The Heat

The Heat: Women’s World Cup of football

The Heat: Brexit debate

Britain’s House of Commons votes for a new approach to Brexit.

The Heat: Tensions in the Middle East

Confrontations between Israel and Iran, in Syria, are raising the fears of a proxy war. What could this mean for Damascus and the region?

The Heat: World Economic Forum

Global leaders and representatives from over 100 countries gather in Davos for the World Economic Forum 2019.

The Heat: Europe’s migration issue

It’s a dangerous and sometimes deadly journey, but thousands of migrants are still attempting to cross the Mediterranean, seeking a better life in Europe.

The Heat: Venezuela crisis

Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido declares President Nicolas Maduro illegitimate and takes the oath of office. But who is actually running the country?

The Heat: China-US trade negotiations

How close are the United States and China to reaching a trade deal? We’ll discuss the latest moves. Also, what’s in the future for the United States and the DPRK?

The Heat: One-on-one with Graham Allison

From the trade dispute to the South China Sea, tensions are on the rise between the United States and China.
Could it lead to a conflict between the two countries?

The Heat: US shutdown

Shutdown showdown, the impasse over funding for a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border is about to enter its fifth week, with no end in sight.

The Heat: Migrant Crisis – Mexico

United States President Donald Trump has new ammunition as he argues for a border wall to stop illegal immigration into the U.S.

The Heat: One-on-one with Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy

He’s a United States Career Ambassador who’s lived, worked and observed China’s development for more than 70-years. Ambassador J. Stapleton Roy shares his thoughts about U.S.-China relations.

The Heat: British Parliament rejects Brexit agreement

Britain’s parliament overwhelmingly rejects the Brexit agreement. It’s the biggest parliamentary defeat for a British government in nearly a century.

The Heat: Cuba – US relations

Sixty years after the Cuban revolution, what is the current state of Cuba-U.S. relations? And, how much has President Trump pulled back from progress made during the Obama and Castro administrations?

The Heat: China-DPRK relations and US-China trade tensions

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un travels to Beijing for what could be a new chapter in bilateral relations with China.

The Heat: US border wall battle

President Donald Trump visits the U.S.-Mexico border as the government shutdown continues.

The Heat: Africa look ahead

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo cut the internet last week fearing violence after long delays to announce the results of the presidential election. The opposition calls it censorship.

The Heat: China-US relations at 40

China-U.S. relations 40 years after diplomatic ties were established between the two countries.

The Heat: Afghanistan’s future

The United States is reportedly considering the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. How would this impact the country and future peace talks with the Taliban?

The Heat: Chang’e-4 lunar mission and Technology trends

China makes history landing a probe on the far side of the moon. We will discuss the importance of the Chang’e 4 mission. And,
we’ll look ahead to the technology trends of 2019.

The Heat: Syria – US troop withdrawal

Although there are just some 2,000 American military personnel deployed there, Trump’s decision was criticized by some and his Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis, resigned in protest.

The Heat: Bolsonaro inauguration

Jair Bolsonaro takes office as Brazil’s new president. What we can expect ahead for Latin America’s biggest economy – and what about foreign policy?

The Heat: China-US relations

President Xi said history has proved that cooperation is the best choice for both sides. Trump said his priority is to promote cooperative and constructive U..S-China relations.

The Heat: US-China trade negotiations

Chinese and U.S. officials agree to face-to-face talks in January in an effort to resolve the trade dispute.

The Heat: Colombia peace deal

After five decades of conflict new challenges emerge to establishing peace and security in Colombia.

The Heat: US border wall showdown and Trump challenges

In Washington, a battle of wills over border security with parts of the U.S. government facing possible shut down by week’s end.

The Heat: UN climate deal

Success at the UN Climate Conference. Delegates from nearly 200 countries reach an agreement aimed at putting the Paris accord to limit global warming into action.

The Heat: Brexit Negotiations

No new deal. That’s the message from the EU to British Prime Minister Theresa May as she tries to garner more support for Brexit back home.

The Heat: China-US trade negotiations

Trade talks between China and the United States are moving forward. That’s despite the arrest of a top Chinese technology company executive in Canada earlier this month at the request of the U.S. government.

The Heat: France terror attack

France raises its security threat level after a terror attack at a Christmas market in Strasbourg.

The Heat: US issues ultimatum to Russia on INF treaty

Washington issues Russia a 60-day ultimatum to comply with a landmark nuclear treaty or warns it will withdraw.

The Heat: China’s influence in the world

As China celebrates 40 years of reform and opening up, how is the rest of the world reacting?

The Heat: Zimbabwe – one year after Mugabe

Zimbabwe after Mugabe. A year after the ouster of the longtime leader, the country still faces a myriad a challenges.

The Heat: US-China trade dispute

Tweets from U.S. President Trump on U.S-China trade war negotiations create confusion and a sell-off on Wall Street.

The Heat: G20 Summit

United States and China agree to suspend new trade tariffs. We will take a deeper look at the trade war and other developments from the just concluded G20 summit.

The Heat: G20 Summit

The G20 Summit opens in Argentina, as leaders from the world’s largest economies get down to business.

The Heat: Europe strengthens ties with Turkey

After years of an up and down relationship, are Turkey and Europe entering a brighter phase?

The Heat: Latin America turning to the right

Latin America is turning to the right. We will take a look at the political shift in the region.

The Heat: US immigration policies

U.S. President Donald Trump calls on Mexico to send the caravan of migrants seeking asylum in the United States back to their home countries.

The Heat: Previewing the G20 and the Xi-Trump meeting

President Trump and President Xi will meet in a few days at the G20 summit. What are the expectations? Will there be a thaw in trade tensions?

The Heat: Interview with Aimen Dean

He pledged allegiance to Osama Bin Laden, but later turned into a British spy, helping prevent terrorist attacks. He will discuss his story, “Nine Lives.”

The Heat: Brexit negotiations in Brussels

It’s a critical week for the United Kingdom in its efforts to leave the European Union.

The Heat: President Trump commits to Saudi Arabia relationship

U.S. President Trump is siding with Saudi Arabia in the wake of reports the CIA has determined the Saudi Crown Prince was behind the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The Heat: APEC meetings

U.S.-China tensions were front and center at the APEC CEO Summit in Papua New Guinea this weekend. What can we expect for the next steps in this relationship?

The Heat: Migrants at the US-Mexico border

Central American migrants seeking a better life in the United States have started to arrive at the U.S.-Mexican border.

The Heat: ASEAN Summit

China and the United States present different visions for the Asia Pacific region during the ASEAN meeting in Singapore. We take a closer look at the summit.

The Heat: Draft Brexit Deal

The United Kingdom and European Union have agreed on a draft Brexit deal.

The Heat: Key races still undecided one week after US elections

One week after the midterm elections, U.S. President Trump claims voter fraud in state of Florida with key races still undecided.

The Heat: China-US ties

As China and the United States struggle to resolve their trade war, the two sides are holding high-profile meetings. What is the state of the relationship between the two largest economies in the world?