Watch a Risky China-Philippines Confrontation in the South China Sea | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. China’s maritime militia surrounded a Philippine convoy on a resupply mission in the disputed South China Sea. It would become one of the most significant confrontations between the two countries in recent years. WSJ’s Feliz Solomon explains why these resupply missions are becoming increasingly dangerous as she witnessed the hourslong standoff…

Why NATO Countries Say Russia Is Weaponizing Migrants | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. Finland closed its border checkpoints with Russia in late 2023 over an influx of migrants. It’s something European leaders have described as an act of “hybrid warfare.” WSJ’s Ann Simmons explains why Helsinki says Moscow is behind the surge and why European leaders say Russia is weaponizing migration. #Russia #Finland #WSJ

Why Indian Farmers Are Protesting Modi’s Government | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. Thousands of farmers have surrounded India’s capital New Delhi and clashed with police in ongoing protests since mid-February. This is the second major tussle between farmers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. WSJ’s South Asia Bureau Chief Tripti Lahiri explains the unrest and how it could affect upcoming elections. Chapters: 0:00…

OpenAI’s Sora: How to Spot AI-Generated Videos | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. OpenAI just revealed Sora – an AI video generator that creates hyper-realistic scenes and animated worlds in moments. But the tech isn’t perfect. There are also concerns over misinformation, with OpenAI saying it’s taking actions to get ready for the 2024 presidential election, including prohibiting the use of its tools for…

Russian Nukes in Space? Here’s What We Know. | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. Russia wants to put a nuclear weapon into space, new intelligence suggests. Although details are slim, policy experts said that the technology could be used against satellites, raising questions about Russia’s intentions and the potential ramifications of an orbital detonation. WSJ looks at the history of nuclear detonation in space with…

Why the Border Bill Fell Apart in the Senate | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. Congress has spent decades attempting and failing to pass bipartisan legislation on U.S. immigration and border security. Immigration continues to be a divisive issue in American politics as the past few years, there’s been a record number of illegal crossings on the U.S.’s southern border. WSJ political correspondent Molly Ball explains…

Biden vs. Trump Classified Document Cases: What’s the Difference? | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. President Biden and former President Donald Trump were both investigated over their handling of classified documents, but only one of them has been charged. Unlike Trump, who faces felony charges for mishandling sensitive materials retrieved at his Mar-a-Lago property, a Special Counsel decided criminal charges for Biden weren’t warranted. WSJ’s Aruna…

The Venezuela-Guyana Border Dispute, Explained | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. Venezuela wants to grab territory nearly the size of Florida from neighboring Guyana, one of the world’s largest growing crude oil producers. This land, called Essequibo, makes up two-thirds of Guyana and has large reserves of gold and diamonds. WSJ’s Kejal Vyas explains the importance of the region amid Guyana’s oil…

Why Venezuela Wants to Annex Over Half of Guyana | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. Venezuela wants to grab territory nearly the size of Florida from neighboring Guyana, one of the world’s largest growing crude oil producers. This land, called Essequibo, makes up two-thirds of Guyana and has large reserves of gold and diamonds. WSJ’s Kejal Vyas explains the importance of the region amid Guyana’s oil…

The U.S. Is Racing to Multiply Its Missile Warning Satellites as China and Russia Threats Grow | WSJ

From Wall Street Journal. Military space capabilities are critical for U.S. troops in the Middle East and around the world, and that includes a constellation of satellites that can detect missile launches using infrared sensors. The recently-created Space Force is tasked with improving and proliferating the technology as Russia and China race to counter U.S.…