• Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S.

    Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S.

    May 15, 2025 10:50 PM EST

    ... not enough political will and it means that Russia does not feel it means to end this war. Nick Schifrin: And the fact is, Amna, it does not appear that Russia feels the need to end this war.Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin, thank you, as always. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • How Trump's meeting with Syria's new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation

    How Trump's meeting with Syria's new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation

    May 14, 2025 10:55 PM EST

    ... is a government led by someone who came out of al-Qaida. To your point, he severed ties with al-Qaida back in 2016. Our Nick Schifrin reports that Israel had no advance notice of the lifting of these sanctions and that they are not happy. Israel has deep suspicion ...

  • Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East

    Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East

    May 13, 2025 10:55 PM EST

    ... modern Middle East has been brought by the people of the region themselves. Nick Schifrin: That is a shift away from decades of U.S. regional strategy. It's a transactional, realist approach that Middle East leaders know well and welcome. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Last living American hostage released by Hamas as Netanyahu plans for Gaza's reoccupation

    Last living American hostage released by Hamas as Netanyahu plans for Gaza's reoccupation

    May 12, 2025 10:45 PM EST

    ... is in their interest and gives them something to work with. Nick Schifrin: But, Amna, what will not happen this week, any meetings between Trump and Putin in Saudi Arabia, something that Saudi officials hoped would happen.Amna Nawaz: All, Nick Schifrin, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China

    Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China

    May 09, 2025 10:40 PM EST

    ... this time. And I think that the answer is no. Nick Schifrin: Russia does face economic and military headwinds, but, overall, Putin and the war maintain public support as he organizes Russian life around past sacrifice and confrontation with the West.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations

    U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations

    May 08, 2025 10:52 PM EST

    ... loss. We appeal to the government that there should be a cease-fire as soon as possible. Nick Schifrin: Neither side wants war, but, tonight, there's still fear of escalation, and the mood in cities near the border is darkening. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Pakistan calls Indian strikes an 'act of war' and vows to respond

    Pakistan calls Indian strikes an 'act of war' and vows to respond

    May 07, 2025 10:55 PM EST

    ... can stop now. They have got to tit for tat. So, hopefully, they can stop now. Nick Schifrin: But, tonight, there's an expectation of escalation. This is a drill that Indian authorities held today to prepare civilians for more attacks.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • India strikes Pakistani territory in response to militant attack on tourists

    India strikes Pakistani territory in response to militant attack on tourists

    May 06, 2025 10:55 PM EST

    ... Bennett: India blamed those attacks on Pakistani militants and struck nine targets in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, the disputed border region each claims as its own. Nick Schifrin joins us now. So, Nick, what's the latest? Nick Schifrin: Geoff, as you said, India says that it targeted terror sites in ...

  • As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits

    As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits

    May 06, 2025 10:35 PM EST

    ... which has been befriended by some here in Washington, is, of course, a totally anti-American political party. Nick Schifrin: The far right and a stagnant economy await Merz. But, tonight, he expressed relief that at least he survived the day. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • The implications of Israel's plan to expand military operations in Gaza

    The implications of Israel's plan to expand military operations in Gaza

    May 05, 2025 10:45 PM EST

    Nick Schifrin: Yes. David Makovsky: ... and already said that 25 percent of the people were not showing up. Nick Schifrin: And that's a huge number. (Crosstalk) David Makovsky: That's a huge number. That number is likely to grow, if only for fatigue. I mean, some of these people ...