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September 26, 2024

Hong Kong debuts 2 giant pandas from Beijing, raising hopes for tourism boost

Hong Kong has welcomed a new pair of giant pandas from Beijing, An An and Ke Ke, raising hopes for a tourism boost. They are the third pair sent since 1997.

September 26, 2024

Israel-Hezbollah war: Netanyahu 'did not even respond' to US cease-fire deal, pledges to fight 'full force'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected claims that there would be a cease-fire with Hezbollah, saying it was an "American-French proposal."

September 26, 2024

Democrat senator targeted by deepfake impersonator of Ukrainian official on Zoom call: reports

An individual impersonating the Ukrainian minister of foreign affairs reportedly contacted Democratic Sen. Benjamin Cardin this week, pressing him for foreign policy information.

September 26, 2024

Netanyahu vows to continue fighting Hezbollah despite US calls for a cease-fire

Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on Israel's fight against Hezbollah and why he believes a possible internationally-backed cease-fire could backfire on the IDF.

September 25, 2024

Putin lowers threshold for nuclear response as Biden administration pledges new funding to Ukraine

President Putin said any nation’s conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack in a newly revised nuclear doctrine.

September 25, 2024

Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time, newspaper reports

Attempting to send a message to China, Japan's Self Defense Force has patrolled the Taiwan Strait for the first time, according to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri.

September 25, 2024

Image shows UFO downed by US fighter jet in Canadian airspace days after Chinese spy craft incident

A newly released image shows a UFO that was brought down last year by a U.S. military fighter jet in Canadian airspace.

September 25, 2024

Ukraine utilizes robotic dogs in fight against Russia

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine shared a video of how robotic dogs can help soldiers while fighting against Russia.

September 25, 2024

US in talks with Israel, other nations to secure temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah amid fears of wider war

The United States and Israel are in talks to possibly secure a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah amid intense airstrikes and attacks in Lebanon.

September 25, 2024

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Vance criticisms could come back to haunt him, Republicans warn

Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to the U.S. this week may complicate his relationship with the U.S., particularly if Republicans take power in the November election.