The Afghan Defence Ministry says it's carried out several strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It's the latest act in a growing cross-border violence between the neighbours. Pakistan says it was targeting armed groups along its frontier. And says several attacks on its territory have been launched from Afghan soil – a charge Taliban officials in Kabul deny. So, does this mean border tensions between the two countries will continue to escalate? And where does this leave the 300-million people on both sides caught between the cross fire?

Despite the bluster from US officials threatening to slow down China’s economy, time is on China’s side, argues Chinese political analyst Victor Gao. Gao tells host Steve Clemons that the threats of extra taxes on Chinese goods coming to the US will hurt American consumers more than China. Gao predicts that, in the end, the US will forfeit relations with Taiwan to keep relations with China. If the US is worried about the flow of superconductor chips from Taiwan, China is open to ideas, including turning the entire island into one big free-trade zone, he says.

We examine the moments when young people advocating for causes that matter to them made headlines this year. The US and UK university protests, demonstrations in Kenya and youth rallies in Bangladesh all come under the spotlight.

Deepening political crisis in South Korea. Two presidents impeached within weeks, with their stand-in replacement immediately under pressure. The instability is creating serious concern internationally. So what has gone wrong - and what next?

Israel again bombs Yemen, hitting the main airport and port city. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns there's more to come. Another Houthi missile is fired at Tel Aviv in response. How dangerous are these escalating hostilities?

Nations and companies around the world are weighing up AI's costs and benefits. Almost one trillion dollars, that’s how much tech companies are estimated to be spending on building up the artificial intelligence industry over the coming years. Supporters of the technology say AI will increase productivity, boost incomes and revolutionise the global economy. But, a growing number of investors worry that AI will not deliver the huge profits they seek, at least not in the foreseeable future. Critics also warn AI could replace human jobs and deepen inequality. Calls are growing for regulators to come up with policies to leverage the potential of AI for the benefit of all humanity.

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 23. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Hope and dissent met at the 2024 DNC, from the electric atmosphere inside the Democrats’ convention to the frustration of those fighting to convince the party to change course on unwavering support for Israel. With Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s supporters, protesters and uncommitted delegates, we’re bringing you voices from the party often referred to as the Big Tent.

Warnings of an imminent risk of famine in parts of Gaza. That's due to Israel's attacks and blocking of humanitarian aid and food supplies. Malnutrition is affecting many people - in particular children, with long-term risks to their health. Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war?

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 6. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India. This happens after a month of student-led protests calling for her resignation. Nearly 300 have died as a result of clashes between protesters and security forces. What will this mean for Bangladesh?

More than 150 people were killed in protests in Mozambique. Demonstrators claim a presidential election in October was rigged. The winner from the governing Frelimo party, Daniel Chapo, is calling for calm and a national dialogue. The runner-up, Venacio Mondlane of the Podemos party, is in exile and wants more protests. So what is driving this continuing unrest?