Thousands at risk as foreign aid cuts hit humanitarian efforts. Sudan’s worst cholera outbreak in years is spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from escalating and crossing into neighbouring countries. What’s driving the outbreak – and how serious is it? Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: … Read more
OPEC+ is opening the oil taps again, while Donald Trump’s tariffs target Russian crude buyers. OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia, has agreed to another large production hike in September. That’s despite a warning by the International Energy Agency, the extra barrels could tip the market into oversupply later this year. US President Donald … Read more
Ukraine and European allies are anxious about the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of Ukraine being sidelined. So, what’s at … Read more
The United States brokered the agreement, giving it leverage and business opportunities. There is a peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia, after nearly four decades of conflict. The final stage was brokered by US President Donald Trump in the White House. Crucial to the deal is a corridor to connect the main part of Azerbaijan … Read more
The agreement was signed a decade ago before the US pulled out in 2018. Ten years ago, Iran and world powers signed a historic nuclear deal, easing sanctions in return for limits on Tehran’s nuclear programme. Since then, the United States pulled out, and just weeks ago, joined Israel in attacking Iran. What’s the legacy … Read more
The two sides are marking 50 years of relations this month, holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. China and the European Union are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations this month. At the core of their partnership is trade. They are the second and third biggest economies in the world after the United States. The … Read more
On June 27, Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU) announced that, in cooperation with the Special Operations Forces (SOF), a special operation was carried out at Marinovka airfield in russia’s Volgograd region. As a result, two Su-34 frontline bombers were destroyed, and two more were damaged. Read more: Security Service of Ukraine Announces Destruction of russia`s Pantsir-S1 … Read more
Voices from the Arab press: Iran is shaking – but what’s next? The Jerusalem Post What Does the Israel-Iran War Mean for the Middle East? NPR The Arab world thinks differently about this Iran war The Economist Gulf monarchies hold rival Iran close as Israel conflict rages Financial Times Gulf States Caught Off Guard by Speed of Israel’s Iran … Read more
Short-lived alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk appears to have come to a dramatic end. The big break-up: The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has parted ways with the richest man in the world, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Once their friendship reaped rewards for both: Musk donated around hundreds of millions of … Read more
Elon Musk resigned from his position leading the Department of Government Efficiency. What does he leave behind? Elon Musk may have resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency, but few believe he’s stepping away from power. In under a year, DOGE brought Silicon Valley-style disruption to Washington, consolidating federal data and dismantling oversight. Now, Musk … Read more