May 12 Palestinian militants fire more rockets, as Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza despite cease-fire efforts By Fares Akram, Isabel Debre, Associated Press Palestinian militants have fired rockets toward Jerusalem, further escalating the most violent confrontation in months between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading
May 12 WATCH: Biden commends Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for collaboration on migration By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden is commending Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for Spain’s recent commitment to collaborate with the United States to expand pathways for migrants fleeing from Latin America. Continue reading
May 12 Ukraine says it has retaken territory near the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Ukrainian military commanders say their troops recaptured more territory from Russian forces at the scene of the war's longest and bloodiest battle, for the eastern city of Bakhmut. Continue reading
May 12 Evacuations begin as Bangladesh and Myanmar prepare for very dangerous Cyclone Mocha By Julhas Alam, Associated Press Tropical cyclone Mocha intensified to become very dangerous on Friday. Authorities in Bangladesh and Myanmar are preparing to evacuate hundreds of thousands of people as they brace for the severe cyclone churning in the Bay of Bengal. Continue reading
May 12 Pakistan court orders former Prime Minister Imran Khan released By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A high court in Islamabad on Friday granted former Prime Minister Imran Khan protection from arrest in a graft case and ordered him freed on bail. The ruling came as the government and legions of Khan's supporters… Continue reading
May 11 Bank of England raises interest rates to highest level since 2008 By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Like other central banks around the world, the Bank of England has sought to keep a lid on inflation, which over the past year has been fueled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
May 11 Migrants rush across U.S. border in final hours before Title 42 asylum restrictions are lifted By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Migrants are rushing across the Mexico border in hopes of entering the U.S. in the final hours before pandemic-related asylum restrictions are lifted. Continue reading
May 11 Watch 9:43 Secretary of State Blinken discusses U.S. immigration policy as Title 42 ends By Amna Nawaz, Teresa Cebrian Aranda With COVID restrictions at the border expiring, the U.S. is preparing for a surge of migrants. The White House said it plans to crackdown on illegal crossings and foster legal pathways for migrants. Amna Nawaz discussed that policy with Secretary… Continue watching
May 11 Watch 3:20 News Wrap: U.S. COVID-19 health emergency ends In our news wrap Thursday, the end of the COVID health emergency put an end to vaccine mandates for federal employers and contractors, Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered Imran Khan's release after it said the former prime minister's arrest was illegal… Continue watching
May 11 Top Biden aide tells China that U.S. wants to 'move beyond' spy balloon tensions By Aamer Madhani, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press A top White House official has told a key Chinese diplomat that the Biden administration is "looking to move beyond" tensions spurred by the U.S. shooting down a Chinese spy balloon. Continue reading