Reuters World News

Reuters
undefined
17 snips
Oct 28, 2023 • 14min

What Israel faces in Hamas’ tunnels

Correspondent Jonathan Saul and host Kim Vinnell discuss Hamas' extensive tunnel network under Gaza, exploring Israel's strategy to combat it, the challenges faced by Israeli forces, and the lack of comprehensive action to eliminate the tunnels. They also explore lessons from past tunnel warfare and raise questions about Israel's ability to disrupt Hamas' efficient tunnel systems.
undefined
Oct 27, 2023 • 12min

US responds to Iran-backed militia, Israel poll on ground invasion and Ukraine aid fight

US airstrikes in Syria, concerns about Israel-Hamas conflict spreading, Speaker's stance on funding for Ukraine and Israel, manhunt for Maine mass shooter, easing of ban on low-riding cars in California.
undefined
Oct 26, 2023 • 13min

Gaza ground incursion, Maine shooting, SBF to testify and US-China talks

Israel's ground incursion in Gaza and subsequent withdrawal, fears of escalating conflict in Southern Lebanon, high-level US-China talks addressing the conflict, and the risks faced by Sam Bankman-Fried as he prepares to testify in his defense.
undefined
Oct 25, 2023 • 13min

Death, displacement and diplomacy in Gaza, Ozempic counterfeits and Trump flippers

Senior correspondent reports on mass displacement in Gaza despite international efforts, Trump's legal troubles with Cohen flipping, and the dangers of counterfeit Ozempic. Also, highlights the House Speaker nomination and the challenges in regulating online drug sales.
undefined
Oct 24, 2023 • 10min

Freed grandma on Hamas' tunnels, Texas' biggest abortion travel ban and Venezuela's opposition

An 85-year-old grandmother shares her experience of being taken into Hamas' tunnels in Gaza. Texas implements a significant travel ban for abortions. Venezuela's opposition chooses a candidate, raising questions about her eligibility to run.
undefined
Oct 23, 2023 • 12min

Tehran's tightrope, new war fronts and Argentina's surprise

The podcast discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, including airstrikes, ground clashes, and the need for aid. It also explores Iran's foreign policy dilemma and highlights Argentina's surprise in the general election. Other topics include the Venezuelan primary, tensions in the South China Sea, Iranian hijab law incident, and Russian shelling in Ukraine.
undefined
Oct 21, 2023 • 23min

The hostages and the grassroots diplomacy to free them

Explore the challenges of freeing hostages held in Gaza and the grassroots campaign to bring them home. Discuss the release of American hostages and Qatar's role in hoping for dialogue. Discover the use of technology to locate missing Israelis and the emotional toll on volunteers. Learn about Qatar's significance as a mediator in international conflicts.
undefined
Oct 20, 2023 • 13min

Israel's Gaza endgame, Venezuela in from the cold and Hollywood's holiday drama

Israel's upcoming ground invasion of Gaza and the uncertainty of the post-war situation. President Joe Biden's rare prime-time address relating Israel to Ukraine. The United States easing Trump-era sanctions on Venezuela. The Hollywood strike scrambles the holiday lineup, impacting the Thanksgiving cinema trip.
undefined
Oct 19, 2023 • 12min

What it takes to prosecute a war crime, the day after Biden's mission and worldwide protests

The podcast discusses the investigation into the Al-Ahli Arab hospital bombing in Gaza, Biden's return from his diplomatic mission amidst worldwide protests, and the challenges of prosecuting war crimes. It also explores the international outcry, ICC jurisdiction, and the use of video imagery in investigations.
undefined
Oct 18, 2023 • 13min

Biden's Israel stand. Plus, the blame game and fury over hospital blast

President Biden's visit to Israel amidst a hospital blast controversy, Arab leaders cancel summit, potential implications for diplomacy and security dynamics, market repercussions, Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker and China's Belt and Road project discussed.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app