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VIDEO April 28, 2024

'Americas Act' is good for us, for our hemisphere: Sen. Bill Cassidy

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., weighs in on China's expanding influence in the western hemisphere and the "Americas Act."

VIDEO April 28, 2024

The world is on fire and I sort of see Trump as a bit of a fireman: JD Vance

Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, discusses Ukraine aid, the Biden administration's handling of the Hamas hostages, anti-Israel protests on college campuses and his support for Trump.

Asia April 26, 2024

Head of Vietnam's parliament resigns amid intense anti-corruption campaign

Vuong Dinh Hue, the head of Vietnam’s parliament, has resigned as the country faces an ongoing anti-corruption campaign, according to state media reports.

Russia April 26, 2024

Russian defense minister proposes expanded military exercises in Asia to counter US security expansion

Russia's defense minister has voiced the need for Russia and its allies in Asia to expand joint military exercises, citing what he perceives as a direct threat from the U.S.

TAIWAN April 25, 2024

Taiwan president-elect chooses new foreign, defense ministers as China annexation threats intensify

In the face of continued aggression from China, Taiwan president-elect Lai Ching-te appointed new foreign and defense ministers. China sees Taiwan as its sovereign territory.

Middle East April 24, 2024

Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

Pakistan and Iran pledged on Wednesday to develop a 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants after a visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad.

Asia April 24, 2024

Ethnic Karen guerrilla fighters withdraw from Burmese border town army lost 2 weeks ago

Guerrillas from the primary ethnic Karen fighting force in Burma have left the border town of Myawaddy just weeks after they forced the army to give up its defense.

Asia April 23, 2024

Armenia and Azerbaijan move toward normalized relations as the first border marker is placed

Experts in Armenia and Azerbaijan have worked to distinguish boundaries and have placed the first border marker as the nations strive for a peace treaty after a six-week war in 2020.

North Korea April 23, 2024

North Korea issues nuclear 'warning signal' to US, South Korea

The Haekbangashoe system, known as the "nuclear trigger," oversees North Korea's military posture to respond to any nuclear attack, even though the country has approved pre-emptive strikes.

Asia April 23, 2024

Malaysian helicopters collide in military training exercise, killing all 10 crew

The Malaysian navy’s 90th anniversary celebration has been canceled after 10 officers died when two helicopters collided and crashed while rehearsing for the event.

Asia April 23, 2024

Vietnam implements new rice farming techniques in effort to mitigate methane emissions

Vietnam is aiming to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas.