Jul 10 War in Ukraine, defense spending, potential memberships on the agenda at NATO summit By Associated Press The focus will be what to do about Ukraine's future membership of NATO, and the security guarantees the country might need to ensure that Russia doesn’t invade again after the war is over. Continue reading
Jul 10 Putin hosted mercenary chief Prigozhin soon after his short-lived rebellion By Associated Press The announcement Monday was the latest twist in a baffling episode that has raised questions about the power and influence held by both men. Continue reading
Jul 10 Erdogan proposes letting Sweden join NATO in exchange for a path for Turkey to join the EU By Ken Ritter, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press Turkey is a candidate to join the EU, but democratic backsliding, disputes with EU-member Cyprus and other issues have held up its progress toward membership in the 27-nation bloc. Continue reading
Jul 09 UN chief warns Sudan is on the brink of a 'full-scale civil war' after months of armed conflict By Samy Magdy, Associated Press U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sudan is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” as fierce clashes between rival generals continued unabated Sunday in the capital of Khartoum. Continue reading
Jul 09 Zimbabwe police bar opposition party from holding a rally, increasing election tensions By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press The Citizens Coalition for Change party criticized the move as more evidence of a push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party to silence the opposition using the police and the courts. Continue reading
Jul 09 U.S. drone strike kills ISIS group leader in northwest Syria, defense official says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press A U.S. drone strike killed an Islamic State group leader in Syria hours after the same MQ-9 Reaper drones were harassed by Russian military jets over the western part of the country, according to the Defense Department. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 2:24 News Wrap: NATO to discuss Ukraine's bid to join alliance at upcoming summit In our news wrap Sunday, leaders of NATO countries are preparing for a summit where they will discuss Ukraine’s bid to join the alliance, Russia said it shot down a cruise missile over Crimea, the U.S. said it killed an… Continue watching
Jul 09 Russia reports intercepting missile over annexed Crimea, briefly shuts down key bridge By Associated Press Russian-installed authorities in the Crimean peninsula on Sunday reported shooting down a cruise missile near the city of Kerch and briefly suspending traffic on the Kerch bridge that links the annexed territory to Russia. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 6:14 How militaries are using artificial intelligence on and off the battlefield By Ali Rogin, Harry Zahn Artificial intelligence has been a crucial tool for many nations’ militaries for years. Now, with the war in Ukraine driving innovation, AI’s role is likely to grow. Paul Scharre, vice president and director of studies at the Center for a… Continue watching
Jul 09 WATCH: Washington National Cathedral hosts prayer service for Ukraine marking 500 days of war By News Desk and Associated Press Washington National Cathedral is hosting a special ecumenical prayer service on Sunday with Ukrainian ambassador Oksana Markarova and Ukrainian clergy to mark 500 days since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading