insert_link World FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year’s hurricane season FEMA has warned it may not have enough funding to make it through the rest of this year's hurricane season. The US's emergency management agency says its resources have been stretched thin by relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene. Our Ira Spitzer brings us the report. todayOctober 3, 2024 29
insert_link World Iranian ambassador to the United Nations says his country’s missile strike was a necessity Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, says his country’s missile strike was a necessity and a proportionate response to Israel's continuous aggressive terrorist acts of the past two months. Iran launched high-speed missile barrages at Israel on Tuesday night, Tehran’s largest-ever attack on its regional foe. Iravani told the UN Security Council that the only way to prevent further escalation is for Israel to immediately cease […] todayOctober 3, 2024 47
insert_link World Thousands of US dock workers continue to strike Thousands of us dock workers are on strike for a second day, over better pay and automation. The International Longshoremen's Association told its members at 36 ports across the East and Gulf Coasts to stop working from Tuesday. Economists fear the disruption could impact the US economy and even global supply chains. President Joseph Biden is backing the workers, saying they should be offered a "strong and fair contract". […] todayOctober 3, 2024 39
insert_link World UN Security Council calls for restraint in the Middle East The United Nations Security Council members have voiced concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The council convened an emergency session on Wednesday following Iran's missile attack on Israel on Tuesday. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. todayOctober 3, 2024 33
insert_link World Doctor pleads guilty in Matthew Perry death case A California doctor has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute the drug ketamine in connection to the death of actor Matthew Perry. The "Friends" star was found dead in his hot tub last year after a ketamine overdose. Ira Spitzer has more. todayOctober 3, 2024 37
insert_link World Pakistan clamps down on protests Pakistan's government is clamping down on mass demonstrations, a day former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party said it would hold a public protest in the capital city of Islamabad this week. Khan's supporters and party leaders held several demonstrations last month, demanding he be released from jail. todayOctober 2, 2024 45
insert_link World India says China reneged on border agreements India's Foreign Minister has accused China of reneging on border agreements once again. This comes even as New Delhi and Beijing have recently said they're trying to disengage along disputed border areas. Here's India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar speaking to Carnegie Endowment. todayOctober 2, 2024 42
insert_link World Israel is warning Iran there will be consequences after dozens of missiles were fired towards the country Israel is warning Iran there will be consequences after dozens of missiles were fired towards the country. Iranian state television says 200 missiles were fired at Israel, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it was in retaliation for the killings of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. The US and UK were involved in defending Israel from the missile attack. Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat had a message for the […] todayOctober 2, 2024 23
insert_link World US Vice Presidential debate shows stark contrasts Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz have offered starkly different views on major election issues in a largely policy-focused 90-minute vice presidential debate. Immigration, the economy and abortion rights were discussed several times. Vance refused to say if Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, leading Walz to accuse him of engaging in "revisionist history", and warning it could happen again. todayOctober 2, 2024 15