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Why is China financing African countries?
Episode 922
China promises African nations $50 billion in loans and funding at a summit of leaders in Beijing. It underlines the country's position as the continent's number one investor. What does this investme…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
What are the 'red lines' keeping Russia and NATO from confrontation?
Episode 921
Both Moscow and NATO have so-called 'red lines' that could trigger outright war between them if crossed. The conflict in Ukraine now involves many countries with western weapons being used inside Rus…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
What will it mean for the UK to stop some of its arms exports to Israel?
Episode 920
The UK government says it will stop some of its arms exports to Israel fearing the use of certain weapons could violate international law. Israel's prime minister calls the move 'shameful' and says i…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
What will the demonstrations in Israel mean for the war on Gaza?
Episode 919
Huge demonstrations in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in southern Gaza. The deaths have intensified public anger and political …
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
How much politics is involved in Brazil's ban on X?
Episode 918
Social media platform X goes dark in Brazil. It failed to comply with a court order to block accounts linked to disinformation. Owner Elon Musk says it's a crackdown on free speech. How much politics…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Is Libya moving towards another civil war?
Episode 917
A feud over the leadership of Libya's central bank has led to the suspension of oil production. The two rival governments are trading blame for the standoff. Which has the upper hand? And what does i…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Is Israel's war on Gaza spilling over into the occupied West Bank?
Episode 916
Israeli forces have conducted their largest assault in decades in the West Bank, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. The escalation is coupled with increasing settler violence. So, what are …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
What's behind recurrent sexual violence in India?
Episode 915
In India angry protesters are demanding better safety measures and more protection for women after the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor. It has raised questions about what can be done to st…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Could the Russia-Ukraine war lead to a nuclear disaster in Kursk?
Episode 914
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warns military action is posing serious risks to the Kursk nuclear power plant. Moscow says the facility in Russia has been attacked by Ukrainian forces. Kyiv ha…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
How bad is the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
Episode 913
Israel again orders Palestinians to move in Gaza. That's forcing the UN to relocate its base for aid operations causing huge disruption. Palestinians are already facing malnutrition and disease while…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago