• 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    ... 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 EDT

    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 ...

  • Top Yemeni official visits Washington seeking more U.S. support in fighting Houthis

    Top Yemeni official visits Washington seeking more U.S. support in fighting Houthis

    May 02, 2025 10:35 PM EDT

    ... to start to coordinate between them. And if that happens and if it's established on the ground, then they can go after the Houthis. Nick Schifrin : Let me switch to the humanitarian situation. An estimated 19.5 million people, over half the population, is dependent on aid, nearly five ...

  • Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated for UN role in White House shakeup

    Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated for UN role in White House shakeup

    May 01, 2025 10:55 PM EDT

    ... Amna, this is the kind of shakeup that defined President Trump's first term and, by all accounts, he has been trying to avoid during his second term. Amna Nawaz: All right, Nick Schifrin reporting for us live from the White House tonight. Nick, thank you. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon

    A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon

    Apr 30, 2025 10:25 PM EDT

    ... I hope this does not become a test of wills. And I would like to think that there could be channels of communication quietly opened behind the scenes that could explore, as you said, an off-ramp. Nick Schifrin: Dan Kritenbrink, thank you very much. Daniel Kritenbrink: Thank you, Nick.

  • How Mark Carney led Canada's Liberal Party to an election win

    How Mark Carney led Canada's Liberal Party to an election win

    Apr 29, 2025 10:40 PM EDT

    ... make overtures to France, to Europe, to the United Kingdom to try and not only reestablish that relationship, but shore it up and strengthen it. Nick Schifrin: And those -- some of those challenges that Carney faces internationally are not only, of course, China and India and those frosty relationships, but ...

  • Russia offers short-term ceasefire as Ukraine demands immediate, lasting peace

    Russia offers short-term ceasefire as Ukraine demands immediate, lasting peace

    Apr 28, 2025 10:40 PM EDT

    ... timing of that video and these announcements at this sensitive diplomatic point, that that alliance between Russia and North Korea could well become part of leverage that Russia uses in the peace talks.Geoff Bennett: Nick Schifrin, our thanks to you, as always. We appreciate it. Nick Schifrin: Thank you.

  • 'Food is not political,' WFP head says as U.S. cuts aid and Israel blocks help to Gaza

    'Food is not political,' WFP head says as U.S. cuts aid and Israel blocks help to Gaza

    Apr 25, 2025 10:35 PM EDT

    ... going to have to have to have to remove jobs. And I'm -- it breaks my heart. But it's what's necessary right now. Nick Schifrin: You and I have talked before about how the funding shortfall preceded the Trump administration. We have seen the Trump administration take away ...