Sudan’s ongoing ‘nightmare’, Trump’s deportation directives, and President Xi’s trade offensive
In this episode: Mathilde Vu from the Norwegian Refugee Council and US politics expert, Chas Licciardello join our hosts to navigate Sudan’s escalating civil war and President Trump’s ongoing conflict with judicial authorities. Plus, we delve into Iran’s upcoming round of nuclear talks, and the mass moose migration that’s mesmerising millions!
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Decoding the tariff war: Trump, Xi and the global fallout
In this episode: The fallout from Donald Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs, no signs of an end to Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza, and will Iran reengage on a fresh nuclear deal?
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Myanmar earthquake, Trump’s Liberation Day and Operation Babylift
In this episode: Myanmar’s ongoing civil war impacts the delivery of aid into the earthquake disaster zone, we go deep into the tariff trenches with Bruce Wolpe from the US Studies Centre, plus Israel announces a massive expansion of its war in Gaza, and a look back at the babies evacuated from Vietnam 50 years ago - where they are now?
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When a group chat goes rogue, Ukraine peace talks and Indonesia's new military law
In this episode: a journalist’s dream becomes a security nightmare for the White House, why the Ukraine peace talks aren’t taking off, the trouble in Turkiye, and Suharto 2.0? Why a new law in Indonesia is fuelling public unrest.
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Why Russia isn’t ready for peace, Gaza's ceasefire shatters & is the US poised for a constitutional crisis?
In this episode: Gaza's fragile ceasefire crumbles, while efforts ramp up to reach one in Ukraine, and a major new military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen. Plus, Bruce Wolpe from the United States Studies Centre joins us to discuss concerns over the US constitution, and a dramatic splashdown for NASA two astronauts after being stuck in space.
About World News Weekly – An SBS World News Podcast
Go beyond the news headlines with World News Weekly, the SBS News podcast that unpacks the most important global news, political developments, and international affairs every Friday. Hosted by Claudia Farhart & Catriona Stirrat, this fast-paced, insightful news podcast delivers the latest world events and key global news headlines from the past seven days, in a concise, bite-sized chunk of insightful chat. From Russia, to the Philippines to Burkina Faso, we go beyond the news headlines, offering expert analysis on geopolitics, diplomacy, and global developments—from elections to economic shifts, conflicts to scientific breakthroughs. Whether you're following Australia news, Asia-Pacific news affairs, or major global news stories, this news podcast offers context and clarity on why they matter to you. Why Listen? Latest world news & political news updates, delivered weekly | Beyond the news headlines, expert insights into global affairs | International analysis from leading SBS journalists & correspondents | Quick, engaging, and easy to follow – episodes every Friday 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & SBS News.
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