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20 of 70 episodesUS-Iran deal faces its first test on the Israel-Lebanon border
The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding aims to end regional fighting, but Israel and Lebanon remain key wild cards. Any renewed violence al...
US and Iran prepare to sign a deal after months of war
Leaders from the US and Iran will meet in Geneva Friday to sign an agreement ending months of fighting. Also, a major hang-up to the Iran de...
‘Middle powers' may be having a moment at the G7 summit
Earlier this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged countries caught between the world's superpowers to work together and forge a "...
Iranians reflect on what a potential US deal means
During the initial phase of the current US-Israeli war with Iran, some Iranians hoped that the attacks would lead to regime change in their...
Swiss referendum to decide on world's first population cap
Switzerland could become the first country in the world to put a legal cap on its population. In a referendum this weekend, voters will deci...
Is the world trapped in an era of forever wars?
A new report out this week shows conflicts between nations have now surged to their highest level since World War II. Meanwhile, protracted...
Anti-immigrant riots break out in Belfast neighborhoods
Violent anti-immigrant riots erupted in Belfast in Northern Ireland last night, in response to a viral video showing a stabbing attack perpe...
Chinese leader wraps up two-day visit to North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un played host to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping this week. It's the Chinese leader’s first visit to North...
Armenia's pro-West party wins election, pivoting from Russia
Armenia’s pro-Western prime minister secured an election victory today, despite a pressure campaign from Russia. Also, Mexico’s World Cup ha...
Peruvians prepare to vote in runoff election
Voters in Peru head to the polls this weekend for a runoff presidential election, with one key issue stemming from a wave of extortion that...
Symbolic Tiananmen anniversary acts met with police intervention in Hong Kong
Today marks 37 years since Chinese troops opened fire on peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square. But in Hong Kong, even symbolic acts have...
Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans sparks backlash
Kenyan protesters are demonstrating against plans to build a quarantine center in Kenya for Americans who may have been exposed to Ebola. Cr...
Putin’s advisors suggest freezing Ukraine's front line and 'declaring a triumph'
Despite mass Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities, Moscow’s progress on the battlefield stalls. Also, police in Paris suspend dozens of scho...
The case of Alex Saab and how corruption shaped Venezuela's collapse
Alex Saab, one of ousted President Nicolás Maduro’s most important fixers, is back in US custody for the second time. His case helps explain...
How pro-Iran groups use LEGO animations as a propaganda tool
AI-generated LEGO videos have become one of the most unexpected propaganda tools in the current Iran war. The clips use humor, memes and vid...
Ebola response slowed down by distrust and testing delays
Lack of healthcare infrastructure and distrust of authorities are challenging efforts to confront the latest Ebola outbreak in Democratic Re...
Longest internet shutdown in modern history may be over
After a months-long blackout, Iran has begun restoring internet access in the country. Iranians are appearing back online, posting about how...
Pope Leo apologizes for Catholic Church's past support for slavery
Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical Monday, outlining his priorities in leading the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. While the focus of...
Peacemakers: People bridging divides and helping others
This Memorial Day special highlights peacemakers and people helping others around the world, including those who bridge divides, feed strang...