The Heat

The Heat: Ethiopia civil war and Lebanon economic crisis

November 24, 2021

The Heat: Ping Pong Diplomacy 50 years on

Fifty years ago Ping Pong Diplomacy helped China and the United States forge a new relationship.

November 23, 2021

The Heat: COVID-19 in Europe

Violent protests rock cities across Europe as governments impose new restrictions to try to counter new spikes in COVID-19.

November 20, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Opioid Epidemic

More than 100-thousand people have died in the United States from drug overdoses over the past year.

November 19, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan hunger crisis

Nearly three months after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the country is facing a hunger crisis.

November 18, 2021

The Heat: the push for electric cars

Some people in the auto industry call them “mean and lean machines” — electric vehicles, but are they really green? As EV’s gain more popularity around the world, we will take a look at the environmental impact.

November 17, 2021

The Heat: U.S. President Biden signs Infrastructure Bill into law

A much-anticipated virtual meeting between the leaders of China and the U.S. And, U.S. President Biden signs his Infrastructure bill into law.

November 16, 2021

The Heat: Xi-Biden meeting

The Presidents of China and the United States hold a major virtual meeting. What will it mean for China-U.S. relations?

November 13, 2021

The Heat: COP26 closing

The deadline has passed and there is still no global climate agreement at the COP26 summit. We will take a look at significant steps made so far to fight climate change.

November 12, 2021

The Heat: CPC Central Committee adopts landmark resolution

The sixth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee adopted a communique Thursday, acknowledging China’s achievements over the last 100 years.

November 11, 2021

The Heat: China-Cuba relations

The China and Cuba relationship is about to get much closer with both countries working together as Belt and Road Initiative partners.

November 10, 2021

The Heat: APEC leaders meet to chart path to economic recovery

Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade group meet virtually in New Zealand. On the agenda – climate change, trade and the region’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic

November 9, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Politics

With the U.S. borders open for travel, a growing job market, and a key part of U.S. President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda approved, can the Biden administration keep up this momentum?

November 2, 2021

The Heat: UN Climate Change Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping is urging countries to do more to support developing nations when it comes to fighting climate change… calling for “concrete actions” and “realistic targets.” That’s part of the message the president delivered to the COP26 conference.

October 28, 2021

The Heat: U.S. politics & economy

As political divisions still persist, will U.S. President Joe Biden’s efforts to overhaul infrastructure and social welfare ever get done?

October 27, 2021

The Heat: 100 days to Beijing Winter Olympics

The countdown is on. In just 100 days, Beijing opens the 2022 Winter Olympics.

October 26, 2021

The Heat: 50th anniversary of China’s restoration to the UN

Chinese President Xi Jinping describes the restoration of China’s seat at the United Nations as a “victory for the Chinese people and a victory for the world.”

October 23, 2021

The Heat: U.S. worker shortages and voting rights

Worker shortages, strikes and supply chain disruptions. How is this affecting the U.S. economy and can the infrastructure bill save the day?

October 22, 2021

The Heat: Africa’s challenges

African economies are growing this year, but they still lag compared to developed countries. How can Sub-Saharan Africa close the inequality gap?

October 21, 2021

The Heat: Deal closer on economic and climate package

U.S. Senate Democrats are reportedly close to a deal on a scaled back economic and climate package. What’s in and what’s out? Plus – Senate Republicans block national election reform — again. What happens now?

October 20, 2021

The Heat: COVID-19 cases on decline in the U.S.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize booster shots this week for Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Will it be a game-changer?

October 19, 2021

The Heat: State of China’s Economy

China’s GDP has dipped, but while 4.9 percent growth in the third quarter was below expectations, it was more than double for all of 2020. And China’s economy is still expected to finish the year even stronger.

October 16, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan’s future

As terrorist attacks rock Afghanistan, we will take a look at the future of the country.

October 15, 2021

The Heat: UN Biodiversity Conference

It’s described as a defining challenge of our time – protecting plants and animals in their fragile habitats. Now, China and more than 100 countries are promising to take action.

October 14, 2021

The Heat: U.S. to lift COVID-19 restrictions in November

Signs of progress and a return to normalcy amid COVID-19 – The U.S. announced that it will open its borders with Mexico and Canada starting next month.

October 13, 2021

The Heat: U.S. migrant crisis

Migrants are still coming to America – even as America sends thousands back home.

October 12, 2021

The Heat: China-U.S. technology competition

China-U.S. technology competition. What are the stakes? And, what does the future look like?

October 8, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan 20 years after U.S.-led invasion

Twenty years ago, the United States launched an intense bombing campaign in Afghanistan known as Operation Enduring Freedom. The U.S. and allied forces invaded the country in response to the September 11th attacks.

October 7, 2021

The Heat: Top Chinese and U.S. foreign policy advisors meet in attempt to ease tensions

Top Chinese and U.S. foreign policy advisors meet in an attempt to ease tensions over a range of issues.

October 6, 2021

The Heat: DPRK-ROK relations

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and South Korea resume communications in a push for an inter-Korea summit. Will that lead to a resumption of diplomatic talks – and maybe a peace treaty?

October 5, 2021

The Heat: China – U.S. trade

The United States calls for a “new course” on China-U.S. trade relations with talks between both sides expected to resume soon.

October 2, 2021

The Heat: Political stalemate on Capitol Hill

United States President Joe Biden visited Capitol Hill to speak with House Democrats Friday as he tried to make progress on his economic agenda.

October 1, 2021

The Heat: China’s National Day

A flag-raising ceremony steeped in tradition as Beijing marks the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

September 30, 2021

The Heat: interview with presidents of Sierra Leone and UNGA

Sierra Leone calls for a renewed commitment to fight climate change. And the incoming president of the United Nations General Assembly talks to us about challenges facing the world today.

September 28, 2021

The Heat: Exclusive – Syrian foreign minister discusses the ongoing conflict

Syria’s foreign minister speaks out on the decade-long conflict and humanitarian crisis that has devastated his country.

September 25, 2021

The Heat: Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

He rose from the working class to the top office, serving as the president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010. Now, the man, affectionately known as Lula, is considering another presidential run.

September 24, 2021

The Heat: UN Peacekeeping and Hungary’s FM

Leaders from around the world have been addressing the 76th session of UN General Assembly in New York this week.

September 23, 2021

The Heat: U.S. pledges more vaccines, calls on world leaders

U.S. President Joe Biden announces the United States is donating another 500 billion vaccines to developing countries.

September 22, 2021

The Heat: First day of the UN General Assembly

World leaders at the United Nations talk about the pandemic and international cooperation. We’ll take a look to see if their words are matching their actions.

September 21, 2021

The Heat: UN General Assembly – leaders to discuss climate, COVID-19 and other issues

The 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York. What’s on the agenda?

September 18, 2021

The Heat: Guantanamo Prison

The notorious U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where hundreds of men were detained by America for years without charge or trial, is still open after almost 20 years?

September 17, 2021

The Heat: SCO Summit

As leaders gather for the SCO summit in Tajikistan, Afghanistan dominates the agenda.

September 16, 2021

The Heat: Europe-U.S. tensions and role of NATO

Europe condemns the United States for its withdrawal from Afghanistan. We’ll discuss what the souring of relations means and the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

September 15, 2021

The Heat: U.S. president faces pushback over COVID-19 vaccine mandates

U.S. President Joe Biden faces pushback as he gets tough with the unvaccinated. Plus — the pandemic rages on amid calls for more global cooperation.

September 14, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan’s future

International donors pledged more than one billion dollars to help Afghanistan. We will take a look at the future of the country.

September 11, 2021

The Heat: Xi-Biden talks and 9/11: 20 years on

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden have a lengthy phone conversation. And, 9/11 twenty years on – how the terror attacks forever changed the United States and the world.

September 10, 2021

The Heat: Impact of 9/11 on Muslim Americans

As we mark the 20th anniversary of September 11th – we’ll discuss the lasting impact on Muslims in the United States

September 9, 2021

The Heat: Africa, India and Guatemala face damaging impact from climate crisis

The impact of climate change in the United States as President Joe Biden tours areas damaged by Hurricane Ida. We take a look at some of the growing effects of the climate crisis in other parts of the world.

September 8, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan’s new government

The Taliban announce an interim government for Afghanistan. We will take a look on how it will shape the country.

September 7, 2021

The Heat: 40 million COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

40 million cumulative cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. amid a fourth wave that continues to spread.

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