Mar 02 Israel cuts off aid to Gaza while pressuring Hamas to accept new ceasefire proposal By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Israel faced sharp criticism on Sunday as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas doesn’t accept a new proposal to extend a fragile ceasefire. Continue reading
Mar 02 European leaders face a ‘once in a generation moment,’ Starmer says on ending war in Ukraine By Brian Melley, Associated Press British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told leaders gathered Sunday for a summit on the war in Ukraine that they need to step up and continue to support Kyiv and meet a “once in a generation moment” for the security of… Continue reading
Mar 01 Kurdish PKK insurgents declare ceasefire in 40-year conflict with Turkey By Andrew Wilks, Associated Press Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday in what could mark a significant boost to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm. Continue reading
Mar 01 Pope stable after respiratory crisis, spent ‘long periods’ off noninvasive ventilator By Nicole Winfield, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Francis had no fever and no signs of new infection, was feeding himself solid food and coffee for breakfast, and continued his respiratory physiotherapy, the Vatican said. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 5:47 Former U.S. ambassador on Zelenskyy’s next moves after Oval Office blowout By John Yang Washington and Europe are still feeling the reverberations of Friday’s heated Oval Office exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Now, Zelenskyy is in London to rally the support of European leaders. Kurt Volker, former U.S. special envoy to… Continue watching
Mar 01 Watch 2:46 News Wrap: First phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire ends as talks for phase two stall In our news wrap Saturday, phase one of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire ended with no progress reported in talks about phase two, a federal judge extended an order blocking Trump’s plans to pull federal funding from institutions that provide care for… Continue watching
Mar 01 Hamas reports no progress in talks on second phase of ceasefire with Israel By Samy Magdy, David Rising, Associated Press The latest round of talks on the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has made “no progress,” and it's unclear whether they will resume on Saturday, a senior Hamas official said. Continue reading
Mar 01 Water contamination suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness, WHO says By Associated Press Authorities investigating the deaths of at least 60 people in northwestern Congo suspect the water source in one of the areas may have been contaminated, the World Health Organization said Friday. But the agency said it's too early for any… Continue reading
Mar 01 European leaders pledge support for Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump By Stefanie Dazio, Susie Blann, Associated Press European leaders pledged late Friday to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy, with their statements in support of their neighbor on the continent ensuring a deepening transatlantic rift. Continue reading
Mar 01 Trump cut lifesaving foreign aid as State Department planned to buy expensive art for embassies By Laura Barrón-López The intended purchases, which total nearly $2 million, were described by a U.S. government official with information about the State Department’s spending plans. Continue reading