World
1 Nov 2023
Israel has begun a ground offensive into Gaza, but it's unclear whether the maneuvers mark the official start of an invasion.
1 Nov 2023
Three weeks into the Israel-Hamas conflict, the United Nations General Assembly has called for a "humanitarian truce." How does this differ from other terms considered?
1 Nov 2023
A Qatari court last week handed death sentences to eight Indian employees of a Qatari company on "spying charges," posing a complex diplomatic challenge for India and raising questions about India-Qatar relations.
1 Nov 2023
Having seen its clout grow in recent years, India now has ambitions to become a major global economic power. But there are serious question marks about its progress. In this episode of Business Beyond, we ask if India can seize its moment.
1 Nov 2023
UNICEF spokesperson Toby Fricker says that the number translates to “420 children being killed or injured every day” and that an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is needed to provide access to life-saving supplies.
31 Oct 2023
Three Chinese astronauts have landed near the Jiuquan spaceport in the Gobi Desert after five months at the Tiangong space station.
31 Oct 2023
While Germany's economy is contracting, the French GDP continues to grow. That's partly down to certain measures and reforms Paris has implemented. But there might be a price to pay.
31 Oct 2023
The Taliban have released Matiullah Wesa, who had been imprisoned for advocating for girls' rights to education. However, the militants are expanding the oppression of women and girls in Afghanistan.
31 Oct 2023
Hailed as one of Britain's best young novelists, Isabella Hammad burst onto the scene in 2019 with "The Parisian", a sweeping historical novel inspired by the life of her grandfather. Her second novel "Enter Ghost" examines identity, art and resistance in the Palestinian Territories.
31 Oct 2023
If the Israeli military achieves its stated objective of getting Hamas out of the Gaza Strip, it leaves the area leaderless. Who could take control once the fighting ends?
31 Oct 2023
The largest US auto workers union and carmaker Ford have agreed to terms on a new contract that will see a 25 percent wage increase over four years. This means picketers will return to work at Ford's plants, but strikes at General Motors and Stellantis will continue. Also in this edition, we see how ad sales have boosted Meta's revenue and how the "Barbie" movie helped toymaker Mattel get out of a sales slump.
31 Oct 2023
As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its fourth week, crossings remain shut to Palestinians trying to flee. Those who hold dual citizenship feel like they've been abandoned, while relatives outside Gaza are helpless.
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"Unfortunately the condition continues to be very serious due to the complicated nature of the wounds, but we all want to believe firmly that we will succeed in managing the situation," said Kalinak, who also serves as deputy prime minister