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How bad is the drug problem in the US and what's Trump's strategy?
Episode 1335
US strikes near Venezuela - which President Donald Trump says are targeting drugs gangs.
That's disputed, but the major military mobilisation has brought the issue of narcotics centre stage.
How bad …
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Are US-Israeli relations in upheaval?
Episode 1334
The Israeli parliament votes to annex the occupied West Bank - a move unlikely to become law but described as an 'insult' by the U.S. vice president. Donald Trump insists annexation won't happen, but…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Is Trump losing patience with Russia over the Ukraine war?
Episode 1333
U.S. President Donald Trump sanctions Russia's two biggest oil companies - after scrapping a summit with President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war. New EU measures too - targeting Russian oil and a…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Has the world lost the fight against malaria?
Episode 1332
Has the world lost its fight against malaria? A new report suggest the resurgence of the mosquito-borne disease could cause more deaths, particularly in parts of Africa. But what's behind this? And w…
Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago
How will China tackle its many challenges in the coming five years?
Episode 1331
How will China tackle its many challenges in the coming five years? Its Communist Party's top leadership is meeting behind closed-doors to draft a plan. From domestic issues to its trade war with the…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
How will the ceasefire in Gaza be enforced?
Episode 1330
Israel breaches the Gaza ceasefire killing dozens of Palestinians. Now, it says it's returned to the deal but warns Hamas it hinges on handing over the captives' remains. So, how challenging will it …
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Will the ceasefire hold between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Episode 1329
After a week of cross-border violence, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to an immediate ceasefire. Islamabad accuses its neighbour of harbouring armed groups, allegations that Kabul denies. So, will th…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Will dispute over return of Israeli captives' remains threaten Gaza ceasefire deal?
Episode 1328
Hamas hands over the remains of another captive as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Eighteen bodies remain in Gaza and the group says it needs heavy machinery to retrieve them. But Israel says…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Will the ceasefire make genocide harder to prove?
Episode 1327
Palestinians are returning to 16 million tonnes of rubble and there's concern evidence that lies under the ruins could be erased. So, will the ceasefire make genocide harder to prove? And is there en…
Published on 4 weeks ago
When will Israel reopen Gaza's Rafah Crossing?
Episode 1326
The Palestinian Authority says it's ready to operate Gaza's only gateway to the outside world - a vital window to the outside world. But for now, the PA has been sidelined by the US-brokered ceasefir…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago