Mel Gurtov

The looming crisis in US-Iran relations as Trump prepares to take office. Read more

The year in review and the year ahead. Read more

The collapse of the Syrian dictatorship Read more

Tonight's episode covers Trump's foreign policy nominations, China's ubiquitous police exports, and the UN Climate Conference, among other international news items. Read more

The UN and NGOs assail Israel's attacks in Gaza while the US sits on its hands. Read more

Tonight's main reports: China's human rights criticized at the UN; Mexico's new president being tested; the humanitarian situation in Gaza further deteriorates Read more

An open letter to Kamala Harris on US policy in the Middle East. Read more

Highlighting this episode: The human toll of Israel's incursion in Lebanon; "crazy thoughts" from Israel on the war; and upheaval in Haiti. Read more

In tonight's episode, the top stories are: China threatens to retaliate against clothing manufacturers over forced labor; the EU votes to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs; and humanitarian aid workers are military targets in Israel. Read more

In tonight's episode, "On the Brink in the Middle East." Israel's assassination of Hassan Nasrullah and invasion of southern Lebanon are leading to wider war that could include a direct US confrontation with Iran. As in Gaza, the US is doing nothing to restrain Israel. Read more