State of the World from NPR

This podcast delves into the heartbreaking loss of Gaza's ancient sites due to war, with personal anecdotes, interviews, and a focus on the devastating impact on homes, mosques, and cultural heritage.

This podcast explores the phone line connecting Gazans to West Bank first responders, providing crucial help during crisis. It also highlights the struggles faced by individuals in Gaza and the West Bank amidst the Israeli conflict, including limited healthcare access and innocent victims losing limbs during airstrikes.

Exploring rising tensions between North and South Korea, including missile tests and threats of occupation. Interviews with South Koreans living near the border who have experienced attacks. Discussion on the potential danger of a wider war, including Kim Jong-un's stance on the matter.

Discussions on the ongoing war in Gaza, hopes for a temporary ceasefire, and the role of Qatar in reaching an agreement. An interview with the Prime Minister of Qatar on the escalating situation in the region, Qatar's support for Palestine, and the importance of ending the war.

A woman shares her harrowing experience during a Russian missile attack in Ukraine. She discusses the damage caused, her injuries, and her search for shelter. She also talks about her recovery, physical therapy, plans to return to university, and her efforts to raise awareness through social media.

Israeli and Palestinian families use radio as a vital means of communication with hostages and prisoners in the Gaza war. Lawyers face limited access to prisoners in Israel and concerns arise over revenge policies and lack of information about detainees.

Explore the recent surge in popularity of Korean fine dining, driven by creative chefs, the evolution of food, and government support. Discover how traditional Korean ingredients are presented in new ways globally and the efforts to adapt cuisine for modern lifestyles, including recognition by Michelin.

A small but growing anti-war movement in Israel includes mothers of soldiers protesting the military's actions in Gaza. An American chemist's book about tea causes controversy in Britain with its unconventional advice. The chemistry professor's suggestion of adding salt to tea ignites humorous reactions and stirs up the traditional British tea-drinking culture.

Explore the complex relationship between China and Taiwan, including the weaponization of trade. Discover how fruit became political with the pineapple saga, highlighting symbolism, frustration, and challenges faced by Taiwanese farmers.

This podcast explores the economic impacts of the recent war between Israel and Hamas, including severe labor shortages in Israel due to military reserves being called up, the curtailed economic activity in the West Bank due to restrictions with Israel, and the struggles faced by Gaza and the West Bank in finding decent-paying employment.