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Using American weapons, the Taliban exchanged heavy gunfire with Iran along Iran's border with Afghanistan over this past weekend.

VIDEO: Taliban uses US weapons left behind in Afghanistan to fight Iran

A leaked intelligence report suggests that Israel may be considering a preemptive strike on Iran to deter its nuclear program.

Israel may plan preemptive strike on Iran to deter nuclear program, US leak suggests

A recent encounter between a Chinese military jet and American spy plane has further escalated tensions between the two nations.

Chinese fighter jet intercepts US spy plane, raises tensions: May 31 rundown

A new report from the U.S. State Department sheds light on the ongoing religious persecution faced by Christians trapped in North Korea.

Report details persecution of Christians in NKorea, toddler given life in prison

President Alexander Lukashenko said any country that joins the Union State pact between Belarus and Russia would get free nuclear weapons.

Join Russia, get free nuclear weapons, Putin ally promises

The U.S. has reportedly reached a confidential agreement with South Korea to transfer thousands of artillery rounds to Ukraine.

US, South Korea reach secret deal to send cluster munitions to Ukraine: report

According to war game simulations run by China, hypersonic weapons would destroy the largest vessel in the U.S. Navy with "certainty."

China sinks largest US Navy vessel and carrier group in war game simulations

Did Russia take Bakhmut? Did Ukrainians attack Belgorod? Finding the truth in the midst of an active warzone is no easy task.

Ukraine, Russia both have reasons to lie about Bakhmut

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released an updated report Monday, May 22, on the toll extreme weather has taken on the world.

Report: Extreme weather’s toll is millions of deaths, trillions in damage

During the first day of the G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, world leaders have discussed imposing tougher sanctions against Russia.

Russia sanctions top the agenda as G-7 summit begins: May 19 rundown

Ukraine's pilots will be flying F-16s within two years. Those pilots will begin training in the United Kingdom this summer.

UK leading ‘jet coalition’ to send F-16s to Ukraine

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine persists, concerns about its impact on grain and global food supplies have intensified

Uncertainty looms despite extension in Russia-Ukraine grain export deal

The CIA is "open for business" in Russia, and it's next new batch recruits could be officials in the Russian government.

New CIA video recruits government officials in Russia

Another American may be dead in Ukraine. Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said the man, possibly an ex-Army Ranger, was killed in Bakhmut.

Wagner leader claims American soldier killed in Bakhmut, Ukraine

More missiles are headed for Ukraine. The U.K. made the announcement Monday after Prime Minister Sunak met with President Zelenskyy.

UK sending Ukraine more missiles, US aid drying up

Colombia's navy successfully intercepted the largest narco-submarine ever seized in the country since data started being recorded in 1993.

Colombia seizes largest recorded narco-submarine carrying massive cocaine haul

A 78-year-old American citizen has been arrested and sentenced to life in prison by the Chinese government on charges of espionage.

American citizen sentenced to life in prison in China: May 15 rundown

As Turkey prepares for its crucial election, voters must decide whether President Erdogan's leadership is still what's best for the country.

Erdogan vs. Kilicdaroglu: High-stakes election looms in Turkey

The U.S. ambassador to South Africa said the country provided weapons and ammunition to Russia, a violation of the country's own law.

US ambassador: South Africa smuggled weapons to Russia

Ukraine’s spring counteroffensive is on hold. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine doesn't have enough Western weapons.

Ukraine is delaying its counteroffensive, for now

A research firm connected to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, part of the COVID lab leak theory, has been awarded a federal grant.

NIH renews grant for coronavirus research with firm linked to Wuhan lab

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day with a scaled-down ceremony and accused the West of waging a "real war" against Russia.

Putin marks 78th annual Victory Day with scaled-down ceremony

Syria re-joined the Arab League after nearly 12 years in exile, signifying a move toward closer relations between Damascus and the Arab world.

Arab League votes to readmit Syria despite US opposition

Iran has been accused of concealing military equipment as "humanitarian aid" to smuggle weaponry into Syria for use in attacks on U.S. troops.

Iran snuck weaponry disguised as aid into Syria to kill US troops: report