The Heat

The Heat: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai talks about his country’s future

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?

Venezuela looks to Chinese market to aid troubled economy

The Heat: China hosts its first International Import Expo

China is open for business. At the first China International Import Expo, China shows that it’s no longer just the world’s export engine.

The Heat: India’s #MeToo movement

From politicians to senior journalists and Bollywood’s elite, some of India’s most powerful men have resigned after accusations of sexual harassment.

The Heat: US Midterm election results

A divided country. A divided government. What to make of the U.S. midterm elections?

The Heat: US midterm elections

It’s Election Day in the United States. What will Americans decide about the political direction of their country?

The Heat: US imposes new economic sanctions on Iran

With a tweet, U.S. President Donald Trump launches new economic sanctions on Iran, including an oil embargo.

The Heat: The final countdown to US midterms

U.S. President Donald Trump in full campaign mode, for the legislative elections that might shift the balance of power in congress. What would that mean for American policies?

The Heat: Trade relations between US-China

Could there be a thaw in the trade war between the United States and China?

The Heat: Anti-Semitism on the rise

The mass killing at a U.S. synagogue last weekend draws new attention to the rise of anti-Semitism in the United States and Europe.

The Heat: US midterm elections showcase divisions over immigration, trade war

A week out from the U.S. midterm elections, President Trump makes a final push on immigration and the economy, hoping to lead his party to victory.

The Heat: Brazil’s President-elect Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil has elected a controversial new president. What can Latin America’s biggest economy expect from Jair Bolsonaro?

The Heat: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Beijing

China and Japan pledge stronger economic ties and regional stability during historic talks in Beijing.

The Heat: “Migrant caravan” continues long journey across Mexico

Fleeing violence and a lack of economic opportunity – migrants from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador are more than 1,000 miles away from the U.S. border. The group is seeking asylum but will the U.S. open its door to them or slam it shut?

The Heat: Chas Freeman One-on-One

Former United States career diplomat, author and businessman, Chas Freeman, discusses China-U.S. relations in a One-on-One interview with Anand Naidoo

The Heat: Saudi journalist killed

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raises the stakes in his dispute with Saudi Arabia over what he calls the “premeditated murder” of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The Heat: Afghanistan Parliamentary elections

The Afghan government is celebrating the turnout at the parliamentary elections, despite the threats of violence. What can we expect for Afghanistan now?

The Heat: Peacekeeping missions in Africa face challenges

Amid civil war and humanitarian crises, how effective are UN peacekeepers in Africa?

The Heat: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang goes to Europe

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is in Brussels for the Asia-Europe Meeting. Also known as the ASEM Summit, leaders from both continents will discuss regional and global issues. This comes after he traveled to the Netherlands and met with Belgian leaders in Brussels. This is the […]

The Heat: Disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

What happened to Jamal Khashoggi? Saudi Arabia is promising a thorough investigation two weeks after the disappearance of the Washington Post journalist.

The Heat: US Midterm Elections

In three weeks, the United States will hold legislative elections that might shift the balance of power in congress. What would that mean for the Trump presidency?

The Heat: Setbacks in the Syrian Civil War

The latest attempt to end the Syrian civil war suffers a setback.

The Heat: UN Climate Report

A major report from the United Nations’ scientific panel on climate change warns of “catastrophe” from global warming.

The Heat: World Trade Organization faces calls for reform

As the U.S. levies tariffs on many of its trading partners, the global trading system is under threat. How might reforming the World Trade Organization change the playing field?

Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio at the United Nations

The Heat: Sierra Leone’s new president and Cameroon’s election

The new president of Sierra Leone talks candidly about the challenges facing his country and his plans for the future. And, the president of Cameroon is waiting to learn if he’ll win a seventh term in office. He’s one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders.

The Heat: Steve Bannon’s populist influence in Europe

He’s been called the architect of Donald Trump’s rise to power, but will Steve Bannon’s populist message meet with similar success in Europe?

The Heat: Brazil Elections

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro scores a big win in the Brazilian election, but not enough to avoid a runoff.

The Heat: Role of multilateralism in a changing world

As the U.S. pulls out of major international treaties and organizations, is multilateralism under threat?

The Heat: US-China tensions

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence launches a blistering attack on China.

The Heat: UN directs the U.S. to ease pressure on Tehran

The United Nations’ has issued an interim order to the U.S. to ease sanctions it re-imposed on Iran after pulling out of the nuclear deal last year.

The Heat: Iran on the world stage

U-S sanctions, a controversial nuclear deal and terrorism. How is Iran handling these challenges?

The Heat: Europe priorities

As the European Union faces Brexit, a migrant crisis and rising nationalism, we speak to two foreign ministers about their countries’ priorities.

The Heat: UNGA – Chinese State Councilor addresses global body

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells the UN that China is committed to free trade, to the UN system of multilateralism and to its international agreements.

The Heat: Interview with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister

From terrorism to frosty ties with India, how will Pakistan handle some of its key problems? We’ll sit down for an in-depth interview with foreign minister – Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

The Heat: UN goals and challenges

We speak to two UN leaders about reform, responsibility and the role of the UN.

The Heat: Trump addresses United Nations

U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York. What did he say about global trade and other major international issues?

The Heat: US-China trade war

The United States and China impose fresh tariffs on each other’s goods as Beijing accuses Washington of economic intimidation.

The Heat: U.S. sanctions China military

The United States hits China with sanctions on its military. And China has a strong response.

The Heat: Puerto Rico still rebuilding one year after Hurricane Maria

A year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, a look at recovery efforts since the storm battered the island and what can be done to prevent another tragedy.

The Heat: DPRK-ROK Summit

The leader of the DPRK, Kim Jong Un, meets with the President of the Republic of Korea, Moon Jae-in, in Pyongyang.

The Heat: US-China Trade War

China retaliates against new trade tariffs imposed by the United States. How could the trade war affect the global economy?

The Heat: China-Egypt Ties

Growing economic ties between China and Egypt. What does it mean for the two countries and beyond?

The Heat: Europe’s Far-Right

Far-right political parties and right wing populist movements are on the rise in Europe. What is driving their success and what impact are they having on European politics?