• Russian cluster bomb attack on Ukraine kills dozens, including children

    Russian cluster bomb attack on Ukraine kills dozens, including children

    Apr 14, 2025 10:40 PM EST

    ... their Western colleagues.Nick Schifrin: But, in Sumy today, there is no evidence of that. And as the U.S. pushes peace, Russia continues its attacks. Ukraine has no choice but to suffer, no choice but to clean up the pieces. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Patriotism takes hold in Taiwan in face of growing threats from China

    Patriotism takes hold in Taiwan in face of growing threats from China

    Apr 11, 2025 10:35 PM EST

    ... Nick Schifrin: There is not unity here about Beijing or identity politics. Duff Young, Baseball Fan: Especially for Chinese Taipei, we need to win today. Nick Schifrin: But as people here increasingly identify themselves as Taiwanese, and not Chinese, so they consider themselves team Taiwan.Tseng Wen-cheng (through interpreter ...

  • Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover

    Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover

    Apr 08, 2025 10:30 PM EST

    ... years now, the U.S. has assessed that China sends machine tools, microelectronics, and other items that have propped up Russia's defense industrial base and allowed them to continue to prosecute the war in Ukraine. Amna Nawaz: All right, Nick Schifrin, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • With future at risk, Taiwan prepares citizens to resist potential Chinese invasion

    With future at risk, Taiwan prepares citizens to resist potential Chinese invasion

    Apr 07, 2025 10:40 PM EST

    ... political consequences of Taiwan going to war, losing the war, losing its sovereignty, we'd be risking one of our most valuable assets, our democracy.Nick Schifrin: And so they train, knowing the peril, knowing what's at stake. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin in Taipei ...

  • How Taiwan is boosting its defenses to resist Chinese aggression

    How Taiwan is boosting its defenses to resist Chinese aggression

    Apr 03, 2025 10:40 PM EST

    Maj. Gen. Sun Li-fang (through translator): The first aspect is demonstrating our determination to defend ourselves and ensuring we are fully prepared. That might be the most important. Nick Schifrin: The battlefield lessons from Ukraine, Taiwan needs lots more cheap drones, with technology to repel jamming, secure satellite communications ...

  • Trump's pick to lead Joint Chiefs tells senators he would stay out of politics

    Trump's pick to lead Joint Chiefs tells senators he would stay out of politics

    Apr 01, 2025 10:35 PM EST

    ... wanted Caine to give the president his best military advice. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI): Will you push to be in that room?Lt. Gen. Dan Caine (Ret): Yes, ma'am. Sen. Elissa Slotkin: Good. We want you there. Nick Schifrin: For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID's absence

    After devastating earthquake in Myanmar, China filling vacuum left by USAID's absence

    Mar 31, 2025 10:55 PM EST

    Nick Schifrin: Let's talk about some of the soft power aspects of this. In the report we just showed, Chinese rescue officials are seen pulling bodies out of the rubble. What's your response when you see and hear that? Chris Milligan: Yes. We provide humanitarian assistance because we ...

  • What we know — and don't know — about the U.S. strikes in Yemen

    What we know — and don't know — about the U.S. strikes in Yemen

    Mar 28, 2025 10:40 PM EST

    ... Defense Pete Hegseth said that the goal should strictly be to restore navigation, prevent the Houthis from attacking U.S. assets, Geoff, and those are the goals that the U.S. is using publicly right now. Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin, our thanks to you, as always. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Trump officials face more questions as new details from Yemen strike chat revealed

    Trump officials face more questions as new details from Yemen strike chat revealed

    Mar 26, 2025 10:55 PM EST

    ... Canadian Prime Minister: It's a serious, serious issue. And all lessons must be taken. Nick Schifrin: As President Trump has said when it comes to his national security adviser and Signal -- quote -- "He probably won't be using it again." For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Top Houthi official says 'we are at war with America' as U.S. resumes strikes

    Top Houthi official says 'we are at war with America' as U.S. resumes strikes

    Mar 20, 2025 10:20 PM EST

    ... need. Nick Schifrin: And they are in need. Yemen is one of the world's worst humanitarian crises and now faces a new round of violence that the U.S. hopes can succeed where previous efforts failed to silence the Houthis.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.