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Hegseth's contentious hearing in Congress reveals partisan divide over Iran war
For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. During the hearin...
What it takes to create the perfect pitch for the World Cup
As the FIFA World Cup approaches this summer, what does it take to create the perfect pitch — or field — for soccer's biggest stage? Economics corresp...
How the UAE's departure from OPEC could impact oil markets
There seems to be little movement on the resumption of talks between the U.S. and Iran. There is also almost no movement through the Strait of Hormuz,...
King Charles calls for unity in rare royal address to Congress
The king and queen of England were received with high diplomatic fanfare at the White House on day two of the royal visit. King Charles became just th...
U.S.-Iran talks at impasse over nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. said it's discussing a new Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but pause all negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile,...
News Wrap: King Charles arrives in Washington for state visit
In our news wrap Monday, King Charles arrived at the White House as he kicked off a state visit marking the 250th anniversary of America's independenc...
Will Congress push back as Trump tests presidential power?
President Trump is not the first to push the boundaries of his power as commander in chief. The law on war powers gives presidents 60 days to conduct...
U.S., Iranian delegations head to Pakistan, renewing hopes for diplomatic end to war
An American delegation is headed to Pakistan to continue talks geared toward ending the two-month war with Iran. One of the focal points of any discus...
Southern Lebanon weighs losses from Israeli strikes as ceasefire hangs by a thread
During a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks. But on the ground, the truce has...
Inside Chornobyl, 40 years after the world's worst nuclear disaster
Forty years ago, the world's worst nuclear power disaster exploded into history at the Soviet Union's Chornobyl nuclear plant in what is now Ukraine....
Trump in no rush to set deadline on Iran ceasefire extension
Two days after President Trump extended his two-week ceasefire with Iran, the prospect of talks is giving way to more tensions and brinksmanship from...
Israel's UN ambassador says IDF is 'most moral military in the world'
Officials from Israel and Lebanon met in Washington to build on last week's agreement for a 10-day ceasefire. Both sides pledged to halt offensive ope...
'America First' aid policy reshapes how U.S. delivers global health assistance
Since the dismantling of USAID, the Trump administration has been revamping aid policies, focusing on smaller deals with recipient governments. Countr...
Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. talks remain uncertain
Iranian forces attacked and seized at least two ships in the contested Strait of Hormuz as a standoff over when or whether to return to negotiations c...
Deaths of Americans raise questions about U.S. operations against cartels in Mexico
An investigation is underway after four officials, including two Americans, were killed in a car crash in Mexico. It's being called an accident by the...
Uganda sees spike in disease-related deaths after elimination of USAID
In 2025, the Trump administration dissolved the $40 billion U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. Days later, an exemption for "life-sa...
Trump extends Iran ceasefire as talks to end war stall
President Trump said late Tuesday he would extend the ceasefire with Iran as negotiations over the next round of talks seem to be at an impasse. Trump...
In rare interview, top Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament, calls for Israeli withdrawal
Representatives from the governments of Lebanon and Israel will meet again this week in Washington for peace talks. But Hezbollah is not involved. The...
Next round of U.S.-Iran talks in doubt as tensions rise ahead of ceasefire deadline
An American delegation, led by Vice President Vance, will soon leave for Pakistan to resume talks with Iran over the nearly two-month-long war. Irania...
Retired admiral breaks down U.S. strategy behind naval blockade
To discuss the U.S. shooting and disabling of an Iranian cargo ship to enforce its naval blockade, Geoff Bennett spoke with retired Adm. Gary Roughead...
Middle East experts analyze U.S. and Iran priorities in potential negotiations
For additional perspective on the state of diplomacy with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administra...
Vance faces first global test as U.S. negotiator with Iran
Vice President JD Vance makes his first major foray onto the world stage as America's top negotiator with Iran. He's the most prominent isolationist i...
After weeks of fighting, ceasefire sparks cautious celebration in Lebanon
Iran declared that it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial sea traffic, which President Trump eagerly supported in a social media post. But...
Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain
To discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and if it's really open to all ships, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He is president of Auxilium World...
Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as U.S. pushes for broader peace deal
President Trump announced a ceasefire deal that would suspend fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for ten days. Hezbollah has not said whether it wi...
Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide?
For insights on the announced ceasefire by the U.S., Israel and Lebanon, Amna Nawaz spoke with author and journalist Kim Ghattas. Her recent book, "Bl...
UN official warns Strait of Hormuz dispute is disrupting global food supply
To discuss the global stakes of the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on deepening humanitarian crises, Geoff Bennett spoke with Jorge Mo...
News Wrap: Pope warns of 'tyrants' spending billions on wars
In our news wrap Thursday, Pope Leo is warning of a world "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" who spend billions on war, the Senate voted to lift a fede...
With U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiring in a week, diplomats lay groundwork for new talks
International mediators are pushing for new peace talks between the United States and Iran, and they're seeking to extend the fragile ceasefire that's...
Israel's campaign in Lebanon a 'humanitarian catastrophe,' UN refugee chief warns
The toll of the wider war in the Middle East has been severe in Lebanon. Israel has invaded the country's south again and is demanding that people vac...
Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks
Mediators are racing to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz and a precarious ceasefire. Hi...
Talk of war dominates daily life in Tehran as ceasefire deadline nears
To discuss how Iran's civilians are reacting to the latest developments in the Middle East conflict, Amna Nawaz spoke with special correspondent Reza...
Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says
To discuss the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Amna Nawaz spoke with Barbara Leaf. She was assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern Affairs...
U.S. begins Strait of Hormuz naval blockade after Iran peace talks fail
The U.S. began a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday, less than two days after a first effort at peace talks between the Americans and Iran failed in...
Mideast experts discuss how the U.S. blockade could pressure the Iranian regime
For perspective on the situation with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating t...
How Hungary's vote to oust Viktor Orbán could have global implications
The incoming prime minister of Hungary struck a hopeful tone on Monday. Peter Magyar called for a swift transition of power and began to chart an ambi...
Can the U.S. and Iran turn the temporary ceasefire into long-term peace?
President Trump finds an off-ramp to the five-week war in Iran, but at what cost? He began the week threatening Iran's "whole civilization." But when...
Vance heads to Pakistan for talks with Iran to end war
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan, where he's set to meet Iranian officials in a bid to end the nearly six-week U.S.-Israel war with Iran...
Hungarian election could end Orbán's grip on power and alter Europe's political landscape
Hungarians will go to the polls this Sunday in one of the most closely watched elections this year. Longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an ally of b...
How Palestinian Christians marked Easter against the backdrop of war
Holy sites in Jerusalem are open again after being largely closed for 40 days during the war in Iran. Producer Karl Bostic and Nick Schifrin visit Pal...