US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Washington renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if Filipino forces come under an armed attack, including “those of its coast guard — anywhere in the South China Sea."

Jerusalem sees drop in tourism
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The war between Israel and Hamas is taking an economic toll on people whose livelihoods are dependent on doing business in what's known as the Old City of East Jerusalem.

Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report

Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.

EasyJet flight is canceled after someone fouls up the place amid delays

Passengers to London apparently experienced a day of travel that went from bad to worse after someone defecated on the bathroom floor — which resulted in the cancellation of the entire flight.

Biden to meet with Israel leaders, diplomats
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American involvement in the war in the Israel-Hamas war is deepening as President Biden is expected to meet with Israel leaders and diplomats aimed at finding a solution to the conflict.

Pentagon footage shows hundreds of 'highly concerning' intercepts by Chinese planes

The officials said the Chinese flights were risky and aggressive in nature, but stopped short of calling most of them unsafe — a specific term that is used only in the most egregious cases.

Biden to travel to Israel amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand

President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.

US continues to mediate Israel-Hamas conflict
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As the US works to mediate the conflict between Israel and Palestinians, they're also dealing with the problem of an unknown number of Americans potentially in Hamas custody as hostages. FOX's Alexandria Hoff reports.

Joran van der Sloot to plead guilty in Natalee Holloway extortion case, court papers show

Joran van der Sloot tried to get money from Natalee Holloway's mother to learn the location of her daughter's body in 2010, according to U.S. prosecutors. He's expected to plead guilty to extortion next week.

North Korea threatens nuclear strike over US aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea

The U.S. and South Korean governments have repeatedly warned that any attempt by North Korea to use nuclear weapons would result in the end of their government.

Israel-Hamas war: At least 25 US citizens killed, vital aid blocked ahead of possible ground invasion

The Israeli military is pulverizing the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes and has halted deliveries of food, water, fuel and electricity as Palestinians try to stock up for a possible ground invasion.