Jan 23 Houthi rebels release crew of Galaxy Leader ship seized in Red Sea in November 2023 By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier seized in November 2023 at the start of their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea corridor over the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Jan 23 NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine alliance’s credibility, cost trillions By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Rutte said Thursday that "if Ukraine loses then to restore the deterrence of the rest of NATO again, it will be a much, much higher price than what we are contemplating at this moment."… Continue reading
Jan 23 South Korean investigators ask prosecutors to indict detained President Yoon By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials said on Thursday that Yoon staged a "riot" and sought to undermine the constitution when he declared martial law on Dec. 3. Continue reading
Jan 23 While Trump pursues more fossil fuels, Europe posts a record year for renewable energy use By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press Nearly three-quarters of the EU's electricity doesn't emit planet-warming gases into the air. Continue reading
Jan 23 Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in U.S. over next 4 years By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press On Monday after his inauguration, Trump talked about possibly heading to the kingdom again as his first foreign trip, like he did in 2017. Continue reading
Jan 22 Watch 5:20 Gazans return to homes in ruins and begin clearing rubble as tenuous ceasefire holds By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi President Trump’s Middle East envoy said he would soon travel there and be part of a team of “outside observers” to ensure safety during the days-old ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. Nick Schifrin reports on the relative quiet in Gaza… Continue watching
Jan 22 Preparing for Trump deportations, Mexican border states erect migrant shelters By Felix Marquez, Associated Press Mexico raised sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to reverse mass migration. Continue reading
Jan 22 China’s relations with U.S. partners improving as Trump brings more unilateralist approach to White House By Ken Moritsugu, Didi Tang, Associated Press China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House. Continue reading
Jan 22 Afghans who risked their lives to help American troops blocked by Trump administration from resettling in U.S. By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power have appealed to President Donald Trump to exempt them from an order suspending the relocation of refugees to the United States, some saying they risked their lives to support U.S. troops… Continue reading
Jan 22 Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns. Continue reading