2pm ET, October 13 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky tells NPR that U.S. threats to cut off aid have not materialized and pushes back on Trump’s claims regarding diesel costs. The report also covers the UN warning that over 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen amid a cholera surge. Additionally, U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns following allegations of financial misconduct. Finally, Australia’s government opposes the Pentagon’s plan to live-stream a military execution, warning social media platforms against broadcasting the event.
Topics discussed
NPR News Now introduction
Zelensky on US threats and Ukraine's strategy
Zelensky reacts to Trump's ceasefire announcement
Zelensky on diesel costs and US partnership
Yemen displacement and cholera outbreak
Yemen conflict context and Guilfoyle resignation news
Details on Kimberly Guilfoyle's departure
Cornell University suspends fraternity events
Australia opposes live-streaming of Fort Hood execution
US home sales show modest September pickup
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