China’s signature foreign policy outreach project, the Belt and Road Initiative, aims to connect the world and facilitate global trade. The World Bank estimates that by 2030, these infrastructure developments and investments could lift 7.6 million people out of extreme poverty. Joining the discussion: Hannah […]
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In one of its final decisions for the year, the United States Federal Reserve announced its cutting interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time the central bank has taken action to lower inflation despite describing the U.S. economy as strong. Joining the […]
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference since the election, which began with an announcement of investments in the U.S. and evolved into an over an hour-long session covering a wide range of topics. Joining the discussion: Adolfo Franco is an attorney and […]
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Amazon is the latest big tech company to announce its employees will return to the office five days a week starting in January 2025. During the pandemic, remote and hybrid work became a common practice for many companies and since then has gained popularity among […]
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China has made strides in exploring space in recent years, sending astronauts to its own space station and making history, bringing back rocks from the far side of the moon. There are currently 77 space agencies around the world, 16 of which have launch capabilities. […]
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has proposed sweeping economic reforms when he takes office. His policies include giving tax cuts to the wealthy, cutting billions in spending from the $6.8 trillion federal budget and imposing high tariffs on imported goods. With the presidential inauguration just weeks […]
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In 2024, technology took a gigantic leap forward, especially with artificial intelligence. These rapid advancements prompted governments and industry leaders to strategize on how to best keep it safe. Joining the discussion: Nina Xiang is a tech journalist and author of the book “Red AI.” […]
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Israel’s assault in Gaza rages on with the Palestinian death toll closing in on 45,000. Meanwhile, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that went into effect last month is under stress. What is next for the region? Joining the discussion: Mustafa Barghouti is a medical […]
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The U.S. foreign military sales or FMS are expected to reach $100 billion by the end of 2024, far surpassing the total amounts raised in each of the previous three years. Much of this surge is a result of weapons flowing to Ukraine and Israel […]
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Industrial nations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP 29, agreed to fund 300 billion dollars annually to help developing countries with climate adaptation and building green economies but failed to address phasing out fossil fuels. Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries […]
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2024 has been a big success for China’s new energy vehicles or NEVs, which include plug-in electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and hybrids. While the boom in sales is largely being driven by the domestic market, international demand is also strong. China is now the […]
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could be in jeopardy as both sides have exchanged fire in recent days and blamed each other for the violence. Joining the discussion: Sahar Aziz is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University. Joost Hiltermann is […]
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Canadian officials are stepping up border security following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Friday dinner with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on Canada and other countries over concerns about the number of illegal migrants and drugs coming into the United States. […]
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In a dire new warning, the United Nations says Palestinians are facing “diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of Northern Gaza, adding that its attempts to help the Palestinians have been denied or impeded, forcing bakeries and kitchens to shut down. Meanwhile, access to the […]
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Haiti remains engulfed in violence and instability as its humanitarian crisis deepens. The country has been in turmoil since the assassination of its president in 2021, and today, armed gangs control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. According to the United Nations, more than 4,500 people […]
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In a policy reversal, Canada has tightened rules against immigration with hundreds of thousands of people now expected to depart when their visas expire. Europe, which struggled for years to limit the number of unauthorized migrants, has begun instituting increasingly tough policies. Meanwhile, in the […]
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The transition towards a new administration continues in the United States as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. Joining the discussion: Eric Bolling is a best-selling author and host of The Eric Bolling Podcast. Imani Cheers is Associate Professor of Digital Storytelling at […]
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The COP29 UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan is marked by deep divisions over how much wealthy nations should contribute to help developing countries combat climate change and mitigate its impacts. Industrialized nations are offering a few hundred billion dollars, but the developing world says […]
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The United States has once again blocked a resolution towards ending the conflict in Gaza, saying it could not support a measure that did not include release of the hostages held by Hamas. The move was applauded by Israel, but criticized by other members. Joining […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and outlined actions for global development. The leaders issued a declaration calling for action to address major geopolitical, socioeconomic and climate challenges. They also affirmed their commitment to multilateralism and support for reform […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit and a state visit to Brazil. President Xi said relations between China and Brazil “stand at an important historical juncture of building on past achievements and forging ahead.” This year marks the […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Peruvian counterpart, Dina Boluarte, inaugurated South America’s largest and most modern port. Built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, Chancay Port will boost trade by cutting shipping time between Peru and Asia. Our guests: Teresa Mera, Peru’s Vice […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his way to Lima, Peru to attend the 2024 APEC Leaders’ Meeting. President Xi is expected to deliver a speech on China’s deepening reforms and opening up, and discuss ways to advance Asia-Pacific Cooperation. Our guests: Tengku Zafrul Aziz […]
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has already started tapping figures for key administration positions, reportedly including the secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Meanwhile, Democrats are reflecting on what went wrong in the election and how to chart a path forward. Joining the discussion: Douglass Sloan […]
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Leaders and delegates from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum are meeting in Lima, Peru this week. APEC promotes economic cooperation, trade and investment, among its 21 Pacific Rim economies. They now account for over 60% of the world’s GDP and nearly 40% of the […]
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC is a leading forum that promotes trade, investment, economic growth, and regional cooperation. Its 21 member Pacific Rim economies account for almost half of the world’s trade, nearly 40% of the global population, and about 60% of the world’s GDP. […]
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The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, known as UNICEF, says nearly two million children who are severely malnourished are at risk of dying because of funding shortages for therapeutic food. UNICEF is appealing to member countries for an additional $165 million to treat children […]
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America has voted, and Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. His historic win makes him only the second Republican presidential candidate since 1992 to win not only the electoral college but also the popular vote. With a new Trump administration […]
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Israel has notified the UN that it is cutting off ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees also known as UNRWA. The organization has been a critical source of humanitarian aid for Palestinians over the last several decades. The move […]
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The UN’s Biodiversity Conference known as COP16 wrapped up two weeks of talks aimed at making progress towards protecting nature. World leaders and government ministries met with experts and civil society to chart the way forward amid global geopolitical and economic challenges. Joining the discussion: […]
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A new report issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accuses Israel of a “systematic campaign of forced displacement, destruction and acts of genocide” against the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Joining the discussion: Daniel Levy is the President of the […]
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump are making their last push for the White House. With the election day less than a week away, what’s at stake? Joining the discussion: Douglass Sloan is Principal at the National Capitol Strategy Group. […]
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Japan’s ruling coalition has suffered a stunning defeat in a snap general election. The Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito lost 64 seats and their majority in the Lower House. Despite the result, the recently appointed prime minister says he will keep his job. […]
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Global economic leaders and policy makers have attended the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington DC. They heard from the IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva who had a mixed message about the economic outlook. Our guests: Muhammad Aurangzeb is the Pakistani Finance Minister. […]
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said U.S. and Qatari negotiators are expected to restart negotiations on Sunday in Doha in an attempt to reach a cease-fire in Gaza, release the remaining hostages and find a diplomatic solution for Lebanon. Our guests: Amin Salam is […]
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On the second day of the BRICS Summit in Russia, the leaders of developing countries issued the Kazan Declaration. It outlines common goals in global issues, with more cooperation to de-escalate conflicts and work on improving the financial system. Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the […]
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The UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference is underway in Cali, Colombia. Thousands of delegates from nearly 200 countries have gathered to address critical biodiversity issues such as nature loss and protecting habitats. Joining the discussion: Doreen Robinson is the Chief for Wildlife at the UN Environment […]
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The 16th BRICS Summit in Russia is the first meeting of the group after expanding membership in January to Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates. Top of the agenda will be security, economy and finance and cultural and humanitarian ties under the theme […]
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China’s GDP grew by 4.8% year-on-year and 4.6% in the third quarter, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics. Beijing says the growth amid external challenges and domestic restructuring highlights the resilience of the Chinese economy. Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is […]
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In 2022, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Security Initiative, for sustainable security. It advocates a path featuring dialogue over confrontation, partnership over alliance, and a win-win strategy. Joining the discussion: Victor Gao is a chair professor at Soochow University. Einar Tangen is a […]
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As Election Day draws ever closer in the United States both major candidates are in all-out campaign mode as voters are already casting their ballots in early voting. The Democratic Party nominee, Kamala Harris, has been making her case to voters across key battleground states. […]
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More than 50 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Tuesday, pushing the death toll to more than 42,000 with nearly 100,000 wounded since October 7th, 2023. The United States is now warning Israel that it has 30 days to address the lack of humanitarian assistance […]
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The leaders of Southeast Asian countries gathered in Laos this year for the annual ASEAN summit. Among areas of focus, they agreed to upgrade a free trade agreement with China. What is the importance of Southeast Asia for the global economy? Joining the discussion: Ei […]
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, unleashing tornadoes, extensive flooding and knocking out the power to millions of people.
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump make their final appeals to voters with the U.S. presidential election, less than a month away.
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It has been one-year since Hamas attacked Israelis. Since then, the conflict has widened across the Middle East. The world is seeing Israel’s large-scale incursion into Lebanon, and a recent response from Iran saw the country launch a missile barrage. Is there further escalation to […]
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When the United Nations was created, in 1945, most of today’s African countries were still under colonial rule and had no voice in international affairs. After almost 80 years, the continent is still lacking permanent representation at the UN’s Security Council. We spoke to Mali […]
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As we head towards the end of the year, what is the state of the global economy? Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is Chair Professor in Economics at Willamette University. Anthony Chan is former Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase & Company. John Quelch is Vice […]
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Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles on Israel in response to the assassination of a Hezbollah chief, Hassan Nasrallah last week. Israel says it will respond to the recent attack, an escalation that could lead to a wider conflict. Joining the discussion: Ali Akbar Dareini […]
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The People’s Republic of China marks the 75th anniversary of its founding. The past decades has seen China rise from a poor country to the world’s second-largest economy. Today, the People’s Republic is 11 years away from its goal of realizing “socialist modernization,” and 25 […]
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