Sep 18 Watch 7:58 Israeli ambassador to U.S. says war ends when Gaza is 'free of Hamas' By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn This week, Israel intensified its military campaign in Gaza City and an independent United Nations human rights commission concluded that Israel’s action in Gaza constituted genocide. Nick Schifrin spoke with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter to discuss the… Continue watching
Sep 18 U.S. again vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, hostage release By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The United States once again vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution Thursday that had demanded for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages after saying that the effort did not go far enough in condemning… Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump's moves against media outlets mirror authoritarian approaches to silencing dissent By Justin Spike, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that he has often praised. Continue reading
Sep 18 Poland turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian weapons enter airspace By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Poland is tapping into Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare by setting up joint military training and manufacturing projects. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump, Starmer asked about firing of UK Ambassador Mandelson over Epstein ties By Associated Press President Donald Trump claimed Thursday to not know the ex-UK ambassador who was fired because of his Jeffrey Epstein connection. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump says U.S. 'trying to get' Bagram Air Base back from Afghan government By Associated Press In a news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump described his call for the U.S. military to re-establish a beachhead in Afghanistan as “breaking news” but he has previously raised the idea. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 3:31 Trump greeted with royal reception to begin his second state visit By Amna Nawaz, Sonia Kopelev President Trump enjoyed a warm welcome to Britain's Windsor Castle, where his royal hosts put on a display of pageantry, pomp and military parades. It's an unprecedented second state visit for Trump, and it comes with both regal spectacle and… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 10:57 UN commission accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Lawyers offer opposing views on findings By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn An independent, international commission attached to the UN’s Human Rights Council released its report this week, accusing Israel of an ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The commission said statements made by Israeli authorities are “direct evidence of genocidal intent.”… Continue watching
Sep 17 Ukraine expects to have $3.5 billion in its fund to buy U.S. weapons, Zelenskyy says By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukraine expects to have a $3.5 billion fund by next month to buy weapons from the U.S. and sustain its fight against Russia's invasion. Continue reading
Sep 17 France's new PM faces a bumpy ride with budget challenges and nationwide strikes By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Sébastien Lecornu, France’s fourth prime minister in a year, faces big challenges like a ballooning deficit and unrest. Continue reading