International

On Friday, Feb. 23, the United States is expected to announce more than 500 "crushing" sanctions against Russia.

President Biden meets with Alexei Navalny’s family ahead of major sanctions on Russia: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 23, 2024

As the WHO develops a legally binding pandemic treaty, senators say it could severely undermine U.S. intellectual property.

Senators say WHO pandemic treaty could destroy innovation ecosystem

The U.S. has charged alleged Yakuza boss Takeshi Ebisawa with attempting to sell nuclear materials to Iran.

US charges alleged Yakuza boss in plot to sell nuclear materials to Iran

61 U.K. companies participated in the world's largest four-day workweek test run and the results seem to be sticking a year later.

4-day workweek success: 89% of UK companies in trial continuing policy

X is taking down accounts and posts at the order of the Indian government. Local news outlets are associating it with the farmers protests.

X complies with Indian gov’t order to take down accounts, posts

Return of panda diplomacy: China to lend San Diego Zoo two giant pandas

President Joe Biden is considering taking executive action to get a handle on the migrant crisis at the southern border.

Biden considers executive action to handle crisis at U.S.-Mexico border: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 22, 2024

The Houthis have a new weapon to use in their attacks on ships in the Red Sea; Iranian-made uncrewed underwater vessels, or UUVs.

The Houthis have underwater drones now

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's lawyers argued against his extradition to the U.S. in front of London's highest court, Thursday, Feb. 15.

WikiLeaks founder Assange makes final legal fight in UK court to avoid extradition

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Alexei Navalny, had her X account suspended after posting a video saying she will continue her husband's work.

Navalny widow’s X account suspended after video; company calls it an error

The United States has put forward a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council, calling for a temporary cease-fire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The proposal specifically calls for halting a major Israeli ground offensive in the town of Rafah.

US proposes temporary cease-fire in United Nations draft resolution, rejects Algeria’s proposal

Martine Moïse, the widow of former Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been charged in connection with his murder.

Widow of former Haiti president charged in his killing

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny speaks out against Vladimir Putin following the death of her husband.

Widow of Alexei Navalny vows to continue his fight against Putin: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 20, 2024

Farmers blocked some lanes of traffic in downtown Prague as they protested rising prices and government regulations on Monday, Feb. 19.

Tractors take over downtown Prague as farmer protests continue in Europe

Historic hearings concerning Israel's occupation of Palestinian sought land began at the United Nations' top court in The Hague.

United Nations court opens hearings into Israel’s occupation of Palestinian-claimed lands

As the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, Ukrainian forces withdrew from the key stronghold of Avdiivka

Russia takes control of stronghold town of Avdiivka as war in Ukraine nears 2-year mark: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 19, 2024

In India, protesters have been clashing with officials as tens of thousands of farmers try to make their way to the capital, New Delhi.

Authorities use tear gas against farmers protesting in India

Did your diamond help pay for Russia's war in Ukraine? New sanctions aim to close a loophole that allowed Russia to sell diamonds through third parties.

How ‘sanctioned’ Russian diamonds made their way to the US

Israeli soldiers raided Al Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis amidst ongoing conflict with Hamas, sparking accusations of endangering patients.

Israeli forces raid Al Nasser Hospital, strike Hezbollah in Lebanon

Republican Chair of the House Intelligence Committee warns of Russia's attempts at developing a nuclear-capable weapon in space.

Warning of ‘serious national security threat’ prompts alerts on Russia

Ukraine claims to it sank a Russian warship in the Black Sea. In total, Ukraine said it has disabled 1/3 of Russia's Black Sea naval fleet.

Ukraine says it sank another warship, disabled 1/3 of Russian Black Sea fleet

The U.S. State Department is looking into whether U.S. weapons were misused in any instances where civilians were killed in Gaza.

State Dept. probes Israel’s use of US weapons in strikes that harmed civilians

For Ukraine, victory means one thing: complete Russian withdrawal. For Putin, however, Russia's version of victory is a bit more complex.

What role does democracy play in Ukraine’s victory?

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson dives into how Putin might describe a victory for Russia.

What victory over Ukraine looks like for Putin’s Russia: Weapons and Warfare