WorldAccording to the Houthis, missiles and drones were used against “sensitive” locations in Riyadh. Footage seen by Reuters had earlier captured smoke and flames close to the city’s main airport.
WorldAccording to the Houthis, missiles and drones were used against “sensitive” locations in Riyadh. Footage seen by Reuters had earlier captured smoke and flames close to the city’s main airport.
PoliticsNBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki discusses the network’s latest poll on voters’ views of both parties as the midterm elections approach, including the share who want their vote to signal opposition to Donald Trump.
CulturePalmyra, once a major cultural centre of the ancient world, suffered extensive damage during Syria’s war. ISIL fighters destroyed several temples, while the city repeatedly changed hands. About 90 percent of the modern town was damaged or destroyed, but tourism is slowly returning and raising hopes for its shattered economy.
PoliticsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to issue a joint statement after meeting in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. They held a working lunch and attended a wreath-laying ceremony in the French territory as Canada and the European Union discuss a closer alliance amid continuing animosity with the United States and Donald Trump.
EconomyMarsh CEO and President John Doyle says geopolitical tensions and their effects on trade and supply chains rank among the biggest concerns for corporate leaders. Emerging technology is also increasing cyber threats, while AI could boost growth and productivity; systemic cyber risks from new technologies remain poorly understood, he warns.
WorldRabbi Haim Sofer traces Jewish identity through exile and persecution, including centuries of coexistence with Muslims from al-Andalus to Morocco and Iraq. The episode examines how the idea of a Jewish state and plans for a Third Temple reshaped those ties, and why the Orthodox anti-Zionist movement Neturei Karta opposes a Jewish state.
PoliticsIn a special election edition of The Enten Scale, Harry Enten examines the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs and the costs borne by American families. He considers how Congress might look if voters cast their ballots based on their wallets.
PoliticsFox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera reports that President Donald Trump is preparing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and is expected to confront him over the alliance between China and Iran.
CultureActor and comedian Hasan Minhaj discusses his comedy and film career in a Meet the Moment interview, saying he wants to create art with “moral clarity.”
EconomyQatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater says passenger demand remains resilient despite regional conflict and sharply higher jet-fuel costs. The carrier plans to receive 138 aircraft over the next five years, expand cargo operations and continue rolling out Starlink, while shifting capacity toward its most profitable routes.
WorldYemen’s Houthis stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia on Saturday, striking at Riyadh and Aramco facilities in Yanbu. The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a ballistic missile over the capital, as Turkey’s foreign minister pledged support for Saudi Arabia and questions grew over Ankara’s possible involvement.
PoliticsPolling stations have opened for regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. The results could affect Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s hold on power, while the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is expected to gain ground.
WorldMoscow’s mayor says the capital has come under its largest-scale attack so far. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed an overnight Ukrainian strike on the Moscow region, saying a “key” oil industry facility and a logistics facility were hit.
WorldAt the New York UN gathering, attention turns to three pressures: a worsening Middle East situation, the war in Ukraine and strains on worldwide energy supplies. The speakers assess Europe’s effort to obtain air-defense systems for Ukraine, Washington’s handling of the Houthis and the scope for diplomacy tied to Saudi Arabia.
WorldThe United States has warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could escalate quickly. The warning follows a missile strike on Riyadh, the first since the Yemen conflict resumed. A rapid Houthi offensive has seized large parts of Yemen in recent weeks and killed hundreds, leaving Saudi Arabia to consider its options without American support.
WorldThe Israeli filmmakers behind “NAZA” received a standing ovation at the Venice film festival but have faced violent threats to their lives and citizenship at home. A month before crucial elections, the documentary features anonymous military sources discussing widespread civilian killings in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he plans legislation to revoke the citizenship of people who “defame IDF soldiers.”
WorldThe US warned that Yemen's situation was escalating rapidly after Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on Riyadh. In recent weeks, the Iran-backed militants have also seized large parts of Yemen after clashes with Saudi-backed government forces. Despite its close alliance with Saudi Arabia, Washington is visibly unwilling to intervene on its behalf.
PoliticsPresident Volodymyr Zelensky is under growing political pressure in Ukraine. Reporter Kateryna Denisova and war-crimes investigations journalist and political blogger Danylo Mokryk say recent corruption scandals, tensions over anti-corruption institutions and a growing lack of political accountability are shifting the balance of power inside the country.
TechHyderabad has spent decades developing the talent, infrastructure and business environment needed to rival Bangalore, drawing major technology companies and becoming a life-sciences hub. But AI threatens some of the lower-cost IT work behind its growth. The challenge is whether the city can shift from supporting global innovation to generating more of its own.
CultureThis “The Dish” marathon celebrates Latino chefs and restaurants, showcasing diverse flavors from piña coladas to chopped cheese. Segments feature a London chef reworking Mexican classics, a Puerto Rican chef’s distinctive restaurant, the origins of the piña colada, a Santa Fe chef, and a chef redefining Peruvian cuisine.
EconomyBlackstone COO Jon Gray says India’s young population, growing middle class and improving infrastructure are attracting global investors. But the demographic advantage also brings pressure: millions of young people graduate each year, while formal-sector job creation has not matched their skills and expectations. Indian states are competing fiercely for investment by reducing regulatory barriers, building industrial infrastructure and targeting sectors.
SocietyA former student has filed a lawsuit against Cornell University and fraternity members, alleging that she was drugged and sexually assaulted at a fraternity house.
WorldThe episode examines Iran’s ceasefire conditions conveyed to the United States, the likelihood of further escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi movement, and reported US approval of additional weapons transfers to Israel. It says Israel has killed at least 1,390 Palestinians in Gaza during 354 days of ceasefire and at least 73,910 since October 7, 2023.
EconomyGovernments promise tax cuts, investment and growth, but the investors financing those plans can force leaders to change course, abandon policies or even leave office. As an oil shock pushes up inflation and borrowing costs, experts examine who controls the bond market and why America’s huge debt is becoming harder to ignore.