Episodes

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

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

From the global economy, to war and the future of multilateralism, the world faces enormous challenges. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad discusses Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, the Iran conflict and relations with China. #UN #Pakistan #Iran #China #Heat

Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane discusses his country’s development as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to graduate from the UN's least-developed-country category and seeks a stronger international voice. #UN #Laos #Heat

The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as fighting continues and Israel maintains control over large parts of the territory. Egypt has been at the center of efforts to secure a lasting agreement, and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses the path to sustainable peace in the region. #Egypt #Gaza #MiddleEast #Heat

We spoke with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix about the challenges of managing conflicts around the world, and what happens in Lebanon when UNIFIL's mandate ends.#UNPeace #Lebanon #UNIFIL #war #heat

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. UNRWA's Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders discusses the challenges his team faces. #UNRWA #Gaza #Palestine #Heat

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank and growing concerns about those experiencing hunger and potentially famine due to more regional conflicts. We spoke with the World Food Programme's Acting Executive Director Carl Skau about today's biggest threats to food security. #WFP #foodsecurity #heat

Dialogue and stability were at the center of the conversation as Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to the United States. Former US diplomat David Firestein weighs in on where the relationship goes from here. #ChinaUSTies #Xi #Trump #Heat

We spoke with Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in New York where he is attending the United Nations General Assembly. He discussed several issues including calls for greater African representation at the UN, the significance of President Xi's US visit and Rwanda’s ties with China. #UN #Rwanda #China #US #Heat

High level debate is underway at this year's UN General Assembly as the world faces conflicts, climate change and economic headwinds. We spoke with Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Roberto Kury about his country’s challenges, relations with China and President Xi’s visit to the United States. #Ecuador #Trump #Xi #Heat

What are some of the major challenges to protecting our biodiversity in this era of climate crisis? We spoke with Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, about what it will take to protect the world's land and oceans. #UN #Biodiversity #climatechange #Heat

The International Committee of the Red Cross has personnel involved in key operations throughout several conflict zones across the world as it provides medical assistance and humanitarian support. We spoke with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric about the organization's ongoing operations and the challenges it faces on the ground. #Heat

For an institution like the United Nations, credibility and public trust are central to its ability to communicate during global crises. We spoke with Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, about how the organization can build greater cooperation and trust. #UN #Heat

The world is facing major disruptions: geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, climate pressures and widening development gaps. We spoke with Tshilidzi Marwala, UN Under-Secretary-General and Rector of the United Nations University, a leading voice on how technology, global governance and sustainable development shape one another. #UNU #Education #Technology #Heat

From GPS navigation and weather forecasts to emergency alerts and global communications, modern life depends on space more than most people realize. But with Earth's orbit becoming increasingly crowded by satellites and space debris, who keeps everything running safely? We spoke with Aarti Holla-Maini, head of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, about the challenges of managing the final frontier. #UNOOSA #satellites #OuterSpace #Heat

A troubling finding from the latest UN World Cities Report: More than three billion people currently lack safe, secure housing. We spoke with the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Anaclaudia Rossbach, and started by asking how the global housing crisis is being addressed. #UNHabitat #HousingCrisis #heat

The Trump administration has cancelled Temporary Protective Status for immigrants from 13 countries including Haiti, Afghanistan and Venezuela. Workers and families from El Salvador are wondering if they’re next. #US #Immigration #TPS #ElSalvador #Heat

Could the conflict between the US and Iran become another prolonged Middle East war? Professor Saeed Khan joins Anand Naidoo to discuss former US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta’s warning that the war could continue for at least another six months. #US #Iran #War #MiddleEast #Heat

Professor Mohammad Marandi discusses Iran’s shift in military posture, the latest US attacks involving Iranian oil tankers, and the prospects for a new nuclear deal. #US #Iran #War #MiddleEast #Heat

In a landmark settlement, Meta, known for Facebook and Instagram, will pay up to $17 billion in penalties. Meta has agreed to limit how much time teenagers can spend on its platforms. The settlement will also provide funding for youth mental health services, after-school programs and crisis intervention. #Meta #mentalhealth #socialmedia #Heat

Iran has retaliated after the US launched an attack over the weekend on Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the southern part of the country. Iran responded by launching strikes at US sites in Jordan. This is the first time in a month that the US and Iran have exchanged fire. #Iran #US #war #LarakIsland #Heat

Israel has announced a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab. It has acknowledged that its troops opened fire on the car carrying Hind and her family in Gaza, reversing more than two years of denial. #HindRajab #Israel #Gaza #Palestine #Heat