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Pakistan said it has carried out strikes targeting terrorists inside Iran while the U.S. carried out more strikes on Houthi targets.

Pakistan strikes back at Iran; US targets Houthi missiles: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 18, 2024

The future of China's workforce and economy are at stake, as China announced its population declined for a second straight year.

China’s population drops for second year with dark forecasts for its economy

Qatar and France announced a major brokered deal sending medicine and other relief to hostages currently in Gaza.

Qatar and France broker deal to provide aid for hostages in Gaza

The U.S. launched an airstrike against Houthi targets, as the Iranian-backed group is expected to be added to the terror list.

US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as group is expected to be added to terror list: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 17, 2024

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, step into the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force Huey helicopter and learn about the latest in mixed reality learning.

US Air Force using mixed reality to train new pilots: Weapons and Warfare

Kim Jong Un declared the end of reunification efforts with South Korea while growing defense capabilities and ties with Russia.

N. Korea declares Seoul its ‘primary adversary,’ reveals clones of US drones

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway for two missing Navy SEALs near Somalia. The efforts come after the seizure of Iran-made weapons.

US searches for SEALs lost at sea during mission to seize Iran-made warheads

U.S. officials are condemning an attack by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp on Iraq's Kurdistan region.

US condemns Iranian attack in Iraq near American consulate

It did not take long for a winner to be decided in the Iowa caucuses, a half-hour in, former President Donald Trump was declared the victor.

Trump wins Iowa caucuses in historic landslide; DeSantis places 2nd: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 16, 2024

Trade in the Red Sea is slowing to a trickle. However, the full economic impact could take some time to reach the U.S., if it does at all.

Economic impact to US from Red Sea attacks likely delayed

China's global lead in EV charging infrastructure has prompted attempts by the U.S. and EU to make up some ground.

US and EU playing catch up to China’s lead in EV charging infrastructure

A terror attack in the heart of Israel may jeopardize U.S. calls for the country to scale down their war against Hamas.

2 Palestinians arrested for car-ramming attack, US calls on Israel to scale down operations

For more than two years, the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland has grappled with the presence of active volcanoes. Volcanologists, anticipating eruptions since November following a series of earthquakes, saw Sunday's eruption as the latest natural force impacting the evacuated town of Grindavík.

Iceland volcano erupts again, triggers second evacuation of Grindavik

A mother and two children have drowned trying to cross into Texas. The tragedy has pitted federal and state officials against each other.

State, federal officials trade blame over migrant drownings

Many of China's most vaunted weapons systems won't work, according to a new report. Why? Instead of fuel, their tanks were filled with water.

China can’t take Taiwan because its weapons are filled with water

In a pivotal address to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Jan. 11, South Africa accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians.

South Africa levels genocide charges against Israel in ICJ over Gaza war

Suspected Houthi rebels attacked a ship in the Gulf of Aden and Iraqi militants allied with them targeted Eilat, Israel, on Wednesday.

Democrats denounce Biden for attacking Houthis without congressional approval

The United States led a massive retaliatory attack against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen on Thursday.

US, UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 12, 2024

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency amidst a wave of violence, prison escapes and gang turmoil.

Ecuador President Noboa declares state of emergency amid wave of violence

A Pentagon report shows that over $1 billion worth of military aid was not properly tracked and is now unaccounted for.

Report: $1B in US weapons sent to Ukraine unaccounted for

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces a major protest led by ousted Law and Justice (PiS) rival Jarosław Kaczyński amid a constitutional crisis. Tusk dismantled state-run media, accused of bias. PiS claims illegality, triggering tensions and protests.

Poland’s newly elected PM Tusk faces protests amid constitutional crisis

Mexican President López Obrador wants the U.S. to give $20 billion to Latin American and Caribbean countries in exchange for border help.

President Biden’s plea to Mexico triggers requests from Mexican president

A group of masked gunmen stormed the set of a live TV news broadcast in Ecuador waving guns and explosives.

Gunmen hijack live TV broadcast in Ecuador

U.S. forces take down a barrage of missiles and drones in what is being called a "complex attack" by Houthi militants.

U.S. shoots down missiles, drones in largest Houthi attack in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 10, 2024