World Jul 14 What’s behind Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced they would infuse Ukraine with American weapons bought by European allies. Trump also threatened massive sanctions on Russia if there is no ceasefire by early September. It was a remarkable turnaround…
World Jul 11 After decades of insurgency against Turkey, PKK begins disarming in step toward peace For the first time in four decades, the Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK, is laying down its arms and says it will end its insurgency against Turkey. The separatist group’s disbandment comes after its imprisoned leader announced an…
World Jul 09 Gaza family documents their desperate search for food in a barren landscape A senior Israeli official predicts Israel and Hamas will come to a ceasefire in the "next week or two," a longer timeframe than previously expected. Until a ceasefire can be reached, fighting goes on and Israel continues its airstrikes. Nick…
World Jul 07 A look at the latest Gaza ceasefire proposals as Netanyahu visits White House Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Trump in his third visit to the White House this year. The two are meeting as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a ceasefire and the U.S. is lifting a terrorism designation…
Nation Jul 04 Marine Corps art exhibit marking 250 years honors its triumphs and sacrifice The Marine Corps has opened a new art exhibit at its national museum documenting the service’s 250th anniversary. It’s called “250 Years of Dedication, Determination and Courage,” and it celebrates the Marines’ most famous moments. But it also features the…
World Jul 03 As Pentagon pauses some weapons for Ukraine, experts weigh in on U.S. priorities 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…
World Jul 02 Iran is intensifying its crackdown on dissent, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi says 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…
World Jul 01 U.S. withholds weapons promised to Ukraine as Russian forces gain more territory The News Hour has learned that the United States is holding back weapons that the Biden administration and the last Congress marked for Ukraine. This comes as Russia has made territorial gains in Ukraine in recent days and blasted the…
World Jun 30 Dozens in Gaza killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire as U.S. makes new push for ceasefire Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes killed more than 60 people, including at a cafe in northern Gaza and outside a food distribution site in southern Gaza. The violence comes as President Trump is making a push this week for a…
World Jun 28 Europe’s top diplomat discusses EU’s relationship with Trump and next steps for Iran At this week’s NATO summit in The Hague, Trump declared what was for him unprecedented support for the alliance. Meanwhile, at the European Union summit in Brussels, leaders called for support for Ukraine and diplomacy in the Middle East. Nick…