Strait of Hormuz closed again: What happens next?
Iranian armed forces say they've closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, just days after an agreement with the U.S. re...
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What's gone wrong so fast for UK PM Keir Starmer?
A landslide win, only two years ago - yet now UK prime minister Keir Starmer's resisting calls to step down. The return to parliament of And...
How is the Iran-US agreement being viewed in Israel?
Fury from Israeli ministers over the agreement US President Donald Trump has signed with Iran. And a sharp rebuke in response from his vice...
Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?
China calls for stronger representation for the Global South. It warns that the international rules-based order is at a critical crossroads....
Will Ukraine become an EU member?
Kyiv has just started formal talks to join the bloc. It comes after Moscow declined an offer of direct talks to end the war. So, would membe...
What has Iran won and lost from this war?
An agreement between Washington and Tehran has all but ended the Iran war, both claiming victory despite the huge cost. Among that is damage...
Can a social media ban protect young users?
The UK says it's banning access to social media for those under 16. Its government argues it's the right choice to protect young people from...
Can the G7 help resolve global crises as geopolitical realities shift?
The annual G7 summit is set to be held in France. But this time, differences within the group are growing. From tensions in the Middle East...
What does the EU's migration pact mean?
The European Union's new migration pact is now in force,, tightening border controls and overhauling asylum rules. Will it reduce migration...
Could Washington and Tehran finally strike a deal?
Donald Trump says a new agreement with Iran is within reach. Tehran insists key issues remain unresolved. So is a deal finally close? What w...
What does a surge in nuclear weapon spendings mean for the future?
The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record $119bn on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others...
What are the implications of the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Turmoil in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A banned group has been protesting against a court ruling that kept in place legislative represent...
How could the Chinese president's visit to North Korea reshape geopolitics?
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea. Beijing is Pyongyang's main political and economic backer. Xi has voiced his opposition to...
Why are racial issues so prominent now in the UK?
Protests in the UK after the release of police video of an 18-year-old stabbing victim handcuffed by officers after his attacker alleged rac...
Why the World Is Watching Armenia's Vote
Armenians are voting in pivotal parliamentary elections. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan facing pro-Russia rivals, why is the outcome be...
What's next for Lebanon after the ceasefire?
The US has announced another ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But Israeli strikes continue and Hezbollah remains engaged. Can the truce...
Can the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo be stopped?
The head of the World Health Organization seems confident and says there's hope. But with an already volatile security situation in the regi...
Will the EU's new migration proposals work?
A proposal to tighten EU migration policy. Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council have provisionally agreed on a new deal. It...
Why is Lebanon such a central issue to Iran?
Lebanon under Israeli attack - while diplomatic efforts continue to end the war in Iran. And with Israel escalating attacks on Hezbollah, Te...
Is the US-backed Gaza peace process in serious danger?
Israel continues killing Palestinians in Gaza and threatens to seize more of the Strip - all in breach of October's ceasefire deal. Attacks...