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Latest Episodes
Pakistan’s strikes in Iran and the Somalia-Ethiopia maritime dispute
We discuss the regional fallout following Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes in Iran. Plus: the Somalia-Ethiopia dispute over the Somaliland maritime deal, media freedom in Ukraine following reports of press intimidation and a special interview with Alexander Payne, the director of ‘The Holdovers’.
China’s faltering economy and Japan Airlines’ first female president
Georgina Godwin is joined by Yossi Mekelberg for the latest in the Middle East as tensions flare in the region. Then, we look at China’s economy, examine why Nordic artists are calling for a Eurovision 2024 boycott and discuss Japan Airlines’ new president.
Iran launches missile strikes in Iraq and North Korea’s foreign minister visits Moscow
We discuss the regional spillover of the war in Gaza following Iranian missile strikes in Iraq and Syria. Plus: North Korea and Russia’s growing alliance, a check-in from the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting and the latest music news.
China’s push for influence in Africa
The latest on the Iowa caucuses, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s tour of Africa and the international reaction to another Houthi missile attack. Plus: the Iceland volcano eruption’s effect on infrastructure and a look through the morning’s papers.
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.
