Podcast Episodes

What's in store for 2025?

Episode 1039

 A troubled year comes to an end. Lives destroyed by wars that continue to rage in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. Regimes firmly in control a year ago, gone. And Donald Trump defies the courts and critics…

Published on 1 year ago

Why is Israel so focused on north Gaza?

Episode 1038

With winter setting in, Palestinians in Gaza have little protection from the cold. Israel's siege of the north has denied many access to aid or medical supplies. So, what's behind Israel's focus on t…

Published on 1 year ago

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

Episode 1037

The Afghan Defence Ministry says it carried out several air strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It's the latest act in growing cross-border violence between the neighbours. Pa…

Published on 1 year ago

With South Korea's political instability, what's gone wrong?

Episode 1036

Deepening political crisis in South Korea. Two presidents impeached within two weeks with their stand-in replacement immediately under pressure. The instability is creating serious concern internatio…

Published on 1 year ago

How dangerous are Israeli and Yemeni escalating hostilities?

Israel again bombs Yemen, hitting the main airport and port city. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns there's more to come. Another Houthi missile is fired at Tel Aviv in response. How da…

Published on 1 year ago

Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war?

Episode 1034

Warnings of an imminent risk of famine in parts of Gaza due to Israel's attacks and blocking of humanitarian aid and food supplies. Malnutrition is affecting many people - in particular children, wit…

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Why are there protests in Mozambique?

Episode 1033

More than 150 people killed in protests in Mozambique. Demonstrators claim October's presidential election was rigged. The winner from the governing Frelimo party is calling for calm and a national d…

Published on 1 year ago

Will Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina face justice?

Episode 1032

Bangladesh wants India to extradite its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face charges of genocide and crimes against humanity among others. She fled in August after a popular uprising ended her…

Published on 1 year ago

Why have children from Gaza been denied medical treatment in the UK?

Episode 1031

Fifty British MPs call for children from Gaza to receive medical care in the UK. It was prompted by the UK's denial of treatment to a 4-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both his legs in an Israeli a…

Published on 1 year ago

Will the Christmas market attack impact immigration in Germany?

Episode 1030

The suspect in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack is a self-described Saudi dissident. German authorities say he supports a right-wing party. Could police have done more to prevent the ramming? An…

Published on 1 year ago