Nov 27 Lockdown in Pakistan’s capital ends after police disperse protestors demanding release of Imran Khan By Associated Press Authorities have reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown. Continue reading
Nov 27 White House urges Ukraine to draft troops as young as 18 to quickly increase its military size By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden's administration is urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of those as young as 18. Continue reading
Nov 27 ICC prosecutor requests arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader, alleging crimes against humanity By Molly Quell, Associated Press Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing seized power from elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021 and is accused of crimes against humanity for the deportation and persecution of the Rohingya. Continue reading
Nov 27 Australia moves forward on law to ban children from social media By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press The bill would make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to $33 million for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts. Continue reading
Nov 27 What to know about the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire deal By Adam Geller, Associated Press The truce that began in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday raised hopes and renewed difficult questions in a region gripped by conflict. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 9:47 Can the Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire survive its vulnerabilities? Mideast experts weigh in By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi For the first time in nearly 14 months, the guns along the Israel-Lebanon border are set to fall silent. The Israeli security cabinet approved a cease-fire and Lebanon's government says it will ensure Hezbollah abides by the deal. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 5:24 News Wrap: G7 foreign ministers renew ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine In our news wrap Tuesday, G7 foreign ministers renewed their "unwavering" support for Ukraine, at least six people have died in Pakistan during violent clashes between security forces and protesters who are seeking the release of former Prime Minister Imran… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 7:44 Syrian refugees in Lebanon flee to war-torn homeland after facing new conflict By Leila Molana-Allen, Morgan Till A year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has destroyed many lives and livelihoods, including those of Syrian refugees sheltering in Lebanon. That led to a steady flow of refugees trying to return to Syria. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports… Continue watching
Nov 26 Trump’s tariffs could speed up China’s shift to new markets and offshore factories By Simina Mistreanu, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to sharply raise tariffs on all Chinese imports and close some loopholes Chinese exporters currently use to sell their products more cheaply in the U.S. Continue reading
Nov 26 Netanyahu says he supports cease-fire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah By Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Josef Federman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will recommend his Cabinet adopt a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah. Continue reading