Will budget cuts cause the end of the UN as we know it?
United Nations agencies are facing an unprecedented financial crisis, with the United States abruptly pulling aid, European contributions shrinking, and global budgets shifting to defence. Deep cuts, ...
13 Maj 202521min
Is there a cure for the loneliness epidemic?
Feeling lonely? You’re not the only one, and it’s not just in your head. The World Health Organization has called loneliness a global health threat, linked to serious physical and mental harm. But res...
12 Maj 202520min
Brief: Israel approves plan for Gaza displacement, Iran-US talks resume
As Israel’s war on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Israel approved a new plan for displacing Palestinians in Gaza. A Turkish studen...
11 Maj 20256min
Another Take: Will Diddy’s downfall shift the US music industry?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on October 25, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The sex trafficking tr...
10 Maj 202524min
Can India and Pakistan avoid a fourth war over Kashmir?
It’s the biggest military escalation between India and Pakistan in decades. Missile strikes, drone attacks, and deadly shelling have struck on both sides of the border in the disputed region of Kashmi...
8 Maj 202520min
What does Israel's escalation with the Houthis mean for Yemen?
Israel bombed Yemen’s Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port within 24 hours, as tensions have been escalating in response to Israel's war on Gaza. On Sunday, the Houthis launched missiles that landed near B...
8 Maj 202523min
25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin celebrates 25 years in power this week, along with a Victory Day parade attended by leaders from around the world. We chart his rise to power, how his worldview has c...
7 Maj 202522min
Why was a Gaza 'Freedom Flotilla' ship attacked?
Drones struck the Conscience, a ship carrying humanitarian aid in international waters, after more than two months of blockade by Israel of aid into Gaza. Freedom Flotilla Coalition organizers believe...
6 Maj 202522min
