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  1. 8 hours ago

    Millions risk starvation as poverty plagues Afghanistan. The United Nations warns that unless the international community acts quickly, the situation will spiral out of control. Get the full story:

    Afghanistan on the Brink of Becoming World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis
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  2. Oct 25

    Sudan’s military has arrested Prime Minister Abdala Hamdok, dissolved the transitional government and declared a state of emergency. joins The Newsmakers to discuss what led to the Sudanese military’s takeover. Full story here:

    Sudan’s Military Seizes Power, Dissolves Transitional Government in Coup
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  3. Retweeted
    Oct 22

    interview with Centivax CTO discussing the ongoing status and prospects for the pandemic.

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  4. Oct 22

    With more than half the world’s population yet to receive a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the WHO said its COVAX distribution programme will now only send to countries with lowest levels of coverage. joins the discussion. Full show:

    COVID-19 Cases Surge in Europe
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  5. Oct 21

    Libya’s rival powers have gathered in Tripoli with the aim of stabilising the country and gaining support ahead of the December elections. But will it be possible to hold the elections? joins The Newsmakers. Full show:

    Libya Conference Seeks Support Ahead of December Elections
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  6. Oct 20

    Religious violence has rocked Bangladesh with six dead and more than a hundred injured. The country's ruling party is calling for an end to violence. What's the reason behind these clashes? shares her views on The Newsmakers. Full show:

    Bangladesh's Ruling Party Rallies for Hindus After Deadly Clashes
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  7. Oct 19

    Russia has cut diplomatic ties with NATO after eight of its diplomats were expelled from the military alliance's mission in Brussels. Can Moscow and NATO restore ties? joins The Newsmakers. Full show:

    Russia Cuts Diplomatic Ties With NATO
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  8. Oct 18

    The Assad regime and the opposition have agreed to draft a new constitution for Syria. But can it help end the conflict? joins the panel on The Newsmakers to discuss. Full show:

    Syria:Assad Regime and Opposition Agree To Begin Constitutional Reform
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  9. Oct 15

    A protest organised by Hezbollah against the judge leading the probe into last year’s Beirut port blast turned deadly on Thursday when snipers opened fire on protestors. At least seven people have been killed. joins The Newsmakers. Full show:

    Lebanon: Fears of Flare-Up
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  10. Oct 14

    The EU envoy to Iran recently met with the Iranian deputy foreign minister in Tehran to discuss the Iran Nuclear Deal. Can the EU save the JCPOA? Paul Ingram says the ball is in Washington’s court. Full story:

    Can the EU Take Lead to Save the Iran Nuclear Deal?
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  11. Oct 13

    The ICJ has ruled mostly in favour of Somalia in its maritime border dispute with Kenya. But Kenya has "in totality" rejected the ruling. So, what happens next? joins the discussion on The Newsmakers and share her views. Watch the show here:

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  12. Oct 12

    Cleric Muqtada al Sadr's party won most seats in Iraq's parliamentary elections. Though Sadr gained strength, there was no clear winner in the polls that saw a record low voter turnout. joins the discussion on The Newsmakers. For more:

    Iraq Election: Sadr Gains Strength but No Clear Winner
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  13. Oct 11

    Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz resigned from his position amid a criminal inquiry that says revealed an incomparable level of corruption in Austrian history. Get the full story:

    Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Steps Down Over Corruption Inquiry
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  14. Oct 8

    This year’s Nobel Peace Prize goes to journalists Maria Ressa & Dmitry Muratov. While many are calling the recognition a boost to the cause of press freedom, as explains, the prize itself does have a history of controversy. For the full story:

    Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov
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  15. Oct 7

    Germany and Denmark have brought back several women who joined the Daesh terrorist group in Syria. Does repatriation of women and children fulfill a legal and humanitarian obligation or pose a risk? joins The Newsmakers. Full show:

    Germany, Denmark Repatriate Several Daesh-linked Families From Syria
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  16. Oct 6

    Taiwan is on high alert after almost 150 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone. Is it just Chinese posturing ahead of Taiwan's national day or preparations for something bigger? joins The Newsmakers. Watch the full show here:

    China-Taiwan: The Threat of War
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  17. Oct 5

    Diplomatic tensions between France and Algeria have escalated following media reports of President Macron’s comments about the former French colony. explains. Watch here:

    France-Algeria Tensions Rise
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  18. Oct 4

    Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed was sworn in on Monday despite the continuing conflict in Tigray and accusations of human rights abuses. , who had nominated Ahmed for his Nobel Peace Prize back in 2019, gives his take. Full show here:

    Abiy's New Term
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    Oct 4

    With our new theme ‘Power and Paradox: Understanding Grand Strategy in the 21st Century’, will portray new perspectives and approaches to the ongoing global issues. 📆October 19 and 20, 2021 📌Register:

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  20. Oct 1

    YouTube has made the decision to ban all anti-vaccination content from its platform. Is the measure a suppression of free speech? says the problem is we’re not dealing with a level playing field on the internet. Watch the full show:

    YouTube Bans All Anti-Vaccination Content
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