Nov 17 Watch 7:40 Haitians displaced by violence face deportation after fleeing to Dominican Republic By Ali Rogin, Janine AlHadidi, Katrianna Skulsky, Róisín Cahill, Chaimae Chouiekh, Carlos Mayorga, Peter Klein The UN says 1.4 million Haitians have fled because of violence and instability. Many crossed the border into the Dominican Republic. But there, they live in fear and limbo, and many have been deported back to Haiti. As part of… Continue watching
Nov 17 UN approves U.S. plan authorizing an international stabilization force in Gaza By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that authorizes an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated territory and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Continue reading
Nov 17 Trump floats possible talks with Venezuela but leaves military action on the table By Regina Garcia Cano, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading
Nov 17 What to know about abductions of schoolchildren in Nigeria By Associated Press Nigeria says more schoolchildren have been abducted in the country’s volatile north. It’s not immediately clear who’s to blame in the latest seizure in Kebbi state. Continue reading
Nov 17 Disaster-battered nations tell ministers at climate talks to start taking action By Seth Borenstein, Anton L. Delgado, Melina Walling, Associated Press Their message: Our lives are on the line. Continue reading
Nov 17 Russia's slowing wartime economy pushes Kremlin to increase taxes and fees By David McHugh, Associated Press Russia's economy has slowed after two years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine. That's opening a hole in the Kremlin's budget, and President Vladimir Putin is looking for money to cover the deficit. Continue reading
Nov 17 Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death in absentia By Julhas Alam, Associated Press Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and one of her close aides fled to India last year, and were sentenced in absentia. India has so far declined to extradite them, making it unlikely that they would ever be executed or imprisoned. Continue reading
Nov 17 Mike Pompeo named adviser to Ukrainian defense company looking to expand missile operations By Samya Kullab, Efrem Lukatsky, Associated Press Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point. Continue reading
Nov 17 Netanyahu announces government inquiry into Oct. 7 attack, prompting outrage and calls for independent probe By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Questions about the investigation's independence drew accusations Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to evade personal responsibility in the worst attack in Israel’s history. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch 5:45 Key takeaways from COP30 halfway through the UN climate summit By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz This weekend is the halfway point for the 30th U.N. climate summit known as COP30. In a report issued days before the meeting began, the World Meteorological Organization said 2025 is “on track to be among the three warmest years… Continue watching