The Heat

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict

July 7, 2023

The Heat: France unrest

Calm returns to the streets of Paris and cities across France, but lingering questions remain after the police shooting death of a 17-year-old boy.

July 5, 2023

The Heat: Israel military operation

After an intense 48 hours, Israel’s military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin has ended. What was accomplished and how will Palestinians respond?

July 4, 2023

The Heat: SCO Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping joins leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization for a virtual summit. We’ll discuss this year’s top priorities.

July 4, 2023

The Heat: Controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision

The United States Supreme Court makes a major decision on race and college admissions.

June 30, 2023

The Heat: China-Africa Economic Relations

China-Africa trade sets a new record. We’ll go behind the numbers of their growing economic partnership.

June 29, 2023

The Heat: Summer Davos

World economic leaders push back against the idea of decoupling global trade. How would that affect countries, especially developing ones?

June 29, 2023

The Heat: Climate Crisis

Extreme heat, raging wildfires and powerful storms, the climate crisis is only getting worse around the globe.

June 27, 2023

The Heat: European Migrant Crisis

Thousands of migrants are dying as they try to reach Europe.

June 26, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

One year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned abortion rights, what impact has the decision had across the U.S.?

June 23, 2023

The Heat: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Ukraine counteroffensive to regain territories is going slower than expected, as some analysts claim this conflict could last decades.

June 22, 2023

The Heat: U.S.-India Relations

India’s Prime Minister visits Washington. What does it mean for India-U.S. relations?

June 21, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

A trial date is set for former U.S. President Donald Trump. And, Hunter Biden agrees to a plea deal.

June 20, 2023

The Heat: Syria Returns to Arab League

Syria’s back in the Arab League after a 12-year suspension and brutal civil war. What does it mean for the country and beyond?

June 19, 2023

The Heat: China-U.S. Ties

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken travels to Beijing in an effort to stabilize relations with China. What can the world expect?

June 17, 2023

The Heat: St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

Entrepreneurs and investors from around the world attend an important economic forum in Russia. And, Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Bill Gates.

June 16, 2023

The Heat: Western Sanctions

More than a quarter of the world is under economic sanctions. But are they effective? And who bears the brunt of these measures?

June 14, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Interest Rates

After ten consecutive interest rate hikes, the U.S. Federal Reserve hits the pause button. We’ll discuss what the decision means for the U.S. economy and its global impact.

June 13, 2023

The Heat: Trump Formally Charged

History in the United States as Donald Trump becomes the first former president arrested on criminal charges.

June 12, 2023

The Heat: China-Honduras Relations

China and Honduras strengthen bilateral relations as the Honduran President visits Beijing.

June 9, 2023

The Heat: Trump Indictment

A political persecution. That’s how former U.S. President Donald Trump describes his indictment for taking home classified documents. How will this impact his run for the White House?

June 9, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

Former U.S. President Donald Trump braces for a potential indictment over classified documents seized at his Mar-a-Lago, Florida estate.

June 8, 2023

The Heat: Consequences of U.S. Post-9/11 Wars

A new study says America’s post 9/11 wars have led to millions of deaths, and continuing health, economic and environmental challenges.

June 6, 2023

The Heat: China-Africa Ties

Growing ties between China and Africa. Where are the relations headed?

June 5, 2023

The Heat: Shangri-La Dialogue

Tensions between China and the U.S. were front and center at the Shangri-La Dialogue. What is the path forward?

June 2, 2023

The Heat: Global Plastic Pollution

From our oceans to wildlife, plastics are everywhere and pose a major threat to the planet. We’ll discuss how the international community is responding.

June 1, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

Senators now drive the fate of a bi-partisan deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. And, more candidates enter the Republican race for the White House.

May 31, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Debt Ceiling

Can the United States finally avoid a debt ceiling crisis?

May 30, 2023

The Heat: Turkiye Election

President Erdogan wins another term in Turkiye. What will this mean for the country and beyond?

May 27, 2023

The Heat: Climate Crisis

Global temperatures are set to break new records over the next five years.

May 25, 2023

The Heat: China-Mexico Cooperation

“Made in Mexico” takes on a new meaning for many Chinese companies who want to sell American consumers everything from furniture to electronics.

May 24, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces his bid for the White House. And, will the U.S. default on its debt?

May 23, 2023

The Heat: G7 Communique on China

China pushes back against harsh rhetoric from G7 nations.

May 23, 2023

The Heat: 10 Years of the Belt & Road Initiative

A massive project connecting the world. We will take a look at 10 years of China’s Belt and Road initiative.

May 19, 2023

The Heat: Arab League Summit

The Arab League Summit meets in Saudi Arabia.

May 18, 2023

The Heat: China Central Asia Summit

Leaders meet in China for an historic Central Asia summit.

May 17, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

A federal investigation concludes the FBI should never have opened an investigation into allegations of collusion between then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russia during the 2016 U.S. election slamming the agency for basing the probe on “raw” and “uncorroborated” intelligence.