Congolese and Rwandan leaders called for a ceasefire after holding direct talks in Qatar. The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been in a state of conflict since the late 1990s. The Rwandan-backed armed group M23 has been making gains this year after taking control of major cities in the east. The rebels … Read more
What do young people truly think about the US’s role in the world today? Are they more idealistic than older generations? Do they hold the answers to solving today’s global challenges? A discussion on US foreign policy ahead of the elections, by the people of today who want to change tomorrow. This special election episode … Read more
World leaders meet at the United Nations amid growing fears of an all-out regional war. The United Nations General Assembly is under way in New York. After almost a year of Israel’s war on Gaza, world leaders continue to talk about bringing an end to the conflict. But with the largest Israeli assault on Lebanon … Read more
US approves major weapons sale to Israel while also calling for end to its war in Gaza. Mediators are hoping to kick-start ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas on Thursday. The two sides have been mulling a US-backed proposal for more than two months. Indirect talks have not advanced substantively during that time and sticking … Read more
Russian president visits North Korea and Vietnam to shore up alliances. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a two-nation Asia tour on a high. It was the first time in 24 years he’d set foot in North Korea – and left Pyongyang with a new defence pact to show for it. His two-day visit to … Read more
The Israeli military is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah at the southernmost tip of Gaza. Israel is threatening a ground offensive in Rafah, the last place of relative safety in southern Gaza. Humanitarian organisations have warned of a catastrophe if it goes ahead. Behind the scenes, mediators are still trying to broker a ceasefire. … Read more