The Heat

For weeks, US President Trump has gone back and forth between threatening new attacks on Iran and hinting at a deal. Now that the midterm elections are over, Asieh Namdar asks analyst Sina Toossi what to expect next. #Iran #Trump #MiddleEast #Heat

Brazilian President Lula da Silva skipped a televised debate in the final stretch of his campaign to appear on Flow, a podcast hosted by Igor Coelho. We spoke with Igor about the impact of social media on elections, and whether that interview influenced the outcome. #Heat #flow #Igor3k #brazil #lula

Voters in Israel turned out in huge numbers in what is being described as one the most important elections in the country’s history. But there is no clear winner. What impact could the outcome have for Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and others in the region? #Heat #Israel #Eisenkot #Netanyahu

A historic comeback victory for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, defeating far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro after finishing behind him in the first round. The win comes in a country deeply divided over its political future, economic challenges and a broader regional shift to the right. #Brazil #Election #Lula #Bolsonaro #Heat

Seven months into the US-Iran war, diplomacy remains uncertain and tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz. And in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are facing a surge in settler attacks, land seizures and violence. #US #Iran #Hormuz #Heat

In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges. We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South and beyond. #UN #GlobalSouth #SustainableDevelopment #Heat