The Heat

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

September 5, 2020

The Heat: 2020 Presidential Race

President Trump strongly denies a report that claims he insulted American marines killed in action.
How the latest controversy could impact the 2020 presidential election.

September 4, 2020

The Heat: Global food security

President Xi tells the Chinese people to clean their plates in an effort to reduce food waste. Plus, we take a look at how India and countries in Africa are dealing with threats to food security.

September 3, 2020

The Heat: Shinzo Abe’s resignation. What’s the impact?

Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, announced last Friday that he is stepping down after leading his country for almost eight years.

September 2, 2020

The Heat: Iran nuclear deal and U.S. sanctions

The United States seeks to re-impose sanctions on Iran.

September 1, 2020

The Heat: U.S. Voting Rights

In the race for the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump casts doubt on the U.S. electoral process, claiming mail-in votes would be fraudulent.

August 29, 2020

The Heat: Donald Trump’s case for four more years

US President Donald Trump makes his case for four more years. We will take a look at the Republican National Convention and what can we expect if he gets re-elected.

August 28, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 in the U.S.

The number of new coronavirus cases in the United States fell for the fifth straight week. Could this be a turning point in the fight against the global pandemic?

August 27, 2020

The Heat: China-U.S. ties

China and the United States say they’re making progress on trade, despite ongoing tensions. Can the world’s two largest economies set aside their differences?

August 26, 2020

The Heat: Republican National Convention

The first night of the Republican National Convention was largely all about…. The Democrats. We will take a look at the U.S. Presidential race.

August 25, 2020

The Heat: Belarus protests

Protests continue in Belarus weeks after President Alexander Lukashenko claims a landslide victory in the latest election.

August 22, 2020

The Heat: Biden’s Foreign Policy

It’s official. Joe Biden becomes the Democratic Party candidate for U.S. president. But what might change in U.S. foreign policy if he gets elected?

August 21, 2020

The Heat: Lebanon crisis

Picking up the pieces. Two weeks after a deadly explosion rocked the capital Beirut, the Lebanese people are struggling to rebuild their city.

August 20, 2020

The Heat: U.S. politics and COVID-19 in Latin America

Politics and the pandemic. Plus – Latin America passes Europe as the region with the most Covid deaths the world.

August 18, 2020

The Heat: U.S.-China Trade

Despite escalating diplomatic and political tensions between the United States and China, both sides remain committed to a trade deal.

August 15, 2020

The Heat: U.S. presidential politics

The U.S. presidential race heats up as Democrats prepare to formally anoint Joe Biden in the race for the White House.

August 14, 2020

The Heat: UAE-Israel agree to normalize relations

The UAE and Israel announce an historic peace deal establishing diplomatic relations after more than four decades.

August 13, 2020

The Heat: U.S. congress investigates Big Tech companies

Are America’s big tech companies TOO big? So much so that they violate antitrust laws? We will take a look at the U.S. Congressional inquiry that could force Silicon Valley giants to break up.

August 12, 2020

The Heat: Biden picks Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

Democrat Joe Biden has chosen Kamala Harris as his running mate to take on Donald Trump in the U.S. Presidential election.

August 11, 2020

The Heat: Race for White House as Trump battles Democrats

The race for the White House heats us as Trump and Democrats battle over economic aid.

August 8, 2020

The Heat: U.S. targets China

No deal yet. Talks still in limbo over an economic rescue package providing financial relief to millions of Americans as the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the United States.

August 6, 2020

The Heat: The new normal — millions working remotely due to global pandemic

In the wake of the global pandemic millions now work remotely. It’s a seismic shift that could have profound economic implications.

August 5, 2020

The Heat: China-U.S. relations take another hit

China and U.S. relations take another hit after President Trump threatens to shut down TikTok.
What is driving Washington’s attacks on Beijing?

August 4, 2020

The Heat: Race for the White House

Just three months away from the presidential election in the U.S., what does it look like for the two major candidates?

August 1, 2020

The Heat: China’s Navigation System & U.S. Politics

China charts its own course with a new satellite navigation system. And, the surge of COVID-19 cases in the United States. Why health experts say it may only get worse in the weeks ahead.

July 30, 2020

The Heat: AIIB 2020 meeting

China reinforces the importance of globalization and international cooperation. We will take a look at the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.

July 29, 2020

The Heat: search for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines

The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States is now over 148,000.

July 28, 2020

The Heat: U.S. presidential election countdown

With fewer than a hundred days to go before Americans head to the voting booths in November, President Donald Trump faces an uphill battle to win reelection.

July 25, 2020

The Heat: China-US tensions

US-China relations face another setback after Beijing tells Washington to close its consulate in Chengdu in a tit-for-tat move.

July 24, 2020

The Heat: China’s historic mission to Mars

China launches a historic mission to explore the red planet. We will set our sights on the journey to Mars.

July 23, 2020

The Heat: U.S.-China relations

Tensions rise as the United States orders the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas.

July 22, 2020

The Heat: Lebanon’s economy collapses and the pandemic takes a toll in the Middle East

Lebanon faces its worst crisis since the Civil War. Is the country on the brink of financial collapse?

July 21, 2020

U.S. battles COVID-19 and Cuba’s medical aid

Coronavirus cases surge across the United States with the death toll now topping 140,000. And, Cuba’s medical teams fight COVID-19 across the globe.

July 18, 2020

The Heat: Israel’s annexation threat

Israel threatens to annex parts of the occupied West Bank. Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu follow through on his controversial plan?

July 17, 2020

The Heat: China’s economic recovery

China’s GDP beats expectations and is the first major economy to record positive growth this year. We will take a look at the country’s recovery and how it impacts the global economy.

July 16, 2020

The Heat: Global view of U.S.

As coronavirus rages across the United States and after weeks of protests against police abuse, has America’s reputation taken a global hit?

July 15, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 economic impact & youth infection rate grows

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism despite Covid-19 continuing to cut a devastating path across America.

July 14, 2020

The Heat: U.S. political impact of COVID-19

The United States reports record levels of coronavirus cases, with more than 100,000 new cases over the weekend.

July 11, 2020

The Heat: U.S. Politics

As the number of COVID-19 cases goes up in the United States, Trump’s approval and odds of being re-elected are going down.

July 10, 2020

The Heat: U.S.-Russia ties

The Russia factor. How will relations between United States and Russia fare in an all-important election year?

July 9, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 surges in United States and Brazil

The United States and Brazil lead the world with the highest number of coronavirus cases. The U.S. now topping three million infections – just what’s behind the surge?

July 8, 2020

The Heat: Militarization of US police

The militarization of US police and law enforcement. How pervasive is it? And, what toll is it having?

July 7, 2020

The Heat: U.S. president slams protests

As anti-racism protests continue, U.S. President Donald Trump slams what he calls enemies from within.

July 4, 2020

The Heat: Iran arms embargo

The United States threatens Iran with military force to stop the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapons.

July 2, 2020

The Heat: COVID-19 surges in U.S.

Coronavirus is surging in the United States with the death toll now over 127,000.

July 1, 2020

The Heat: Hong Kong national security law

China’s legislature passes a new law designed to protect Hong Kong’s national security.

June 30, 2020

The Heat: U.S. historic monuments controversy

An historic moment. The U.S. state of Mississippi votes to remove Confederate insignia from the flag, a symbol of its racist past.

June 27, 2020

The Heat: Former U.S. Natl. Security Adviser’s controversial memoir

As the title claims – John Bolton was in “the room where it happened.” The Heat goes inside the pages of the former U.S. National Security Adviser’s White House memoir.