The Heat

Seven months into the US-Iran war, diplomacy remains uncertain and tensions continue around the Strait of Hormuz. And in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are facing a surge in settler attacks, land seizures and violence. #US #Iran #Hormuz #Heat

In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges. We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South and beyond. #UN #GlobalSouth #SustainableDevelopment #Heat 

In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges. We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South and beyond. #UN #GlobalSouth #SustainableDevelopment #Heat 

From the global economy, to war and the future of multilateralism, the world faces enormous challenges. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad discusses Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, the Iran conflict and relations with China. #UN #Pakistan #Iran #China #Heat 

Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane discusses his country’s development as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to graduate from the UN's least-developed-country category and seeks a stronger international voice. #UN #Laos #Heat 

The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as fighting continues and Israel maintains control over large parts of the territory. Egypt has been at the center of efforts to secure a lasting agreement, and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses the path to sustainable peace in the region. #Egypt #Gaza #MiddleEast #Heat 

We spoke with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix about the challenges of managing conflicts around the world, and what happens in Lebanon when UNIFIL's mandate ends.#UNPeace #Lebanon #UNIFIL #war #heat 

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. UNRWA's Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders discusses the challenges his team faces.  #UNRWA #Gaza #Palestine #Heat 

During this year's United Nations General Assembly, leaders expressed outrage over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank and growing concerns about those experiencing hunger and potentially famine due to more regional conflicts.

We spoke with the World Food Programme's Acting Executive Director Carl Skau about today's biggest threats to food security. #WFP #foodsecurity #heat 

Dialogue and stability were at the center of the conversation as Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his state visit to the United States. Former US diplomat David Firestein weighs in on where the relationship goes from here. #ChinaUSTies #Xi #Trump #Heat