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In this week's Weapons and Warfare, learn how China's advancement in naval tech is drawing attention to the U.S.' shipbuilding struggles.

China’s progress highlights US maritime issues: Weapons and Warfare

A zoo in China admitted they dyed two dogs to look like pandas because they lacked the actual bears. The revelations came after confused zoogoers posted videos and photos of the dogs to social media.

Chinese zoo admits to painting dogs to look like pandas since it lacked real thing

Israel blocked Al Jazeera in its country. Now, the news is portraying it from different angles, depending on their political bias.

Partisan media coverage portrays Al Jazeera ban from different angles

China has yet to retaliate for U.S. legislation that either bans or forces the sale of TikTok. But history tells us something is coming.

With TikTok ban, US raises stakes in US-China tit for tat

TikTok and ByteDance are suing to block the looming TikTok ban, claiming the law violates the U.S. Constitution.

TikTok and ByteDance fight back, sue US government over potential ban

Ukraine leverages drone technology to deploy medieval caltrops, transforming ancient defensive tactics into modern warfare strategies.

Ukraine mixes ancient weapon with drone tech to take out Russian forces

China's plans to deploy floating nuclear reactors capable of powering military facilities in the South Pacific has raised concerns.

China’s plans to deploy floating nuclear power plants has US officials concerned

Ukrainian counterintelligence foiled an alleged plot by Russia's Federal Security Service to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy along with other senior officials. Investigators assert the plot originated from Moscow and implicated two colonels within Ukraine's State Security Department, allegedly providing financial support and sensitive information to the Russian FSB.

Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to kill Zelenskyy; 2 Ukrainian colonels arrested

According to Army officials, a U.S. soldier was detained in Russia on criminal charges last week and is being accused of theft.

US Army sergeant detained in Russia on theft charges

The Israeli military seizes control of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid talks of a cease-fire.

Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid cease-fire talks

In a potential breakthrough, Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal that could end the war in Gaza.

In potential breakthrough, Hamas accepts cease-fire proposal to pause war

Vladimir Putin begins his fifth, six-year term as Russian president Tuesday, May 7, having led the country for over 24 years. As Russia continues its prolonged conflict with Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry announced Monday, May 6, plans for tactical nuclear weapon drills in the near future.

Russia plans tactical nuclear drills after ‘provocative’ remarks from the West

Three bodies identified as an American tourist and two Australian brothers were found in a well in Baja California, Mexico.

Bodies found in Mexico identified as American tourist, Australian brothers

The Israeli military sends a message to those living in parts of the Gaza border town of Rafah to "evacuate immediately."

Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca acknowledged in U.K. court documents that its COVID-19 vaccine can cause TTS.

AstraZeneca admits rare side effect of COVID-19 vaccine

NORAD tracked Russian military aircraft near Alaska, saying the flight posed no threat despite an F-16 scramble and ongoing security measures.

US F-16 intercepts Russian bombers near Alaska airspace

As U.S. campus protests against the war in Gaza go on, an Iranian university is extending an offer to expelled students and others.

Houthis and Iranian university welcome expelled US students to join ranks

China launched a Long March 5 rocket Friday, May 3, carrying the Chang’e 6 spacecraft, aiming to be the first mission to return a sample from the far side of the moon.

China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft heads to far side of the moon

President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House Thursday, May 2, concerning the ongoing pro-Palestinian protests that have led to more than 2,000 arrests across American college campuses in the past two weeks. Biden emphasized that the events challenge two core American principles: the right to free speech and the rule of law, asserting that both must be upheld.

Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest

President Biden sparked controversy after calling Japan 'xenophobic' when it came to immigration. He lumped them alongside Russia, India and China in his critique.

Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comments about Japan spark backlash at home, overseas

It’s a familiar scene in the South China Sea: a confrontation between the Chinese coast guard and vessels from the Philippines. But why?

Water cannons, the Philippines, and the South China Sea

A new poll reveals that 4/10 Americans view China as an enemy. The numbers are the highest the survey has seen in five years.

New poll: 4 in 10 Americans view China as enemy, highest in five years

The U.S. accuses Russia of violating international law by using chemical weapons in Ukraine, prompting sanctions against Russia entities.

US says Russia is using banned choking agent in attacks on Ukraine

This year, cocoa has traded as high as $12,000. Even as prices drop, futures are still double what they were at the start of the year.

Cocoa prices are rich. Here’s when it will hit the grocery store.