Oct 12 Watch 5:19 News Wrap: Riyadh airport closed after Houthi strikes that killed at least 13 In our news wrap Monday, Houthi strikes on Riyadh's airport killed at least 13 people and injured hundreds more, a federal judge says she is 'furious' with Justice Department lawyers after hundreds of trees were removed from a local golf… Continue watching
Oct 12 Watch 10:42 Ukraine disputes Trump's claim of energy ceasefire as Russian diesel deal draws fire By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Veronica Vela President Trump blames high energy prices on Ukraine, not his war in the Middle East, and made a surprise decision to suspend sanctions against Russia on Friday. William Brangham discusses the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russia war with Andrew Weiss. Continue watching
Oct 12 Suspected plot at U.S.-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press A suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in England was “almost certainly” directed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday. Continue reading
Oct 12 Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, drought and funding shortages, report says By Associated Press There is a “deteriorating humanitarian situation” across greater Darfur and Kordofan, including areas identified as at risk of famine, as well as other locations, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Continue reading
Oct 12 Kremlin relishes in U.S.-Russia diesel deal and Trump's criticism of Zelenskyy By Associated Press While the size of Russia’s diesel exports are relatively small and unlikely to significantly impact prices, the revenue will help Moscow replenish its war coffers. Continue reading
Oct 12 NATO commander says alliance does not want war but is 'ready to fight tonight' By Emma Burrows, Associated Press European officials warn Russia could test NATO's defenses with covert attacks or a limited military incursion. Recently, European nations have faced increased covert Russian activity. Continue reading
Oct 12 AP report: Trump, Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after mounting reports of improper conduct By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Guilfoyle has not addressed the reports directly, but in a statement released late Sunday, her lawyers denied she had done anything wrong and claimed that the money she was seeking from the Trump donor was payment for services — public… Continue reading
Oct 12 Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has continued to strike Ukraine's energy facilities even after President Donald Trump said a day earlier that the warring countries had agreed on an energy ceasefire in the 4 1/2-year-old war. Continue reading
Oct 12 Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, said the initial probe showed that Yemen's Houthis first fired multiple drones to pave the way for a mix of cruise and ballistic missiles… Continue reading
Oct 11 Hurricane Simon hits Mexico's Pacific coast with damaging winds and rain By Fernando Llano, Martin Silva, Associated Press he hurricane's center swirled parallel to the coast, closing in on the Puerto Vallarta area, where its most damaging winds and rain were expected to hit around midnight and continue through Monday morning. Continue reading