World Jun 01 Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan discusses government crackdown on his party Imran Khan, Pakistan’s ousted prime minister, has been caught in a political storm for the past several weeks. He was arrested by paramilitary forces on May 9 on corruption charges, then released when the Supreme Court stepped in. The arrest…
World May 30 Could drone attacks in Moscow change how Russian people perceive Putin’s war in Ukraine? Civilian areas of Moscow came under a drone attack Tuesday morning. At least eight drone strikes into the capital city were confirmed by Russian authorities who blamed Ukraine. Ukraine did not claim any direct involvement. The rare strikes inside Russia…
World May 29 Turkish President Erdogan wins runoff to secure his grip on power Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won Sunday's run-off election, surviving the biggest challenge to his two decades in power. The victory cements his grip on Turkey, an important NATO member, despite mounting economic woes, skyrocketing inflation and poor response to…
Nation May 25 Biden picks Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff President Biden named Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown as the nominee to serve as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed, he would replace Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s highest-ranking military…
World May 19 What the plan to provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine means for the war against Russia The Biden administration will approve European allies providing American made F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. The U.S. will also support a joint effort to train Ukrainian pilots. Ukraine has been asking for those jets since early in the war with…
World May 17 Deal allowing Ukraine to export grain extended, easing fears of worsening food shortages Russia agreed to extend a deal that allows Ukraine to export grain to the rest of the world. The agreement between Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the U.N. is a lifeline at a moment of global food insecurity. It’s also a…
World May 15 The roadblocks to holding Putin and his high command accountable for war crimes in Ukraine It has been almost two months since the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the official in charge of Moscow's campaign of stealing children from Ukraine. Nick Schifrin spoke with the top Biden administration…
World May 11 Ukraine awaits arrival of U.S. tanks that could be game-changer in fight against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise statement Thursday that his country has not received enough Western armored vehicles to launch a counteroffensive. The U.S. and other allies have said in recent days that Ukraine has what it needs, including…
World May 05 The mixed feelings in Britain ahead of the coronation of King Charles Eight months after succeeding Queen Elizabeth as Britain’s head of state, King Charles will formally be crowned in a lavish celebration. This coronation will be historic, it’s unlikely anything as grand will be staged again, as the royal family adapts…
World May 04 The risks commercial spyware poses to journalists, activists and government officials The use of commercially developed spyware that allows governments to hack a phone and steal its data is booming. Earlier this year, the Biden administration banned federal agencies from using commercial spyware that poses risks to human rights and national…