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Asia February 16, 2024

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers protest as general is reportedly elected president

Families of Indonesian activists who were kidnapped and tortured 25 years ago protested on Thursday against Prabowo Subianto's apparent presidential victory.

MILITARY February 16, 2024

After months fighting Houthis on the USS Eisenhower, sailors face a new kind of sea threat

Sailors aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower who have spent four months straight at sea defending against the Iranian-backed Houthis now face a new kind of threat.

SENATE February 15, 2024

Senate voted in favor of $95 billion international spending bill, there may be another around the corner

As threats loom – a space weapon from Russia, the southern border, China, instability in the Middle East - Congress may need to work together to draft another international security bill.

Europe February 15, 2024

US secretary of state supports Western Balkans on path toward European Union integration

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama this week, focusing on the future of the Western Balkans as they seek to join the European Union.

Middle East February 15, 2024

Kuwaiti leader dissolves country's parliament as political deadlock continues

Kuwait's emir dissolved the country's parliament again as its years of political gridlock continue, reportedly because lawmakers refused to delete remarks that insulted the emir.

Politics February 15, 2024

Republican Speaker Johnson on $95B Ukraine, Israel bill: House will not be 'rushed'

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson privately revealed that they will not be "rushed" to pass the foreign aid bill approved by the Senate, pointing to more delays.

Israel February 15, 2024

Netanyahu told Sec. Blinken that US recognizing Palestinian state would be a 'prize' for planners of Oct. 7

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Secretary of State Antony Blinken agaisnt recognizing a Palestinian state, saying it would be a "prize" for Hamas.

Israel February 15, 2024

Israel eliminates Hezbollah senior commander as terror group warns it will pay 'the price'

The Israeli military said Thursday it killed a senior Hezbollah commander with the terror group's Radwan forces. Hezbollah said Israel would pay "the price" for airstrikes in Lebanon.

Middle East February 15, 2024

White House announces Palestinians will be protected from deportation by Biden's 'deferred enforced departure'

President Biden released a memorandum Wednesday stating Palestinian nationals would be protected from deportation for approximately 18 months with "deferred enforced departure."

Human Rights February 15, 2024

Mexican migrant trafficking: Woman charged after reportedly forcing migrants into working to pay off debt

An woman has been charged for the human trafficking of Mexican migrants who she forced into work to pay off their “debt" by working for her at her home.