Jun 09 Netanyahu and Trump started a war together. Now, their differing goals have put them at odds By Julia Frankel, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The fighting has since died down, but the differences between the two leaders are likely to persist, in part because of their domestic political considerations. Continue reading
Jun 09 Trump says U.S. 'must' respond after Iran shots down Army helicopter near Strait of Hormuz By Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump said in a social media post that military officials told him “the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters.” He added that both service members “are safe and uninjured.”… Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 4:48 Exchange of missile strikes between Israel and Iran threatens fragile ceasefire By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde Israel and Iran traded long-range missile strikes for the first time since the ceasefire went into effect two months ago. Both countries appear to have agreed to stop their attacks, but not before sparking fears of a return to full… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 9:01 What Iran and Israel's escalation means for efforts to end regional conflict By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi For analysis on how the latest escalation in the Middle East will affect a host of issues in the region, Amna Nawaz speaks with Miad Maleki at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and David Makovsky at the Washington Institute… Continue watching
Jun 08 Pope's historic speech to Spain's parliament demands respect for migrants, gets 7-minute ovation By Suman Naishadham, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Spain's lawmakers have given Pope Leo XIV a lengthy standing ovation after his historic address to parliament. This marks a new level of acceptance of the Catholic Church in largely secular Spain. Continue reading
Jun 08 A list of deadly earthquakes in the Philippines, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' By Associated Press Here is a look at some of the most recent major earthquakes in the Philippines, which sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. Continue reading
Jun 08 Xi and Kim express hopes for greater ties between China and North Korea By Hyung-Jin Kim, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit. Continue reading
Jun 08 UN protests women's arrests in Afghanistan for alleged clothing violations By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The United Nations’ mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over arrests and detentions of women in western Afghanistan for allegedly not adhering to dress regulations. Continue reading
Jun 08 Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message By Associated Press Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House. Continue reading
Jun 08 Pope Leo urges Spanish bishops to provide reparations to abuse survivors By Suman Naishadham, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Leo told Spanish bishops the entire church community should have an "ever more determined commitment to prevention and a culture of care.”… Continue reading