May 12 U.S. and China reach temporary deal to reduce sky-high tariffs for 90 days, plan more talks By Jamey Keaten, David McHugh, Elaine Kurtenbach, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Stock markets rose sharply as the globe's two major economic powers took a step back from a clash that has unsettled the global economy. Continue reading
May 12 Hamas says it has released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel says 59 hostages including Alexander remain in captivity, with about 24 of them said to be alive. Continue reading
May 11 Polls close in Albanians election dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU By Llazar Semini, Associated Press Albanians voted Sunday in parliamentary elections after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country’s uphill effort to join the European Union and Prime Minister Edi Rama’s bid for a fourth term in office. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 5:26 Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine in his first Sunday address as pontiff By Laura Barrón-López, Harry Zahn Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday blessing as pontiff, calling for unity in a polarized church and appealing to the world’s major powers for peace. He delivered his message to an estimated 100,000 people from the loggia of St. Continue watching
May 11 Watch 2:45 News Wrap: Hamas says it will release hostage Edan Alexander By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Sunday, Hamas announced it will release the last living American hostage in Gaza, Zelenskyy said Ukraine will accept an invitation from Russia to attend direct talks on ending the war, the FAA is under fire after… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 4:23 ‘Catastrophic’ conditions in Gaza as Israeli blockade enters third month, aid group says By Laura Barrón-López, Satvi Sunkara, Gerard Edic, Andrew Corkery The Israeli blockage of Gaza is now in its third month. Since early March, no food, water, shelter or medication has been allowed into the embattled territory and aid groups warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Laura Barrón-López speaks with… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 5:32 New book ‘Four Mothers’ explores the first year of parenthood around the world By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara This Mother’s Day, we explore how government policies and society’s expectations shape the experience of new moms. Ali Rogin speaks with journalist Abigail Leonard, whose new book “Four Mothers” follows the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood… Continue watching
May 11 Iran and U.S. conclude 4th round of talks in Oman over Tehran’s nuclear program By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. Continue reading
May 11 Witkoff confirms Hamas has agreed to release last living American hostage in Gaza By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid. Continue reading
May 11 Passenger bus in Sri Lanka skids off cliff, killing 21 people and injuring dozens more By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday near the town of Kotmale, about 140 kilometers east of Colombo, the capital, in a mountainous area of central Sri Lanka, police said. Continue reading