Apr 17 Vance faces first global test as U.S. negotiator with Iran Vice President JD Vance makes his first major foray onto the world stage as America’s top negotiator with Iran. He’s the most prominent isolationist in the Trump administration and his assignment puts him front and center on an issue with…
World Apr 13 How Hungary's vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications The incoming prime minister of Hungary struck a hopeful tone on Monday. Peter Magyar called for a swift transition of power and began to chart an ambitious course to reverse central pillars of Viktor Orbán’s rule. Stephanie Sy discussed how…
Apr 10 Can the U.S. and Iran turn the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace? President Trump finds an off-ramp to the five-week war in Iran, but at what cost? He began the week threatening Iran's “whole civilization." But when Pakistan presented a plan to temporarily halt hostilities, Trump embraced it. Can the U.S. and…
World Apr 06 People in Tehran on edge as Trump's deadline for Iran looms As President Trump threatens strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran.
Apr 03 Pope Leo's political voice and how much influence he holds Pope Leo XIV is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and after nearly a year of advocating for the poor and cautiously opposing controversial U.S. policies, Leo is offering a more public contrast with Trump. Compass Points moderator…
Mar 27 Inside the U.S.-Israel alliance and how it led to war with Iran The war against Iran is a fight that Israel has wanted for decades. How did Netanyahu convince President Trump to act? Can a war launched together be ended together? And is there a limit to the U.S.-Israeli partnership? Compass Points…
Mar 20 What's next for Iran war as energy disruptions escalate and regime digs in The day after the U.S. and Israel began the war with Iran, President Trump said the strikes would last four to five weeks. Now, as the war begins its fourth week, Iran's regime is severely weakened, but is still retaliating.
World Mar 18 Cuba's economic and energy crisis worsens as Trump threatens action All eyes are on Cuba as the world waits to see what will happen to its leaders and people. President Trump says he wants to take action as Cuba defies his sanctions. Two tankers carrying crude oil are on their…
World Mar 16 Iranians share messages describing daily life under the shadow of war As the U.S. and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, one of the most difficult perspectives to hear has been that of ordinary Iranians because of repressive measures inside the country. Among the 4 million outside Iran, there are deep and…
Mar 13 What war in Iran has revealed and what remains unknown The Iran war has spiked oil prices, triggered retaliatory strikes against Gulf neighbors and elevated a younger supreme leader. But will the regime survive? How will the war end? And were there military mistakes in the rush to launch the…