Will Cuba be forced to accept President Trump's demands?
Havana has announced the country is nearly out of fuel. It comes after months of added pressure from Washington. The US cut off oil shipments from Venezuela and then imposed a near total oil blockade....
27 Touko 28min
Will the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda spread further?
A global health crisis - not a pandemic. But the World Health Organization is warning the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring Uganda could be much larger than what has ...
25 Touko 28min
Is the US dialling down its support for Taiwan?
A year ago, US-China relations reached one of their lowest points when Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs. The US president made some concessions when he met Xi Jinping a few months lat...
23 Touko 27min
Will the boycott of Eurovision have any impact?
Five nations boycott Eurovision citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Isr...
20 Touko 27min
Could Labour and Conservative dominance in UK politics be ending?
A backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections in England, Scotland and Wales, despite a huge majority in parliament. He's rejecting calls to quit - but faces new ch...
16 Touko 27min
Should we be worried about the Hantavirus outbreak?
The World Health Organization says public health risks from hantavirus are low. Arrangements are being made to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship, after three people who'd been on board, died. H...
13 Touko 28min
Can China help end the war on Iran?
China is emerging as a major player in global diplomacy - including in the Middle East. In 2023, it helped re-establish diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Tehran. While it is not officially mediating ...
11 Touko 28min
