Jun 12 How Iran's 'Stolen Revolution' failed to live up to its promise Many supporters of Iran's revolution believed some form of democracy should govern the country. But over the decades, the Islamic Republic's radical religious rulers have launched brutal crackdowns on social justice and political freedom. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses…
World Jun 09 Sudan crisis worsens as civil war enters 4th year and Hormuz closure disrupts aid It’s the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, yet aid groups say it has received far too little attention. As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, nearly two out of every five people face emergency-level hunger and humanitarian officials warn the…
World Jun 02 As Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, Kyiv tries to turn the tide with battlefront innovation Massive Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight killed at least 22 people nationwide and wounded more than 130. Russia has stepped up the size and pace of its attacks on Ukrainian cities in recent months, but on the battlefront, Ukraine is…
World Jun 01 U.S. and Iran send mixed signals as Israel's invasion extends deeper into Lebanon There were conflicting signals Monday from the U.S. and Iran over the status of negotiations to extend the ceasefire and begin talks on ending the war. Meantime, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been all but shattered as Israel…
Nation May 29 Killing of Israeli embassy workers inspires father to confront rising antisemitism One year ago, a gunman approached an event for young diplomats at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., and killed two young employees of Israel’s U.S. embassy. Yaron Lischinsky was 30 years old and Sarah Milgrim was 26. They…
Arts May 29 Mahjong thriving as players embrace community and connection Once a pastime viewed by some as old-fashioned, the game of mahjong is having a moment. In recent years, players of all ages have been strategizing and socializing at mahjong tables from coast to coast. Deema Zein reports on the…
World May 28 Vance says U.S. and Iran make progress, but Trump's backing unclear Vice President Vance said the U.S. and Iran have made “a lot of progress” in their negotiations, but that it wasn’t clear “when or if” President Trump was going to sign. Iran said no agreement has been made. The latest…
World May 27 Cuban diplomat says Havana not seeking conflict but ready to defend itself against U.S. Cuba received a tranche of humanitarian aid from China this week as people there experience severe hunger due to food shortages and economic crisis. It comes as the Trump administration maintains that the island poses a threat to the U.S.
Nation May 27 'Food security is national security,' McCain warns as WFP faces funding pressure This week, the head of the world’s largest humanitarian organization is stepping down. Cindy McCain has led the World Food Programme for three tumultuous years, through unprecedented humanitarian crises and global funding cuts. Nick Schifrin spoke with McCain about her…
World May 25 U.S. and Iran suggest progress on peace talks, but deal 'not imminent' Iranian and U.S. officials agree progress to end the war has been made, but how much remains uncertain. President Trump suggested this weekend that a deal was close, before saying that the U.S. is in no rush to reach an…