• What's next for the Middle East as Syria's civil war is suddenly reignited

    What's next for the Middle East as Syria's civil war is suddenly reignited

    Dec 02, 2024 11:40 PM EDT

    ... they continue to try to push too deep or further deeply into Syria, they risk overstretching themselves and making themselves very vulnerable to a counterattack. Nick Schifrin: The U.S. has more than 800 soldiers in Northeast Syria aligned with Kurdish forces known as the SDF. And, in fact, we ...

  • Thousands protest in Georgia after government suspends EU bid

    Thousands protest in Georgia after government suspends EU bid

    Nov 29, 2024 11:50 PM EDT

    ... the Georgian people, but we definitely need international attention and assistance. Nick Schifrin: And so protesters will keep fighting Georgian Dream to achieve their own European Dreams. But, so far, nothing is stopping the authorities from forcing the country's fate. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire avoids mistakes of the past, U.S. negotiator says

    Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire avoids mistakes of the past, U.S. negotiator says

    Nov 27, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    ... are -- that they take and assert their control over. And then there's a separate question of what happens inside Syria, and that's probably a matter for a different conversation on a different day.Nick Schifrin: Amos Hochstein, thank you very much. Amos Hochstein: Thank you. Take care, Nick.

  • Can the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire survive its vulnerabilities? Mideast experts weigh in

    Can the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire survive its vulnerabilities? Mideast experts weigh in

    Nov 26, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: So, Randa, that is absolutely part of why Israel felt comfortable with this deal, that the U.S. is inserting itself right in the middle of any monitoring or judgment. Why does Lebanon believe that that's an OK thing and why is Hezbollah willing to accept an ...

  • Venezuela’s opposition leader says Maduro is 'weak' and 'desperate' amid crackdown

    Venezuela’s opposition leader says Maduro is 'weak' and 'desperate' amid crackdown

    Nov 25, 2024 11:25 PM EDT

    The Venezuelan opposition accused the Maduro government of "besieging" opposition figures who have taken shelter in the Argentine embassy in Caracas. The U.S. called the presence of Venezuelan police outside the embassy a violation of international law. Nick Schifrin looks at this summer’s disputed election and speaks with ...

  • War crimes court issues warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli defense minister

    War crimes court issues warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli defense minister

    Nov 21, 2024 11:50 PM EDT

    ... House Press Secretary: We fundamentally reject the court's decision to issue arrest warrants for senior Israel officials. Nick Schifrin: As for Israel, it vowed the arrest warrants would not stop the war in Gaza until Israel achieves all its goals.For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin.

  • Osprey aircraft back in service as families of crash victims question its safety

    Osprey aircraft back in service as families of crash victims question its safety

    Nov 21, 2024 11:25 PM EDT

    ... good talk, and then suddenly he's gone. Nick Schifrin: It is a plane that airmen and the Marines love, and the military calls vital. But all these families want is to make sure it's safe. For the PBS "News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

  • On 1,000th day of war, Ukraine hits targets inside Russia with U.S.-made missile system

    On 1,000th day of war, Ukraine hits targets inside Russia with U.S.-made missile system

    Nov 19, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    ... that their consequences are more difficult to reverse than the policies itself.Nick Schifrin: So, as the G20 concluded, they retried the family photo and made sure Biden was in the middle before he says goodbye. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Nick Schifrin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

  • 'Kyiv Stands': Sullivan says U.S. role in defending Ukraine defines Biden's legacy

    'Kyiv Stands': Sullivan says U.S. role in defending Ukraine defines Biden's legacy

    Nov 18, 2024 11:45 PM EDT

    I do believe that us standing up for Israel in its hour of need at a moment when its enemies were descending upon it has made a major difference for the good, from the perspective of the United States. Nick Schifrin:  Do you think the withdrawal from Afghanistan is part ...

  • The future of U.S.-China relations after Biden’s final meeting with Xi

    The future of U.S.-China relations after Biden’s final meeting with Xi

    Nov 16, 2024 10:40 PM EDT

    ... whether any Biden administration efforts survive the Trump administration is, of course, going to be up to the new team. William Brangham: That is our Nick Schifrin in Lima, Peru. Nick, great to see you. Thank you so much.Nick Schifrin: Thank you. William Brangham: During their meeting today, Xi ...