Can BRICS countries challenge the US? Redi Tlhabi speaks with historian and journalist Vijay Prashad. Amid escalating global instability and a fractured Western alliance, nations in the Global South are reassessing their geopolitical alignments and economic strategies. The BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, Brazil, India, China, South Africa and other emerging economies, has emerged as … Read more
Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundreds of organisations and companies. Why is this happening, and what does it mean for the US and its global standing? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: David Cay Johnston – Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology … Read more
Over the past month, hundreds of international students in the US have either been detained, deported, or stripped of their visas for protesting Israel’s war on Gaza. The Trump administration’s crackdown is being described as an assault on political dissent – one that has been enabled by mainstream news outlets and pro-Zionist pressure groups. This … 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
Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghans is part of a nationwide crackdown to expel foreigners – whether they are living there legally or illegally. The government says it all boils down to its national security. Tensions have surged between the neighbours since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Rights groups say deporting refugees will make … Read more
Today on The Stream: We examine why so many people of Gen Z age are choosing farm life over city dwellings. Faced with burnout, soaring rents, and a yearning for a slower, more intentional life, Gen Z is leaving cities behind for farms. From homesteading to off-grid communities, young people are redefining success through self-sufficiency and sustainability. But … Read more
Redi Tlhabi discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and what’s next with a former US diplomat and a Russian professor. For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to a partial ceasefire proposed by the United States. Both sides have committed to halting attacks … Read more
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
We look at how Gen Z is reshaping the very concept of retirement. Millions of young workers are turning away from traditional retirement plans, arguing that the system no longer reflects today’s economic realities. Generation Z isn’t interested in climbing the corporate ladder. Instead, they’re forging their own paths. But will they ever be able to … Read more
Seven weeks into the Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel openly resumes its war crimes in Gaza – blocking humanitarian aid – with the tacit support of the international mainstream media. Lead contributors:Daniel Levy – President, US/Middle East ProjectSaree Makdisi – Professor of English and comparative literature, UCLASamira Mohyeddin – Founder, On the Line MediaMouin Rabbani – … Read more