• Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal

    Trump suggests limited strikes to push Iran to nuclear deal

    Feb 20, 2026 11:40 PM EDT

    ... uranium." That seems to me, Amna, a declarative statement against Araghchi's claim. And, again, all experts saying right now that it's pointing to some kind of U.S. military strike in the near future. Amna Nawaz: All right, Nick Schifrin, thank you very much. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law

    Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law

    Feb 19, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    ... faithful ally. Nick Schifrin: Over the past year, South Korea's faced pressure over trade and promised to increase defense spending. It's been a balancing act for a democracy that has now sent a former president to prison for life.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat

    U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat

    Feb 18, 2026 11:45 PM EDT

    ... And those preparations, Amna, include steps like deploying troops across the country, dispersing decision-making authority, and fortifying nuclear sites, all signs, again, that analysts believe Iran is preparing for a U.S. strike. Amna Nawaz: Nick Schifrin tracking two major stories overseas. Nick, thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Ukrainians face brutal cold without heat after Russian attacks on energy grid

    Ukrainians face brutal cold without heat after Russian attacks on energy grid

    Feb 17, 2026 11:45 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Last month at a Cabinet meeting, President Trump announced a deal with Russia to spare Ukrainian power. President Donald Trump: I personally asked President Putin not to fire on Kyiv and the cities and towns for a week. Nick Schifrin: That was Thursday, January 29. Three days later ...

  • Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe

    Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe

    Feb 16, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    Is that a sign that Europe does not have faith in the U.S. nuclear deterrent? Kaja Kallas: These discussions are out there. I don't think it's good for the overall peace of the world, because these are very dangerous weapons, but... Nick Schifrin: Not a good idea ...

  • European leaders warn of urgent need for self-defense as U.S. reliability questioned

    European leaders warn of urgent need for self-defense as U.S. reliability questioned

    Feb 13, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: That de-risking language used to be reserved for China. President Donald Trump: Well, I think Greenland's going to want us. Nick Schifrin: But it's now also used for the U.S., especially since President Trump's pressure on Greenland including today at the White House ...

  • World order in transition, but U.S. is still a key ally for Europe, Finnish president says

    World order in transition, but U.S. is still a key ally for Europe, Finnish president says

    Feb 13, 2026 11:50 PM EDT

    ... that the Nordics are next or the Baltics are next. No. No, they're not. I mean, Russia is not going to test Article 5. Nick Schifrin: But does that mean that Russia is not the long-term threat that... Alexander Stubb: It is a long-term threat. Nick Schifrin ...

  • Strained U.S. ties loom over NATO leaders ahead of Munich Security Conference

    Strained U.S. ties loom over NATO leaders ahead of Munich Security Conference

    Feb 12, 2026 11:25 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Today, the U.S. says it provides nearly half of NATO's military posture and wants to provide less than one-third within about five years, especially as it prioritizes its own borders, Venezuela and the rest of Latin America, and China, whose military buildup is the fastest ...

  • 'Are we still on the same team?' Ischinger asks as Trump fuels NATO tensions

    'Are we still on the same team?' Ischinger asks as Trump fuels NATO tensions

    Feb 12, 2026 11:22 PM EDT

    Wolfgang Ischinger: I see no reason why there should be any doubt about this. The weapons are there. I have not heard from anyone in the United States that this is being questioned. Nick Schifrin: Yes. Wolfgang Ischinger: But if and when the United States correctly asks of us to ...

  • Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison by Beijing-backed court

    Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison by Beijing-backed court

    Feb 09, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    ... the sentencing today, but also the purge of the military. And on top of that, Nick, the Chinese in November and December launched a major arrest of religious leaders, Christian leaders in China.Nick Schifrin: Absolutely. Nick Burns, former ambassador to Beijing, thank you very much. Nicholas Burns: Thanks, Nick.