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PBS NewsHour - Segments
Fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire holds as Trump lashes out at both sides

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 9:40


President Trump is in the Netherlands for the NATO summit as the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is holding. Israel described enormous damage to Iran’s nuclear program. But PBS News Hour learned an initial U.S. assessment of the damage caused by the American bombing of 3 Iranian nuclear sites suggests the sites have not been as destroyed as Trump has claimed. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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How Iran’s response to U.S. strikes signaled a desire to de-escalate

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 7:36


Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate. President Trump is echoing that call and announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which began this recent conflict when it attacked Iran and its nuclear program 12 days ago. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How Iran’s response to U.S. strikes could signal a desire to de-escalate

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 5:58


Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Qatar, though also indicated a desire to de-escalate. President Trump is echoing that call, but Israel is continuing airstrikes on Iran and again called for evacuations in a district of Tehran. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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What we know about the U.S.’ unprecedented direct attack on Iran

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 4:52


The Middle East stands at a pivot point Sunday after the Trump administration launched airstrikes on three of Iran’s largest nuclear sites. In response, Iran said the time for diplomacy is over and hinted at military retaliation against the United States. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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‘We have earned our spots’: Facing Trump ban, trans troops reflect on military service

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 9:34


Friday marks the deadline for the estimated 4,200 active-duty transgender military members to accept what the Defense Department calls "voluntary separation." Those who volunteer to leave may be eligible for separation pay while transgender troops who don’t leave voluntarily will be kicked out. Nick Schifrin spoke to two transgender service members about the choice they face. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Germany’s chancellor visits Trump as Europe’s alliance with U.S. is fracturing

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:40


President Trump met with German Chancellor Merz in the Oval Office on Thursday. Merz urged Trump to increase pressure on Russia, but the president made no commitments and instead compared Ukraine and Russia to two fighting children who needed to work out their differences. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Germany’s chancellor visits Trump as Europe’s alliance with U.S. is fracturing

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 4:40


President Trump met with German Chancellor Merz in the Oval Office on Thursday. Merz urged Trump to increase pressure on Russia, but the president made no commitments and instead compared Ukraine and Russia to two fighting children who needed to work out their differences. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:55


It's designed to deliver food to the most desperate, but for the third time in three days, Gazans faced gunfire outside a new humanitarian aid site. It comes as half a million Gazans are extremely food insecure and on the verge of famine. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
More than 2 dozen killed as Gazans again face gunfire outside humanitarian aid site

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:55


It's designed to deliver food to the most desperate, but for the third time in three days, Gazans faced gunfire outside a new humanitarian aid site. It comes as half a million Gazans are extremely food insecure and on the verge of famine. Nick Schifrin reports. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 7:16


Ukraine launched an unprecedented attack that sent drones deep inside Russia to target bombers. Russia’s strikes also accelerated as it launched the largest drone salvo of the war. One attack killed more than a dozen soldiers, leading to the resignation of Ukraine’s land forces commander. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
As delegations meet for ceasefire talks, Russia reels from Ukrainian drone attacks

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 7:16


Ukraine launched an unprecedented attack that sent drones deep inside Russia to target bombers. Russia’s strikes also accelerated as it launched the largest drone salvo of the war. One attack killed more than a dozen soldiers, leading to the resignation of Ukraine’s land forces commander. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
How Israel is responding to latest U.S. proposals to pause war in Gaza

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:12


Israel said it accepted a new draft of a U.S. peace plan in Gaza, but Hamas so far has not provided an official reply. The deal would pause the war for 60 days, but not permanently end it, as Hamas is demanding. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
How Israel is responding to latest U.S. proposals to pause war in Gaza

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 5:12


Israel said it accepted a new draft of a U.S. peace plan in Gaza, but Hamas so far has not provided an official reply. The deal would pause the war for 60 days, but not permanently end it, as Hamas is demanding. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:26


The new aid distribution system in Gaza was quickly overwhelmed by Palestinians who for 11 weeks have been blocked from assistance. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the U.S. and Israel, says the old UN-led system allowed Hamas to flourish. But humanitarian groups say the new system is incapable of alleviating the suffering of Gazans. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Ciarán Donnelly. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:26


The new aid distribution system in Gaza was quickly overwhelmed by Palestinians who for 11 weeks have been blocked from assistance. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the U.S. and Israel, says the old UN-led system allowed Hamas to flourish. But humanitarian groups say the new system is incapable of alleviating the suffering of Gazans. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Ciarán Donnelly. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘Putin’s Sledgehammer’ reveals how the Wagner Group became so powerful it threatened him

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 9:20


A new book delves deep into the rise and fall of the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group and its close ties to Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin sat down with Candace Rondeaux, author of "Putin's Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
‘Putin’s Sledgehammer’ reveals how the Wagner Group became so powerful it threatened him

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 9:20


A new book delves deep into the rise and fall of the Russian paramilitary Wagner Group and its close ties to Vladimir Putin. Nick Schifrin sat down with Candace Rondeaux, author of "Putin's Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:35


Two Israeli embassy staffers, who were set to be engaged, were shot and killed Wednesday night in Washington. The killings sparked immediate, global outrage and anger. The assailant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with other crimes. He allegedly yelled "free Palestine" after the shooting and reportedly told police he did it. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
‘Stop delegitimizing us,’ Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 7:12


A day after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed in Washington, Nick Schifrin spoke with Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and discussed the murders and Israel's war in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
‘Stop delegitimizing us,’ Israeli ambassador to U.S. says after embassy worker killings

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 7:12


A day after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed in Washington, Nick Schifrin spoke with Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and discussed the murders and Israel's war in Gaza. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Israeli embassy worker killings investigated as hate crime and terrorism

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:35


Two Israeli embassy staffers, who were set to be engaged, were shot and killed Wednesday night in Washington. The killings sparked immediate, global outrage and anger. The assailant was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with other crimes. He allegedly yelled "free Palestine" after the shooting and reportedly told police he did it. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Trump confronts South African president in tense Oval Office meeting

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 7:35


A stunning scene unfolded in the Oval Office as President Trump met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Trump unexpectedly played videos that he says prove his claims that South Africa is committing genocide against white farmers there. The South African delegation pushed back and denied the claim in the historically tense meeting. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Trump confronts South African president in tense Oval Office meeting

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 7:35


A stunning scene unfolded in the Oval Office as President Trump met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Trump unexpectedly played videos that he says prove his claims that South Africa is committing genocide against white farmers there. The South African delegation pushed back and denied the claim in the historically tense meeting. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:36


Taiwan has long been a tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend itself. But there is now a debate about whether Taiwan is spending enough on defense, whether Ukraine is a distraction or a test case, and whether defending Taiwan is a vital U.S. interest. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Randall Schriver and Michael Swaine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:36


Taiwan has long been a tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend itself. But there is now a debate about whether Taiwan is spending enough on defense, whether Ukraine is a distraction or a test case, and whether defending Taiwan is a vital U.S. interest. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Randall Schriver and Michael Swaine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Israel allows ‘minimal aid’ into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 5:30


The Israeli military allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time in more than 11 weeks. It came after Britain, France and Canada threatened to sanction Israel if it did not provide assistance. Israel also ordered Gaza’s second-largest city evacuated, part of a new ground operation that Israel says will not only clear Hamas, but also hold “all of the Gaza Strip.” Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Israel allows ‘minimal aid’ into Gaza as it intensifies airstrikes and ground operations

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 5:30


The Israeli military allowed humanitarian aid into Gaza for the first time in more than 11 weeks. It came after Britain, France and Canada threatened to sanction Israel if it did not provide assistance. Israel also ordered Gaza’s second-largest city evacuated, part of a new ground operation that Israel says will not only clear Hamas, but also hold “all of the Gaza Strip.” Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 8:46


In highly anticipated peace talks, Russian and Ukrainian officials agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners, the war’s largest swap. While they agreed to keep talking, there was no breakthrough for peace and the two sides seemed even further apart. Nick Schifrin reports and Amna Nawaz speaks with former State Department official Andrew Weiss for perspective on the state of negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Russia-Ukraine peace talks fall flat with few signs of progress

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 8:46


In highly anticipated peace talks, Russian and Ukrainian officials agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners, the war’s largest swap. While they agreed to keep talking, there was no breakthrough for peace and the two sides seemed even further apart. Nick Schifrin reports and Amna Nawaz speaks with former State Department official Andrew Weiss for perspective on the state of negotiations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S.

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:31


President Trump finished his tour of the Middle East with a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the nation promised significant investment in the U.S. and partnership on AI technology and infrastructure. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S.

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:31


President Trump finished his tour of the Middle East with a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the nation promised significant investment in the U.S. and partnership on AI technology and infrastructure. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 4:44


President Trump signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia on the first leg of a three-nation tour of the Middle East. It's his first major trip abroad since retaking the White House. Trump also assailed decades of American policy in the region while he sets a new course. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 4:44


President Trump signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia on the first leg of a three-nation tour of the Middle East. It's his first major trip abroad since retaking the White House. Trump also assailed decades of American policy in the region while he sets a new course. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Last living American hostage released by Hamas as Netanyahu plans for Gaza’s reoccupation

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:02


The final living American hostage held by Hamas is free. Edan Alexander entered Israel from Gaza in a deal made directly between Hamas and the United States. His release came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went further than before on his plans for Gaza, calling for its reoccupation. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Last living American hostage released by Hamas as Netanyahu plans for Gaza’s reoccupation

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:02


The final living American hostage held by Hamas is free. Edan Alexander entered Israel from Gaza in a deal made directly between Hamas and the United States. His release came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went further than before on his plans for Gaza, calling for its reoccupation. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 5:24


Russia celebrated the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II in an annual parade that filled Red Square with military hardware and dozens of foreign leaders. Vladimir Putin once again tied Russia’s past triumphs to today’s war in Ukraine and further tied Russia’s fate to that of China. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Putin uses Russia’s WWII celebration to strengthen alliance with China

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 5:24


Russia celebrated the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II in an annual parade that filled Red Square with military hardware and dozens of foreign leaders. Vladimir Putin once again tied Russia’s past triumphs to today’s war in Ukraine and further tied Russia’s fate to that of China. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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U.S. pushes for de-escalation as India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 2:59


Tensions in South Asia are running high after India and Pakistan accused each other of firing at their respective military sites. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called leaders in both countries and pushed for what he called immediate de-escalation and direct dialogue. But there is heavy shelling on both sides of the disputed border. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Pakistan calls Indian strikes an ‘act of war’ and vows to respond

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Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 3:09


Pakistan is vowing to avenge Indian missile strikes that Pakistan says killed more than 30 people. India says it targeted terrorist infrastructure in retaliation for a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Cross-border fire between the countries continues and there are concerns of an escalation. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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As Germany selects a new conservative chancellor, a look at the challenges he inherits

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 5:19


In Berlin, Friedrich Merz was elected Germany’s chancellor, but not without a surprising setback. For the first time in Germany’s modern history, he lost the parliament’s initial vote and needed a second round to secure a majority. Nick Schifrin reports on the challenges that Merz inherits. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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India strikes Pakistani territory in response to militant attack on tourists

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 2:22


India has launched missile strikes against Pakistan in an apparent response to a deadly terrorist attack in India-administered Kashmir two weeks ago. India blamed those attacks on Pakistani militants and struck nine targets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the disputed border region each claims as its own. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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The implications of Israel’s plan to expand military operations in Gaza

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Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 9:53


The Israeli government voted to expand military operations in Gaza and could end with the reoccupation of the strip. Humanitarian officials warn that an Israeli plan to take over aid distribution in Gaza is unworkable, and more Palestinians will suffer. Nick Schifrin discussed the implications with David Makovsky of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Project on Israel-Arab Relations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Top Yemeni official visits Washington seeking more U.S. support in fighting Houthis

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Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 9:34


The Houthis are an Iranian-backed rebel group that controls parts of western Yemen. Most of the rest of the country is controlled by the internationally recognized government, which has fought the Houthis with support from a Saudi-led coalition. In March, the U.S. started a campaign targeting Houthi leadership. Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with Yemeni Vice Foreign Minister Mustapha Noman. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated for UN role in White House shakeup

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Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 6:12


Three months into his second term, President Trump is shaking up his national security team. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, whose use of an unclassified messaging platform caused an uproar starting in March, will leave his job and be nominated to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will replace Waltz as national security adviser. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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A look at the partnership between Vietnam and the U.S. 50 years after the fall of Saigon

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:33


Vietnam marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the unification of the country under Communist rule after decades of war. From the ashes, the U.S. and Vietnam now enjoy close relations, due in no small part to American veterans who sought to revive a country they once helped destroy. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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How Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to an election win

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 10:05


Canada's Liberal Party secured a fourth consecutive term after a narrow win in an election that was seen as one of the most consequential in its recent history. Prime Minister Mark Carney flipped his party's fortunes with a campaign focused on combating President Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation. Nick Schifrin discussed the result with Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Russia offers short-term ceasefire as Ukraine demands immediate, lasting peace

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 5:27


The Kremlin offered a short-term ceasefire in Ukraine to start next week. The U.S., Ukraine and European allies have all been pushing Moscow to accept an immediate month-long ceasefire. Meantime, Russian forces appear to be slowly gaining ground in areas that could end up as part of a land swap. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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‘Food is not political,’ WFP head says as U.S. cuts aid and Israel blocks help to Gaza

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 7:39


The World Food Programme says it has delivered the last of its food in Gaza and warned the kitchens it has been supporting would run out of food in days. Nick Schifrin spoke with Executive Director Cindy McCain who says a lack of funding has forced WFP to cut 30 percent of its staff as it faces unprecedented challenges in feeding the hungry in Haiti. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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What the U.S. is offering and demanding in latest Ukraine ceasefire proposal

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 6:04


It was a pivotal day of diplomacy and declarations for the future of the war in Ukraine, now mired in its fourth year. Ukrainian and American officials convened in London in what had been billed as a make-or-break meeting. Ukraine demanded a ceasefire before it would agree to any concessions, while President Trump aimed his fire at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Foreign policy experts offer views on Trump administration’s student activist crackdown

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 8:46


According to attorneys, over 1,000 student visas have been revoked in the Trump administration’s crackdown. Part of that effort has been a State Department argument that some students’ actions threaten U.S. foreign policy interests. Nick Schifrin discussed more with former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council of Foreign Relations. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders