Oct 17 Putin arrives in China for visit underscoring mutual support By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press The gathering has also given Putin an opportunity to meet with other global leaders who have criticized the Western approach to Russia's war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Oct 16 Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas war could expand By Matthew Lee, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. Continue reading
Oct 16 What is Hezbollah? What to know about its origins, structure and history By Kali Robinson, Council on Foreign Relations Military experience gained from fighting in Syria’s civil war and decades of clashes with Israel has strengthened the Iran-backed group, but politically, its clout among Lebanon’s populace may be waning. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 9:59 Humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens ahead of anticipated Israeli invasion against Hamas By Leila Molana-Allen, Jorgen Samso, Teresa Cebrián Aranda, Solveig Rennan Another night of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Hamas rocket fire into Israel as its massive invasion force sits on the border, poised to strike. At the southern end of Gaza, the main border crossing with Egypt remains closed as… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 8:43 Diplomatic efforts intensify in Middle East as Israel-Hamas war threatens to expand By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel shook the Middle East and threatens to expand far beyond Gaza. Secretary of State Blinken has visited seven countries across the region hoping to prevent the war from expanding, gain release for American hostages… Continue watching
Oct 16 As the war marks 600 days, Russia's assault on a key eastern Ukraine city is reported to be weakening By Illia Novikov, Associated Press The Ukrainian General Staff said Monday that Ukrainian forces repelled 15 Russian attacks from four directions on Avdiivka over the previous 24 hours. Continue reading
Oct 16 Unification Church slams Japan's dissolution request as a threat to religious freedom By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japan's Education Ministry asked the Tokyo District Court to revoke the legal status of the church after an investigation concluded the group has systematically manipulated its followers into donating money, sowing fear and harming their families. Continue reading
Oct 16 Putin's upcoming visit to Beijing underscores China's economic and diplomatic support for Russia By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press The countries have forged an informal alliance against the United States and other democratic nations that's now complicated by the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Oct 16 Daniel Noboa wins election in Ecuador, becomes nation's youngest president-elect By Regina Garcia Cano, Gonzalo Solano, Associated Press Noboa did so on the strength of a resume of a 35-year-old who belongs to the South American country’s elite, which has meant some schooling in the U.S., some entrepreneurial work, some dabbling in politics. Now he must meet the… Continue reading
Oct 16 EU leaders to meet Tuesday, talk fallout from Israel-Hamas war By Lorne Cook, Raf Casert, Associated Press The leaders will also try to restore order over some embarrassing and mixed EU messaging. Continue reading