World Apr 29 Israeli barrage on Gaza continues as cease-fire, hostage release negotiations resume Fraught negotiations continue nearly seven months into the war in Gaza. A Hamas delegation left Cairo and is expected to return with a response to the latest cease-fire proposal. Secretary of State Blinken pressed not just for a cease-fire and…
World Apr 11 U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations President Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Thursday, sending a strong message of unity to Beijing. The administration says the network of alliances and partnerships in Asia is expanding in direct response to actions by China.
World Feb 22 Continued Israeli airstrikes flatten parts of Rafah amid slow progress for Gaza cease-fire As the deadly bombing of Gaza continues, there is some progress towards a resumption of talks to release hostages held by Hamas and a cease-fire. Israel's Army Radio said the country's war cabinet approved sending emissaries to truce talks in…
World Feb 12 Biden warns Israel to protect Palestinians after Gaza raid to rescue hostages kills dozens It has been a day of joy in Israel, a day of dread in Gaza and a day of warnings in Washington. Israeli troops rescued two hostages from Hamas militants in Rafah in an operation that Palestinian authorities say killed…
World Feb 05 Blinken returns to Middle East in push for Gaza cease-fire, release of hostages Secretary of State Blinken returned to the Middle East hoping to make progress on a deal to pause the war in Gaza and release Israeli hostages. The Biden administration hopes the deal could lead to larger diplomatic initiatives across the…
World Feb 01 Austin apologizes for failing to tell White House about his cancer and hospitalization Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin offered a full apology for failing to disclose his battle with prostate cancer. The military's second-in-command kept President Biden in the dark when he was initially diagnosed in December and during subsequent hospitalizations. That prompted new…
World Jan 30 U.S. prepares response to Jordan attack as Qatar pushes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire As the U.S. moves closer to retaliating for a drone attack that killed three American troops in Jordan, leaders from Egypt, Israel, Qatar and the U.S are negotiating for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages. Dr.
Nation Jan 15 Arctic blast grips much of U.S. bringing brutal temperatures and dangerous wind chills The same deep freeze that's put Iowa on ice has millions of other Americans in its grip as well. Most of the country shivered through a long day of power outages and flight cancellations, with at least six deaths blamed…
World Jan 09 Blinken tours Mideast in effort to keep Israel-Hamas war from spreading Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in Israel for his fourth visit since the war with Hamas began three months ago. It's part of a long, regional tour that has Blinken walking a fine diplomatic line as he tries…
World Jan 08 Israel kills Hezbollah commander as Blinken visits region to stave off broader conflict As Israel’s offensive in Gaza continues, a new front is heating up on the country’s northern border. Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been trading fire and Monday morning, an Israeli strike killed one of Hezbollah's high-ranking members.