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How important is the UN General Assembly in today's world?
Episode 1304
Contrasting speeches and world visions at the United Nations General Assembly. Attacks on the validity of the UN from US President Donald Trump before he met other world leaders there to discuss Gaza…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Why are so many countries falling behind on AI?
Episode 1303
Artificial intelligence is the tech revolution of our times. But more than 100 countries are falling way behind those leading the AI surge and are losing out. That's what the UN General Assembly will…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
What's happened to diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war?
Episode 1302
NATO sends more forces east after Russia is again accused of violating a member state's airspace. Ukraine hit by some of the largest drone strikes of the war while it attacks Russian energy facilitie…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
What are the chances for peace in Sudan?
Episode 1301
A mosque bombed in Sudan is the latest atrocity in a conflict that's caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis, says the UN. A new US-led political initiative gets a cool response from Khartoum. W…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Will the US and China reach a deal on TikTok?
Episode 1300
Will the US and China reach a deal on TikTok? Donald Trump says an agreement is well on the way, after a call with Xi Jinping. But why is the Chinese social media app problematic in America? And who …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
How relevant is the United Nations in the Gaza war?
Episode 1299
Yet again, the US blocks a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. It's the sixth time Washington has used its veto power since October 2023. Where does this leave the UN's re…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Will a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel stop its genocide?
Episode 1298
The European Commission calls for a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel in response to the war on Gaza. It also wants to sanction two government ministers. But some EU countries oppose th…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Will a UN report accusing Israel of genocide make a difference for Gaza?
Episode 1297
Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, says the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry. Israel's accused of committing genocidal acts defined by global conventions. But will thi…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
How important is this year's UN General Assembly?
Episode 1296
The United Nations General Assembly meets to debate next week. Crises including the Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and climate change are placing the world body under severe scrutiny. It's also facing pr…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
What's behind the anti-immigration protests in the UK?
Episode 1295
More than a hundred thousand people demonstrate in London against immigration - with arrests after violent clashes with police. The rally was organised by a far-right activist with criminal convictio…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago