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How will the first female IOC president lead the Olympics?
Episode 1118
Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, the world's largest sports body. So, what hurd…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can there be a ceasefire in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Episode 1117
Does diplomacy stand a chance to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Direct talks between the Congolese and Rwandan leaders in …
1 year, 2 months ago
Is the US a barrier to a ceasefire in Gaza?
Episode 1116
Emboldened by Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying his war on Gaza. The US has blamed Hamas for the renewed Israeli bombardment of the st…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why did Netanyahu resume the war in Gaza?
Episode 1115
Benjamin Netanyahu refused to implement phase two of a ceasefire, already agreed with Hamas. Now Israel's prime minister has resumed air strikes on G…
1 year, 2 months ago
What will US strikes in Yemen accomplish?
Episode 1114
The US attacks Houthis in Yemen and says more strikes are coming. Washington has warned Iran over its support for the group. In an already volatile r…
1 year, 2 months ago
After ambassador is expelled, what next for the US and South Africa?
Episode 1113
The US declares the South African ambassador 'persona non grata' -- citing his criticism of the Trump administration. South Africa expresses regret a…
1 year, 2 months ago
What's happening with the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Episode 1112
The US Middle East envoy proposes a way to keep the ceasefire going in Gaza. But the original deal remains stuck in the first phase with no progress …
1 year, 2 months ago
UN experts have accused Israel of 'genocidal acts' - what's next?
Episode 1111
A UN investigation concludes Israel carried out genocidal acts by destroying Gaza's main fertility clinic and maternity hospitals. Israel has rejecte…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is Russia's war with Ukraine coming to an end?
Episode 1110
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the front while Washington's diplomatic drive to end the Ukraine war intensifies. US officials are in Moscow …
1 year, 2 months ago
How will Duterte's arrest affect the Philippines?
Episode 1109
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is under arrest. He's facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. The International …
1 year, 2 months ago