Aug 07 Watch 7:56 Changing tides of U.S. policy may sink Cuban tourism hopes By PBS News Hour Since President Obama loosened U.S. travel restrictions, Cubans have been waiting and making room for an American invasion they have long yearned for: tourists. In June, President Trump announced he would undo some key aspects of the diplomatic thaw, including… Continue watching
Aug 07 WATCH VIDEO: Trump’s decision to delegate is ‘key difference’ in gains against ISIS, special envoy says By Larisa Epatko “The rapid turn in decision-making is something that is new and is actually causing us to act with great efficiency and seizing some key opportunities,” U.S. special envoy Brett McGurk said on Monday's PBS NewsHour. Continue reading
Aug 07 What are economic sanctions? By Jonathan Masters, Council on Foreign Relations For many foreign policymakers, economic sanctions have become the tool of choice to respond to major geopolitical challenges, from counterterrorism to conflict resolution. Continue reading
Aug 07 When asked about human rights, Philippine president Duterte says ‘don’t go there’ By Josh Lederman, Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met Monday with America's top diplomat, where he voiced solidarity with the U.S. amid global concerns over North Korea's nuclear program and angrily dismissed media questions about human rights abuses by his government. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:44 Iran gains influence in Afghanistan as war continues By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump has reportedly become frustrated with what he sees as the U.S.’s losing position in the 16-year war in Afghanistan. The New York Times also reported this weekend that Iran has gained influence there, conducting covert activities and… Continue watching
Aug 06 Russia ready for more engagement with U.S., despite sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Russia's top diplomat said Sunday his country was ready for more engagement with the United States on North Korea, Syria, Ukraine and other pressing matters. Continue reading
Aug 06 Welcome boost from China to global pressure on North Korea By Josh Lederman, Associated Press A global pressure campaign on North Korea received a welcome boost Sunday from China as Beijing called on its neighbor to halt its missile and nuclear tests. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 4:49 Usain Bolt, the fastest man in history, runs his last 100m dash By PBS News Hour Usain Bolt, the global track star from Jamaica, ran his last 100m dash on Saturday at the 2017 world championships, concluding a record-breaking career that spanned three Olympic Games. Christopher Clarey of The New York Times joins Hari Sreenivasan to… Continue watching
Aug 05 Usain Bolt, beloved star of track and field, runs final race By Omar Etman Usain Bolt, the global track superstar from Jamaica, ran the last race of his career on Saturday at the 2017 World Championships in London, placing third. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 4:29 Tillerson to address the Philippines’ deadly drug crackdown By PBS News Hour Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has embarked on a five-day trip across Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, he is expected to address President Rodrigo Duterte’s ongoing war on drugs, in which over 2,500 people have been killed. Lindsey Ford, the… Continue watching