Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend by two days the temporary truce, originally set to expire Monday. It will allow for more hostages and more Palestinians prisoners to be released. To discuss the latest on the conflict, our guests: Joshua Landis is Director of […]
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Technology firm OpenAI fired its CEO Sam Altman last week with little warning or explanation. The move sent shockwaves throughout Silicon Valley and beyond. Few days later, in an equally dramatic turn, Altman returned as CEO of the firm that he helped found. To discuss […]
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In a speech before BRICS countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a ceasefire, the release of hostages and a secure and unimpeded humanitarian corridor in Gaza. Xi also emphasized the need for a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent state of Palestine. […]
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The conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on as Gaza suffers a worsening humanitarian crisis. According to the Gaza government’s media office, the death toll there is now more than 13,300. Among those killed, over 5,600 children. Meanwhile, negotiators are still trying to reach an […]
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Global Action Initiative, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to addressing the world’s most pressing issues through mutual understanding, showcasing positive outcomes and offering possible solutions to help all people achieve sustainable global change. Economic sustainability is part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a message of unity and cooperation as the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting comes to a close in San Francisco. To discuss the highlights of the week, our guests are: David Firestein is the President and CEO of the George H.W. […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down with U.S. President Biden on the sidelines of the 30th APEC Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco. The face-to-face comes at a critical time with the two nations mired in diplomatic tensions. How will this impact the relationship going forward? […]
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World leaders, CEOs and business leaders are in San Francisco for the 2023 APEC Economic Leaders’ week. Talks will include some of the world’s biggest challenges including climate change, trade competition, equitable growth and new technologies like artificial intelligence. To discuss expectations this week, joining […]
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Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economies are gathering in San Francisco for the 30th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
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The race for the White House is ramping up with the U.S. presidential election now less than a year away. Republican presidential candidates faced off during a lively debate on Wednesday. But, the front runner Donald Trump did not take part. Meanwhile, President Biden continues […]
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The 6th annual China International Import Expo is underway in Shanghai, where some of the world’s leading companies and their products are being showcased. China reiterated its commitment to high-level opening up with greater market opportunities for foreign companies. For more on the CIIE, joining […]
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, in a show of improved ties between the two nations. It’s been seven years since an Australian prime minister visited China. Trade tensions and security concerns impacted the relationship but both governments […]
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More than 10,000 people have died in Gaza since the start of the conflict, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Israel has rebuffed calls for a ceasefire, saying any deal would require the release of all hostages held by Hamas. In the meantime, the humanitarian […]
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The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Thursday to condemn the U.S. economic and trade embargo against Cuba, a Cold War measure first imposed in 1960. This year, 187 nations voted in favor of lifting the restrictions with only two countries opposing the […]
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Israel says its military has entered Gaza City in what’s expected to be a long and deadly ground invasion. According to the Palestinian Health Authority, more than 9,000 people have been killed since October 7th when Hamas fighters entered Israel and killed 1,400 Israelis. Meanwhile, […]
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China is helping connect Europe and Asia with its global development project, the Belt and Road Initiative. Hungary, the first European country to join the BRI, hails it as a clear success. The Hungary-Serbia Railway is a landmark Belt and Road project that is set […]
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Just a few days into his new role, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a stand-alone bill to provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel. Last week, President Biden requested nearly $106 billion that would also include aid, not just for Israel, but for Ukraine, […]
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a three-day visit to the United States. He is holding talks with his counterpart, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Wang Yi also met with President Biden at the White House on Friday. The foreign minister is promoting […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Colombian President Gustavo Francisco Petro for a state visit in Beijing. China has invested heavily in Colombia with infrastructure projects and mining operations and was the first country to send vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two developing countries signed […]
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Mike Johnson has been elected the 56th speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. House Republicans have been in a stalemate for weeks over who would become the next speaker. How will this impact the Democrats and a Congress trying to pass legislation? Joining the […]
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Close to 6,000 people reportedly have died in Gaza after two weeks of conflict between Israel and Hamas as the humanitarian situation is getting more dire. It was described as the bloodiest night. More than 700 people were killed over a 24-hour period beginning Monday, […]
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Israel has launched hundreds of airstrikes into Gaza and is preparing for a massive ground operation. The Israeli government is vowing to eradicate the militant group Hamas, after more than 1,400 people were killed in an attack on October 7th. The Palestinian Health authority says […]
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Death and destruction continues in Gaza. Residents are now in desperate need of food, water and medical supplies as the humanitarian crisis worsens. Meanwhile, trucks of UN aid are still waiting to enter at the Egypt-Gaza border crossing but an agreement has not been reached […]
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The situation in Gaza is deteriorating by the minute as aid waits to enter through the border with Egypt. It might become even more serious as Israel is preparing for a ground assault. The Commissioner of the UN Relief and Works Agency said Gaza is […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping shared his vision for global modernization at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Over the last ten years, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has brought high-quality infrastructure to Africa, Asia and Latin America and parts […]
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The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is underway in China. World leaders are gathered in Beijing for what’s being called China’s “most important diplomatic event” of the year. Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed his global guests, voicing enthusiasm for another ‘golden decade’ […]
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Representatives from more than 140 countries and 30 international organizations are participating in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation this week in Beijing. From infrastructure to green development, China’s project to connect the world has generated nearly $1 trillion in investment, established […]
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Israel is conducting localized raids and bombings in Gaza, but there is expectation of a bigger invasion. More than a million Palestinians in North Gaza were given 24-hours’ notice to move south, something the UN has called “impossible.” Joining the discussion: Sara Yael Hirschhorn is […]
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Nearly two-thirds of Black Americans say news coverage of Black people is more negative than it is for other ethnicities, according to the Pew Research Center. In a study conducted earlier this year, a majority of nearly 5,000 Black people surveyed were critical of the […]
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U.S. Republicans nominated Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker following the ouster of Kevin McCarthy last week. Now, Scalise needs to get enough votes to win the gavel. Meanwhile, Washington is dealing with a looming budget crisis, a record flow of migrants at […]
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Days after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel killing hundreds of Israelis, the crisis continues to escalate. Israel is pounding Gaza with airstrikes and hundreds of Palestinian civilians have been killed. Israel has announced a total blockade of the Gaza Strip and it has […]
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China releases a blueprint for building a global community and tackling today’s challenges.
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Following more than 30 years of cross-border violence, the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region has once again plunged into crisis.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Biden administration officials met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The surge in migration and drug trade were among the high-level talks in Mexico City. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents processed more than 181,000 migrants […]
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U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted from his role in a historic vote on Tuesday, marking the first time a speaker has ever been voted out. Lawmakers will reconvene next week to elect a new speaker. Could it bring congressional work to a […]
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China is marking the 10th anniversary of its massive Belt and Road Initiative. In the past decade, African countries have seen transformative changes to their economies. For more on how BRI is impacting Africa, joining us: Ebrahim Rasool is a former South African Ambassador to […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial began in New York on Monday. He is being accused of generating more than $100 million by lying about his real estate empire. Meanwhile, Washington averted a government shutdown. Congress passed a bill to temporarily fund the […]
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One year after the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea, it is still not known who was responsible for the attack. Denmark, Sweden and Germany are working to determine who sabotaged the pipelines. For more on the ongoing investigation, joining us: Klisman […]
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The U.S. government is headed toward a shutdown on September 30th unless Congress reaches a deal on federal spending by then. Tensions erupted as House Republicans met behind closed doors on Thursday, the latest sign of deep divisions within their own party. Meanwhile, Republican candidates […]
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As China marks the 10th anniversary of its massive Belt and Road Initiative, more and more countries across Latin America and the Caribbean have signed on to the BRI project. What has been the economic impact on the region? Joining the discussion: Jorge Heine is […]
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Canada has claimed the Indian government killed a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia this past June. New Delhi has denied the allegation, describing it as absurd. Both countries expelled diplomats in a tit-for-tat. India is no longer issuing visas to Canadians, citing lack of […]
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Egypt is emerging as a major player in the Global South. We spoke to Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and discussed Egypt’s role at the UN, its relationship with China, and much more. And what does an ever-growing refugee crisis mean for the world? According […]
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From efforts to eradicate world hunger to building affordable housing, we discuss why sustainable development matters.
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Chinese Vice President Han Zheng delivered a speech at this year’s United Nations General Assembly calling for a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian conflict. He also underlined the importance of working together towards development. Joining the discussion: Aaron Mate is the host of “Pushback with […]
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President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone is one of the many leaders from around the world to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York. We discussed some of the major issues and challenges facing Sierra Leone, and its relationship with China. We […]
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World leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2023. This year’s session comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, global economic challenges and dire warnings of looming environmental and human catastrophe. We discussed urgent concerns about our planet with David Cooper. He […]
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This year marks the 75th anniversary of the UN Peacekeeping operations. Their mission: “To help countries torn by conflict to create the conditions for lasting peace.” What are the key challenges to managing peace? And what is China’s contribution? We spoke with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the […]
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A group of developing countries is pushing for a new economic world.
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As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the 78th meeting of the UN General Assembly, we take a look at China’s growing support of the world body.
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More political turmoil in Washington, D.C., as Republicans order an impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Biden.
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