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Why is Israel ramping up its attacks on Lebanon?
Episode 1349
The Israeli military is ramping up its attacks on Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. It's carrying out similar breaches in Gaza and occupying …
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Can Trump break Russia’s grip on Central Asia as China’s influence grows?
Episode 1348
US President Donald Trump meets with five Central Asian leaders, seeking deals on critical minerals, energy, and trade. But can Washington gain a foo…
1 year ago
Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?
Episode 1347
Long queues at American airports. Thousands of unpaid federal workers surviving on food banks. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has le…
1 year ago
Can Russian and China relations survive US and other western nations?
Episode 1346
Russia and China pledge to strengthen their relations. President Xi Jinping has met the Russian Prime Minister and called for more cooperation, to de…
1 year ago
Can the US's ceasefire plan for Sudan succeed?
Episode 1345
Hope for a humanitarian truce in Sudan. The parliamentary Rapid Support Forces and the Army agree in principle with the US plan to stop fighting. But…
1 year ago
Why is Trump claiming that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria?
Episode 1344
US president Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action claiming Christians are being persecuted. The government and Christian groups in the…
1 year ago
How can the US government shutdown be resolved?
Episode 1343
There's no sign of an end to the US government shutdown. 1.4 million workers are going without pay, while some people on federal aid are worrying how…
1 year ago
What's behind the violence in Tanzania?
Episode 1342
Tanzania's incumbent President has been declared re-elected with with 98% of the vote - in an election, denounced by the opposition as a sham...
The g…
1 year ago
What tactics did China and the US use in their trade war?
Episode 1341
China and the US ease their trade war...for now. Concessions from both, with some of the most painful measures put on hold for a year. So, what tact…
1 year ago
What can be done to stop the bloodshed in Sudan?
Episode 1340
Reports of massacres by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in Darfur - after the army was pushed out of the region. Tens of thousands of civilians are now …
1 year ago