It’s no secret that the relationship between the U.S. and Iran is on rocky ground. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue to launch attacks on ships in the Red Sea while other militant groups allied with Iran step up attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria. But a new report said the U.S. put aside those…

On Jan. 21, Ukrainian drones struck a key Russian oil hub at Ust-Luga. The attack is one of several high-profile strikes against Russian oil sites and refineries in recent weeks, and those strikes are continuing as of Friday, Jan. 26. The Ukrainians were able to deploy their drones deep into Russian-held territory to carry out…

The Houthis won’t stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, and new evidence shows Iran doesn’t really want them to. After many warnings to stop, the United States and United Kingdom started launching airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Jan. 11. However, the Houthis remain undeterred from the attacks, and on Thursday, Jan. 24,…

On Jan. 4, Indian commandos rescued a ship that had been hijacked by a small band of pirates off the coast of Somalia. The pirates surrendered to the Indian Navy, and there were no deaths or casualties, yet the incident raised alarms about the return of piracy in the area. Some experts cautioned that this…

Alabama is set to conduct the first execution of a death row inmate by nitrogen gas in U.S. history. And the FAA halts Boeing from expanding its production on certain planes following the Alaska Airlines midair scare. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan 25, 2024. Alabama to proceed with first…

Rogue waves crashed into a bar at U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands on Saturday, Jan. 20, causing damage that could take months to repair. The first wave forcefully burst through doors, hurling them off their hinges and sweeping two individuals standing outside into the rapidly flooding interior. The affected island, known…

Russia lost another military plane in a violent crash. This time it happened near Belgorod, a city close to the border with Ukraine. Moscow said the plane was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war and was struck by Ukrainian missiles. Kyiv didn’t immediately confirm or deny the crash. Video of the incident showed up on Russian…

As tensions in the Middle East continue to grow, the U.S. announced that its forces used precision airstrikes to hit targets in Yemen and Iraq on Tuesday, Jan. 23. According to U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces conducted strikes in Houthi controlled areas of Yemen after locating two Houthi anti-ship missiles aimed at the Southern Red…

With a commanding lead, former President Donald Trump is declared the winner in New Hampshire. And scientists put out a grave warning as the Doomsday Clock nears midnight. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 24. Trump wins Republican primary in New Hampshire “Well, I want to thank everybody,” former President…

People living in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee are going to be hearing plenty of gunfire and may see some flares falling from the sky for the next couple of weeks. Don’t worry, there’s no actual combat, just the next crop of U.S. Army Special Forces candidates trying to earn their green…