After The Taliban Takeover Of Kabul, Here's What We Know

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing a lot more soldiers in the war as Russia's unprecedented attacks continued in Kyiv. What Happened: Zelenskyy, in an interview with Sky News, said, "The east is losing a lot of people. They don't care about that." "We count...

President Joe Biden has reportedly said there would be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia for collaborating with Russia to trim oil production, an indication that cracks have appeared in the relationship between the two long-time allies. What Happened: Biden told CNN’s Jake Tapper in an interview broadcast in October...

Germany has confirmed that it will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine following weeks of diplomatic pressure. Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the move in a cabinet meeting, according to federal government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit. CNN's Fred Pleitgen has more on Russia's response.

Belarus’ army has begun removing armored vehicles from long-term storage to contribute to the joint regional grouping of Russian and Belarusian fighting forces, according to the Belarusian Ministry of Defense.The decision was made in order to facilitate “interoperability measures” for the battlegroups, which have been conducting joint drills since October in Belarus, according to TASS.It’s just the latest sign that Belarus could be gearing up for military action—or that it might be preparing to serve as a launchpad for Russian assaults on Ukraine.Last fall, Russia sent tens of thousands of troops and armored vehicles into Belarus to conduct live fire...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) shared his views on why it was difficult for members of the Republican Party to have an opposing view with former U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival, held in September. What Happened: Trump is a "unique" character, according to...

The wave of dismissals comes amid claims of bribery among leaders and criticism levied at two officials who took holidays in Spain and France.

A RUSSIAN warship armed with “unstoppable” hypersonic missiles is sailing towards the US coast in a show of strength, reports claim. The guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov has been closely monitored by Nato navies on its maiden voyage armed with 6,670mph Zircon weapons. An unconfirmed Russian Telegram channel...

THE United States military has killed key ISIS leader Bilal al-Sudani along with 10 other members of the militant terrorist group, the White House announced. The calculated US counter-terrorism attack occurred on Wednesday evening in a remote area of northern Somalia, in East Africa, according to a senior Biden administration official.

In 2021, President Biden offered people from Hong Kong already in the U.S. temporary asylum. That meant they didn't have to go back to the Chinese territory where some say they might face political persecution. But that reprieve is up, and the U.S. is waiting until the last minute to extend the safe haven status. As NPR's Emily Feng reports, that's left thousands of other Hong Kongers in limbo.

Global superpowers are paying lots of attention to the African continent lately. Yeah. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, just arrived in Ghana for a five-day tour. And Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in South Africa today. Yellen just missed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who was there a day earlier. And China's new foreign minister wrapped up his five-nation African tour last week.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Matt Bennett of the Democratic think tank Third Way about the path ahead for President Biden as he manages the fallout from the mishandling of classified documents. LEILA FADEL, HOST:. Donald Trump, President Biden and now former Vice President Mike Pence all have something in...

Audio will be available later today. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Douglas Lute about decisions by the U.S. and Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine, and their likely impact on the war against Russia.

For months, Ukraine has been demanding, and was denied, state-of-the-art Western tanks. The U.S. and Germany — considered to have the best tanks in the world — promised today to send them. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:. For months, Ukraine has been demanding state-of-the-art, western tanks, and for months,...

It's official. American tanks are headed to Ukraine. The U.S. is sending 31 Abrams tanks, a move designed to help Ukraine defend its territory and also designed to send a message to Russia the U.S. and its allies are committed to the fight. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN:...

We have a dissenting view of the new government in Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu is prime minister once again, taking power with a coalition that includes far-right figures. Though he was always conservative, this government is different than past ones and includes some politicians linked with banned extremist groups. In Netanyahu's most recent conversation on this program, he said not to worry about his new allies.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that his country will send German-made Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine. The decision comes as the U.S. makes plans to deliver Abrams tanks to Ukraine as well. NPR's Berlin correspondent Rob Schmitz joins us now. Rob, so what do we know about Germany's decision?

Western battle tanks could soon be on their way to Ukraine. Yeah. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to announce today that his country is preparing to send Leopard tanks. The decision comes as the U.S. makes plans to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine. MARTÍNEZ: NPR's Rob Schmitz is covering...

The dust is still settling on Ukraine's largest government shakeup since Russia's war on the country began almost a year ago. An arrest and allegations of corruption and impropriety have led to the dismissal of several deputy ministers. Ukraine has had problems with graft for decades, but some see the recent removals as a sign that the country is becoming more transparent. To explain, NPR's Joanna Kakissis joins us from Kyiv. Good morning, Joanna.

The Biden administration is appealing to private citizens to directly sponsor refugees resettling in the United States from around the world, as part of the biggest shift in the U.S. program for displaced people since its launch in 1980. Under 'Welcome Corps', launched last week, ordinary Americans will handle the...

SADE: (Singing) No need to ask, he's a smooth operator. CHANG: What follows is a faux, retro '70s-style car commercial, featuring Germany's Leopard 2 tank. And to ease any concerns about sending tanks, the commercial dubs the Leopard, a luxury executive sedan. (SOUNDBITE OF SADE SONG, "SMOOTH OPERATOR") CHANG: Isn't...