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Are Europe and Russia close to a confrontation?
Episode 1353
Ukraine's President says Moscow is testing Europe's red lines. Unidentified drones are being spotted at some of the busiest airports and military sites in the EU. That's as the bloc pours billions of…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How will the Syrian president's visit to the White House impact the region?
Episode 1352
A landmark meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House.The historic sit-down signals a major shift in US-Syria relations. So, how will it shape Trump’s legacy in th…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s climate?
Episode 1351
Leaders are in Brazil for this year’s climate summit to map a path to cutting emissions. But wars in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, are unleashing unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases and pollution. So…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Is Mali about to fall to an al-Qaeda-affiliated armed group?
Episode 1350
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have blocked fuel deliveries to Mali’s capital for two months. They want to seize territory and drive out Western influence. But could their ultimate goal be to control the c…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why is Israel ramping up its attacks on Lebanon?
Episode 1349
The Israeli military is ramping up its attacks on Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire. It's carrying out similar breaches in Gaza and occupying Syrian territory. As the disarmament of Hezbollah …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Can Trump break Russia’s grip on Central Asia as China’s influence grows?
Episode 1348
US President Donald Trump meets with five Central Asian leaders, seeking deals on critical minerals, energy, and trade. But can Washington gain a foothold in a region long dominated by Russia — and w…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?
Episode 1347
Long queues at American airports. Thousands of unpaid federal workers surviving on food banks. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has left millions without essential services. So, can bo…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Can Russian and China relations survive US and other western nations?
Episode 1346
Russia and China pledge to strengthen their relations. President Xi Jinping has met the Russian Prime Minister and called for more cooperation, to deal with what he called a 'turbulent external envir…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Can the US's ceasefire plan for Sudan succeed?
Episode 1345
Hope for a humanitarian truce in Sudan. The parliamentary Rapid Support Forces and the Army agree in principle with the US plan to stop fighting. But with violence spreading beyond the North Darfur r…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Why is Trump claiming that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria?
Episode 1344
US president Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action claiming Christians are being persecuted. The government and Christian groups in the country deny this saying armed groups have killed…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago