Renewed fighting between army and SDF highlights volatility. As the year comes to an end, a deal between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces was expected to come into force. Instead, fighting has erupted between the two sides in the northern city of Aleppo. They later agreed to stop the fighting, while … Read more
Beijing and Moscow pledge to strengthen their relations after visit by Russian prime minister. China has been Russia’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. Trade between the two countries reached nearly $245bn in 2024, rising 1.9 percent year-on-year. But commerce between the pair has taken a hit in recent months, following pressure exerted by … Read more
Israel asserts it has veto power over the force’s composition; Palestinians are not consulted. United States President Donald Trump has said that an international stabilisation force will operate in Gaza soon. But not long after, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel can veto which countries take part. So what are the challenges in forming … Read more
Zimbabwean lands top job in world sport. Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, the world’s largest sports body. Bans on Russia but not Israel and the role of money in the Olympic Games are two challenges she faces. What other hurdles lie ahead? Presenter: Sami Zeidan … Read more
Europe’s biggest economy faces multiple difficulties at home and abroad. There could be difficult times for Germany’s next government after Sunday’s elections. An economic crisis at home, war in Ukraine and transatlantic turbulence with the US under Donald Trump. So, how will Europe’s biggest economy deal with the challenges ahead? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Cathryn … Read more