May 27 WATCH: In Cabinet meeting, Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes' and that midterms won't affect his war strategy By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press As he prepares to huddle with his top aides, President Donald Trump is projecting confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide him a credible argument that Iran’s nuclear capability has… Continue reading
May 26 3 things to know about Trump's order raising the U.S. refugee cap only for white South Africans By Maria Ramirez Uribe President Donald Trump is easing his administration’s cap on the number of refugees who can enter the United States, according to a forthcoming White House memo. Continue reading
May 26 Watch 4:16 Iran says U.S. acting in 'bad faith' after strikes during peace talks By William Brangham, Winston Wilde, Morgan Till, Dan Sagalyn Iran says the United States has violated its ceasefire after the U.S. carried out what it called 'self-defense' strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and boats. U.S. officials insist the truce remains intact as they await a response from Iran… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 6:44 Giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would be a mistake, Bolton argues By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with John Bolton. He served as national security advisor in President Trump’s first term. During his tenure, the U.S. announced it was withdrawing from the JCPOA,… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 7:33 At Iranian school devastated by airstrike, grieving families say they will never forget By Reza Sayah, Kasra Kamaei The U.S. and Israel's air war with Iran has killed thousands since its launch, but few attacks left a deeper mark than the strike on a school in Minab. More than 150 died, most of them schoolchildren, and there is… Continue watching
May 26 Watch 4:53 Health workers in Africa struggle to slow Ebola outbreak By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant At least 220 people are believed to have died from the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. The World Health Organization says that it is spreading so quickly that response efforts are struggling to keep pace. The epicenter remains in the… Continue watching
May 26 Authorities urge Euphrates riverbank residents in Syria to move inland as waters rise By Hogir Al Abdo, Associated Press Water levels of the Euphrates River in northern and eastern Syria have risen, causing flooding over the past two days. Continue reading
May 26 Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its pinnacle By Baraa Anwer, Mariam Fam, Associated Press This year, the pilgrimage occurs amid a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related uncertainty in the region. Continue reading
May 26 Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic river after overnight strikes across Lebanon By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press The clashes come as Israeli troops are pushing farther north, just days before Lebanese and Israeli delegations are to meet for talks in Washington. Continue reading
May 26 Spring heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday. Continue reading