Jul 05 Ukraine says it struck a Russian air base as Russia launched hundreds of drones into Ukraine By Elise Morton, Associated Press Russia fired 322 drones and decoys into Ukraine overnight into Saturday, Ukraine’s air force said. Of these, 157 were shot down and 135 were lost, likely having been electronically jammed. Continue reading
Jul 04 Hamas says it gave a ‘positive’ response to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, but more talks needed By Wafaa Shurafa, Samya Kullab, Associated Press It was not clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire. Hamas has been seeking guarantees that the initial truce would lead to a total end to the war, now nearly… Continue reading
Jul 04 World shares are mostly down as Trump’s tariff deadline looms, while U.S. stocks set records By Associated Press Many of Trump’s stiff proposed taxes on imports are currently on pause, but they’re scheduled to kick in next week unless Trump reaches deals with other countries to lower them. Continue reading
Jul 04 Russia launches drone, missile attacks against Kyiv By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Waves of drone and missile attacks targeted Kyiv overnight into Friday in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbor's… Continue reading
Jul 04 Dozens killed in Gaza as the UN says hundreds have died while seeking aid near sites run by U.S. group By Associated Press The United Nations human rights office says it has recorded 613 killings within the span of a month in Gaza near humanitarian convoys and as Palestinians try to reach aid at distribution points run by an Israeli-backed American organization since… Continue reading
Jul 03 Russia becomes 1st country to formally recognize Taliban’s latest rule in Afghanistan By Associated Press Russia on Thursday became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021, after Moscow removed the group from its list of outlawed organizations. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 8:35 As Pentagon pauses some weapons for Ukraine, experts weigh in on U.S. priorities By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Earlier this week, the Trump administration announced it had suspended some weapons deliveries to Ukraine. The Defense Department says the U.S. needs the weapons to be ready for its own contingencies. Nick Schifrin discussed the move with Kimberly Kagan of… Continue watching
Jul 03 Ferry sinks near Bali, Indonesia, leaving 6 dead and 29 missing as rescuers search for survivors By Edna Tarigan, Niniek Karmini, Associated Press Indonesian rescuers were searching for 29 people who remained missing Thursday after a ferry sank and six people died the previous night near Indonesia's resort island of Bali. Continue reading
Jul 03 94 Palestinians killed in Gaza, including 45 people waiting for aid, authorities say By Melanie Lidman, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Dozens of people were killed in airstrikes that pounded tents and a school sheltering displaced people in the Strip Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 6:05 Iran is intensifying its crackdown on dissent, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev Iran announced it would suspend cooperation with the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, likely preventing a review of the damage done to its nuclear sites and setting Washington and Tehran on another collision course. It comes as Iran has launched a massive… Continue watching