Mar 18 Watch 4:04 After delays in ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, Israel renews attacks on Gaza By William Brangham, Zeba Warsi Israel began striking targets across Gaza, blaming Hamas for its refusal to release more Israeli hostages before negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire. But that Israeli hostage demand was not part of the overall ceasefire deal agreed to… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 7:46 What’s next for Gaza after Israel resumes strikes? Mideast experts weigh in By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Israel resumed hitting Gaza with airstrikes, shattering the fragile ceasefire there. For perspectives on the developments in Gaza, Geoff Bennett spoke with Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Hussein Ibish, a senior… Continue watching
Mar 18 Hong Kong’s leader takes swipe at Trump but avoids criticism of deal to sell Panama assets By Kanis Leung, Associated Press Hong Kong’s leader says his government opposes coercion by foreign governments but stopped short of criticizing a prominent local conglomerate’s decision to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment bank BlackRock. Continue reading
Mar 18 Hungary passes anti-LGBTQ+ law banning Pride events By Justin Spike, Associated Press Hungarian lawmakers have passed a law banning Pride events and allowing authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attendees. Continue reading
Mar 18 Trump, Putin agree to seek limited ceasefire in step to ending Ukraine war, White House says By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to seek a limited ceasefire against energy and infrastructure targets in the Russia-Ukraine war. Continue reading
Mar 18 Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire? By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January. Continue reading
Mar 18 Curfew set in Indian city after Hindu groups demand demolition of Muslim ruler’s tomb By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press Officials say Monday's clashes in Nagpur city injured 34 police personnel and five other people. Continue reading
Mar 18 Trump and Putin will hold a call on a ceasefire proposal. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is skeptical Russia is ready for peace By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House is expressing optimism that peace is within reach. Continue reading
Mar 18 Netanyahu says new strikes that killed hundreds across Gaza are ‘only the beginning’ By Wafaa Shurafa, Josef Federman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Tuesday's surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war. Continue reading
Mar 17 North Macedonia nightclub fire sparks outrage, disbelief and calls for punishment By Konstantin Testorides, Florent Bajrami, Associated Press North Macedonia’s leaders are vowing to hold those responsible to account after a nightclub fire in the eastern town of Kocani left 59 people dead and 155 injured. Continue reading