforts may come too late.

Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil may be too little, too late

Mixed conservation efforts in tropical forests show progress and setbacks, threatening 2030 global deforestation goals.

Tropical forest loss dropped 9 percent last year, but growing threats remain

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