Just a few days into his new role, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a stand-alone bill to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel. Last week, President Biden requested nearly $106 billion that would also include aid, not just for Israel, but for Ukraine, […]
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a three-day visit to the United States. He is holding talks with his counterpart, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Wang Yi also met with President Biden at the White House on Friday. The foreign minister is promoting […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro for a state visit in Beijing. China has invested heavily in Colombia with infrastructure projects and mining operations and was the first country to send vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two developing countries signed […]
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Mike Johnson has been elected the 56th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. House Republicans have been in a stalemate for weeks over who would become the next speaker. How will this impact the Democrats and a Congress trying to pass legislation? Joining the […]
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Close to 6,000 people reportedly have died in Gaza after two weeks of conflict between Israel and Hamas as the humanitarian situation is getting more dire. It was described as the bloodiest night. More than 700 people were killed over a 24-hour period beginning Monday, […]
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Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes into Gaza and is preparing for a massive ground operation. The Israeli government is vowing to eradicate the militant group Hamas, after more than 1,400 people were killed in an attack on October 7th. The Palestinian Health authority says […]
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Death and destruction continues in Gaza. Residents are now in desperate need of food, water and medical supplies as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Meanwhile, trucks of UN aid are still waiting to enter at the Egypt-Gaza border crossing but an agreement has not been reached […]
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The situation in Gaza is deteriorating by the minute as aid waits to enter through the border with Egypt. It might become even more serious as Israel is preparing for a ground assault. The Commissioner of the UN Relief and Works Agency said Gaza is […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping shared his vision for global modernization at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Over the last ten years, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has brought high-quality infrastructure to Africa, Asia and Latin America and parts […]
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The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is underway in China. World leaders are gathered in Beijing for what’s being called China’s “most important diplomatic event” of the year. Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed his global guests, voicing enthusiasm for another ‘golden decade’ […]
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Representatives from more than 140 countries and 30 international organizations are participating in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation this week in Beijing. From infrastructure to green development, China’s project to connect the world has generated nearly $1 trillion in investment, established […]
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Israel is conducting localized raids and bombings in Gaza, but there is expectation of a bigger invasion. More than a million Palestinians in North Gaza were given 24-hours’ notice to move south, something the UN has called “impossible.” Joining the discussion: Sara Yael Hirschhorn is […]
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Nearly two-thirds of Black Americans say news coverage of Black people is more negative than it is for other ethnicities, according to the Pew Research Center. In a study conducted earlier this year, a majority of nearly 5,000 Black people surveyed were critical of the […]
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U.S. Republicans nominated Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker following the ouster of Kevin McCarthy last week. Now, Scalise needs to get enough votes to win the gavel. Meanwhile, Washington is dealing with a looming budget crisis, a record flow of migrants at […]
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Days after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel killing hundreds of Israelis, the crisis continues to escalate. Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes and hundreds of Palestinian civilians have been killed. Israel has announced a total blockade of the Gaza Strip and it has […]
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China releases a blueprint for building a global community and tackling today’s challenges.
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Following more than 30 years of cross-border violence, the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region has once again plunged into crisis.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Biden administration officials met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The surge in migration and drug trade were among the high-level talks in Mexico City. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents processed more than 181,000 migrants […]
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U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from his role in a historic vote on Tuesday, marking the first time a speaker has ever been voted out. Lawmakers will reconvene next week to elect a new speaker. Could it bring congressional work to a […]
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China is marking the 10th anniversary of its massive Belt and Road Initiative. In the past decade, African countries have seen transformative changes to their economies. For more on how BRI is impacting Africa, joining us: Ebrahim Rasool is a former South African Ambassador to […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial began in New York on Monday. He is being accused of generating more than $100 million by lying about his real estate empire. Meanwhile, Washington averted a government shutdown. Congress passed a bill to temporarily fund the […]
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One year after the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea, it is still not known who was responsible for the attack. Denmark, Sweden and Germany are working to determine who sabotaged the pipelines. For more on the ongoing investigation, joining us: Klisman […]
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The U.S. government is headed toward a shutdown on September 30th unless Congress reaches a deal on federal spending by then. Tensions erupted as House Republicans met behind closed doors on Thursday, the latest sign of deep divisions within their own party. Meanwhile, Republican candidates […]
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As China marks the 10th anniversary of its massive Belt and Road Initiative, more and more countries across Latin America and the Caribbean have signed on to the BRI project. What has been the economic impact on the region? Joining the discussion: Jorge Heine is […]
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Canada has claimed the Indian government killed a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia this past June. New Delhi has denied the allegation, describing it as absurd. Both countries expelled diplomats in a tit-for-tat. India is no longer issuing visas to Canadians, citing lack of […]
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Egypt is emerging as a major player in the Global South. We spoke to Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and discussed Egypt’s role at the UN, its relationship with China, and much more. And what does an ever-growing refugee crisis mean for the world? According […]
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From efforts to eradicate world hunger to building affordable housing, we discuss why sustainable development matters.
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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng delivered a speech at this year’s United Nations General Assembly calling for a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian conflict. He also underlined the importance of working together towards development. Joining the discussion: Aaron Mate is the host of “Pushback with […]
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President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone is one of the many leaders from around the world to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We discussed some of the major issues and challenges facing Sierra Leone, and its relationship with China. We […]
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World leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2023. This year’s session comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, global economic challenges and dire warnings of looming environmental and human catastrophe. We discussed urgent concerns about our planet with David Cooper. He […]
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the UN Peacekeeping operations. Their mission: “To help countries torn by conflict to create the conditions for lasting peace.” What are the key challenges to managing peace? And what is China’s contribution? We spoke with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the […]
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A group of developing countries is pushing for a new economic world.
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As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the 78th meeting of the UN General Assembly, we take a look at China’s growing support of the world body.
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More political turmoil in Washington, D.C., as Republicans order an impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Biden.
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The military coups in Niger and Gabon. What’s behind them and are they a rebellion against French neocolonialism?
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Chile marks the 50th anniversary of its coup in 1973.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump might be barred from running again for the White House. We will explain the latest legal entanglement.
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It’s the infrastructure project connecting the world by land and sea. Ten years on, we take a look at the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
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Regional stability and security top the agenda at ASEAN.
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The 78th session of the U-N General Assembly opens in New York.
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COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, but the World Health Organization says it remains a global threat. We’ll discuss the new variants that have some doctors worried.
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The European football leagues have started their new seasons. Over the summer, a number of European stars signed with the pro league in Saudi Arabia. How is all of this competition going to play out?
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Not guilty… That’s Donald Trump’s plea in a major election interference case that has rocked the U.S.
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August, 2021 – a chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan leaves thousands of allies behind. Two years on – nearly 100,000 refugees remain in limbo – their status uncertain.
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China and the United States hold high-level talks on economic and trade ties in Beijing.
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Sixty years after that momentous March on Washington. Sixty years after Martin Luther King Junior’s stirring speech. Has his dream been fulfilled?
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History in the United States as former President Donald Trump is arrested for the fourth time. Plus, his Republican rivals take the debate stage for the first time in the race for the White House.
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For the first time since 2010, the BRICS group is expanding.
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Billions of dollars invested and a challenge to western leagues and clubs. We will take a look at Saudi Arabia making a major play in the world of sports.
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Expansion and economic cooperation top the agenda at this year’s BRICS Summit.
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