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War is raging in Ukraine, the Middle East and Sudan, while tensions are rising between China and Taiwan. Gideon Rachman joined experts to discuss what is driving this surge in global conflict. They explored how these events are connected, the risk of further escalation and the importance of ending wars well.
New York City’s new 2-K program for 2-year-olds starts Thursday amid funding delays. About 2,000 children will join the initiative, but many day care directors struggled with late payments. Patricia Chin said, "It is bad not knowing, especially for the wages and the rent." Officials promised to resolve these financial issues.
America's war in Afghanistan began on Oct. 7, 2001, after the Sept. 11 attacks. The conflict lasted nearly 20 years, ending when Kabul fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, 2021. Many journalists captured the long struggle, showing how the country got stuck in a cycle of violence and uncertainty.
After the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, many young people joined the military. These veterans faced combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, finding a deep bond through hardship. Joe Kearns Goodwin said, "A group of people working toward something larger than themselves? It's a heady tonic, and I will feel its absence."
New York City public schools started the year with a ban on artificial intelligence for elementary and middle school students. The Education Department said 38 tools will be removed or altered. While these rules limit digital devices, officials have not yet provided clear guidelines on how teachers will enforce them.
Germany’s far-right AfD party won a blowout victory in Saxony-Anhalt elections on Sunday. The party used pro-Russian messaging that mirrors Vladimir Putin’s own rhetoric against Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Analyst Stefan Meister said, "Russia is, in the end, benefiting from the crisis of liberal democracy," as the party gained ground.
Israeli attacks killed at least four Palestinians in northern Gaza on Thursday. Israeli forces used military vehicles and a drone to fire at shelters in the Jabalia refugee camp. A separate air attack near Kamal Adwan Hospital also killed a man, his wife, and their two daughters during the night.
Flash floods on August 26 wiped out Syafrubesi, Nepal, destroying hotels built by Indian workers from Bihar. Neyaz Miya and Mehadi Hassan escaped the disaster by running uphill as the river swallowed the town. Miya said, “The town was gone in a blink.” Many others remain missing after the tragic event.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s flight from Moldova to Norway faced delays after a Russian drone threatened his plane. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said, “His flight was almost hit by a drone when it was taking off from Moldova.” Moldova shut its airspace as Russian drones targeted the border area.
Saudi civil defence authorities issued an all-clear on Thursday after an emergency alert in Khamis Mushait amid clashes with Houthis. Officials said the danger had passed. This follows recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. Fighting has escalated in recent months, raising fears of a return to broader conflict.
Four Republican Senate candidates avoided discussing tariffs and the Iran war during Wednesday’s convention in Dallas. Instead, they focused on Mr. Trump’s tax law and criticized their Democratic opponents. Mr. Trump encouraged voters to support him, saying, "Pretend I'm on the ballot," while defending his policies to the gathered crowd.
South Korea’s president ruled out extending his single term in office, a spokesman said Thursday. The leader previously suggested constitutional reforms, but officials now say re-election is impossible. "The idea of a consecutive term is completely impossible and not even a matter for consideration," the presidential secretary said recently.