Jun 11 U.S. Defense Secretary Austin says China's military activity near Taiwan threatens region By Syawalludin Zain, David Rising, Associated Press Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Austin noted a “steady increase in provocative and destabilizing military activity near Taiwan,” including almost daily military flights near the island by the People's Republic of China. Continue reading
Jun 11 Germany's chancellor attempts to open up North Macedonia's EU bid By Konstantin Testorides, Veselin Toshkov, Associated Press Bulgaria refuses to approve the EU’s membership negotiation framework for North Macedonia, effectively blocking the official start of accession talks with its smaller Balkan neighbor. Continue reading
Jun 11 North Korea's leader defends arms buildup during party meeting By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has doubled down on his arms buildup in the face of what he describes as an aggravating security environment. Continue reading
Jun 11 Venezuela and Iran agree to expand ties on oil amid U.S. sanctions By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press Maduro's first visit to Iran comes amid tensions across the Middle East over the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 2:21 News Wrap: White House lifts COVID requirement for overseas travelers entering the U.S. By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, the Biden administration says overseas travelers to the U.S. will no longer have to test negative for COVID-19 within a day before they fly after the CDC determined the requirement is no longer necessary, the… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 4:37 Ukraine struggles to defend one of its last strongholds in the east By William Brangham, Zeba Warsi, Teresa Cebrian Aranda As the war in Ukraine grinds on its fourth month, the fight for the eastern Donbas continues. Relentless Russian shelling and Ukrainian counter-strikes have laid waste to vast swathes of the region. As William Brangham reports, the daily struggle for… Continue watching
Jun 10 Dutch government angers farmers with new emission goals By Associated Press The plan will lead to major upheavals in the Netherlands' multibillion dollar agriculture industry and has already angered some farmers. Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Biden, fellow leaders of the Americas announce migration pact despite discord By Elliot Spagat, Chris Megerian, Associated Press President Joe Biden and other Western Hemisphere leaders on Friday announced what is being billed as a roadmap for countries to host large numbers of migrants and refugees. Continue reading
Jun 10 As many as 200 Ukraine soldiers die daily, says Zelenskyy advisor amid plea for more arms By David Keyton, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press A Ukrainian presidential adviser says up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia's military onslaught. Continue reading
Jun 09 Biden administration moves to bolster Palestinian ties By Laurie Kellman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Washington is reversing a Trump administration policy on U.S.-Palestinian relations, a move that comes before a possible visit by President Joe Biden to Israel. Continue reading