International

Three years have passed since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, and since then, the Taliban has controlled the country.

3 years of Taliban rule: What changed since US’ Afghanistan withdrawal?

An Army intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to charges related to selling classified military information to China.

US Army soldier pleads guilty to selling military secrets to China

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will step down next month, citing a loss of public trust amid political scandals and economic challenges that have marred his term. During his tenure, Kishida faced plummeting approval ratings, partly due to his association with controversial groups and rising living costs that have burdened households.

Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection amid political scandals

The U.S. State Department has approved a significant $20 billion arms sale to Israel. This package includes 50 fighter jets, air-to-air missiles, tank ammunition, and tactical vehicles, aimed at bolstering Israel's military capabilities over the coming years.

US approves $20B in weapons sales to Israel

Vice Presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is defending against accusations of "stolen valor" by Republican VP candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH).

Walz defends his military record at first solo campaign event

Ukraine took delivery of its first F-16s on Aug. 4, 2024 after a year of training efforts to prepare the Ukrainian Air Force.

Dreams become reality for Ukraine with the F-16’s arrival

Ukraine said its forces control an area in Russia about the size of Indianapolis. It's the largest invasion into the country since WWII.

Ukraine takes war to Russia, capturing dozens of villages

Philippine Navy condemns Chinese jets for aggressive maneuvers over Scarborough Shoal, escalating tensions in the South China Sea dispute.

Manila files diplomatic protest after Chinese jets fire flares near patrol plane

Wildfires near Athens, Greece have forced urgent evacuations, killed one person and burned 100,000 acres. Over 700 firefighters are deployed.

Wildfires rage on the outskirts of Athens, prompting massive evacuations

The latest turn in the Olympic medal controversy involving gymnast Jordan Chiles did not go Team USA’s way.

USA Gymnastics pursuing all avenues to keep Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal after appeal denied

U.S. bolsters Middle East defenses, preparing for possible significant attacks from Iran, deploying additional troops and military assets.

US preps for potential Iranian-backed attack on Israel as early as this week

Elon Musk and former President Trump did a 2-hour interview on X about Trump's plans for a second term, including dismantling the DOE.

Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay

The Biden administration is denying that it offered Nicolas Maduro amnesty in exchange for resigning as Venezuela's president.

Biden administration denies report it offered Maduro amnesty to step down

After an EV fire in South Korea hospitalized 23 people, government officials in the nation are holding an emergency meeting about the issue.

South Korea holds emergency meeting to discuss dangers posed by EV fires

The United Kingdom's government is vowing to review social media regulations in the wake of riots spurred by online disinformation.

UK vows social media law review in wake of riots spurred by disinformation

NATO jets and U.S. Coast Guard monitor Russian military near western borders to ensure safety and manage geopolitical tensions.

NATO responds to Russian military activity with air and sea operations

Tensions are mounting on the Korean Peninsula as South Korea and the United States prepare for key annual joint military drills next week, amid increasing nuclear threats from North Korea. The exercises, scheduled for Aug. 19-29, are designed to improve defenses against missile strikes, GPS jamming, and cyber threats.

US-South Korea drills ramp up amid North Korean nuclear threats

As tensions grow in the Middle East, the U.S. has announced for the first time it's sending a nuclear powered submarine to the area.

US sending submarine to Middle East amid new developments

An Israeli airstrike killed a senior Hamas figure deep within Lebanese territory on Friday, Aug. 9. The strike hit a car in Sidon.

Israel kills Hamas security official in airstrike on car deep within Lebanon

Venezuelan President Maduro blocked access to the social media platform X for ten days following a heated exchange with Elon Musk.

Maduro blocks Venezuela’s access to X after heated exchange with Musk

A poll revealed Americans favor conditional aid and diplomacy over military action, reflecting disconnect with U.S. foreign policy.

Poll reveals disconnect between American public and US foreign policy

A new report from Microsoft shows Iran is ramping up its attempts to interfere with the U.S. election.

Iran steps up attempts to interfere with 2024 US election: Microsoft

China recently launched the first 18 satellites for its ambitious "Thousand Sails" internet megaconstellation with a Long March 6A rocket. These satellites are part of China's broader plan to deploy up to 14,000 satellites to provide global broadband coverage, similar to initiatives like SpaceX's Starlink.

Chinese ‘Thousand Sails’ satellite launch ends in rocket malfunction, space debris

An 18-year-old Iraqi national is the third teen arrested in connection with a planned terror attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria.

Third teen arrested in foiled Taylor Swift concert terror plot