World May 13 Mideast experts weigh in on Trump’s economic and defense deals in the region During his visit to the Middle East, President Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, arms sales and U.S.-Saudi business agreements. For additional perspective on this, Amna Nawaz spoke with Vali Nasr, an adviser in the State Department…
World May 12 Last living American hostage released by Hamas as Netanyahu plans for Gaza’s reoccupation The final living American hostage held by Hamas is free. Edan Alexander entered Israel from Gaza in a deal made directly between Hamas and the United States. His release came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went further than before…
World May 09 India’s U.S. ambassador discusses the escalating conflict with Pakistan Tensions are escalating between India and Pakistan after both sides exchanged heavy cross-border shelling along the de facto border in Kashmir. We spoke earlier this week with the Pakistani ambassador. To get India’s perspective, Geoff Bennett spoke with Indian Ambassador…
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 07 Pakistani ambassador, Indian advisor share perspectives on recent attacks and retaliation Tensions between Pakistan and India are soaring after Indian missile strikes that Pakistan is calling an act of war. Amna Nawaz gets views on the conflict from Pakistan's Ambassador to the U.S. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and India’s perspective from Vikram…
Politics May 06 Carney shuts down Trump’s threats to annex Canada, says tensions will take time to resolve The new Canadian prime minister came to the White House to meet President Trump amid an acrimonious war of words. Mark Carney was elected last week amid Trump's repeated insistence that the U.S. should annex Canada, leading to an unprecedented…
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 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…
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…