World May 06 As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in Germany’s modern history, he lost the parliament’s initial vote and needed a second round to secure a majority. Nick Schifrin reports…
World May 05 The implications of Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza The Israeli government voted to expand military operations in Gaza and could end with the reoccupation of the strip. Humanitarian officials warn that an Israeli plan to take over aid distribution in Gaza is unworkable, and more Palestinians will suffer.
World May 02 Top Yemeni official visits Washington seeking more U.S. support in fighting Houthis The Houthis are an Iranian-backed rebel group that controls parts of western Yemen. Most of the rest of the country is controlled by the internationally recognized government, which has fought the Houthis with support from a Saudi-led coalition. In March,…
Politics May 01 Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated for UN role in White House shakeup Three months into his second term, President Trump is shaking up his national security team. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, whose use of an unclassified messaging platform caused an uproar starting in March, will leave his job and be nominated…
World Apr 30 A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the unification of the country under Communist rule after decades of war. From the ashes, the U.S. and Vietnam now enjoy close relations, due in no small part to…
World Apr 29 How Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to an election win Canada's Liberal Party secured a fourth consecutive term after a narrow win in an election that was seen as one of the most consequential in its recent history. Prime Minister Mark Carney flipped his party's fortunes with a campaign focused…
World Apr 28 Russia offers short-term ceasefire as Ukraine demands immediate, lasting peace The Kremlin offered a short-term ceasefire in Ukraine to start next week. The U.S., Ukraine and European allies have all been pushing Moscow to accept an immediate month-long ceasefire. Meantime, Russian forces appear to be slowly gaining ground in areas…
Nation Apr 25 ‘Food is not political,’ WFP head says as U.S. cuts aid and Israel blocks help to Gaza The World Food Programme says it has delivered the last of its food in Gaza and warned the kitchens it has been supporting would run out of food in days. Nick Schifrin spoke with Executive Director Cindy McCain who says…
World Apr 23 What the U.S. is offering and demanding in latest Ukraine ceasefire proposal It was a pivotal day of diplomacy and declarations for the future of the war in Ukraine, now mired in its fourth year. Ukrainian and American officials convened in London in what had been billed as a make-or-break meeting. Ukraine…
World Apr 22 Foreign policy experts offer views on Trump administration’s student activist crackdown According to attorneys, over 1,000 student visas have been revoked in the Trump administration’s crackdown. Part of that effort has been a State Department argument that some students’ actions threaten U.S. foreign policy interests. Nick Schifrin discussed more with former…