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Latest Episodes
Taiwan’s election, the Yemen strikes and news from the Balkans
We assess what’s next for Taiwan following elections on the island and China’s reaction to the results. Plus: Middle East specialist Sanam Vakil discusses the fallout following strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, the latest on aid to Ukraine, Denmark’s new monarch and highlights from the Emmy Awards.
US-led air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
US and UK forces have carried out air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen with mission support from the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Bahrain. Targets reportedly include sites in the capital city, Sana’a, the Red Sea port of Al-Hudaydah, Dhamar and the northwestern Houthi stronghold of Sa’ada. We discuss the…
South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ and a look ahead to Taiwan’s election
We assess the possibility of the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to halt its campaign in Gaza. Plus: Taiwan’s all-important election this weekend, Poland’s political meltdown and the latest business news.
Today’s Nato-Ukraine Council meeting and a dispatch from the Consumer Electronics Show
We discuss today’s Nato-Ukraine Council meeting against a backdrop of increased Russian attacks. Plus: the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a dispatch from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and Seoul’s new seatless subway carriages.
South Korea’s pre-election turmoil and a look ahead to the World Economic Forum
We ask Nik Gowing whether the Israel-Gaza war could spark a wider conflict in the region – and beyond. Plus: Steven Borowiec updates us on South Korea’s political crisis ahead of national elections and, with less than a week to go, we look ahead to the World Economic Forum Annual…
Iraq prepares for the exit of US-led troops
Antony Blinken’s latest multi-stop tour of the Middle East, Iraq’s preparations for the exit of US-led troops and Ecuadorean president Daniel Noboa’s plan to hold a referendum on security measures. Plus: the business news and the winners of the Golden Globe Awards.
Fears of wider Middle East war, Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap and Thailand’s tourism push
We discuss the effect of the Israel-Gaza war on Lebanon and the potential for a broader fallout after a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah. Then: the latest on Russia’s war in Ukraine, following the biggest prisoner swap since the beginning of the invasion. Plus: Louis Vuitton’s first luxury hotel,…
Iran drone attacks and US-Mexico border crossings
We give you the latest on Iran following the cancellation of president Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to Turkey and discuss the US decision to reopen border crossings with Mexico. Plus: the release of the explosive Epstein papers and business news with economist Vicky Pryce.
Wednesday 3 January
Georgina Godwin hosts a pacy round-up of the day’s biggest news, current affairs and business stories.
Tuesday 2 January
Georgina Godwin hosts a pacy round-up of the day’s biggest news, current affairs and business stories.
