Jun 01 U.S. sanctions Iranians over alleged plots to assassinate John Bolton, others around the world By Fatima Hussein, Matthew Lee, Ellen Knickmeyer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The U.S. has imposed sanctions on an Iranian Revolutionary Guard official and others it says took part in wide-ranging plots to kill former national security adviser John Bolton and others around the world. Continue reading
Jun 01 India pauses plans for new coal plants for five years to focus on renewable energy By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening. Continue reading
Jun 01 In wedding of Jordan's crown prince, a ceremony packed with VIPs and deep symbolism By Isabel Debre, Associated Press The wedding of Jordan's crown prince and an architect from a prominent Saudi family is set to begin in the Jordanian capital of Amman. Continue reading
May 31 Sudan's military says it has suspended its participation in talks with paramilitary forces By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The official said Wednesday that the move is a protest against the Rapid Support Forces' "repeated violations" of the humanitarian cease-fire, including the continued occupation of hospitals and other civilian infrastructure in the capital, Khartoum. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 2:48 News Wrap: Kremlin accuses Ukraine of striking more targets inside Russia In our news wrap Wednesday, the Kremlin accused Ukraine of striking more targets inside Russia, including oil facilities and a border town, the U.S. and South Korea condemned North Korea's attempt to launch its first spy satellite and Sudan's army… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 10:10 Anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda that threatens the death penalty sparks international outcry By Stephanie Sy, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Zeba Warsi Uganda just enacted one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Same-sex relations were already illegal there, but the new law goes much further, including life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality and in some cases mandates the death penalty. The… Continue watching
May 31 China warns of artificial intelligence risks, calls for increased national security measures By Associated Press The statement underscores the tension between the government's determination to seize global leadership in cutting-edge technology and concerns about the possible social and political harms of such technologies. Continue reading
May 31 Earth is in 'the danger zone' and getting worse for ecosystems and humans By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The study looks not just at guardrails for the planetary ecosystem but for the first time it includes measures of "justice," which is mostly about preventing harm for groups of people. Continue reading
May 31 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Biden approves a $300 million military aid package for Ukraine By Aamer Madhani, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press President Joe Biden has approved a new package of military aid for Ukraine that totals up to $300 million and includes additional munitions for drones and an array of other weapons. Continue reading
May 31 North Korea's satellite launch failed. It still triggered fear and confusion By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Johnson Lai, Associated Press North Korea's failed launch of a spy satellite still prompted public confusion and security jitters in neighboring South Korea and Japan. Continue reading