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Key town faces 'multi-thousand' Russian force, top Ukraine commander admits
Oleksandr Syrskyi denies Russian reports that Ukrainian troops are surrounded in the eastern town of Pokrovsk.
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Britons evacuated from Jamaica as UK sends Hurricane Melissa aid
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK's first chartered flight from Jamaica to the UK will arrive on Sunday.
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Young Russians are being seduced by a cheap, dangerous weight-loss pill called Molecule
Those taking the drug, which contains a substance banned in many other countries, are experiencing severe side effects.
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New Yorkers could pick a political newcomer to run their city - and take on Trump
From hip-hop musician to the brink of running America's biggest city, how did Zohran Mamdani win over New Yorkers?
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Shein accused of selling childlike sex dolls in France
The Asian fast fashion giant says it delisted the items "immediately" from its website and is investigating.
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Two more charged over Louvre jewellery heist
A 38-year-old woman and a man, 37, appeared before a French magistrate over the museum theft that shocked the world.
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Dodgers seal back-to-back World Series titles
The Los Angeles Dodgers become the first team for 25 years to win back-to-back World Series after overcoming the Toronto Blue Jays in the deciding seventh game.
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Anger lingers in Serbia a year after train station tragedy
Tens of thousands mourned 16 people who died in a rail station canopy collapse in Novi Sad last year, sparking ongoing protests.
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Trump remodels Lincoln bathroom in latest White House renovation
The US president says the new marble and gold fixtures are "very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln".
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Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall
Kenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.
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Tanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrest
Demonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair.
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Police seize €1.3bn from Campari owner over alleged tax evasion
The spirit manufacturer's parent firm is accused of failing to declare a similar amount in tax during a merger.
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China to loosen chip export ban to Europe after Netherlands row
EU-China chip disputes alarmed carmakers amid concerns it could halt global car productions
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'We need food, we have no food' - desperation takes hold in Jamaica after hurricane
People in Black River have not seen any aid, telling the BBC that they are fighting to survive.
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More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN
El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.
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Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race
Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could not be beaten.
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Tracking the ICE tactics used in Trump's mass deportation drive
BBC Verify has gathered more than 70 videos to track how President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown has unfolded so far.
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Devastation on repeat: How climate change is worsening Pakistan's deadly floods
The BBC speaks to those who have lost everything in this year's monsoon season and finds out why it will likely happen again.
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300 million tourists just visited China's stunning Xinjiang region. There's a side they didn't see
China has repackaged Xinjiang into a tourist haven, touting "ethnic" experiences that activists say it's trying to erase.
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Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time
The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.
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'I was accused of spying and beaten' - a boy's escape from captured Sudan city
A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.
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Hand of Moscow? The men jailed for vandalism in French hybrid warfare case
Three Bulgarians are jailed for painting red hands on France's Holocaust Memorial in a suspected case of Russian "destabilisation".
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Halloween 2025: All the celebrity costumes at Heidi Klum's party
Stars showed out in their Halloween best at Heidi Klum's annual party.
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Why the Indian passport is falling in global ranking
Indians can travel to more visa-free destinations than a decade ago, but India's passport ranking has declined.
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Watch: Heidi Klum slithers into Halloween as Medusa
Stars turn out in their best Halloween costumes at Heidi Klum's annual party.
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Watch: Train smashes into truck at Dutch level crossing
Five people sustained minor injuries but nobody was seriously hurt in the incident in Meteren.
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'Everything's gone' - BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas
Buildings, power lines, and a church once visited by King Charles are down in the tourism hub of Falmouth.
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'Give your money away,' Billie Eilish tells billionaires
The singer called on the mega wealthy to donate more to charity, during a speech at the WSJ Awards attended by the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.
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Watch: US and China's different reports of their trade meeting
The BBC's Laura Bicker explains how the two nation's have reported on the trade negotiations.
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Truck catches fire in RAK, driver rushed to hospital
Two-truck collision on Martyr's Road causes truck fire; driver injured but escapes from burning cockpit
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World’s largest space conference to be held in Dubai
UAE is proud to win bid to host the congress in 2020, Mohammad says
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Business school inaugurates new campus
Insead now located at the Abu Dhabi Global Market on Maryah Island
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Smart Dubai Office facelift creates eco-tech hub
Retrofit is inspired by nature to reflect a sustainable philosophy to make Dubai happiest city by 2021
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Tourist lost in Hatta mountains rescued
Too fatigued to return after a day’s trek, tourist sought the help of Dubai Police
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Budoor calls for developing Arabic children’s book industry
Issues related to Arabic children’s books highlighted at Gothenburg Book Fair
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Philippine government happy with UAE domestic worker law
Both countries sign MoU calling for strict implementation of employment procedure for workers
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‘Read with RTA’ app launched for Dubai public transport passengers
One-hundred-and-fifty bilingual titles can be downloaded for free by users
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Dewa signs bill payment deal with bank
Customers can pay their bills in instalments of up to 12 months using Emirates Islamic credit cards
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First artificial caves positioned in waters off Ras Al Khaimah
Ministry has entered into pact with Delma Marine to create habitats for breeding of fish and other marine species
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Koreans mark National Foundation Day
UAE is Korea’s second largest trade partner in Middle East while Korea is UAE’s 10th largest trading partner
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Community group invites people to share their talents
Stand-up comedy, poetry, musical performances get their shot to fame in open microphone events at Echoes Abu Dhabi
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Dubai to host International Astronautical Congress
UAE will be the first Arab and Islamic country to host the IAC
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Tourist who lost way on Dubai's Hatta mountain rescued
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Where tourists splash most cash
UAE city posts the highest level of tourist spending by far as it attracts hordes of tourists every year due to a host of attractions
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UAE rejects all forms of racial discrimination
Envoy mentions UAE’s laws to combat the practice during panel discussion at Human Rights Council session
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Pardoned Indian prisoners speak, thank Sharjah Ruler
149 who benefit from the amnesty have been behind bars in financial cases; Sharjah ruler pays off their debts amounting to Dh20m
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Fujairah Ruler offers condolences to family of martyr
Crown Prince and senior officials offer condolences to family of martyr Khalid Al Shehi
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Hamdan offers condolences to family of martyr Khalid Al Shehi
UAE young people are an inexhaustible treasure, Dubai Crown Prince says
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Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque receives 254,000 visitors in August
Mosque organises charitable and humanitarian events, cultural lectures and training courses
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Narrators from around the world entertain people in Sharjah
Sharjah International Narrators Forum featured 117 storytellers at events in different locations
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Dubai Municipality promotes ecotourism in 8 natural reserves
Platform set up at mall to spread awareness about protecting the environment at natural tourist spots
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UAE champions Fourth Industrial Revolution
UAE is well ahead of many advanced countries, empowering its people with education, strong economy
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Preterm babies can be saved in the ‘golden hour’
Doctors discuss challenges of neonatal care at conference
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UAE University students making paper from sand
Production process without using water and fossil fuel to minimise carbon footprint; binding sand and polymer pellets require less energy to produce paper than wood-fibre paper and requires no water during production
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In Fight Against ISIS, a Lose-Lose Scenario Poses Challenge for West
Western powers are in a bind, analysts say, as ISIS is likely to continue pursuing attacks abroad in retaliation to the loss of territory in Iraq and Syria.
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ISIS is in Afghanistan, But Who Are They Really?
It appears ISIS-allied fighters are gaining a foothold in Afghanistan, but just how similar are they to the group's branches in Iraq and Syria?
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“The Most Risky … Job Ever.” Reporting on “ISIS in Afghanistan”
Najibullah Quraishi has covered the war in Afghanistan for more than a decade, but embedding with ISIS fighters who've recently emerged there "was the most risky and dangerous job ever I've done in my life," he says.
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After Paris Attacks, CIA Head Reignites Surveillance Debate
Just days after the attack in Paris, America’s top intelligence official suggested that recent leaks about classified surveillance programs were partially responsible.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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WATCH: A Conversation With Teens in Training as ISIS Suicide Bombers
As ISIS expands its reach into Afghanistan, it is training children and teenagers to become the next generation of jihadis.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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What Happens When Police Are Forced to Reform?
The Justice Department has intervened in troubled police departments for 20 years. Are reform efforts working?
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Is It Too Late for Obama On Immigration Reform?
Unless the Supreme Court acts fast, the window might be closed for President Obama on immigration reform.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Attorney General Orders FanDuel, DraftKings, Out of New York
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has issued a cease-and-desist order to the nation’s two largest daily fantasy sports companies, saying that the betting that takes place on their sites breaks New York's online gambling laws.
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A Campaign of Disappearances in Syria Leaves Thousands Missing
At least 65,116 individuals have been "forcibly disappeared" by the Syrian government, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
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America, Iraq and the Legacy of Ahmad Chalabi
Ahmad Chalabi helped lead the U.S. into war in Iraq, but if he ever had regrets about his role in the invasion, and the years of violence it unleashed, "he never voiced them to me," writes FRONTLINE correspondent Martin Smith.
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Terror in Little Saigon
From 1981 to 1990, five Vietnamese-American journalists were killed in what some suspected was a string of political assassinations. Why did the murders go unsolved?
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Inside the Making of “Terror in Little Saigon”
A.C. Thompson and Richard Rowley’s search for answers into the killings of five Vietnamese-American journalists took them from cities like Houston and San Francisco, to the jungles of Southeast Asia, to the corridors of power in Washington.
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ISIS in Afghanistan: School of Jihad
The emergence of ISIS in Afghanistan has introduced a new level of brutality to the conflict, beyond what has been practiced by the Taliban.
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Coming in November on FRONTLINE
This November, explore an unsolved string of murders from the past, and the dangerous new rise of ISIS in Afghanistan.
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Inheritance
The Lockerbie bombing left only fragments of David Dornstein's life behind, but their discovery gave his brother a new purpose -- to gather what went missing, preserve what was left, and work to make sense of it all. That story is told in this special interactive presentation.
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17 Indicted in Bust of $32 Million Online Gambling Ring
The online gambling ring allegedly used an offshore website to help book $32 million in illegal sports wagers placed by more than 2,000 bettors in the United States.
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Pentagon Opens Probe Into Sexual Abuse by U.S. Allies in Afghanistan
The Defense Department's Inspector General has opened an investigation into whether U.S. troops were discouraged from reporting the rape and sexual abuse of children by their Afghan allies.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Syria: What’s In It For Putin?
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syria is not just about supporting the Assad regime in Syria. It's about Russia's place in the world.
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A Journey “Inside Assad’s Syria”
By the time Martin Smith reached Syria this past summer, the war was already in its fifth year, but life in regime-controlled areas was still largely a mystery.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Inside the Assad Regime’s Surreal “Summer in Syria” Campaign
The Assad government sought to promote regime-sponsored cultural events through a marketing campaign called "Summer in Syria," but the effort didn't exactly go as planned.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Is Illegal Online Gambling Staying Completely Offshore?
Nearly 10 years after Congress passed a law to curb online gambling, a new investigation finds offshore sites are not only still thriving, but in some cases routing crucial parts of their operations through equipment based in the U.S.
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America’s Immigration Battle By the Numbers
The U.S. has deported an average of 403,500 people each year during the Obama administration. What else do the numbers say about the nation's immigration system?
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Has the U.S. Really Shifted on Deportations?
A year after the Obama administration changed its policy on which undocumented immigrants it would target for deportation, it's not clear who is being sent back.
FRONTLINE - Latest Stories
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Watch How One Freedom Caucus Member Sees the GOP’s Latino Voter Problem
"We're writing off too many people," Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) says in "Immigration Battle," a feature film presentation from FRONTLINE and Independent Lens that airs tonight on PBS.
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For Some Refugees, Safe Haven Now Depends on a DNA Test
Changes to a program designed to reunite refugees with family in the U.S. have slowed -- and in some cases outright denied -- legitimate entries into the country.
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On Qatar's Future
Qatar is home to the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East and maintains deep economic ties with Washington, cementing its status as a critical on-NATO ally. But this September, that partnership was put to the test when Israel, largely funded and supported by the United States, launched an attack on Qatar’s capital, Doha. In this conversation, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discusses Qatar’s regional role, including its mediation efforts in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and its response following the Israeli attack in Doha.
Background Reading:
- discusses how the strikes on Doha could jeopardize future ceasefires in Gaza.
Host:
Guests: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qatar
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On U.S. Military Leadership in a New Era of Defense
As great-power competition intensifies and the prospect of conflict with China looms, military strength, technological innovation, and cooperation with allies are essential to ensuring U.S. national security. General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., 21st chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discusses the most pressing geopolitical challenges facing the United States and the world today.
Background Reading:
- outlines the risks of the United States’ dependence on China for critical minerals, and makes suggestions for how the United States can begin to compete in the space.
Host:
Guests: Charles Q. Brown, Jr., 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; General, U.S. Air Force (Retired)
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On Ukraine’s Reconstruction
As the war in Ukraine nears its fourth year, uncertainty is growing over the future of international support. Meanwhile, mounting pressure on Russia’s economy and an increase in high-tech, drone-centric warfare continue to bolster Ukraine’s defense. Experts from Ukraine and Europe discuss international financial initiatives to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and revitalize its infrastructure and economy in the aftermath of Russia’s military aggression.
Background Reading:
- This lays out strategies for rebuilding Ukraine, reintegrating workers, and growing the country’s economy post-war.
Host:
Guests: Nadia Calviño, President, European Investment Bank
Sergii Marchenko, Minister of Finance, Ukraine
Odile Renaud-Basso, President, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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On Navigating Crises Inside the Situation Room
U.S. Department of State officials are the foremost representatives of U.S. interests around the world, helping to manage relationships with foreign governments, international organizations, and the people of other countries. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Dean of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs Keren Yarhi-Milo discuss their new book, Inside the Situation Room, and lessons for future leaders navigating national security crises.
Background Reading:
- unpacks leaked reform plans that the Donald Trump administration seeks to make to the State Department.
Host:
Guests: Hillary Rodham Clinton, 67th U.S. Secretary of State
Keren Yarhi-Milo, Dean and Adlai E. Stevenson Professor of International Relations, Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
John J. Sullivan, Partner, Mayer Brown; Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
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On the Future of the U.S. Economy
In September 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate cut. The move came amid a softening labor market, above-target inflation, heightened uncertainty about Trump’s trade and tariff policy, and other conditions that present significant challenges to monetary policymakers. Against this backdrop, Susan M. Collins, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, discusses the United States’ current economic outlook.
Background Reading:
- unpacks the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and its ongoing struggles with inflation and political scrutiny.
Host:
Guest: Susan M. Collins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
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UN High Commissioner Volker Trk On Human Rights
From Sudan to the war in Gaza, 2025 has seen the continuation of major humanitarian crises across the globe. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, examines a range of these crises, while also exploring issues such as financing, reform, and declining multilateral consensus.
This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Background Reading:
- outlines the Trump administration's move away from UN human rights standards.
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Host: Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
Guest: Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa On Trade, Reform, and the BRICS Alliance
Long before Trump retook the Oval Office, policymakers were concerned that South Africa's growing ties with Russia and China could undermine Washington’s strategic interests in the region. Against the backdrop of these concerns, President Cyril Ramaphosa examines South Africa’s domestic priorities, its bilateral trade relations with the United States, the future of BRICS, and the country’s role in Southern Africa.
This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Background Reading:
- unpacks the confrontational meeting between South African President Ramaphosa and U.S. President Trump in May 2025.
Host:
Guest: Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa
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Canadian PM Mark Carney On NATO, Trade, and the Middle East
The U.S.-Canadian relationship boasts a history of cooperation, peaceful borders, and strong trade ties. However, the partnership has come under strain during the second Trump administration, in part due to sweeping tariffs that have called into question Canada’s economic ties to Washington. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Mark Carney discusses Canada’s role in NATO, the ongoing war in Gaza, Canada’s foreign policy priorities, and the new global economy.
This conversation was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations during the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Background Reading:
- unpacks Canada’s fraught trade relationship with the United States.
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Host: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations
Guest: Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
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On U.S. National Security Challenges
Since the start of the second Trump administration, the National Security Council (NSC) has seen its staff reduced from around 350 employees to fewer than 100, with dozens of policy experts abruptly dismissed or placed on administrative leave this May. Former U.S. National Security Advisors Thomas E. Donilon, Stephen J. Hadley, and Susan E. Rice unpack how the recent reorganization could affect U.S. foreign policy decision-making.
Background Reading:
- from CFR Education outlines the role of the U.S. National Security Council.
Host:
Guests: Susan E. Rice, Former National Security Advisor (2013–17); CFR Member
Thomas E. Donilon, Former National Security Advisor (2010–13); Member, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations
Stephen J. Hadley, Former National Security Advisor (2005–09); CFR Member
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On Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis
Former UN Undersecretary-General Sigrid Kaag discusses the state of humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the role of the international community in supporting relief efforts.
Background Reading:
- Malnutrition has reached alarming levels in Gaza, with famine declared in the territory’s most populated region. As Israel continues to block aid from entering Gaza, explains how hunger is now reportedly affecting more than just civilians on the ground.
- As the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip continues, some countries have announced their intent to recognize the Palestinian territories as a sovereign nation, but full independence and UN membership remain elusive.
Host: Steven Kalin, Foreign Correspondent at the Wall Street Journal
Guest: Sigrid Kaag, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process; Former United Nations Undersecretary-General
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