What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?
Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The US has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese army officers accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers mor...
22 Mai 24min
Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade?
Detained and ridiculed by a senior Israeli minister. The mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists has sparked global outrage. They were part of the latest attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Palesti...
21 Mai 24min
What's the significance of Putin's visit to China?
Amplifying an 'unshakeable bond' in a 'turbulent' international situation. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing: their 40th meeting as presidents. What's the significance of the Russian...
20 Mai 24min
Does Ukraine have the advantage against Russia right now?
A huge attack in the Moscow region and unrelenting strikes on its energy facilities — Ukraine is taking the war deeper into Russia. Russian oil refineries are burning, and its ground offensive is stal...
19 Mai 24min
Will Cuba be forced to accept the US president's demands?
Running out of fuel. Cuba is struggling to keep the lights on as the United States ramps up economic pressure and military threats. Washington is now offering aid - but at a cost. Will the system set ...
19 Mai 24min
Will the new Ebola outbreak in Africa spread?
A global health emergency - the World Health Organisation raises the alarm over a new Ebola outbreak. The virus has killed nearly 90 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda so far. Will ...
17 Mai 25min
Can Pakistani violence sabotage a fragile truce between their neighbours?
Recent attacks in Pakistan have killed nearly 50 people, many of them security forces. The Pakistani Taliban says it is behind them. Islamabad accuses Kabul of backing the armed group. Can the violenc...
16 Mai 24min
Could differences over Taiwan lead to conflict between the US and China?
Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the te...
16 Mai 24min
