The Heat

The Heat: Trump’s first week

May 16, 2023

The Heat: Nakba Day

As Palestinians observe the 75th anniversary of their mass displacement known as the Nakba, a fragile cease-fire holds with the Israelis.

May 15, 2023

The Heat: Turkiye Election

Turkiye is headed for a presidential runoff.

May 12, 2023

The Heat: Climate Crisis

Is the earth in hot water? Worries over a sudden rise in ocean temperatures have scientists searching for answers.

May 11, 2023

The Heat: U.S.-Mexico Border Crisis

Crowds and chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border as a pandemic-era policy ends.

May 10, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Debt Ceiling Battle

The United States tries to avoid defaulting on its debt. Can it avoid an economic crisis?

May 9, 2023

The Heat: India History Controversy

Is India trying to erase its Muslim past?

May 8, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Gun Violence

Another mass shooting in the United States leaves several people dead at a shopping mall.

May 5, 2023

The Heat: China-U.S. Relations

Can China-U.S. relations be improved and stabilized?

May 4, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Abortion Controversy

Abortion rights are no longer guaranteed as several states across the U.S. limit access to the procedure.

May 3, 2023

The Heat: Artificial Intelligence

It’s called Generative Artificial Intelligence and is shaking up big tech.

May 2, 2023

The Heat: Sudan Conflict

Fighting continues in Sudan for a third week amid a hopeful sign that negotiations may be in the offing.

May 1, 2023

The Heat: May Day 2023

It is ‘May Day’ around the globe. But are workers’ rights being eroded in the United States?

April 28, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

U.S. President Joe Biden launches his 2024 re-election campaign setting the stage for a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump.

April 27, 2023

The Heat: World Population

India is poised to become the world’s most populous nation. What does it mean for the future of the country?

April 26, 2023

The Heat: Shanghai Auto Show

The 2023 Shanghai Auto Show. What’s the latest in cars and technology from Chinese and other international automakers?

April 25, 2023

The Heat: Biden Launches Reelection Campaign

U.S. President Joe Biden announces his bid for reelection. We’ll take a look at some of his key foreign policy challenges.

April 24, 2023

The Heat: World Immunization Week

Millions of children didn’t receive routine vaccinations during the coronavirus pandemic. How does that impact global health?

April 21, 2023

The Heat: China’s Economic Growth

China’s economy continues its strong recovery.

April 20, 2023

The Heat: Globalization

Globalization. Few forces have shaped the world more over the last four decades. But as the world today grapples with geopolitical tensions and economic challenges, has the era of globalization come to an end?

April 19, 2023

The Heat: Sudan Conflict

Almost 300 dead and hundreds wounded leaving a nation in shock. What’s driving Sudan’s conflict?

April 18, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Gun Violence

Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States. Already this year, families are grieving after mass shootings at a school, the workplace and a birthday celebration.

April 17, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Intelligence Leaks

Washington is trying to contain another national security breach. Why were the documents leaked? And, what happens next?

April 14, 2023

The Heat: China-Brazil Ties

Pomp and ceremony in Beijing as China and Brazil agree to strengthen bilateral ties.

April 13, 2023

The Heat: BRICS Bigger than G7

BRICS countries are now the world’s largest economic bloc. They are the world’s top five emerging economies; Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

April 13, 2023

The Heat: IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings

As the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank hold their meetings, what can we expect for the global economy?

April 11, 2023

The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Relations

Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement. Could peace between these nations bring regional stability?

April 10, 2023

The Heat: Israel-Palestinian Tensions

Relative calm in Israel and the occupied territories after intense violence in the wake of police raids on a Jerusalem mosque. What happens now?

April 7, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

How will Donald Trump’s legal problems impact the 2024 U.S. presidential race?

April 6, 2023

The Heat: China-France Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron at the Great Hall of the People for a state visit.

An armed Taliban is posted in a busy city in Afghanistan

April 5, 2023

The Heat: Islamic State Khorasan

Global warnings over a new terror group. Who are they and what do they want?

April 4, 2023

The Heat: Trump Arrested in New York

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

April 3, 2023

The Heat: Trump Faces Charges in New York

Former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to surrender in New York.

March 30, 2023

The Heat: Boao Forum 2023

Global leaders are in China for the Boao Economic Forum, as the world looks to China to drive economic growth.

March 29, 2023

The Heat: Israel Political Crisis

Mass protests in Israel force the government to put a temporary hold on a controversial plan to reform the judiciary. What happens next?

March 28, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

Is former U.S. President Trump going to be indicted?

March 27, 2023

The Heat: Ibero-American Summit

Climate change, food security and financial “architecture”, the policies connecting banks and other financial institutions. These were key issues discussed at a major summit in the Dominican Republic.

March 24, 2023

The Heat: Trump Investigation

Former US President Donald Trump warns of potential ‘death and destruction’ if he’s charged in a criminal case under investigation in New York.

March 24, 2023

The Heat: Climate Change Crisis

Two new reports issue urgent calls for action as climate change heats up.

March 22, 2023

The Heat: Global Economy

The U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates again in an effort to tackle high inflation. We’ll discuss what the decision means for the U.S. and global markets.

March 21, 2023

The Heat: China-Russia Relations

President Xi Jinping describes China’s relationship with Russia as vigorous, healthy and stable with potential for even deeper cooperation.

March 20, 2023

The Heat: Iraq War 20 Years On

Twenty years after the U.S.-led war in Iraq. We look back on the crisis and the chaos that it caused.

March 18, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Politics

A banking crisis. Inflation. And the possible indictment of a former president. We take a look at the latest in U.S. politics.

March 16, 2023

The Heat: UN High Seas Treaty

After marathon negotiations, The United Nations announced a historic agreement to protect the world’s oceans.

March 16, 2023

The Heat: U.S. Banking Crisis

Financial markets are reeling from the aftermath of two U.S. banks collapsing. Is this a sign of a larger economic crisis?

March 13, 2023

The Heat: Iran-Saudi Arabia Ties

The restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia – in a deal brokered by China reflects a changing world order. What can we expect for global diplomacy?

March 10, 2023

The Heat: U.S.-Europe Relations

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen meets with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss coordinating efforts on Ukraine and trade issues.

March 9, 2023

The Heat: Turkiye-Syria Earthquakes

Unimaginable heartbreak and loss across Turkiye and Syria after powerful earthquakes hit the region. One month later, we’ll take a closer look at recovery efforts.