Oct 23 Biden says global leaders are terrified of what will happen if Trump wins the election By Fatima Hussein, Will Weissert, Associated Press “Every international meeting I attend,” President Joe Biden said on Tuesday, “They pull me aside — one leader after the other, quietly — and say, ‘Joe, he can’t win.’ My democracy is at stake.”… Continue reading
Oct 23 Report: Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway U.S. voters may escalate By Ali Swenson, Associated Press A new threat intelligence report from Microsoft says foreign adversaries have showed continued determination to influence the U.S. election and there are signs their activity will intensify as Election Day nears. Continue reading
Oct 23 At least 5 dead after attackers open fire, set off explosives at Turkish defense company By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkey's president says four people are dead and more than a dozen wounded after an attack at the state-run aerospace and defense company TUSAS. Continue reading
Oct 23 At least 9 dead and others trapped by floods in Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Torrential rain set off by an approaching tropical storm swamped the eastern Philippines with widespread flooding that sparked frantic appeals for help, officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 23 Putin hosts BRICS summit and Global South leaders with financial cooperation and expansion on agenda By Associated Press The three-day meeting in the city of Kazan attended by 36 countries showcases the failure of the U.S.-led efforts to isolate Russia over its actions in Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 23 Israeli strikes pound Lebanese coastal city after residents evacuate By Mohammed Zaatari, Associated Press The state-run National News Agency reported that an Israeli strike on the nearby town of Maarakeh killed three people. There were no reports of casualties in Tyre, where the Israeli military had issued evacuation warnings prior to the strikes. Continue reading
Oct 23 Blinken urges Israel to seek enduring deal to end Hamas war and return hostages By Farnoush Amiri, Samy Magdy, Associated Press “Israel has achieved most of the strategic objectives when it comes to Gaza," Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters before boarding his plane. “Now is the time to turn those successes into an enduring strategic success.”… Continue reading
Oct 23 North Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training and possible Ukraine combat, U.S. confirms By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called it a “next step” after the North has provided Russia with arms, and said Pyongyang could face consequences for aiding Russia directly. Continue reading
Oct 22 Watch 6:37 News Wrap: Blinken visits Israel for 11th time since start of war with Hamas In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of State Blinken is on his 11th trip to Israel since the war with Hamas began, the FBI is investigating a leak of classified U.S. documents related to Israel's plans for a possible retaliatory… Continue watching
Oct 22 Biden thanks Slovenian PM for helping secure Americans' release in major Russia prisoner swap By Aamer Madhani, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden heaped praise on Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on Tuesday for his role in the recent seven-nation prisoner swap that freed Americans Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva and Paul Whelan from Russian prison. Continue reading