Osamah Khalil, an expert on U.S. foreign relations and the Middle East and a history professor at Syracuse University, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the prospect of a deal between the U.S. and Iran.

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he might pull even more U.S. military troops out of Germany after he ordered the Pentagon to withdraw some 5,000 service members from the country. Garret Martin, co-director of the Transatlantic Policy Center at American University, joined us on The Morning Show to explain why this could be the start of a dangerous trend.

Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.

The American side isn’t far behind, with 104 cables installed.

Craig Mackinlay said he wants to be known as the “bionic MP” going forward.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Navy completed its first operational deployment of ghost fleets in the Pacific, according to Warrior Maven.

One town in Japan is actually so fed up with tourists that it’s coming up with a method to drive them away.

The restoration process looks as if it will make Notre Dame better than ever for tourists.

Russ Cook started his journey in South Africa, and on Sunday, he is scheduled to finish the over 9,000-mile quest in Bizerte, Tunisia.

Instead of continuing to feel down and risk your mental health over the images on social media, there are ways you can show support without feeling overwhelmed mentally.

Tuesday marks the anniversary of a significant discovery made in an ocean: Sept. 1 is the 35th anniversary of the remains of the Titanic being discovered in the Atlantic, an occasion that brought headlines around the world in 1985.

From February to November, Mother's Day is celebrated year-round throughout the world.

The official coronation took place in a service at Westminster Abbey, with celebrations taking place later at Buckingham Palace and a concert at Windsor Castle.

A koala is seen crossing a road as brush fires engulfed a nearby forest, and then is taken off of a tree by a women who stopped on the road and then went into the woods to help.

Charly Bancarel didn’t start running until he was 55, but the Paris Marathon was the 11th marathon he’s completed.

Progress has been rapid for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $4.5 billion project named after the legendary hockey player that will provide a passageway for travelers between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Concerns are mounting over the four objects that were shot down over North America in eight days.

A week later, the scenes haven’t gotten any less heartbreaking.

The legendary relics in Egypt can be seen virtually thanks to this project.

There are many holiday rituals that are celebrated by just about everyone around the world, whether that means exchanging gifts, family get-togethers or attending church services.

German police say a huge aquarium in the center of Berlin burst and caused a wave of devastation in and around the popular tourist attraction.

A Florida law is getting international attention from a special United Nations committee aimed at combatting racial inequality around the world.

Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91, Russian media reported Thursday.

What the future holds for the country remains in light of the turmoil remains to be seen, but the images of the people’s anger have sure been striking lately.

A large chunk of a glacier in Italy's Alps has broken loose and killed at least six hikers and injured eight others.

There is new information in a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into a Russian billionaire with ties to Northeast Florida.

South African police are investigating the deaths of at least 21 people at a nightclub in the coastal town of East London Sunday and authorities say most of the victims were minors as young as 13-year-old.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky specifically admonished the city of Jacksonville, as well as other U.S. cities, for maintaining official diplomatic ties to cities in Russia.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is aiming to lead the international bloc opposed to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into a broader coalition to counter what it sees as a more serious, long-term threat to global order from China.

Earlier this month, we asked you, readers and viewers, if you could relate to what’s happening in Ukraine.

The city of Mariupol looks like it will be in Russian hands shortly after hundreds of the remaining Ukrainian soldiers were ordered to evacuate.

Russian forces pounded targets across Ukraine, taking aim at supply lines for foreign weapons in the west and intensifying an offensive in the east, as the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.

This oil spill in Santa Monica was the worst in U.S. waters at the time.

Refugees continue to pour into other countries such as Poland and England, with an estimated four million Ukrainian refugees leaving the country.

As veterans of World War II get older and older, with most of them now in their late 80s and 90s, how will we preserve that legacy and keep their sacrifice alive?

Russia’s relentless bombardment of Ukraine has edged closer to central Kyiv. Large explosions thundered across Kyiv before dawn Tuesday as Russia’s assault on the capital appeared to become more systematic, The Associated Press reported.

The Associated Press says a man was arrested in Poland after the alleged rape of a 19-year-old woman who fled Ukraine and was seeking shelter.

Endurance belonged to Sir Ernest Shackleton, who led a crew of 27-men and 69 dogs who attempted to traverse the continent via the South Pole and establish a base on the coast of the Weddell Sea.

With the continuing fighting in Ukraine, the high gas prices you’re seeing — many are around $4 a gallon this weekend in Jacksonville — could keep going up.

After weeks of buildup, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine earlier this week, invading the country from the north, east and south, launching airstrikes on cities and military bases.

An advisory panel of the World Health Organization classified a new COVID-19 variant first detected in South Africa as a highly transmissible virus of concern and named it "omicron" under its Greek-letter system.

This week, Airbnb launched a new initiative to provide temporary housing across the world for 20,000 Afghan refugees. Following a turbulent week in the Middle East, the company is now expanding its efforts to help more in need.

The Taliban say they will be a new, moderate ruling group in Afghanistan. United Nations officials and international experts say that seems unlikely.

As the Taliban continues to take control of Afghanistan while the United States military evacuates the country, there’s a growing fear among people in Iraq who are watching this play out on television.

President Joe Biden is increasing the amount of U.S. troops headed into Afghanistan. Conditions continue to deteriorate with Taliban forces mounting further offensives aimed at taking control of the country.

Following Saturday’s earthquake in Haiti that led to the death of more than 300 people and a state of emergency declared by the Prime Minister, locals with ties to the country said it’s a sad day for their country.

When we think of castles, we often think of kings and queens, or maybe even some fairytale Disney movie -- but always some extravagant place, and certainly not one in which we’d be able to stay -- until now.

How would you like to live forever? If a child prodigy in Belgium has his way, then that could eventually be the case.

Thousands of people poured into the streets in Cuba on Sunday in what is becoming the largest anti-government protest in decades.

Back in May, a farm in Mexico started developing a sinkhole that has since caused the evacuation of a family living in a nearby house, the collapse of that same house and a rescue operation for two dogs that, like the house, were also swallowed up by the sinkhole.

What are some interesting facts about flags around the globe?

Already famous at home, China's wandering elephants are now becoming international stars.

As the United States has seen vaccination numbers rise and COVID-19 cases decline, many Americans might be feeling a desire to travel more.

Some countries celebrate Father's Day a little differently than in the U.S.

How well do you know your international travel destinations? It’s time to test your knowledge.

Just like in 84 countries around the world, Father’s Day is celebrated in the United States the third Sunday of every June.

Dozens of people protested to free Palestine on Saturday night outside City Hall in Jacksonville.

Most of the world seems to have a traditional way of celebrating Mother’s Day and making sure moms everywhere feel loved and receive the praise they deserve.

It’s time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.

Valentine’s Day is big business in the United States.

(2020 Getty Images)On Jan. 9, the World Health Organization first announced news about the deadly coronavirus that had emerged in Wuhan, China. (2020 Getty Images)On March 24, it became official: The Olympics would be postponed. (2020 Getty Images)On May 4, it was reported that giant insects called “murder hornets” were spotted in the U.S., specifically, Washington state. (Getty Images)On Aug. 18, on the second night of the (virtual) 2020 Democratic National Convention, the party officially nominated Biden. (Getty Images)On Oct. 11, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat in NBA Finals to win another championship.

MADRID – Masks will be mandatory for all students in Spain, ages 6 or older, when returning to schools in September because of increased coronavirus cases, the government announced Thursday. Previously, masks were only required for students above age 12 by some Spanish regions. Students will receive a daily body temperature check, must wash hands at least five times per day and classrooms will need frequent ventilation, the government said. That allows localized quarantines if there’s a positive test, rather than closing entire schools. Parents and teachers have expressed concern, with new waves of outbreaks since the country emerged from a strict lockdown.

Police in Singapore have taken an extraordinary step to ensure people are following social distancing rules. In a 3 1/2-month trial, police have used 22-pound pilotless drones, developed by Israel’s Airobotics, as a way to enforce social distancing and contain the spread of COVID-19, according to Reuters. Airobotics CEO Ran Krauss told Reuters the company is simply helping police maintain normal operations, specifically related to COVID-19. “The pandemic created a situation where it might be difficult for police to maintain,” Krauss said. The trial continues on in the social distancing aspect, according to Airobotics, and Krauss said the company is in talks with other cities to deploy drones.

Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Carde (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday. Photo by Marwan Tahtah (Getty Images)Scenes in Beirut, Lebanon following an explosion near the city's port area on Tuesday.

The United States isn’t the only country gearing up for a birthday celebration this week.

Here are answers to five questions about what “basic” life is like for astronauts on the ISS. As if they are going to a restaurant, astronauts can choose which food items they want off of a menu. On the ISS, astronauts use liquid soap, water and no rinse shampoo. Given the microgravity means, there is no up or down, and astronauts can sleep in any orientation, according to NASA. The station has small crew cabins with sleeping bags that astronauts sleep in.

This week was a sad one for Christians around the world, as advocate, author and apologist Ravi Zacharias died Tuesday of sarcoma. Here are notable facts about the life of Zacharias:He was an atheist until a suicide attempt changed his life. He attempted suicide by swallowing poison, but he survived, and his life completely changed while at an Indian hospital, according to the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries website. At age 19, Zacharias won a preaching contest, and his life in ministry was off to a flying start. Celebrities, politicians and church leaders around the world paid tribute to Zacharias this week on Twitter.

A St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland without celebrations at local pubs? Yes, it is true, and just the latest example of how serious the coronavirus pandemic has become. The Irish government sent a release Sunday asking all pubs be closed from Sunday night until March 29 to help quell the spread of the coronavirus. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations surely will be affected around the world, and it’s hard to imagine you can’t even go to a pub in the heart of Ireland anymore to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But that once again emphasizes the seriousness of the pandemic and the sacrifices so many are making.

Shakira may have created the best new meme of 2020, but there’s cultural significance behind the tongue trill that instantly became iconic Sunday night. There were hit songs, lasers, sexy backup dancers, guitar solos and Lopez on a stripper pole absolutely living her best life. Most people know that Shakira is Colombian, but her father is Lebanese, and the tongue flick she did is actually called a zaghrouta, which is a traditional Arabic expression of celebration and happiness. This is called zaghrouta. https://t.co/bixdVn34vF — Bozi Tatarevic (@hoonable) February 3, 2020Chiming in because I know everyone will be making jokes about this for days — this is a popular Arab tradition, called zaghrouta, used to express joy at celebrations.

“Deep down, I know there was an element of trying to get a pat on the back,” Albert said. “That’s when they completely blew me away with their response.”What the community leaders essentially told Albert and Zelaya was this: Thanks for your efforts and compassion, but you actually did more harm than good. The experience was such an eye-opener that it led Albert and Zelaya to a greater purpose and mission. “That goes back to the negative aid that is undermining the natural development of the Haitian people,” Albert said. The two discovered that nearly 80% of Haitian teachers haven’t been properly trained, and 60% of kids dropped out of classes during elementary school.

This place doesn’t even seem real. But it is -- check out the Jewel Changi Airport.

A 7-year-old Scottish boy addressed a letter to his father in heaven, left it for his postman and received a heartwarming reply. Just weeks after Jase Hyndman dropped the letter in the mail, he received confirmation from postman Sean Milligan with Royal Mail that his letter had made a safe delivery. "This was a difficult challenge avoiding stars and other galactic objects on the route to heaven ... " Milligan wrote. “However please be assured that this particular important item of mail has been delivered.”Jase's mother, Teri Copland, took to Facebook to show her gratitude for the postman's response, thanking him for his effort and saying that he "just restored my faith in humanity." The BBC reported that Jase was overwhelmed after receiving Milligan's letter, telling his mother, "Dad really got my letter, Mum.”