Jun 13 Putin threatens to seize more of Ukraine to block counteroffensive on border regions By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press In some of his most detailed remarks about the war in months, the Russian leader also asserted that Ukrainian forces had suffered “catastrophic” losses in a new counteroffensive. Continue reading
Jun 12 Cash-strapped Pakistan welcomes arrival of first shipment of discounted crude from Russia By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Cash-strapped Pakistan had been in talks with Russia to import discounted crude since February 2022, when former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Moscow to meet with Putin — a visit that coincided with the start of Russia's invasion of… Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch 6:35 News Wrap: Rebuilding collapsed I-95 overpass in Philadelphia could take several months In our news wrap Monday, an I-95 overpass that crumbled when a tanker truck wrecked and burned beneath it could take several months to repair, former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi died Monday at 86, Ukraine forces reported more small gains… Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch 9:34 NATO secretary-general discusses Ukrainian counteroffensive and Sweden membership dispute By Geoff Bennett President Biden will meet with outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Tuesday. They are expected to discuss Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, efforts to persuade NATO member Turkey to back off blocking Sweden from joining the alliance and more. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Jun 12 Nuclear states continue to modernize their arsenals, watchdog says By Associated Press The head of Swedish think tank Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said Monday that "we are drifting into one of the most dangerous periods in human history."… Continue reading
Jun 12 UK parliamentary committee to conclude Boris Johnson ‘partygate’ inquiry this week By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The committee is expected to finalize its highly-anticipated report Monday. British media reported that the findings could be published in the coming days. Continue reading
Jun 12 Russia’s improved weaponry and tactics pose challenges to Ukraine’s counteroffensive By Associated Press The changing Russian tactics along with increased troop numbers and improved weaponry could make it challenging for Ukraine to score any kind of quick decisive victory, threatening to turn it into a long battle of attrition. Continue reading
Jun 12 Israeli opposition leader testifies Netanyahu twice tried to get him to back tax breaks for Hollywood mogul By Laurie Kellman, Alon Bernstein, Associated Press Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate scandals involving powerful media moguls and wealthy associates. Continue reading
Jun 12 Silvio Berlusconi, tarnished leader who transformed Italian politics, dies at 86 By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press Berlusconi cast a spell over Italy — and nearly led it to financial ruin. Continue reading
Jun 12 U.S. plans to rejoin UNESCO and pay $600 million in back dues By Angela Charlton, Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. officials say the decision was motivated by concern that China is filling the gap in UNESCO policymaking. Continue reading