International

In the South China Sea, Chinese vessels surrounded a Philippine Coast Guard ship as journalists witness an aggressive confrontation.

Chinese fleet surrounds Philippine vessels in South China Sea

Alabama's Governor has signed a bill into law aimed at protecting IVF patients and hospitals from prosecution following a near-three week pause in treatments. And—why New York is deploying hundreds of National Guard members to city subways. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Alabama enacts IVF protections following Supreme Court decision

In the first known deaths involving the Houthis alleged attacks on commercial ships, two fatalities have been reported in the Gulf of Aden.

First fatalities reported in Houthi shipping attacks in Red Sea

Russia and China are considering a collaborative project to install the Moon's first nuclear power plant by the mid-2030s.

Russia says it may team with China to put first nuclear power plant on the moon

European Union countries are split when it comes to renewable and nuclear energy. However, a new technology is emerging that combines both.

Could AI and fusion be the answer to the EU’s debate over nuclear energy?

More Iranian-made fast attack craft are in the Western Hemisphere as Venezuela takes possession of a new batch of missile boats.

Venezuela now has more Iranian-made attack boats

Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty on Monday, March 4, to leaking highly classified military documents on social media, accepting a plea deal that could result in a 16-year prison sentence. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to all six charges under the Espionage Act, with his final sentencing set for September.

Jack Teixeira pleads guilty; Air Force employee charged with sharing info

The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Texas' controversial new immigration law, which would have allowed state police to detain individuals suspected of illegal entry into the country. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, was signed into effect by Governor Gregg Abbott in December.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks new Texas immigration bill

Data reveals the number of countries reaching across borders to silence dissenters is growing, according to a new report by Freedom House.

Report: 1 in 5 national governments crossing borders to silence dissenters

A handful of U.S. Special Operations soldiers will be stationed on an island controlled by Taiwan, just six miles from mainland China.

US Green Berets will permanently deploy to Taiwan

Apple is releasing a new security feature for iPhones to protect users from thieves who learn their passcodes.

Apple faces nearly $2 billion fine as EU rules against tech giant

Competing narratives are emerging behind a deadly incident involving humanitarian aid in Gaza that killed at least 104 Palestinians.

Hamas, Israel accuse each other after over 100 killed in Gaza aid truck incident

The U.S. military used AI to target airstrikes in the Middle East, employing technology from Project Maven — a Google-Pentagon collaboration.

US military using AI to find air strike targets in the Middle East

Biden called for bipartisan border legislation, challenging Trump to join in

Biden, Trump make separate visits to southern border: March 1, 2024

The Biden administration is launching a probe into Chinese-made smart cars, citing national security concerns.

White House probes Chinese smart cars, cites national security concerns

Leaked Russian military documents show a rough outline of Russia's plans for when and how to use its tactical nuclear weapons.

Russia war-gamed using nuclear weapons against China, leaked docs say

In this week's episode of Weapons and Warfare, the Air and Space Forces are making changes to prepare their branches for global threats.

Air and Space Forces gearing up for future threats: Weapons and Warfare

American chips and semiconductors are being found in Russian missiles and other technology used to kill Ukrainians.

American tech is still being found in Russian weapons used in Ukraine

For Ukraine to stay in the fight against Russia, the country needs to rely more on its own domestic production of weapons.

Ukraine needs, wants to make its own weapons

The Palestinian Authority Prime Minister and his government tendered their resignations Monday, leaving many pondering the next steps.

Palestinian Authority gov’t resigns, many wonder what happens next

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently shared insights into the significant impact of the ongoing war with Russia on his country. On Sunday, Feb. 25, Zelenskyy confirmed that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives since the onset of Russia’s invasion in 2022, describing it as a “big loss for us.”

Zelenskyy: 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in war with Russia

A man set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington on Sunday, Feb. 24, in what appears to be a protest against Israel's operations in Gaza. The U.S. military has confirmed that the individual is an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force.

US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 26, 2024

Russia changed the world when it invaded Ukraine two years ago. The next year of fighting could shape things for years to come.

Russia’s war in Ukraine is changing the world

Four foreign nationals have been charged in connection to a U.S. raid last month that resulted in two Navy SEALs losing their lives.

4 charged in connection to raid that killed 2 Navy SEALs