World Jul 20 Netanyahu government defies court, raising constitutional crisis fears as election nears The Israeli parliament has dissolved, paving the way for October elections. The country’s longest-serving leader is bracing for one of his toughest reelection fights. Benjamin Netanyahu faces national questioning over his leadership during and since the Oct. 7 attacks, including…
Jul 17 How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin’s true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of…
World Jul 17 How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin’s true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of…
World Jul 17 World Cup brings Gazans moments of joy and hope amid devastation Sunday’s World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and…
World Jul 16 Iran war driving up costs and putting seafarers at risk, UN maritime chief warns The White House said American and Iranian negotiators continue to speak, even as both sides draw a hard line in public. The U.S. military is again launching strikes on Iran, while President Trump has suggested he will soon escalate. For…
Nation Jul 15 Trump's intelligence nominee refuses to say who won 2020 election Jay Clayton appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing to become director of national intelligence. The job is largely focused on foreign threats and national security, but much of the hearing focused instead on the recent past.
World Jul 14 U.S. launches more strikes, tightens naval blockade as Iran hits Gulf allies The U.S. launched a fourth straight night of strikes and is reimposing its naval blockade of all Iranian ports, its most formal step toward resuming full-scale war with Iran. President Trump says the move is designed to starve Iran’s regime…
World Jul 14 Middle East experts assess latest escalation in U.S.-Iran conflict As the U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, Nick Schifrin discusses the latest developments with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and…
Jul 10 European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he’s still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with…
World Jul 10 European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he’s still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with…