Jun 02 Massive Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities kills 22 people, officials say, as Moscow escalates fighting By Samya Kullab, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Associated Press Kyiv residents have been on edge after Russia warned last week of a massive attack. Continue reading
Jun 02 There are supposed to be ceasefires across the Middle East. The fighting is worsening By Sam Metz, Associated Press The fighting in Lebanon showed no sign of letting up on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said both sides had agreed — again — to de-escalate. Continue reading
Jun 02 Canada calls on U.S. and Mexico to renew free trade agreement for another 16 years By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Trump posted "51st State!" on social media late Monday. Continue reading
Jun 02 Trump appears to dispute state media reports that Iran cut off talks By Associated Press President Donald Trump in a social media post on Tuesday disputed that Iran has cut off communication with mediators, calling Iranian reports of a cessation in talks “false and erroneous.”… Continue reading
Jun 02 European Union strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad By Sam McNeil, Associated Press The regulation represents the EU’s hardest line on migration so far and has drawn sharp criticism from opponents who warn it will endanger migrants and undermine human rights from Spain to Romania. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Rubio says AI advancements could 'destabilize societies all over the world' By Maria Ramirez Uribe Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that “the United States right now is a global leader on AI," but “I think it is also wise to say that that lead is not irreversible."… Continue reading
Jun 02 Iranian reports: Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon By Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Nasser Karimi, Associated Press The reports by the Fars and Tasnim news agencies, both believed to be close to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, come as Iran insists the fighting in Lebanon is part of the wider ceasefire talks with the U.S. over the war. Continue reading
Jun 02 New acting spy chief will be Bill Pulte, housing finance director who's attacked perceived Trump foes By Josh Boak, Associated Press Pulte’s current role involves ensuring the soundness of the mortgage market, but he morphed into a megaphone who went after the Republican president’s perceived political foes. Continue reading
Jun 02 WATCH: Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill for the 1st time since start of Iran war By Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee, Ben Finley, Associated Press Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that he is optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that is looking increasingly in doubt. Continue reading
Jun 01 Watch 5:04 U.S. and Iran send mixed signals as Israel's invasion extends deeper into Lebanon By Ali Rogin, Daniel Okay, Veronica Vela There were conflicting signals Monday from the U.S. and Iran over the status of negotiations to extend the ceasefire and begin talks on ending the war. Meantime, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been all but shattered as Israel… Continue watching