What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?
A new deal between Caracas and Washington would give US companies access to more than a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves. But there's opposition in Venezuela - as well as debate about whether th...
21 Sep 28min
What lessons can be learned from the Nepal disaster?
The role of climate change in Wednesday's disaster in Nepal is under scrutiny by scientists - trying to find out what caused the catastrophe. Elsewhere, countries around the world have been hit by mor...
20 Sep 27min
Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work?
After nearly six months of war, the US appears to be taking a different approach to Iran. President Donald Trump said Washington will carry out what he described as a 'crushing economic operation'. At...
22 Jul 27min
What's behind Israel's latest attack on Syria?
An Israeli attack on a Syrian air base has been widely condemned. The US Special Envoy warns it could have caused a direct confrontation with Turkish forces. So, why did Israel attack the base? And wh...
20 Jul 27min
What's at stake in Zambia's elections?
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema boasts about the economic recovery achieved under his leadership. Now, he is seeking a second term in office. The vote is drawing international attention because ...
18 Jul 28min
How significant are recent gains by Sudan's army?
Sudan's army says it's making gains in a counter-offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces - after more than three years of conflict. The government has also begun a push to unite politi...
15 Jul 27min
Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan?
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the U.S.-brokered 15-point peace plan for Gaza. What are the consequences for Palestinians? And what risks for Netanyahu in defying Donald Trump?
13 Jul 27min
How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
It's an election aimed at strengthening democracy in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. But the situation rapidly deteriorated as the vote got underway. Dozens of people were killed in confrontations betw...
11 Jul 27min
