Podcast Episodes

Why was Telegram's CEO arrested in France?

Episode 912

The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, is being held by French police. The detention of the Russian-born billionaire has been condemned by Moscow and Elon Musk. So why is he being detained? And does the c…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

How significant are Israel-Lebanon border attacks?

Episode 911

Hezbollah launches hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel - after it targeted the group in southern Lebanon. Both sides say more will follow. How significant are these cross-border attacks? And is …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

What are the implications of Afghanistan's morality laws?

Episode 910

Afghanistan's Taliban government has formally adopted a set of morality laws. Among other rules, it requires women to cover their faces and men to grow their beards. But many argue it's a violation o…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Can Kamala Harris become America's first female president?

Episode 909

Kamala Harris has pledged her full support for Israel as she accepted the Democratic Party nomination. A prominent Muslim group withdrew its support. She has promised a new way forward. But what are …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

How will Russia respond to Ukraine drone attack in Moscow?

Episode 908

Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow was one of the largest since the start of the war. The Kyiv government controls more than 1,000 square kilometres of Kursk - How will Russia respond?

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Will turmoil in Libya spill over into the region?

Episode 907

Will turmoil in Libya spill over into the region? A military mobilisation by warlord Khalifa Haftar to the southwest is raising alarm in neighbouring countries. What's behind this move in a deeply vo…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Can there be a breakthrough in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations?

Episode 906

Israel bombs a school in Gaza killing more Palestinians as the top US diplomat Antony Blinken visits the region. He says talks in Egypt may be the last chance for a ceasefire in Gaza. But Hamas accus…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Why are businesses afraid of AI?

Episode 905

More than half of the top 500 companies in the United States now see Artificial Intelligence as posing a potential risk. That's a five-fold increase in just two years, according to a new survey. And …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

What's the potential global risk of the mpox virus outbreak?

Episode 904

The mpox virus triggers the World Health Organization's highest state of alert. Democratic Republic of Congo has reported the majority of cases, but infections have been recorded in Sweden and Pakist…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

What's happening with the Gaza ceasefire talks?

Episode 903

While Israel continues its relentless war on Gaza, Palestinians pin their hopes on talks which have paused in Doha before resuming in Cairo on Thursday. Israel and Hamas are studying proposals from m…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago