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The World
Host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories that remind us just how small our planet really is.
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How wars impact the most vulnerable people
The most intense bombing of Iran by the US and Israel has been taking place in the capital, Tehran, a city of roughly 10 million people living in dens...
Oil depot fires in Iran impacting people's health
Israeli strikes on fuel depots in Iran have left residents struggling to breathe after the ensuing fires engulfing parts of Tehran have released toxic...
Iran employs disruptive maritime tactics in response to strikes
After being pummeled for 12 days by airstrikes, Iran has stepped up its asymmetric naval warfare by reportedly planting an initial tranche of naval m...
Gulf states, caught in US-Israeli war with Iran, forced to stick with Western allies
Since the Iran war began, Tehran has been sending drones and missiles into its Gulf state neighbors' territories. The Gulf countries insist this is no...
Iran selects Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader
The powerful clerical body known as the Assembly of Experts has selected Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Also, schools have reopened af...
The latest from the ground in Iran and Israel amid war
We take a look at the effects of airstrikes on the ground in Iran and Israel a week into the war. Also, homes built from earth are making a comeback i...
Iran war spreads beyond the Middle East
What began as a US-Israeli campaign against Iran within the Middle East is spreading far beyond the region. It now includes Iranian drones striking an...
Spain condemns US-Israeli war on Iran, angers Trump
Trump has threatened to cut economic ties with Spain after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez forbade the US from using its two American bases in Sp...
Iran's revolutionary regime is built to resist shocks
The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was a jolt for Iran, but its political system is built to sustain abrupt change. Also, a look...
The latest updates from the US-Israel-Iran War
As the US and Israel continue their attacks on Iran, the capital Tehran has turned into a war zone, and residents say they are fearful for their lives...
Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan raise concerns about 'open war'
On Thursday night, Pakistan’s military fended off attacks by the Taliban along its border with Afghanistan in the latest outburst of tensions between...
Danish prime minister calls for snap elections
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced new snap elections for the end of March. It comes as her party sees resurgent support — thanks, espe...
Could a US war with Iran turn into a wider regional Mideast conflict?
The US has significantly ratcheted up its military presence in the Middle East in recent weeks. The US and Iran are set to meet for nuclear talks tomo...
Ukraine marks four years since full-scale Russian invasion
Today marks four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and one Ukrainian MP says the daily bombings have become “normal.” Also, the Ukr...
Killing of Mexican drug cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ sparks wave of violence
Criminal gangs have torched buses and cars and set up roadblocks in several Mexican states after security forces shot the leader of the cartel Jalisco...
US Supreme court ruling halts sweeping tariffs
The US Supreme Court has struck down much of the Trump administration's tariffs on foreign goods, which have been a cornerstone of its trade and forei...
Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison
A court in Seoul sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison today for his brief martial law decree in 2024. Also, a look...
Belarusian opposition leader attends rights summit, discusses fighting from abroad
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is among the leading pro-democracy figures attending the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy this week and discusses...
Jesse Jackson, who globalized the US civil rights movement, dies at 84
The American civil rights icon, Rev. Jesse Jackson, died today at the age of 84. His advisor James Zogby, who traveled with him throughout the Middle...
Marco Rubio addresses Munich Security Conference with new tone from US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio got a standing ovation when he spoke at the Munich Security Conference after his address fell short of the hardline...
Munich Security Conference kicks off amid strained transatlantic ties
World leaders and diplomats from roughly 120 countries gather in Germany for the Munich Security Conference, where strained transatlantic ties have ta...
Bangladeshis head to the polls in consequential elections
A look at where the youth stand as Bangladeshis head to the polls in one of the most consequential elections in the country's history. Also, a new Sou...
Indonesia to send peacekeeping force to Gaza
Indonesia’s army chief of staff said this week that his country is preparing to send up to 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of the international stabiliza...
Mexico sends aid to Cuba while navigating US pressure
Mexico is sending two navy ships packed with humanitarian aid to Cuba as the island nation struggles with severe fuel shortages. Also, on Sunday, the...
Jimmy Lai, fierce critic of Beijing, receives 20-year sentence
Hong Kong authorities today sentenced pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai to 20 years behind bars. And the Milan Cortina Olympics are the first to featu...
US and Iranian officials meet in Oman for talks
Officials from the US and Iran met today in the Persian Gulf country of Oman for talks. Also, newly released Epstein files are fueling political crise...
Last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty expires
The last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control treaty, New START, expires today, leaving the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals without legal lim...
Venezuela amnesty law raises hopes, but doubts still linger
A month after US forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, some signs of change have emerged. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has p...
Ukrainian soldiers share challenges as Russia continues attacks
Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine included hundreds of drones and a record 32 ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, troops on the front line say c...
Rafah crossing opens but only small numbers of people are being allowed through
The Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt is now open, after being closed for nearly two years. But only small numbers of people are being allowed thr...
British PM Starmer 'resets relations' with China despite criticism
Keir Starmer is in China this week, marking the first time a British prime minister has visited the country in eight years. UK–China ties have been un...
Cuba has only 2-3 weeks of oil supplies left
Cuba could deplete its oil supply in as little as 15 to 20 days, according to the data company Kpler, and residents are worried about what might come...
The latest on Trump's 'Board of Peace'
It began as part of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement to stop the war in Gaza. But the "Board of Peace," a brainchild of US President Trump, has mor...
India and EU strike behemoth free trade deal
India and the European Union have signed a massive trade deal that will account for a quarter of the world's GDP. This follows another deal struck by...
Stunning purge of China’s military
Analysts are calling it China’s biggest military purge in roughly half a century: President Xi Jinping has placed his second-in-command, China's top g...
Syrians in Turkey are trying to decide whether to stay or go
About half a million Syrians living in Turkey have returned to Syria — just one in five. Although aid groups estimate many more will follow, it's a di...
In Iran, grieving comes with punishment
In Iran, some families are still searching morgues for their loved ones. Among those who have found them, some say they have been intimidated and thre...
US immigration sees radical policy shifts in first year of Trump’s term
The US immigration system sees one of the most radical policy shifts during US President Donald Trump's second term. Also, testimonies from Iranians f...
Venezuelans grapple with a collapsing economy
Venezuela is facing soaring prices, shrinking wages and a middle class that has largely vanished. Also, London Mayor Sadiq Khan says the British capit...
Anxiety spreads in Denmark amid US demands to take over Greenland
President Donald Trump keeps insisting that the US "needs" to take over Greenland, which is controlled by Denmark. Protests in both Denmark and Greenl...