Sep 24 WATCH: 2024 United Nations General Assembly - Day 1 By Edith Lederer, Associated Press The head of the United Nations warned the gathered leaders of nations Tuesday that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are driving modern civilization toward “a powder keg that risks engulfing the world."… Continue reading
Sep 22 Zelenskyy asks Western allies for more weapons after new wave of Russian strikes in Kharkiv By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Russia launched new strikes in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv that hit high-rise apartment buildings, leaving at least 21 wounded in a second consecutive nighttime attack, authorities said. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 5:43 Polish foreign minister: Ukraine 'has every right to defend itself' by striking in Russia By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn, Katie Marlow Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's drawing up a "comprehensive plan" for how Kyiv believes the war with Russia should end. Poland has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine in its war with Russia and has taken in hundreds of… Continue watching
Sep 20 EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Part of the money will be used to help the country repair and reconnect its war-damaged electricity grid and boost its heating capacity as winter approaches. Around half of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is destroyed. Continue reading
Sep 15 Dozens wounded in Kharkiv as Russia and Ukraine exchange drone and missile attacks By Associated Press The latest attacks came after Ukraine made a new call Saturday on the West to allow it to use the long-range missiles they have provided to strike targets deep inside Russia, as Ukrainian forces struggle to hold back Russian advances in eastern… Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 3:48 Biden and British PM consider allowing Ukraine to use long-range weapons in Russia By Nick Schifrin, Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Leaders of Ukraine’s two most important allies are meeting in Washington. President Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have many topics on their agenda, but there is particular attention on coordinating support for Ukraine and allowing Kyiv to use… Continue watching
Sep 13 Biden meets with UK leader Starmer as Ukraine pushes for easing weapon restrictions By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Ukraine wants to use some weapons to strike deeper into Russia, and there are signs the White House might shift its policy in response. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 8:25 ICC prosecutor on steps to hold Russia accountable for atrocities in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The International Criminal Court in The Hague investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest of crimes. Its chief prosecutor is busy these days focusing on the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Palestinians. Earlier… Continue watching
Sep 12 WATCH: Blinken speaks to media with Poland's foreign minister after Ukraine meeting By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland on Thursday after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied weaponry for long-range strikes inside Russia. Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as North Korea promises to build its nuclear forces By News Desk and Associated Press North Korean state media reported Kim's remarks on Tuesday, after the country disclosed a new platform likely designed to fire more powerful intercontinental ballistic missiles targeting the mainland U.S. Continue reading