The Heat

The Heat: Narendra Modi’s BJP wins landslide election

The Heat: Maduro wins another term in Venezuela

Venezuela votes and President Nicolas Maduro easily wins another six-year term, despite allegations of an unfair election

The Heat: U.S.-China trade talks

Chinese and U.S. officials meet for a second day in an effort to work out their differences on trade.

The Heat: Challenges for Russian President Vladimir Putin

A stagnant Russian economy and political disagreements with the West are two of the major challenges Vladimir Putin will face in his fourth term as Russian President.

The Heat: Everyday racism

Going viral with vitriol? From police shootings to racist rants, people tune in and speak out about racism they can’t ignore. But what about the everyday racism that isn’t as obvious?

The Heat: UN meeting on Gaza, Iran nuclear deal and US-China trade talks

The United Nations Security Council holds an emergency meeting after the deadliest day in Gaza in years.

The Heat: Deadly clashes in Gaza as US opens Jerusalem embassy

Dozens of Palestinian protestors are killed by Israeli forces as the United States opens it embassy in Jerusalem

The Heat: Europe rallies behind Iran nuclear deal

The decision by President Trump to pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal seems to have had the unintended consequence of rallying support for Tehran. Europe is standing behind the agreement that Mr. Trump has labeled “the worst deal ever.”

The Heat: China, Japan, Republic of Korea meeting

Leaders from China, Japan and the Republic of Korea get together for a trilateral meeting in Tokyo. Trade and nuclear issues were on the agenda. The Heat dissects the issues.

The Heat: China and the West in Africa

With nations in sub-Saharan Africa expected to be among the fastest growing economies in the world, China and western nations are offering different paths to success.

The Heat: Trump withdraws US from Iran nuclear deal

U.S. President Donald Trump withdraws from the Iran nuclear deal and prepares to reinstate economic sanctions against Tehran.

The Heat: China-US trade and DPRK nuclear talks

Major trade talks between China and the United States have wrapped up in Beijing. And, the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea this week.

The Heat: Rape crisis in India

The government of India takes action following the recent rape of two children. But will it be enough to alter what’s become a national crisis.

The Heat: Israel and the Iran nuclear deal, Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Israel accuses Iran of conducting a secret nuclear weapons program and the United Nations issues a warning to Israel after the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians protesting Israeli occupation

The Heat: Trump – Immigration, Trade, Iran, DPRK

Discussion of some major issues in the news and how they are being dealt with by U.S. President Donald Trump. They include – Immigration, U.S. China trade tensions, Iran and the DPRK nuclear issues.

The Heat: China-India relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi for informal meetings in Wuhan, China. Both leaders are anxious to improve bilateral relations between their countries.

The Heat: Inter-Korean Summit bring DPRK, ROK leaders together

The leaders from the two Koreas take a historic step in efforts to bring peace to the peninsula.

The Heat: ASEAN summit

ASEAN leaders meet in Singapore to discuss trade tensions, security strategy and the Rohingya refugee crisis.

The Heat: Brazil’s economy rebounds

After two years of its worst recession, Brazil’s economy is showing positive signs. How will that impact Latin America and beyond?

The Heat: Trump-Macron relations

French President Emmanuel Macron comes to Washington for meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump. On the agenda – Syria, trade and Iran.

The Heat: DPRK suspends missile tests

Pyongyang announces its suspending all missile tests and shutting down its nuclear test site. Reactions from Beijing and Washington.

The Heat: IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings

After years of decline and stagnation, the global economy is growing… “sprinting” as one newspaper headline put it… but for how long?

The Heat: Cuba’s new president

A man not named Castro is now leading Cuba. What can we expect for the future of the island?

The Heat: China’s war on pollution

It was March, 2014 when China launched a war against pollution. Four years later, we take a look at the progress and challenges that remain.

The Heat: US president hosts Japan’s Prime Minister at Mar-a-Lago

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at his Florida retreat to discuss trade and denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.

The Heat: US coalition airstrikes in Syria

Leaders in the United States, the United Kingdom and France deflect and defend a decision to launch airstrikes at Syria.

The Heat: Summit of the Americas

Leaders from Latin American countries arrive in Peru for the Summit of the Americas. Plus, in a stunning reversal, the United States may now want to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

The Heat: Yemen war

As the war in Yemen enters its fourth year, the United Nations says millions of people are in desperate need of food and medicine.

The Heat: Crisis in Syria

A suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria has the U.S. promising a “forceful” response.

The Heat: President Xi renews commitment to open China’s economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a major speech announcing new reforms and a commitment to continue China’s opening up process.

The Heat: Are Americans engaged in international affairs?

Is public interest in international affairs on the decline in the United States?

The Heat: South Africa land reform & the passing of Winnie Mandela

South Africa is still dealing with an issue years after apartheid ended in 1994 – land reform. We also talk about the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Often referred to as the Mother of the Nation, she passed away earlier this month.

The Heat: China-Russia relations at a “high level” after Wang Yi visits Moscow

In his visit to Moscow, Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, and was hosted by President Vladimir Putin.

The Heat: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy 50 years on

It’s been 50 years since the Dr. Martin Luther King was killed in Memphis, Tennessee. We discuss his global legacy lives on to this day, 50 years after his death.

The Heat: US announces list of Chinese goods subject to possible tariffs

The United States proposes new tariffs on about $50 billion in Chinese imports.

The Heat: China’s millennials redefine what it means to be Chinese

China’s young adults – those born between 1980 and 2000 – are ready to take on the world. At 400 million strong, they make up a massive group with major purchasing power and social impact.

The Heat: Egypt’s presidential election

Initial results of Egypt’s three-day presidential election indicate an easy win for incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for a second term in office.

The Heat: China’s women in the workplace

Whether it’s on the corporate ladder or with individual wealth, China is now leading the way for women in business.

The Heat: Xi Jinping meets with Kim Jong Un in Beijing

With a handshake and a toast, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts DPRK Leader Kim Jong Un. How will the visit impact the situation on the Korean peninsula?

The Heat: China-US trade

A trade war is looming on the horizon between the United States and China.
What this could mean for the world?

The Heat: US anti-gun movement

Thousands of students raised their voices in Washington, D.C., demanding action from law makers against gun violence.

The Heat: The legacy of the Iraq War 15 years later

The U.S.-led invasion of Iraq marks its 15th anniversary. We look back at a war that cost hundreds of thousands of lives and devastated a country.

The Heat: US levies tariffs against China

With a stroke of his pen, U.S. President Donald Trump sets up a plan to impose up to $60 billion in tariffs against China.

The Heat: China’s Two Sessions

Chinese President Xi Jinping discusses his ambitious vision for China, in his closing speech before the National People’s Congress.

The Heat: Putin wins Russian presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks the crowd after his victory at the polls. We take a closer look at what his re-election means for Russia and for the world.