Apr 09 What to know about the deadly club roof collapse in the Dominican Republic By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Rescue crews are still searching for survivors in the rubble as people anxiously await word of their loved ones. Officials have said it’s too early to determine why the roof fell. Continue reading
Apr 09 Iran’s president insists Tehran does not seek a nuclear bomb ahead of talks with U.S. By Nasser Karimi, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press He even dangled the prospect of direct American investment in the Islamic Republic if the countries can reach a deal. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 4:17 Global economies hang in the balance with Trump’s tariffs set to officially go into effect By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart Just hours before major new tariffs are set to kick in, President Trump and his team said he remains open to deals but generally would not back down from levies on goods from more than 80 countries. That includes a… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 6:28 Analyst breaks down China’s response to Trump’s trade war By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the growing trade war between the United States and China and the ripple effects it’s having, Amna Nawaz spoke with Elizabeth Economy. She served as the senior advisor for China in the Commerce Department during the Biden… Continue watching
Apr 08 Watch 8:04 Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Ukrainian President Zelensky said troops in eastern Ukraine captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, a reminder of that war's global impact. Russia’s invasion has affected the thinking in Taiwan, which sees itself confronting a larger neighbor that challenges its sovereignty. Continue watching
Apr 08 WATCH: Trump ‘simply floated’ idea of deporting U.S. citizens, White House’s Leavitt says By Molly Finnegan White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the Trump administration is not sure it is legal to deport U.S. citizens to El Salvador, but that President Donald Trump has “simply floated” the idea for the sake of transparency. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Meeting Panama’s president, Hegseth vows to take back Panama Canal ‘from China’s influence’ By Associated Press “The United States of America will not allow Communist China, or any other country to threaten the canal’s operation or integrity,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, speaking at a ribbon cutting at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base. Continue reading
Apr 08 South Korea will hold snap election on June 3 to choose Yoon’s successor By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korea will hold a snap presidential election June 3 to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor after the conservative was ousted over his imposition of martial law late last year. Continue reading
Apr 08 South Korea fires warning shots as about 10 North Korean soldiers cross border By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press South Korea says its military has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: State Department says funding to some life-saving UN food programs was cut by mistake By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Lee, Associated Press “There were a few programs that were cut in other countries that were not meant to be cut, that have been rolled back and put into place,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters. Continue reading