US-Russia talks: What’s next for the Ukraine war?
United States President Donald Trump’s plan to cut a Ukraine deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with his administration’s shifting approach to transatlantic ties, has left European lead...
19 Helmi 202524min
What’s behind the police targeting of gay men in Madrid?
In Madrid, gay men say targeted police raids and humiliating strip searches are on the rise, defying Spain’s image as a leader in LGBTQ rights. Authorities claim it is part of a drug crackdown, but ac...
18 Helmi 202522min
500 days on, how Hamas survived Israel’s war on Gaza
Hamas has survived 500 days of relentless bombardment, defying Israel's repeated vows to destroy it. Despite its losses, including assassinations of prominent leaders, Hamas is intact, manning checkpo...
17 Helmi 202523min
Brief: Questions about next phase of Gaza deal after 6th exchange
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: A sixth exchange of captives and prisoners took place between Hamas and Israel. ...
16 Helmi 20256min
Another Take: Ukraine’s other land grab
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on April 7th, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Ukraine might not look ...
15 Helmi 202522min
Mohammed el-Kurd: how do we get beyond Palestinian ‘perfect victims’?
Mohammed el-Kurd was first known for defending his home against Israeli settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem. Now, he’s known globally for his writing about how the rest of the worl...
14 Helmi 202522min
What’s behind Trump and Musk’s fearmongering about South Africa?
Seizing land of its white citizens without compensation – that’s the claim US President Donald Trump has used to justify cutting off aid to South Africa, pointing to the recently passed Expropriation ...
13 Helmi 202520min
What fallout does Jordan face from Trump’s Gaza plan?
King Abdullah II of Jordan met United States President Donald Trump at a critical moment. With Jordan hosting more than two million Palestinian refugees, Trump’s plan to “own” Gaza and relocate its po...
12 Helmi 202524min
