Jul 21 U.S. envoy to Syria doubles down on support for new government and criticizes Israel's intervention By Abby Sewell, Associated Press Barrack suggested that Israel would prefer to see Syria fragmented and divided rather than a strong central state in control of the country. Continue reading
Jul 20 Kremlin says Putin open to peace with Ukraine only after Russia's goals have been achieved By Associated Press Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Continue reading
Jul 20 Prime Minister Ishiba's coalition loses majority in Japan's upper house election By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition failed Monday to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, NHK public television said. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 6:23 Palestinians describe choice between starvation and risking death to get food aid in Gaza By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz There are signs that Israel is preparing to expand ground operations into an area of central Gaza that has been a relatively safe refuge for displaced Palestinians and humanitarian aid groups. While the Israeli military issued evacuation orders, at least… Continue watching
Jul 20 Pope Leo XIV renews his call for immediate ceasefire after Israeli attack on Gaza church By Dario Lopez-Mills Associated Press “I once again call for an immediate end to the barbarity of this war and for a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” the pontiff said at the end of his Sunday Angelus prayer from his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. Continue reading
Jul 20 Officials say 85 Palestinians killed in Gaza while seeking aid as Israel widens evacuation orders By Wafaa Shurafa, Fatma Khaled, Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Gaza saw its deadliest day yet for aid-seekers in over 21 months of war as at least 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to reach food on Sunday, the territory's Health Ministry said. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 2:17 A look at some of 2025's new additions to UNESCO World Heritage List By John Yang, Harry Zahn The UNESCO World Heritage Committee met in Paris this month to add to its list of cultural sites around the world deemed to be of “outstanding value to humanity.” The 26 new sites reflect the wide range encompassed by UNESCO’s… Continue watching
Jul 19 Congo and M23 rebels sign declaration of principles for permanent ceasefire By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels on Saturday signed a declaration of principles in Qatar to end decadeslong fighting and commit to a comprehensive peace agreement that would include the restoration of state authorities in key eastern cities controlled by the insurgents. Continue reading
Jul 18 Trump's pivot to 'trade not aid' leaves African nations wary as they face tariffs and uncertainty By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s new Africa strategy shifts from aid to trade under a “commercial diplomacy” push, urging ambassadors to broker business deals rather than manage aid programs. Continue reading
Jul 18 Watch 6:52 News Wrap: Bolsonaro ordered to wear an ankle monitor In our news wrap Friday, Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor during his trial, President Trump signed the first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies into law, violence between Druze militias and… Continue watching