Nov 06 Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press The war has ignited a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, driven Israel into increasing international isolation, with two world courts examining charges of war crimes, and has sparked a wave of protests on American campuses that have fueled debate over the… Continue reading
Nov 06 How global leaders are reacting to Trump’s election win By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Trump’s first term saw him insult and alienate many of the United States’ longstanding allies. His return to the White House, four years after losing office to President Joe Biden, has huge consequences for everything from global trade to climate… Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 4:55 News Wrap: Netanyahu fires Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu fired his defense minister Yoav Gallant amid a growing rift, Ukrainian troops have engaged with North Korean soldiers for the first time since they were deployed to fight for Russia and… Continue watching
Nov 05 Western officials suspect Russia was behind a plot to put incendiary packages on cargo planes By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press The events come as Western officials say they are seeing an intensification of a hybrid war of sabotage by Russia targeting Ukraine’s allies, including election disinformation and arson attacks in Europe this year. Continue reading
Nov 05 Ukrainian troops engaged with North Korean units for first time in Russia, official says By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukraine's defense minister says Ukrainian troops have engaged for the first time with North Korean units that were recently deployed to help Russia in the war with its neighbor. Continue reading
Nov 05 Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country By Josef Federman, Associated Press While Netanyahu has called for continued military pressure on Hamas, Gallant had taken a more pragmatic approach, saying that military force has created the necessary conditions for a diplomatic deal that could bring home hostages held by the militant group. Continue reading
Nov 05 Rafael strengthens to Category 1 hurricane as Cuba prepares for another hit By Associated Press Tropical Storm Rafael strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Tuesday as it swirled past the Cayman Islands and chugged toward western Cuba. Continue reading
Nov 05 A week after Spanish floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are still alive By Hernan Muñoz, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press At least 218 have been confirmed dead after a deluge caused by heavy rains late on Oct. 29 and the next morning swamped entire communities, mostly in Spain's Valencia region. Continue reading
Nov 05 Russia and Iran ramping up influence campaigns targeting U.S. voters, federal agencies say By Christina A. Cassidy, Ali Swenson, Associated Press The nation's federal law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian election disinformation. Continue reading
Nov 05 Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Palestinian officials say an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children. Continue reading