Will NATO get involved in securing the Strait of Hormuz?
The leaders of NATO member states are meeting in Ankara, ostensibly to discuss increasing defence investment and long-term military support for Ukraine. But the war on Iran is hanging over the gatheri...
4 Jul 28min
Ukrainian strikes on refineries cause a fuel crisis in Russia
Ukrainian attacks have disrupted one-third of Russia's oil refining capacity, according to independent energy analysts. The resulting fuel shortage has forced Moscow to extend petrol export bans and r...
1 Jul 28min
China's new ethnic unity law comes into effect
Beijing's new ethnic unity law strengthens Mandarin's position as the primary language of education, official business and public spaces across China. The government says the law's provisions on socia...
29 Jun 27min
Could water become a flashpoint between Pakistan and India ? | Inside Story
The Indus Water Treaty lays out how the river's resources are to be shared between India and Pakistan. Brokered in 1960, it has survived decades of conflict between the neighbours. But recently, the a...
27 Jun 28min
Why is Crimea critical to the Ukraine war?
Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Now, more than four years into the current war, Ukraine is targeting the peninsula with increased drone attacks. In response, authorities in the Russian-controlled regio...
24 Jun 28min
Can Iran and the US turn the ceasefire into permanent peace?
"Encouraging progress." That's the feeling from mediators after the first round of talks between Iran and the US concluded in Switzerland. Those direct discussions were held to implement the memorandu...
22 Jun 28min
How is the Iran-US agreement being viewed in Israel?
Fury from Israeli ministers over the agreement US President Donald Trump has signed with Iran. And a sharp rebuke in response from his vice president JD Vance. So, what are the implications for Israel...
20 Jun 27min
What has Iran won from this war?
Agreement between Washington and Tehran has all but ended the Iran war, with both claiming victory despite the huge cost. Among that has been Iranian damage to relationships with its Gulf neighbours w...
17 Jun 28min
