What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
India's Hindu nationalist BJP sweeps West Bengal, a state governed by the opposition for decades and historically seen as a symbol of secularism. What does this mean for democracy in India? And for it...
6 Touko 24min
Can the Iran war peace talks survive Gulf escalation?
Tension escalates rapidly across the Gulf, despite last month's ceasefire. An oil facility hit in the United Arab Emirates, Iranian boats attacked, while the US tries to force open a shipping route in...
5 Touko 24min
Is Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?
Israeli forces detained two activists after stopping the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Greece. It happened in international waters nearly a thousand kilometres from the Gaza Strip....
4 Touko 24min
Is Mali's junta losing control?
An unlikely coalition of armed groups and rebels launches an offensive in Mali. Russian forces backing the military government are forced to withdraw from bases in the north. Soldiers are suspected of...
3 Touko 24min
Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?
Commercial vessels under attack.The blockades by the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global trade.The crisis highlights the danger conflicts and territorial disputes pose to shippin...
2 Touko 23min
Will Pakistan's land trade routes with Iran undermine the US?
Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washington's pressure campaign on Tehran? And how will it ...
1 Touko 24min
How is Israel replicating its Gaza tactics in Lebanon?
Widespread destruction by Israel of houses and civilian facilities in Lebanon, leaving a fifth of the population out of their homes. Israel's defence minister says tactics used in Gaza are being repli...
1 Touko 20min
Why is the UAE withdrawing from OPEC?
The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times, caused by the Iran war, which h...
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