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Has BRICS made a difference on the world stage?
Episode 1226
Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a western-led global order. But…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees?
Episode 1225
Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. But what's really behind this crackdown? A…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Who will monitor Iran's nuclear activities?
Episode 1224
First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will moni…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Which global companies are benefiting from the genocide in Gaza?
Episode 1223
A report by the UN Special Rapporteur says some of the world's largest companies are complicit in and profiting from Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. Microsoft, Amazon and Go…
Published on 6 months ago
How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?
Episode 1222
Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. But China insists it should have the final say. So,…
Published on 6 months ago
What's bringing China and the EU closer?
Episode 1221
What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. But how far will this go? And who stands to g…
Published on 6 months ago
Will Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra keep her job?
Episode 1220
Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been facing growing public anger. So…
Published on 6 months ago
Who's to blame for Sudanese refugees facing hunger?
Episode 1219
They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme is facing a dire shortage of funds. Who is t…
Published on 6 months ago
Will a deal to end war between the DRC and Rwanda work this time?
Episode 1218
Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-running conflict in eastern DRC and it has the ful…
Published on 6 months ago
Who decides who can have nuclear arms?
Episode 1217
The US and Israel attacked Iran saying it can't have a nuclear weapon while the Islamic Republic denies trying to build one. The two are among nine countries armed with such weapons. So, who decides …
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago