The Heat

Voters in Israel turned out in huge numbers in what is being described as one the most important elections in the country’s history. But there is no clear winner. What impact could the outcome have for Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon and others in the region? #Heat #Israel #Eisenkot #Netanyahu

A historic comeback victory for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, defeating far-right challenger Flavio Bolsonaro after finishing behind him in the first round. The win comes in a country deeply divided over its political future, economic challenges and a broader regional shift to the right. #Brazil #Election #Lula #Bolsonaro #Heat

Seven months into the US-Iran war, diplomacy remains uncertain and tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz. And in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are facing a surge in settler attacks, land seizures and violence. #US #Iran #Hormuz #Heat

In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges. We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South and beyond. #UN #GlobalSouth #SustainableDevelopment #Heat 

In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges. We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South and beyond. #UN #GlobalSouth #SustainableDevelopment #Heat 

From the global economy, to war and the future of multilateralism, the world faces enormous challenges. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad discusses Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, the Iran conflict and relations with China. #UN #Pakistan #Iran #China #Heat 

Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane discusses his country’s development as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to graduate from the UN's least-developed-country category and seeks a stronger international voice. #UN #Laos #Heat 

The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as fighting continues and Israel maintains control over large parts of the territory. Egypt has been at the center of efforts to secure a lasting agreement, and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses the path to sustainable peace in the region. #Egypt #Gaza #MiddleEast #Heat 

We spoke with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix about the challenges of managing conflicts around the world, and what happens in Lebanon when UNIFIL's mandate ends.#UNPeace #Lebanon #UNIFIL #war #heat 

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. UNRWA's Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders discusses the challenges his team faces.  #UNRWA #Gaza #Palestine #Heat 

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank and growing concerns about those experiencing hunger and potentially famine due to more regional conflicts.   We spoke with the World Food Programme's Acting Executive Director Carl Skau about today's biggest threats to food security. #WFP #foodsecurity #he...

A protest campaign against African immigrants living and working in South Africa has forced thousands of people to flee the country. Organizers blame migrants for the country’s high unemployment, deteriorating public services and crime. #Heat #SouthAfrica #Protests #Immigration

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges traces America's history of military interventions and argues that, unlike past administrations, Washington's imperial project now operates with no self-reflection, no accountability, and no ability to read its adversaries or its allies. #Heat #US #imperialism #military #interventions

China released its 15th Five-Year Plan for education development. Over the next five years, it hopes to build a high-quality system that encourages lifelong learning and global competitiveness. #Heat #China #Education #AI #innovation

The US Supreme Court ended its term with major decisions on some issues closely watched around the world. The justices ruled against President Trump’s attempt to limit automatic birthright citizenship for those born in the United States, while clearing the way for tougher asylum and deportation policies. #Heat #USSupremeCourt #birthrightcitizenship #Trump #USimmigration

The UN reports Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Gaza Strip.  We spoke with Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, Chair of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, about the details of the investigation. #Heat #UN #Gaza #Palestine #Israel