Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken his oath as Sri Lanka's new president after winning the election. Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have intensified as a new round of strikes began, with both sides stating they would not back down. The UN has adopted a pact to tackle 21st-century challenges for the future of humanity.
Jul 2025
Lavrov, Rubio meet in Malaysia as Moscow steps up attacks on Kyiv
The top diplomats of Russia and the U.S. meet in Kuala Lumpur, exchanging views on bilateral relations and Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN members to continue to advance regional integration. The Brazilian president vows reta ... Show More
16m 23s
Mar 2025
Israel ends Gaza ceasefire and lawyers aim to prosecute war crimes against Palestinians
UN officials have called for a ceasefire in Gaza to be reinstated after Israel launched new air strikes on the enclave, killing more than 400 people.
A group of lawyers and legal organisations, meanwhile, have formed a global coalition to pursue Israeli soldiers in courts. And ... Show More
6m 4s
Nov 2024
Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire Deal
<p>Tommy and Ben discuss the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the latest additions to Trump’s national security team, and his threat to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China months before taking office. They also talk about the ICC arrest warrant for ... Show More
1h 20m
Sep 2024
The killing of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with New York Times Magazine staff writer Ronen Bergman to discuss how Israel was able to carry out its assassination of Hezbollah’s leader in Beirut, and what might come next as tensions continue to rise throughout the region.
Then, in his fir ... Show More
41m 4s