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More than 40 countries were in Saudi Arabia over the weekend to hear a peace pitch from Ukraine and its allies, but notably absent was Russia. In light of not being invited, Moscow has referred to the talks as a "hoax." Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined CBS News to discuss the meeting...
Another show of force from North Korea's leader, as US officials are expressing concern that North Korea may sell weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine...
Former President Trump is likely facing at least three trials in the midst of the 2024 campaign, but Republican leaders are still defending him for the moment. GOP presidential candidate and former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) discusses 2024 rivals former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis...
Dangerous confrontations between Russia and the United States in the skies over Syria point to an escalating shadow war as Russian President Vladimir Putin suffers more losses in Ukraine. Experts warn that Putin is looking to strike against the U.S. for supporting Ukraine in its defensive war, with Moscow...
As Lebanon remembered its catastrophic Beirut port blast of three years ago Friday, observers say a culture of impunity has taken hold in the country, with no one held accountable for crimes, including the banking crisis that led to the financial collapse. Improperly stored ammonium nitrate at the Beirut port...
The Biden administration is still holding back from labeling the military takeover of Niger’s government a “coup” a week after it was launched, even as Washington is reportedly set to evacuate some U.S. embassy staff from the country. The careful word choice keeps in play an estimated $200 million of...
President Biden is calling for the immediate release of Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum and his family following last week’s military takeover of the country’s democratically elected government. Military soldiers led by Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani arrested Bazoum and declared Tchiani Niger’s head of state...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly used nuclear saber-rattling to deter the West from providing military aid to Ukraine. Bill Taylor, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, and Col. Brendan Kearney, former chief of staff of U.S. Marines stationed in Europe, join “CUOMO” to discuss the state...
Saudi Arabia is hosting an unusual gathering of top security officials from some 30 nations, including the United States, for a Ukraine-led summit this weekend to discuss potential pathways toward negotiations to end Russia’s occupation of Ukrainian territory. The catch is Russia isn’t invited to the gathering...
The Biden administration is still holding back from labeling the military takeover of Niger’s government a “coup” a week after it was launched. The careful word choice keeps in play an estimated $200 million of humanitarian and economic support to the country, largely food assistance for a country of 25...