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Why is Xi Jinping rallying Asian nations against Donald Trump?
Episode 1146
Xi Jinping has rallied south-east Asian nations against Donald Trump's trade war, uniting them against what he calls 'unilateral bullying' by the U.S…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
What does Trump's action mean for the US and its global standing?
Episode 1145
Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundre…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Is the US in a constitutional crisis?
Episode 1144
Attacks on judges and threats to defy the courts - increasing tension between the Trump administration and US judiciary. Some believe it's a constitu…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How has Sudan's conflict impacted the region?
Episode 1143
Two years of conflict in Sudan between troops loyal to the army and those backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Regional countries have been…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
What's the impact of Israel's attacks on hospitals in Gaza?
Episode 1142
Israel bombs one of the last working hospitals in Gaza, a place where usually treatable health conditions can now mean death. Targeting health facili…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How will Gabon's new leader impact the country?
Episode 1141
He led a coup in Gabon, promising to hand power back to civilians. But General Brice Oligui Nguema has just won Saturday's election, and will lead th…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries?
Episode 1140
While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Why does Syria matter to Israel and Turkiye?
Episode 1139
Israel and Turkiye have held talks over Syria in a bid to avoid clashes there. Benjamin Netanyahu's government says Turkish military bases in post-As…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Can Europeans change the course of the war in Ukraine?
Episode 1138
Drumming up more support for Ukraine against Russia. European countries are considering deploying troops. They're promising more aid as well. It all …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Could Trump's tariffs destroy globalisation?
Episode 1137
Globalisation has become the driver of international trade giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business. Then came US President Do…
10 months, 3 weeks ago