Episodes

  • Hegseth says U.S. "Project Freedom" mission is separate from Iran operation

    Hegseth says U.S. "Project Freedom" mission is separate from Iran operation
    May 6 2026
    U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says a new U.S. military mission in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary and separate from earlier operations against Iran. Iran's top diplomat is heading to Beijing, highlighting China's diplomatic efforts to help end the crisis. The number of deaths from an explosion at a fireworks factory in central China has risen.
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    26 mins
  • Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean

    Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean
    May 5 2026
    A string of claims and denials has emerged between the U.S. and Iran, with the two sides giving sharply different accounts of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. Passengers are stranded on a cruise ship following an outbreak of a rare and dangerous virus that has left three dead and several others ill. Young players are trying to revive Hungary's table tennis legacy in a sport long dominated by China.
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    26 mins
  • Economy and Middle East conflict among top issues for voters in midterm elections

    Economy and Middle East conflict among top issues for voters in midterm elections
    May 4 2026
    Tehran says Washington has responded to Iran's peace proposal, which includes a 30-day deadline for the U.S. to end its naval blockade. The Israeli military has ordered more evacuations from southern Lebanon despite the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Middle East tensions are weighing on American voters, with six months to go before the midterm elections.
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    26 mins
  • Britain raises terror threat after London stabbing

    Britain raises terror threat after London stabbing
    May 1 2026
    The U.S. and Iran are in a tense standoff in the Persian Gulf as oil prices hit a four-year high. Israel intercepts an aid flotilla to Gaza, detaining over 170 activists near Crete. Britain raises its threat level after two Jewish men were stabbed in an attack.
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    26 mins
  • Lawmakers grill U.S. defense chief over Iran war

    Lawmakers grill U.S. defense chief over Iran war
    Apr 30 2026
    U.S. lawmakers have grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over issues related to the conflict with Iran, including budget, strategy and the direction of the war. Iran's social media campaign is garnering millions of views, with viral Lego-style videos shaping narratives around the war and challenging America's longstanding policies. Meanwhile, authorities have lifted protection for endangered wildlife in the name of U.S. energy security.
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    26 mins
  • Fears grow over fragile Israel-Lebanon truce

    Fears grow over fragile Israel-Lebanon truce
    Apr 29 2026
    Iran's latest proposal has fallen short with the Trump administration, raising new questions about the path to peace. Fears of a wider war are growing as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon shows signs of crumbling. Meanwhile, consumers worldwide are feeling the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, particularly in food and energy.
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    26 mins
  • King Charles in the U.S. for state visit

    King Charles in the U.S. for state visit
    Apr 28 2026
    Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg as nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington remain in limbo. New questions are emerging following a major security breach at a Washington gala attended by the U.S. president, journalists, and politicians. Meanwhile, Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the U.S. for a rare state visit amid heightened security concerns and strained transatlantic relations.
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    26 mins
  • Mali's defense minister killed in attack

    Mali's defense minister killed in attack
    Apr 27 2026
    A gala for White House correspondents has turned into chaos after a gunman tried to storm the event, with President Donald Trump and other officials evacuated. Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan after a brief stop in Oman, amid remaining uncertainty about another round of peace talks with the United States. Meanwhile, reports say that separatist fighters have killed the defense minister of Mali.
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    26 mins