May 07 WATCH: Vance discusses free speech, Ukraine war at Munich Leaders Meeting By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Russia was “asking for too much” in its initial peace offer as the United States looks to bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: World watches for smoke from Sistine Chapel as papal conclave begins By Associated Press Black smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first day of the conclave. Continue reading
May 07 Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory By Associated Press Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Continue reading
May 07 Trump says only 21 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are still believed to be alive By Associated Press “As of today, it’s 21, three have died,” President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Continue reading
May 07 Before secret voting begins, senior cardinal urges conclave to pick a pope who prizes unity By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Continue reading
May 07 Pakistan calls Indian missile strikes an ‘act of war’ By Munir Ahmed, Sheikh Saaliq, Riazat Butt, Rajesh Roy, Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Pakistan said it reserved the right to respond, raising the specter that the back-and-forth could spiral into all-out conflict. Already, it’s the worst confrontation between the rivals since 2019, when they came close to war. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 2:21 India strikes Pakistani territory in response to militant attack on tourists By Nick Schifrin India has launched missile strikes against Pakistan in an apparent response to a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir two weeks ago. India blamed those attacks on Pakistani militants and struck nine targets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the disputed border region… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 6:30 News Wrap: Trump says U.S. will stop bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump says the U.S. will stop bombing Houthi rebels in Yemen, Russia and Ukraine traded attacks as Moscow claims it is committed to a pause in strikes later this week and the Supreme Court… Continue watching
May 06 Watch 5:18 As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in Germany’s modern history, he lost the parliament’s initial vote and needed a second round to secure a majority. Nick Schifrin reports… Continue watching
May 06 India fires missiles across the frontier with Pakistan By Associated Press India fired missiles across the border into Pakistani-controlled territory in at least three locations early Wednesday, killing a child and wounding two other people, Pakistani security officials said. India said it was striking infrastructure used by militants. Continue reading