Oct 14 South Americans pray for Pope Leo's recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit By Franklin Briceno, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first American pope would go ahead with his highly anticipated and physically… Continue reading
Oct 14 Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say By Samy Magdy, Cara Anna, Associated Press Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two regional officials said Wednesday, damaging the offices of the firm’s chief executive and other top officials. Continue reading
Oct 14 IMF chief urges wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and straining the global financial system, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 14 WATCH: Hegseth discusses drone warfare at U.S. Army conference By Associated Press Protesters shouted at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other military leaders on Wednesday as they spoke at a panel on drones during the U.S. Army’s annual conference in Washington. Continue reading
Oct 14 Sudden Starlink limits sap Ukraine drone power as Kyiv fears U.S. intelligence squeeze By Hanna Arhirova, Samya Kullab, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Ukrainian drones lost some of their fighting capacity after restrictions were suddenly imposed on the battlefield use of the country's U.S.-made Starlink communication terminals, officials said Wednesday as the capital endured another night of missile attacks. Continue reading
Oct 14 Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say By Nicole Winfield, Colleen Barry, Associated Press His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 13 Does a Russian lab worker's death carry pandemic risk? Experts say it's unlikely, with one caveat By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact Some details surrounding a Russian lab worker’s death of an unknown pneumonia parallel COVID-19 news that unfolded seven years ago, but health security experts say they don’t see signs this is a precursor to another pandemic. Continue reading
Oct 13 Watch 3:41 Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes By Ali Rogin, Kayan Taraporevala The threat of a widening war on the Arabian Peninsula is accelerating. Houthi rebels in Yemen are again targeting Saudi infrastructure and military sites, escalating a conflict which may yet draw in other regional powers. The Saudi-led coalition launched new… Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch 4:59 Former U.S. ambassador on Saudi Arabia's struggle to defend against Houthi attacks By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the escalating war between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Ratney. He served as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration and is now a senior adviser at the Center… Continue watching
Oct 13 Watch 7:37 Climate change gives Swedish winemakers an unexpected boost By Malcom Brabant, Trine Villemann Record high temperatures this year forced European wine producers to harvest grapes much earlier than usual. French wineries fear it will lead to the worst season in 30 years. But Nordic newcomers to the world of wine are toasting what… Continue watching