Sep 25 Watch 7:17 IAEA chief addresses growing nuclear risks in Ukraine and Iran By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations that Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine's nuclear plants. At the same time, Iranian officials have repeatedly stated they are interested in resuming nuclear diplomacy. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Rafael Grossi, the head… Continue watching
Sep 25 Thousands flee into Syria from Lebanon as conflict worsens between Hezbollah and Israel By Abby Sewell, Albert Aji, Associated Press Families fleeing the escalating conflict in Lebanon poured into Syria in growing numbers on Wednesday, waiting for hours in heavy traffic to reach the relative safety of another war-torn country. Continue reading
Sep 25 WATCH: Iran wants to play 'constructive role' in world affairs, Pezeshkian says at UN By Jennifer Peltz, Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press In his first speech at the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders, Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday struck a somewhat more measured tone than his predecessors often have in recent years. Continue reading
Sep 25 Putin lowers nuclear response threshold as he renews warnings to the West over Ukraine By Associated Press In a strong, new warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Continue reading
Sep 25 Titan sub's carbon fiber hull showed flaws dating to manufacturing process, NTSB engineer says By Patrick Whittle, David Sharp, Associated Press An engineer with the National Transportation Safety Board says the carbon fiber hull of the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic had imperfections dating to the manufacturing process. Continue reading
Sep 25 UN chief criticizes Security Council for failure to end wars in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond By Edith Lederer, Michael Weissenstein and Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pointed to violations of the U.N. Charter and international law, conflicts multiplying and becoming more deadly, and civilians paying the price. Continue reading
Sep 25 King Abdullah II of Jordan visits Maryland Gov. Moore By Brian Witte, Associated Press It was the first time a foreign head of state has visited the Maryland State House on official business, Gov. Wes Moore said in opening remarks. Continue reading
Sep 25 Biden: 'All-out war' still possible as Israel and Hezbollah fighting escalates By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden also said Wednesday ABC’s "The View" that he's hopeful an off-ramp can be found to prevent further bloodshed. Continue reading
Sep 25 When their whole world could vanish, young people in island nations must weigh moving on By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press It's a conversation that's happening now, even though the fleeing won't happen until later. Continue reading
Sep 25 Israel activates reserve troops as Hezbollah missile fired at Tel Aviv is intercepted By Melanie Lidman, Tia Goldenberg, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press The surface-to-surface missile marked a further escalation after Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed hundreds of people. Continue reading