The World22 hours ago10 years ago, the Sunflower Movement pushed Taiwan away from ChinaThe World - Ashish ValentineMarch 18 marks the 10-year anniversary of a movement that changed Taiwanese politics for a generation. The Sunflower Movement saw hundreds of students occupy Taiwan’s Legislature — demanding that lawmakers reconsider a trade deal they were about to ratify with China. March 18 marks the date when …
The World5 days ago'Frank, difficult conversations': State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel speaks on Haiti, GazaThe World - Joyce HackelAs conflict continues to unfold in Haiti and Gaza, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel joins The World’s Carolyn Beeler to talk about US policy options in both places. Haiti, home to more than 11 million people, is seeing its worst violence and instability in decades. After Prime …
The WorldWhat options does the US have following Navalny's death?The World - Joyce HackelPresident Joe Biden warned Russia in 2021 that it would face “devastating” consequences if opposition leader Alexei Navalny were to die in prison. On Friday, the White House announced more than 500 new sanctions on Russia. The World’s host Marco Werman speaks with Undersecretary of State for …
The WorldRussian lawyer Alexei Navalny, who was clear-eyed about the dangers in prison, has diedThe World - Chris Harland-DunawayThe World's Carolyn Beeler talks with Michael McFaul, a former ambassador to Russia and friend of Navalny's, about what his death means for the country and for his family. The stunning news — less than a month before an election that will give Vladimir Putin another six years in power — brought …
The WorldZelenskiy visits Baltic states to rally support for UkraineThe World - Daniel OfmanUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just wrapped up a two-day tour of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. His trip is part of a wider diplomatic effort to shore up support for his country. Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskiy’s visit to the Baltics was a whirlwind. In just two days, he met with …
The WorldA close race in Taiwan could decide whether it prioritizes sovereignty or closer ties with ChinaThe World - Ashish ValentineTaiwan votes in a general election on Saturday. The top issue on the ballot is the island's relationship with China, with stakes that could affect the whole Asia Pacific. Taiwan goes to the polls on Saturday to elect its next president and all 113 members of its Legislative Yuan. The top issue on the …