Israeli military attacks on Gaza continue despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that was brokered last October. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israeli strikes have killed over 1100 Palestinians since then, including at least 260 children.

Meanwhile, more than 90% of Gaza has been d...

Chinese President Xi, for the first time, spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai.

President Xi emphasized four key observations; to adhere to the principle of openness and win-win cooperation and boost innovation-driven development, to strengthen risk awarenes...

The Trump administration has announced it will not immediately renew the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement, a trilateral pact between the three countries.

The USMCA, which replaced NAFTA in 2020, remains in force for now, but its future is far from certain. #Heat #USMCA #freetrade #Mexico #...

A new United Nations report says the world's oceans are in serious trouble. More than 600 scientists from around the world found climate change, pollution, overfishing and the loss of marine life are pushing the oceans deeper into crisis.

They say urgent action is needed to reverse the damage. ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has drawn criticism on multiple fronts from soaring ticket costs to questionable calls from referees.

But officiating has sparked the sharpest backlash: Trump's politically charged involvement in a red-card suspension and a string of controversial VAR rulings that reshap...

Tensions between the US and Iran remain high as both sides trade military strikes. And fears grow that their ceasefire will continue to unravel. The US says it has hit dozens of Iranian targets and on Monday, Tehran also announced retaliatory strikes against US military assets in the region.

Co...

The fragile ceasefire collapsed earlier this week with the US saying it struck more than 170 military targets in retaliation for Iran's attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.

The question now is whether this pause ...

A protest campaign against African immigrants living and working in South Africa has forced thousands of people to flee the country. Police in South Africa arrested more than 900 people during just one day of protests last month.

Organizers blame migrants for the country’s high unemployment, det...

The United States has a history of military interventions that goes back over two centuries. The military assaults stretch from Latin America, to Asia and to the Middle East. The US war in Vietnam lasted from the early 1960’s to the mid 1970’s. As many as two million civilians are believed to hav...

As the United States intensifies its crackdown on undocumented migrants, European countries are also shutting the doors to those seeking refuge and asylum.

In Europe, lawmakers have approved sweeping new measures to speed up deportations, expand detention, and establish migrant return hubs out...

Mourners pack the streets of Tehran for the funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader. The images are striking with enormous crowds, black banners, and chants echoing through the streets as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is laid to rest.

Beyond the emotion and symbolism of the funeral, diplomats are weig...

Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Qatar this week focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s frozen assets. This as Iran begins six days of mourning for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed by US-Israeli airstrikes in February.

Meanwhile, Lebanon and Is...

It has become a familiar scene now in British politics over the last decade. A Prime Minister walking out of 10 Downing Street to announce their resignation. The latest to do so is Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

He announced recently that he is stepping down after just two years as leader. He wil...

China released its 15th Five-Year Plan for education development. Over the next five years, it hopes to build a high-quality system that encourages lifelong learning and global competitiveness.

The country has also seen a surge in medical tourism as people from around the world seek quality heal...

The US Supreme Court ended its term with major decisions on some issues closely watched around the world. The justices ruled against President Trump’s attempt to limit automatic birthright citizenship for those born in the United States, while clearing the way for tougher asylum and deportation p...

The United States and Iran agreed to suspend hostilities after days of attacks and counterattacks tested the fragile ceasefire.

Iranian and American officials will meet this Tuesday in Qatar, according to the White House. Tehran didn’t confirm the talks. Over the last few days Iran and the Un...

The United Nations also reports that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip. The report was compiled by an independent commission of three international jurists.

UN Report: https://www.ohchr.org/en/h...

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for peace negotiations with Ukraine. The conflict has been going on now for longer than WWI and has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers on both sides, in addition to substantial civilian casualties.

Are Moscow and Kyiv read...

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, comes against the backdrop of the IMF’s downgrade of this year’s global economic forecast to 3.1%.

From supply chain realignments to the AI revolution, leaders are examining how economies can sustain exp...

Income and wealth disparity in the US are at all time high levels with the rich getting richer while working and poor Americans are struggling to make ends meet.

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has also become the world’s first trillionaire after his rocket company SpaceX began trading o...

Mediators say the latest round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran ended with what they describe as “encouraging progress.”

The discussions in Switzerland took place amid heightened tensions, with President Trump warning Iran could face new military strikes and possible US to...

Days after a landmark peace deal, new attacks are threatening to derail it. Is the U.S.-Iran agreement already in trouble?

Guests:
Mohammad Khatabi is a broadcast journalist and Middle East affairs expert.
Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago.
Yossi Mekelb...

EV sales are surging in China, where electric vehicles now account for nearly two-thirds of new car sales. And globally, the EV boom is only expected to grow.

Guests:
Mark Rainford is founder and automotive content creator for “Inside China Auto."
Lei Xing co-host’s “China EV’s & More”
Haoran Z...

AI could transform the future of the Global South. From India's startup push to China's drive for greater access, here's how developing nations are closing the AI gap.