How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

Fighting is intensifying between Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since a ceasefire in 2022, the Houthis have fired missiles towards the capital, Riyadh. The Iran-backed group says it will respond to any escalation with an escalation of its own. But it also risks dra…

Can a warming Arctic become an important commercial highway?

Climate change has contributed to major melting in the Arctic, making it navigable for greater stretches of the year. Some countries are already taking notice. The first South Korean container ship to transit the Arctic route arrived in the UK on Saturday. But can it become a viable alternative to …

Will the Houthis seizing the Red Sea coast give Iran leverage in the war?

The Ansarullah Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The advance of the Tehran-aligned group threatens an alternative route for energy supplies - with traffic in the Strait of Hormuz already limited. Will it give Iran leverage in its war with the US?…

How will the far-right AfD's electoral rise impact Germany?

The Alternative for Germany is on top in Sunday's election in the east German state of Saxony-Anhalt, with about 44 percent of the vote. It's benefitted from voters' economic concerns and anger over immigration. The party is also leading in national polls. So what are the implications of the AfD's …

What's triggered the latest argument about the Falkland Islands?

Reigniting the centuries-old Falklands dispute. Argentina's president says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective. The UK insists the territory is British. What's really triggered the latest argument about the Falkland Islands? In this episode:  Diego Guelar - Former Argentini…

Can Libya find a way to govern the fractured country?

International efforts intensify to find a way forward for Libya.  The country is controlled by two rival governments.  And diplomacy is aimed at holding elections - to help find a way to govern the fractured country.  So, can a way forward be found?  In this episode:  Mustafa Fetouri - Independent…

Will Trump's new sanctions against Iran work?

Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work? The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran. While the Iranian leadership has warned countries not to join what it calls America's 'economic warfare'. What does this mean for the conflict? In this episode:  Jamal Abdi, Pre…

Why is Israel bidding for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank?

Israel opens construction bids for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. That's despite widespread international condemnation. What's driving this land grab? And what does it mean for the future of Palestinians -- and an independent Palestinian state? In this episode:  Ammar Hijazi …

What's driving the escalating Israeli settler violence against Palestinians?

Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank trap Palestinian families in their homes. The violence takes place as Israel's far-right government fights elections in October. Why are attacks by settlers intensifying and what are the consequences?  In this episode:  Ofer Cassif, Member of the…

What is driving the Ebola crisis?

The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has already killed two thousand people. And it's spreading faster than any before - outpacing efforts to contain it, says the WHO So, what's driving this crisis? And what are the dangers?  In this episode:  Alex Lock - Communication…