A new report shows that the economy of Afghanistan has shrunk by more than a quarter in the last year, since the Taliban took over. We speak to the former mining minister of the country, Nargis Nehan about the situation there at the moment.
Fanny Yeung, the executive director of Hong Kong's Travel Industry Council speaks to us about the country giving away ... Show More
Today
US steps up to save the Argentine Peso
The US has purchased Argentine pesos, taking the next step in a controversial effort to calm a currency crisis hitting the South American country and its president, Trump ally Javier Milei. In the US though, it's a different story – farmers, especially soybean farmers, have lost ... Show More
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Yesterday
US top banker warns of potential risk of stock market decline
In a BBC interview, the head of America's largest bank, J P Morgan, has warned that US stock markets do not currently reflect the level of risk of a serious fall. Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about a major market correction. China has tightened its rules ... Show More
8m 46s
Oct 2023
Afghan migrants in limbo in Pakistan
Kate Adie presents stories from Pakistan, Germany, Portugal, Senegal and the United States.Pakistan's government has issued an order for illegal migrants to leave the country by the beginning of November. This includes around 1.7 million Afghans, according to official figures. Am ... Show More
28m 22s
Aug 2021
August 15, 2021 | On GPS: Kabul falls as the Taliban takes over Afghanistan; the summer of climate crises continues
As President Ghani flees Afghanistan while the Taliban seizes control of the country, Fareed talks to Clarissa Ward, CNN’s Chief International Correspondent, about the breathtaking speed of the Taliban’s takeover. Then, former Joint Chiefs Chairman, Adm. Mike Mullen (Ret.), talks ... Show More
44m 40s
Nov 2021
Half Of Afghanistan's Population Faces Acute Food Insecurity. Here's Why.
Afghanistan is facing its worst drought in decades, but that's not the only reason it is on the verge of a hunger crisis. After the Taliban took over, much of the country's international development aid was suspended, and the United States froze $9.5 billion in Afghan government ... Show More
9m 44s