Sep 30 Watch 10:40 Evan Gershkovich reflects on arrest in Russia and reclaiming his life after release By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold In 2024, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich was freed from detention in Russia, as part of a complex prisoner swap that included 16 people from seven countries. Gershkovich sat down with Amna Nawaz to discuss his arrest, his time… Continue watching
Sep 30 What to know about the terrifying FlyDubai flight forced to land in Saudi Arabia By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press One pilot stabbed another and attempted to crash a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, according to Israel's prime minister. Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about what happened on FlyDubai flight FZ1073. Continue reading
Sep 30 WATCH: Hegseth confirms the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals as he delivered what he is calling his “State of the Force” address. Continue reading
Sep 30 Netanyahu says a pilot on a FlyDubai flight stabbed another and apparently tried to crash the plane By Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Passengers and crew staged a dramatic intervention to subdue the attacker and the plane eventually made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
Sep 30 U.S. military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq for Islamic State fight is complete By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group and prompting President Donald Trump to hail the conclusion of "a very expensive excursion… Continue reading
Sep 29 Who will be the UN's next secretary-general? What to know about the selection process By Diana Roy, Council on Foreign Relations This year’s secretary-general selection could be of particular significance because the United Nations may choose its first-ever woman leader. Continue reading
Sep 29 Morocco's king appoints Fatima Zahra Mansouri as country's 1st woman prime minister By Akram Oubachir, Associated Press Mansouri, who until her nomination also was the mayor of Marrakech, was tasked with forming a new government, the Royal Palace said in a statement. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 6:37 Self-regulation 'not enough' for AI safety, Gary Marcus says By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Genesis Magpayo Top tech executives met with President Trump on Tuesday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over AI models losing control. Researchers and lawmakers are calling for stronger safeguards, but Trump said the technology is transforming the… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 6:17 News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump's deportations to third countries, for now By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their own for now, federal prosecutors charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE officer with… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 7:24 Poland braces for potential confrontation as Russia tests NATO defenses By Malcolm Brabant, Łucja Skolankiewicz Estonia formally accused Russia of an arson attack on a robotics company this past August that it said was part of a wave of Russian sabotage across Europe. In Poland, leaders are warning that Russia is planning a major attack… Continue watching