May 08 U.S. and Philippine forces sink mock enemy ship in disputed South China Sea By Jim Gomez, Aaron Favila, Associated Press Washington and Beijing have been on a collision course over China’s increasingly assertive actions to defend its vast territorial claims in the South China Sea. Continue reading
May 08 Biden administration set to decide whether Israel has violated U.S. and international law in Gaza By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The formal assessment of whether Israel has used U.S. weapons and other military assistance lawfully is mandated under a directive issued by President Joe Biden in February. Continue reading
May 08 Russia attacks Ukraine’s power grid on day country celebrates defeat of Nazism in World War II By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia has launched a massive attack on energy facilities across seven regions in Ukraine. The attacks have damaged homes and the country's railways. The attack happened on the day Ukraine celebrates the defeat of Nazism in World War II. Continue reading
May 08 Israel says it’s reopened key Kerem Shalom Gaza crossing but the UN says no aid has entered By Joseph Krauss, Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The Kerem Shalom terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid was closed over the weekend after a Hamas rocket attack killed four Israeli soldiers nearby. Continue reading
May 07 Biden hosts Romanian leader at the White House to celebrate NATO partnership By Associated Press Biden said NATO was stronger because Romania was in it and he noted that Romanian and American troops have fought and trained alongside one another and praised Romania for having "stepped up" to assist Ukraine in fending off Russia's invasion. Continue reading
May 07 Watch 4:25 Israel seizes Gaza border crossing as cease-fire and hostage deal hangs in the balance By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn Delegations from Israel and Hamas returned to Cairo to resume fraught negotiations over a potential cease-fire and hostage deal. Meantime, Israeli tanks and troops seized the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, delaying aid shipments as 1.2 million Palestinians shelter in… Continue watching
May 07 Watch 5:40 How Israel’s operation in Rafah affects aid for Palestinians and cease-fire talks By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo for crucial cease-fire talks a day after Hamas said it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal. To explore what could happen next, Amna Nawaz spoke with Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf… Continue watching
May 07 What Israel’s assault on Rafah means for the 1.3 million Palestinians sheltering there By Julia Frankel, Melanie Lidman, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press The operation that began Tuesday followed a dramatic 24 hours in which hopes for a long-awaited cease-fire between Israel and Hamas rose and then fell, though negotiators were still talking. Continue reading
May 07 What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris By Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press The Olympic torch will finally enter France. It's due to reach the southern seaport of Marseille on Wednesday and already, it has been quite a journey. Continue reading
May 07 What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia announce it would hold drills? By Associated Press Tactical nuclear weapons for use against troops on the battlefield are less powerful than nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles that can destroy entire cities. Continue reading