International

17 missing, dozens hurt as fire rages in Cuban oil tank farm
Cuban authorities say firefighters and other specialists are still trying to quell the blaze at the Matanzas Supertanker Base, where the fire began during a thunderstorm Friday night. Cuba's government said it has asked for help from international experts.
Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said Saturday that its armed forces issued an alert, dispatched air and naval patrols around the island and activated land-based missile systems in response to the situation.
In the 'gray zone' outside Kherson, Ukraine's soldiers pay a terrible price
Ukrainian officials have vowed to retake the strategic city of Kherson. But the battlefield "gray zone," spanning more than 100 miles, is confusing — and danger can come in many forms.
China's military drills around Taiwan show how it is closing the gap with the U.S.
A series of military drills launched in the wake of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan this week show how China's military has made dramatic gains since the last crisis over the island democracy.
A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges
The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.
To this retired commander, the ISS was the last good bond between the U.S. and Russia
Retired Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Terry Virts commanded the ISS in 2014 and 2015, but says he wouldn't want to partner with Russia in space until it leaves Ukraine and pays for the damage.