International

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has officially lifted a two-year operational ban on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.

Japan lifts ban on world’s largest nuclear power plant

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs met with US officials about moving to a new phase of Israel-Hamas war and minimize harm to civilians.

Israeli adviser visits DC to talk next phase of Israel-Hamas war, future of Gaza

U.S. officials are set to speak with the Mexican government on Wednesday over the rise in migrants reaching the U.S. southern border.

US, Mexico to meet as migrants flood southern border: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 27, 2023

Thousands of migrants, mainly from Central America and the Caribbean, departed southern Mexican on Christmas Eve, heading towards the U.S.

Migrant caravan with at least 7,000 people heading to US-Mexico border

Ukraine's military reports it destroyed a Russian warship in Crimea with an airstrike and took down fighter jets over the Christmas weekend.

Ukraine reports destroying Russian warship in Crimea

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Biden top officials' homes and in New York City in an effort to "cancel Christmas."

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside Biden officials’ homes Christmas morning

Egypt is proposing a plan to end the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, with both sides not yet rejecting the idea.

Egypt proposes plan to end Israel-Hamas war

The United States has fired retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq following a drone attack.

US strikes Iran-backed groups after drone attack on servicemembers in Iraq: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 26, 2023

Japan is selling the U.S. Patriot missiles because Ukraine needs more of them. The interceptors won't go directly to Ukraine, though.

To help Ukraine, Japan is selling Patriot missiles to US

U.N. satellite imagery indicates increased activity at one of North Korea's nuclear plants, a potential sign that weapons are being produced.

UN suspects North Korea of building up nuclear arsenal

Top U.S. officials will travel to Mexico to meet with Mexico's president and discuss a way to handle migrants at the border.

Blinken, Mayorkas to visit Mexico, meet with president to discuss surge at border

The festive atmosphere in Prague was shattered after a 24-year-old gunman opened fire at Charles University, killing 14 people.

Czech government declares day of mourning after Prague mass shooting

The Biden administration wants more EVs on American roadways, just not Chinese-made models. The White House is now weighing tariff increases.

Biden administration weighs tariff increase on Chinese-made EVs

Former President Donald Trump attributed Iran’s recent decision to attack Israel to weakness shown by the Biden administration.

Gaza Health Ministry says more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 22, 2023

At least 14 people were killed and dozens more injured in a mass shooting at Charles University in downtown Prague.

Worst mass shooting in Czech history claims lives of at least 14 people

Mexico is being accused of failing to hold up its end of the bargain when it comes to the fight against fentanyl traffickers.

Mexico accused of ‘imaginary war’ on fentanyl with 95% of raids on inactive labs

China’s secretive space plane, called Shenlong or "Divine Dragon," is apparently laying "eggs" into Earth orbit.

China’s ‘Divine Dragon’ space plane lays ‘eggs’ in Earth orbit

The IDF said it has uncovered more evidence of the terror group using civilian infrastructure to wage war and launch attacks.

IDF: Gazan hospital director admits Hamas used clinic as operations base

Ten Americans and a fugitive have been released from Venezuelan custody as part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela.

10 Americans, fugitive released in prisoner swap with Venezuela: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 21, 2023

For the first time since WWII, Germany is permanently deploying troops to foreign soil. The troops will be headed to Lithuania.

Germany to permanently deploy troops for first time since WWII to counter Russia

Israel is now open to a second temporary cease-fire with Hamas, offering a pause for one week and humanitarian aid in exchange for hostages.

Israel, Hamas negotiating second temporary cease-fire for hostage release

The United States Navy is leading a new international coalition in Operation Prosperity Guardian to protect Red Sea trade routes.

US Navy leads international coalition to protect Red Sea shipping

The U.S. and Finland solidified an agreement to bolster military cooperation, giving the U.S. wide access along the Finland-Russia border.

Russia warns Finland over deal to strengthen military ties with US

A volcano erupted in the in Iceland and sent a river of lava toward surrounding towns following weeks of seismic activity.

Volcano erupts in Iceland after evacuations