World May 09 Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China Russia celebrated the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II in an annual parade that filled Red Square with military hardware and dozens of foreign leaders. Vladimir Putin once again tied Russia’s past triumphs to today’s war…
World May 08 U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations Tensions in South Asia are running high after India and Pakistan accused each other of firing at their respective military sites. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called leaders in both countries and pushed for what he called immediate de-escalation and…
World May 07 Pakistan calls Indian strikes an ‘act of war’ and vows to respond Pakistan is vowing to avenge Indian missile strikes that Pakistan says killed more than 30 people. India says it targeted terrorist infrastructure in retaliation for a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Cross-border fire between the countries continues and there are…
World May 06 India strikes Pakistani territory in response to militant attack on tourists India has launched missile strikes against Pakistan in an apparent response to a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir two weeks ago. India blamed those attacks on Pakistani militants and struck nine targets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the disputed border region…
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…