Russia June 17, 2024 A look at the Americans detained in Russia ahead of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich's trial At least a dozen American citizens are currently being held in Russian prisons. Reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. marine Paul Whelan are among the most famous.
US June 14, 2024 Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic The U.S. military, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, secretly launched a campaign to counter what appeared to be China's 'growing influence in the Philippines.'
Ukraine June 13, 2024 G-7 summit begins as leaders back deal to use interest from Russian assets for Ukraine aid The annual G-7 summit has begun. Leaders are expected to discuss providing aid to Ukraine, China's role in the global market, and the development of African economies.
Pope Francis June 13, 2024 Pope Francis to meet with Biden, Zelenskyy and other world leaders at G-7 summit Pope Francis is set to meet to attend the Group of 7 summit in Italy on June 14, 2024, where he will participate in talks about artificial intelligence.
Middle East June 12, 2024 41 confirmed dead after fire breaks out in Kuwaiti building housing workers Forty-one people are dead as a result of smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a building housing dozens of workers in the city of Mangaf in southern Kuwait.
WILD NATURE June 11, 2024 Plummeting Humboldt penguin population presents extinction risk The Humboldt penguin population has declined to the point that the birds are at risk of extinction. Scientists found only a single breeding pair during their survey.
Ukraine June 11, 2024 Kharkiv mayor says permission to use weapons against Russia has brought 'period of calm' The mayor of Kharkiv, a Ukrainian city under intense Russian fire, said using foreign weapons to strike missile launch positions in Russia has reduced the number of attacks of his city.
Israel June 10, 2024 Israel targets weapons, supply lines in Syria as tensions with Hezbollah threaten to boil over As hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate, Israel has increased strikes on supply lines and other targets in Syria that Iran uses to arm Hezbollah.
Secretary of State June 10, 2024 Blinken lands in Egypt as Biden admin seeks to push ceasefire, prevent escalation with Hezbollah Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Egypt as the Biden administration pushes for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and seeks to prevent the war from spreading into Lebanon.
Olympics June 10, 2024 Olympic athletes use diabetes glucose monitors to hone performance, training Some Olympic athletes are using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to try to optimize their athletic performance. The market for CGMs is expected to grow significantly.
Ukraine June 7, 2024 Zelenskyy welcomes French promises of warplanes to help fight Russia Soon after France's Macron said his country planned to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, Ukraine's Zelenskyy said he hoped to see warplanes supplied by France in his country's skies.