Covid-19: ‘Vaccine development should be driven by science, not politics’
As countries across the world experience worrying new spikes in Covid-19 infection rates, how close are we to developing an effective vaccine? And how to tackle the growing community of vaccination sceptics?…
Former Israeli counter-terror chief warns of risk of new all-out war with Hezbollah
Our guest is Brigadier General Nitzan Nuriel, a former Director of Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau. He speaks to Sanam Shantyaei about what the Israel-UAE peace plan means for the region, Lebanon's fragile situation…
Coronavirus pushes 150 million more children into poverty, study reveals
The world's poorest children are getting even poorer, according to UNICEF and Save the Children. And they warn that the situation could get a lot worse in the coming months.…
Sharon Stone insists she’s never considered herself to be ‘sexy’
Sharon Stone insists she's never considered herself to be 'sexy'…
How Nigeria’s policy leanings impact agriculture
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it aims to curtail inflation to a level conducive for sustainable growth, while its primary objective for monetary policy remains price and financial system stability. This…
GCA CEO on Africa’s journey to a climate resilient future
The Global Center on Adaptation works with both the public and private sector as a broker to speed up action and support adaptation solutions in a bid to build a more climate-resilient…
Pakistan schools reopen after six months closure
Schools reopen in phases across Pakistan, which has seen most coronavirus restrictions lifted following a sharp drop in the number of infections.…
Hurricane Sally swamps US Gulf Coast with flooding and torrential rain
At least one person died and over 550,000 buildings in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi lost power. The National Guard is sending 200 troops to Alabama to help with rescue efforts.…