The Heat

The Heat: U.S. Police Brutality

March 22, 2022

The Heat: Day 26 of the Ukraine conflict with no end in sight

Day 26 of the Ukraine conflict with no end in sight.

March 19, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine conflict / Xi-Biden talks

The conflict in Ukraine rages on. And the Chinese and U.S. presidents discuss the crisis in a video link call.

March 18, 2022

The Heat: Sanctions imposed on Russia

Russia is under severe economic sanctions imposed by western countries. But do sanctions work?

March 17, 2022

The Heat: Appeal from Ukraine and U.S. Immigration

The Ukrainian president received a standing ovation from members of the U.S. Congress, as he made a direct appeal to the United States for additional aid, weapons and sanctions against Russia to defend his country.

March 16, 2022

The Heat: Europe rolls back precautions as COVID-19 cases rise

A stark warning from the head of the World Health Organization as the global pandemic enters its third year.

March 15, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine conflict rages on

Russian forces continue to bear down on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with heavy fighting reported in the suburbs.

March 12, 2022

The Heat: China’s Two Sessions closes

China’s political season known as Two Sessions comes to a close. We’ll discuss Beijing’s top priorities for the coming year.

March 11, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine conflict enters third week

As the conflict in Ukraine drags on and the death toll mounts, another round of peace talks ends with no progress. So, what’s next?

March 10, 2022

The Heat: Republic of Korea election

Voters in the Republic of Korea have elected their next president.

March 9, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Crisis

U.S. President Joe Biden intensifies sanctions against Russia as the crisis in Ukraine rages on.

March 8, 2022

The Heat: China renews call for negotiations to end Ukraine crisis

China reiterates its call for a negotiated settlement to the conflict in Ukraine. Plus – amidst global uncertainty Beijing outlines modest economic goals for the year.

March 5, 2022

The Heat: Two Sessions underway

China’s annual political season begins in Beijing. We’ll discuss the top priorities for this year and beyond.

March 4, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine crisis enters second week

The conflict in Ukraine enters a second week as the death toll on both sides mounts and a refugee crisis escalates. When it will end and how it will end?

March 3, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine crisis

The conflict in Ukraine worsens with more Russian attacks. And hundreds of thousands flee the country.

March 2, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals for more help from the European Parliament as Russia steps up its military operations against Ukraine.

March 2, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Crisis

There were a number of new developments as the Ukraine crisis enters its sixth day.

February 26, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Crisis

The conflict in Ukraine escalates as Russian forces gain more control of the country. And, fears grow that the capital Kyiv could fall within days.

February 25, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine crisis

Western nations impose economic sanctions after Russia crosses into Ukraine on three fronts. Could the incursion escalate even further?

February 24, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine State of Emergency

Ukraine in a state of emergency as tensions continue on the Ukraine-Russia border.

February 23, 2022

The Heat: Russia-Ukraine conflict

The United States and Europe respond to Russia’s actions against Ukraine.

February 22, 2022

The Heat: 50 Years – Nixon’s Visit to China

It is now 50 years since former U.S. President Richard Nixon made his historic visit to China in February 1972.

February 18, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine crisis

The United States claims, again, that a Russian invasion is imminent while Moscow accuses the U.S. of hysteria. So far, it is only a war of words.

February 17, 2022

The Heat: Yemen crisis – 21 million people need humanitarian aid

The Yemen conflict intensifies with no end in sight.

February 16, 2022

The Heat: U.S. Coronavirus pandemic latest

The United States is inching closer to a staggering milestone: one million deaths as the pandemic rages into a third year.

February 16, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Crisis

No end to the Ukraine crisis in sight… but all sides agree – for now – to keep talking.

February 16, 2022

The Heat: China-Latin America ties

As China and Mexico celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, we take a look at Chinese relations with Latin America. And how it’s changing the geopolitical landscape in the region.

February 12, 2022

The Heat: Women in Afghanistan

From the humanitarian crisis to women’s rights, we take an in-depth look inside Afghanistan.

February 11, 2022

The Heat: U.S. teacher shortage

A growing teacher shortage in the United States leaves educators searching for answers.

February 10, 2022

The Heat: COVID-19, Trucker Protests & Mask Mandates

Another grim milestone as global COVID-19 cases pass 400 million.

February 9, 2022

The Heat: Russia-Ukraine tensions

The week started with high-level meetings to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Here, in Washington DC, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with U.S. President Joe Biden and tried to dispel fears that NATO countries were divided on how to deal with the threat. Last Friday, in […]

February 8, 2022

The Heat: Cuba under U.S. embargo for 60 years

Cubans have been living under a U.S. economic embargo for 60 years. It was imposed in February 1962 and there is no indication that it will be lifted anytime soon.

February 5, 2022

The Heat: Beijing Winter Games underway

A dazzling celebration inside Beijing’s National Stadium, as China marks the official start of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

February 4, 2022

The Heat: Latin America geopolitics

After short stints with right-wing governments, many countries in Latin America are electing leftist leaders. How will that impact the geopolitics of the region?

February 2, 2022

The Heat: Pfizer seeks U.S. approval of first coronavirus vaccine for children under 5

Coronavirus vaccines for children under age 5 could soon be available in the United States. Plus – the rise and fall of the Omicron variant.

February 1, 2022

The Heat: Chinese New Year

The festivities kicked off with China Media Group’s major Spring Festival Gala as hundreds of millions of Chinese tuned in to watch the TV extravaganza.

January 29, 2022

The Heat: 1 week to the Winter Olympics

Only one week to go before the opening ceremony of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing!

January 27, 2022

The Heat: Boris Johnson controversy

For weeks now the British Prime Minister has been trying to beat back a political scandal that is threatening his career.

January 27, 2022

The Heat: Syria joins China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Syria becomes the latest country to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative. What does it mean for the country’s reconstruction efforts after more than a decade of war?

January 25, 2022

The Heat: Omicron cases begin to fall in the U.S.

In what could be a glimmer of hope, U.S. health experts say omicron infections could peak by mid-February.

January 22, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine Tensions

No breakthroughs after a meeting between the Russian Foreign Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State about the situation in Ukraine. So, what happens next?

January 21, 2022

The Heat: U.S. President Biden’s 1st Year

U.S President Joe Biden has reached his first year in office. Going into year two, what progress has his administration made and what challenges lie ahead?

January 20, 2022

The Heat: WHO – Pandemic nowhere near over; new variants likely

A stark warning from the World Health Organization as new infections continue to rise around the world.

January 19, 2022

The Heat: Social media vs. legacy media

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube are just a few of the social media giants that have changed the way we communicate and share stories. But how are these platforms impacting the news?

January 18, 2022

The Heat: Xi Jinping address to World Economic Forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the World Economic Forum. What is his message?

January 15, 2022

The Heat: U.S. Voting Rights

As the U.S. Congress struggles to pass voting rights laws, how will this define Joe Biden’s presidency?

January 14, 2022

The Heat: Ukraine crisis

Moscow expresses frustration over security talks with the US and its allies as tension continues over Russian troops along its border with Ukraine.

January 13, 2022

The Heat: Omicron surge in the U.S.

Hospitals across the United States are stressed with a record-number of COVID-19 patients. The Omicron variant now accounts for 98% of all the new cases.