The Heat

The Heat: COVID-19 in Europe and U.S.

April 17, 2021

The Heat: U.S.-Asia issues

Talks on climate change take center stage, as China’s President Xi Jinping pledges greater cooperation with France and Germany to tackle the effects of global warming.

April 16, 2021

The Heat: Fukushima Waste Water

Controversy in Japan as the government announces plans to release treated radioactive water into the ocean from the site of one of the world’s biggest nuclear disasters.

April 15, 2021

The Heat: Ukraine-Russia tensions

Tensions running high in Eastern Europe as tens of thousands of Russian forces are building up near the Ukrainian border.

April 14, 2021

The Heat: Rise in anti-Asian attacks

An elderly man is slammed to the ground on a city street. It’s another shocking example of Asian-Americans being targeted across the United States.
What’s behind the attacks and what’s being done to stop them?

April 14, 2021

The Heat: Biden’s domestic plans and police accused of excessive force

President Biden pushes ahead with his major U.S. domestic plans. And more controversy over police treatment of African Americans causing new fears of racial tension.

April 10, 2021

The Heat: Biden’s response to U.S. gun violence

U.S. President Joe Biden unveils a series of executive actions to combat gun violence while calling on Congress to do more.

April 9, 2021

The Heat: Mozambique Violence

Mozambique is still reeling after a vicious assault late last month by militants linked to ISIL.

April 8, 2021

The Heat: Vaccine inequality and Brazil battles COVID-19

Vaccinations are ramping up in the U.S., but President Joe Biden warns the country is still in a war against COVID-19. Meanwhile, in Brazil, hospitals and morgues are being stretched to the limit, and the prognosis for other low-income countries is similarly grim, as vaccine distribution continues to be a major challenge.

April 7, 2021

The Heat: China’s white paper on poverty alleviation

China releases a new report to share its experience eliminating extreme poverty.

April 6, 2021

The Heat: Race and police violence in the U.S.

The trial of the former police officer charged with killing George Floyd and sparking a racial reckoning in the United States enters its second week. We will take a look at relations between police and communities of color.

April 3, 2021

The Heat: China pushes back on Western narrative on Xinjiang

The Chinese government pushes back against critical Western reporting on Xinjiang.

April 2, 2021

The Heat: Is an India-Pakistan Detente Likely?

Pakistan backtracks on an earlier decision to resume trade ties with India. Is a détente between the two nuclear-armed neighbors still likely?

April 1, 2021

The Heat: IMF Managing Director on Global Economy

The IMF’s managing director discusses the global economy in a one-on-one interview. What does she see ahead for 2021 and beyond?

March 31, 2021

The Heat: China’s role in the Middle East

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wraps up a six-country tour of the Middle East. We’ll discuss China’s economic and political role in the region.

March 30, 2021

The Heat: Biden’s domestic priorities

With both vaccinations and infections on the rise, U.S. President Joe Biden faces a growing list of other domestic issues.

March 27, 2021

The Heat: South Africa’s high court to rule in Jacob Zuma case

South Africa’s highest court will decide whether former President Jacob Zuma can be jailed for contempt.

March 26, 2021

The Heat: Biden Press Conference

United States President Joe Biden holds a major news conference. What were the big issues he addressed?

March 25, 2021

The Heat: Israel Elections

Talks with potential partners have already begun as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears short of victory in the latest Israeli election.

March 24, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan Crisis

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani reportedly balks at a U.S. proposal that would replace the current administration with an interim government.

March 23, 2021

The Heat: U.S. politics

Thousands of migrants are arriving at the U.S. southern border, in what some are calling a crisis. We will take a look at the situation there, the COVID-19 pandemic and also at the Biden administration’s foreign policy.

March 20, 2021

The Heat: China-U.S. talks conclude in Alaska

Chinese and U.S. officials have concluded their talks in Anchorage, Alaska after a strong and frank exchange. But, did the two economic superpowers find any common ground?

March 19, 2021

The Heat: China-U.S. meeting in Alaska

High-level talks between China and the United States. What can we expect? And what will it mean for relations between the two major powers?

March 17, 2021

The Heat: COVID-19 in Brazil

Brazil is fighting to control a devastating COVID-19 outbreak while it tries to save its economy.

March 16, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Immigration and COVID-19

The Biden administration is making good on its promises in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

March 13, 2021

The Heat: Biden pledges vaccines for all Americans by May

After a year of unimaginable loss, U.S. President Biden says every American will have access to a COVID-19 vaccine in the next two months.

March 12, 2021

The Heat: China’s Two Sessions concludes

China’s “Two Sessions” wraps up in Beijing. What were some of the hot topics? And what about plans for China’s future development?

March 11, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Congress passes $1.9 trillion Covid aid package

The U.S. House of Representatives passes a massive $1.9 trillion Covid relief package — handing President Biden his first major win.

March 10, 2021

The Heat: China’s Two Sessions underway

Chinese President Xi Jinping and China’s leadership gathers for the country’s most important political meetings.

March 10, 2021

The Heat: International Women’s Day

Women around the world celebrate their achievements and rally for equality.

March 9, 2021

The Heat: China’s foreign policy

Cooperation and multilateralism. China lays out its vision for foreign policy.

March 6, 2021

The Heat: China’s Two Sessions

China’s Two Sessions continues as Premier Li Keqiang announces plans for the country’s economic growth and development.

March 4, 2021

The Heat: Cautious optimism in U.S. with vaccine push

U.S. President Joe Biden announces a breakthrough in vaccine availability amid concerns that some states may be lifting restrictions too soon.

March 3, 2021

The Heat: The Arab Spring – 10 years later

A decade after mass anti-government protests shook the Middle East, we ask what’s the legacy of the Arab Spring?

March 2, 2021

The Heat: U.S. immigration reform

U.S. President Joe Biden pursues immigration reform as his first major legislative initiative. But can he deliver?

February 27, 2021

The Heat: U.S. intelligence report on Khashoggi’s death

A U.S. intelligence report concludes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the operation to murder a prominent journalist. And U.S. President Biden orders airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian-backed militias.

February 26, 2021

The Heat: One scientist’s fight against disease & Racism against Asian-Americans

As the pandemic continues to take its toll, we’ll talk to one of America’s leading science pioneers. Plus – what’s behind the alarming rise in violence against Asian Americans?

February 25, 2021

The Heat: U.S.-Iran Nuclear Stalemate

The United States and Iran remain at an impasse over which country will make the first move in returning to the 2015 nuclear deal.

February 24, 2021

The Heat: Afghanistan-What’s next?

The war in Afghanistan rages on as a major deadline looms for U.S. forces to leave the country.

February 23, 2021

The Heat: China-U.S. relations

Putting relations back on the right track. China makes the case for cooperation, instead of confrontation, with the United States.

February 20, 2021

The Heat: G7 leaders’ pledge on COVID-19 vaccines

Leaders from the Group of Seven Nations vow to work together to improve global access to COVID-19 vaccines.

February 19, 2021

The Heat: Extreme weather pummels United States

Hundreds of thousands of Americans still without power in the state of Texas, as yet another storm bears down on the United States. How much is global warming to blame?

February 18, 2021

The Heat: South Africa’s Challenges

As South Africa battles COVID-19, it is also dealing with a series of challenges on several fronts including the economy and jobs.

February 17, 2021

The Heat: Farmers protest in India

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi facing the largest demonstrations since he came to power. We will take a look at the protests by thousands of farmers in the country.

February 16, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Congress acquits Donald Trump

The U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump of inciting the mob that stormed the U. S. Capitol last month. What does it mean for his political future and beyond?

February 13, 2021

The Heat: U.S. Black History Month

It’s Black History Month here in the United States, a time to commemorate the trials and triumphs of African-Americans.

February 12, 2021

The Heat: Chinese New Year

China celebrates its New Year and looks forward to the Year of the Ox.

February 11, 2021

The Heat: COVID-19 cases declining

Cases of COVID-19 are declining worldwide. But with the emergence of coronavirus variants, experts say this could lead to an increase in cases.

February 10, 2021

The Heat: Yemen’s war

U.S. President Joe Biden charts a new course in an effort to end the war Yemen.

February 9, 2021

The Heat: Trump’s second impeachment trial preview

Two impeachments in less than two years. Former United States President Donald Trump stands accused of inciting an insurrection against his own government in an attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election.

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