Sep 01 Some of Ukraine’s children start school in underground classrooms to avoid Russian bombs By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press It is just one example of how Ukrainians are adapting to keep life moving with no end in sight to Russia's grinding assault. Continue reading
Sep 01 What to know about Indonesia’s deadly nationwide unrest over lawmakers’ perks By Niniek Karmini, Associated Press The unrest was sparked by reports that all 580 members of the House of Representatives receive a monthly housing allowance of 50 million rupiah or $3,075. Continue reading
Sep 01 Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports By Rajesh Roy, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press The meeting Monday in Tianjin indicates a deepening partnership between the two countries as New Delhi's ties with Washington strain over Russian oil imports. Continue reading
Sep 01 Pope Leo meets LGBTQ+ Catholic advocate and vows continuity with Pope Francis’ legacy of welcome By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press The Rev. James Martin says Leo told him Monday that he intended to continue Pope Francis' policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance in the church and encouraged him to keep up his advocacy. Continue reading
Sep 01 Strikes across Gaza kill at least 31 as international scholars accuse Israel of genocide By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press Airstrikes and artillery shelling have echoed through Gaza City since Israel declared the territory's largest city a combat zone last week. Continue reading
Sep 01 Leading genocide scholars organization says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza By Molly Quell, Associated Press The determination by the International Association of Genocide Scholars could serve to further isolate Israel in global public opinion and adds to a growing chorus of organizations that have used the term for Israel's actions. Continue reading
Sep 01 850,000 Syrian refugees have returned home since Assad’s fall, UN says By Omar Sanadiki, Associated Press Deputy High Commissioner of UNHCR Kelly T. Clements said that about 1.7 million people who were internally displaced during the 14-year-old conflict have returned to their communities. Continue reading
Sep 01 Yemenis mourn killed Houthi prime minister as rebel group targets ship in Red Sea By Ahmed Al-Haj, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Fatma Khaled, Associated Press The funeral took place Monday in Sanaa, with mourners chanting against Israel and the United States. The Houthis have also launched a missile at an oil tanker in the Red Sea, claiming it had ties to Israel. Continue reading
Sep 01 An earthquake destroys villages in eastern Afghanistan and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injured By Associated Press A Taliban government spokesman says most of the casualties are in Kunar province, near the border with Pakistan. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 3:11 News Wrap: Israel says Hamas spokesperson killed as it expands Gaza offensive By PBS News Weekend In our news wrap Sunday, Israeli forces pounded the area around Gaza City as they ramp up their offensive against Hamas, 60,000 people in Ukraine lost electricity after Russia struck power facilities across the country, former New York Mayor Rudy… Continue watching