International

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

A Columbia University executive's home was vandalized with Nazi and Hamas imagery amid a wave of antisemitism; three deans resign over texts.

Columbia University exec’s home vandalized; 3 deans resign over antisemitic texts

Former President Donald Trump has agreed to debate Vice President Kamala Harris next month, also proposing two more matchups.

Trump agrees to ABC News debate with Harris, proposes 2 more

U.S. State Department responds to video allegedly showing IDF soldiers sexually assaulting a Palestinian detainee at Israel’s Sde Teiman base.

US calls for probe of alleged sexual assault on detainee by IDF troops

What was thought to be a small cross-border raid by Ukraine into Russia is now the deepest incursion made by either side since the war began.

Ukraine troops enter Russia, taking territory and prisoners

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the southern coast of Japan. Now, scientists say a larger one is likely in the future.

7.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, scientists warn bigger one to come

The bird drone is meant to resemble a Eurasian Tree Sparrow and China's military said that it can fly without being spotted by enemy radar.

China unleashes drone disguised as bird as new technology unveiled

China will require licenses for exporting three precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl starting Sept. 1.

After years of US pressure, China agrees to restrict fentanyl chemicals

More information is being released about a planned terrorist attack set to take place at a Taylor Swift concert in Austria.

Taylor Swift terror plot suspect wanted to kill ‘as many people as possible’: Officials

The Nobel laureate tapped to be Bangladesh's interim leader after the prime minister fled the country will be sworn in Thursday, Aug. 8.

Bangladesh’s interim prime minister to be sworn in Thursday

WHO launches polio vaccination campaign for 600,000 children in Gaza, facing significant logistical challenges due to regional instability.

WHO begins polio vaccination efforts in Gaza for 600,000 children

Family sues OceanGate for over $50 million, citing "terror and mental anguish" before the Titan submersible's implosion.

Family of French explorer killed in Titan implosion files $50M lawsuit

Hunter Biden was hired by a Romanian businessman to influence U.S. policy, according to new filings in his federal tax fraud case.

Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to ‘influence’ US policy

Two men have been arrested in Austria for an alleged terror plot at Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna this week.

Taylor Swift announces Vienna concert cancellations over alleged terror plot

Former Olympian Michael Phelps said the Olympics should enact a one-and-done policy for athletes who test positive for banned substances.

Phelps calls for lifetime ban for athletes caught doping after Olympic scandal

Bucha's "Witches," Ukraine's all-female unit, counters drones with vintage guns amid the largest European conflict since WWII.

Bucha’s ‘Witches’: Ukraine’s all-female drone defense unit

British police are preparing for the possibility of more violence as far-right protesters and anti-Muslim extremists clash with U.K. police.

UK mobilizes thousands of specialized officers in preparation for more riots

The United States, Australia, Canada, and the Philippines began a two-day joint air and naval exercise Wednesday, Aug. 7, in the South China Sea to reinforce international law amid China's territorial expansions. The exercises, which are occurring within Manila's 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone, aim to ensure free navigation and enhance coordination among the allied forces, according to a joint statement from the four nations.

US, allies show force in South China Sea amid China’s territorial claims

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as leader after Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Iran. Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attack.

Hamas names Oct. 7 attack mastermind as new leader