• Trump confronts South African president in tense Oval Office meeting

    Trump confronts South African president in tense Oval Office meeting

    May 21, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... S.' larger strategic goals across Africa, whether that's stability, especially in Central Africa around Sudan, but also U.S. attempts to counter Chinese influence, which has been growing across the continent. Geoff Bennett: Yes. Nick Schifrin, thanks so much for this reporting. We appreciate it.Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views

    Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views

    May 20, 2025 10:35 PM EDT

    So I do think they're moving in the right direction. They have the will to defend themselves and are making the investments that they can make given their political environment. Nick Schifrin: Michael Swaine, do you agree with Bridge Colby? Michael Swaine: I believe that Taiwan certainly isn't ...

  • Israel allows 'minimal aid' into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations

    Israel allows 'minimal aid' into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations

    May 19, 2025 10:45 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: Earlier this year, during a cease-fire, every day, nearly 600 trucks entered Gaza. The U.N. called today's nine trucks a drop in the ocean. Clemence Lagouardat: How do you choose? How do you prioritize? This is quite impossible, and it's not going to solve ...

  • Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress

    Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress

    May 16, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... the Russians, and to sort of play nicely with this administration. The Russians, who have given no ground, and, in fact, as you heard from Nick Schifrin just a moment ago, are actually expanding their demands, also want to look like they're nice people and that they are serious ...

  • 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    ... 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.