Apr 16 Watch 7:05 How recent Russian attacks on power plants have ravaged Ukraine’s energy system By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane This year, Russia has launched a deliberate and devastating series of attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Taking advantage of gaps and shortages in Ukraine’s air defenses, Russia has systematically targeted nearly every single power plant in the country. As Amna… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 10:12 Sudan marks 1 year of brutal civil war as humanitarian crisis worsens By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi This week marks one year since the start of war in Sudan. What began as an internal power struggle has produced the world’s largest displacement crisis. More than 8 million people have fled their homes, around 16 million are facing… Continue watching
Apr 16 Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signs controversial law to boost conscription to fend off Russia’s aggression By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a controversial law, days after it was passed by parliament, potentially helping Kyiv to boost conscription to replenish depleted forces to fend off Russia's continued aggression. Continue reading
Apr 16 IMF says outlook for world economy is brighter but still modest by historical standards By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, saying the world appears headed for a "soft landing" — reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth. Continue reading
Apr 16 House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the U.S. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by drug traffickers to make fentanyl outside the country. Continue reading
Apr 16 Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the closure of his country's embassy and consulates in Ecuador in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by Ecuadorian authorities on the Mexican embassy in Quito. Continue reading
Apr 16 WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing after Austin has first talk with Chinese counterpart since 2022 By News Desk and Lolita Baldor, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China's national defense minister Tuesday morning, in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific. Continue reading
Apr 16 Yellen warns of more sanctions in response to Iran’s increasing activity By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press “Treasury will not hesitate to work with our allies to use our sanctions authority to continue disrupting the Iranian regime’s malign and destabilizing activity,” she said. “I fully expect we will take additional sanctions actions against Iran in the coming… Continue reading
Apr 16 UK lawmakers to vote on landmark bill with goal to create Britain’s “first smoke-free generation” By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press If passed, the bill will give Britain some of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world. Continue reading
Apr 16 China’s economy saw unexpected 5.3% growth in first quarter, though weak areas remain By Zen Soo, Associated Press China's leaders have been trying to recalibrate growth away from investment spending and toward a greater reliance on consumer demand, similar to other major economies. Continue reading