World Jun 26 As Gershkovich’s trial begins, a look at the chances of a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap For the first time since the Cold War, a journalist has gone on trial in Russia for espionage. The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich appeared in court accused of working on behalf of the CIA. The White House calls the…
World Jun 20 Netanyahu faces doubts from Israeli military leaders over war in Gaza A diplomatic spat between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Biden administration comes amid tensions between Netanyahu and his own military. The Israel Defense Force’s top spokesman made public the military’s concerns about Netanyahu’s claim that Hamas can be destroyed.
World Jun 19 Putin signs pact with North Korea that could increase weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine Russia and North Korea have taken a step toward improving relations. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un pledged to help each other's defense and security and to fight off sanctions. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Robert Gallucci. He was the State…
Politics Jun 17 Sullivan: Hamas cease-fire response has both ‘understandable’ and ‘out of step’ proposals Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's top aide pronounced the peace conference this past weekend a success. It was derided just as quickly as ineffectual by the Kremlin. More than 90 nations attended the conference in the Swiss Alps. Nick Schifrin sat down…
World Jun 16 National security adviser Sullivan: Ukraine’s territorial integrity ‘has to be respected’ Israel’s military said Sunday it will limit fighting in a small area of southern Gaza to allow the passage of aid, a move condemned by far-right members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition. Meanwhile, world leaders gathered in Switzerland for a Ukraine…
World Jun 14 Former CENTCOM head’s new book reflects on leading most active command in U.S. military The United States military has divided the world into different regional commands and put a general or admiral in charge of planning and conducting military operations in that part of the world. For the past two and a half decades,…
World Jun 11 Hamas seeks changes to cease-fire proposal as Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens Hamas formally responded to an Israeli-backed ceasefire proposal but did not fully approve it. The negotiations will continue as the humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens. Tuesday, the U.S. committed another $404 million in assistance despite limitations on aid delivery that…
World Jun 10 Parents of U.S.-Israeli citizen held by Hamas describe 8 months of hoping for his release While the rescue of four Israeli hostages is great news for some, there are still about 120 captives remaining in Gaza. One of them is Omer Neutra, a 22-year-old American and Israeli citizen who was serving as an IDF tank…
World Jun 05 Negotiator reveals shadowy world of hostage rescue in new book, ‘In the Shadows’ For decades, families who have had loved ones kidnapped overseas have often had to work with consultants to get their relatives freed. Negotiating with kidnappers, terrorists and hostile countries is a murky and secretive world. One of the leading hostage…
World May 31 Biden urges Hamas to accept Israel’s latest proposal to end war in Gaza President Biden detailed a proposal that would release Israeli hostages in Gaza in exchange for a cease-fire. Biden called on Hamas to accept the deal and said it would lead to the end of the war in Gaza after 8…