Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country. Iran has attacked the Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as military bases hosting United States forces in the Gulf. The impact of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran is being felt across the region. What … Read more
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s central policy. US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, removing a central policy plank of his second term. Trump’s promised replacement tariffs will take effect within days. What is the impact of the court’s ruling? And how will … Read more
US special forces have seized Venezuela’s president and his wife. US special forces seized Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, in an attack that has taken the country and the world by surprise. Maduro has long denied accusations by US President Donald Trump of heading a narcotics cartel. So, what are the implications of Washington’s actions? Presenter: … Read more
Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate. Surrounded by his cabinet, US President Donald Trump described Somalis living in the United States as “garbage”. The comments have been widely condemned, but not by his supporters. What are the implications, not just in the US but elsewhere? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Samakab Hussein – … Read more
Haytham Ali Tabatabai is Hezbollah’s most senior figure to be killed since a ceasefire began in November 2024. An Israeli air strike on Beirut has killed Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah’s chief of staff. Tabatabai was the highest-level Hezbollah official targeted by Israel since a ceasefire came into force a year ago between the armed group … Read more
Beijing hits back with its own set of tariffs on all US goods after Trump’s latest levies. China has announced tariffs on US products in response to new levies imposed on Chinese goods by US President Donald Trump. Beijing unveiled a 34-percent tariff on all US goods and restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals. … Read more
The jailed founder and leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, calls on the group to disband. That follows four decades of fighting with Turkiye, costing 40,000 lives. So, why is this coming now and what impact could it have on Turkiye – and the region? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Omer Ozkizilcik – Non-resident … Read more
The International Criminal Court receives a wave of support after it’s hit with US sanctions. Donald Trump’s executive orders are coming thick and fast. The latest being sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC). Trump claims the ICC abuses its power, taking “illegitimate and baseless” actions against the US and its biggest ally Israel. He … Read more
Two presidents have been impeached in a month and their replacement is under pressure. The political crisis in South Korea is deepening. Two presidents have been impeached within weeks, and their stand-in replacement has come under immediate pressure. The instability is creating serious concern internationally. So what has gone wrong – and what’s next? Presenter: … Read more
More targets bombed in Yemen; another missile fired at Tel Aviv. Israel bombed Yemen yet again, hitting the main airport and port city. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned there is more to come. In response, another Houthi missile was fired at Tel Aviv. So, how dangerous are these escalating hostilities? Presenter: James Bays Guests: … Read more