The Heat

The United States is days away from sending astronauts around the moon, in the first such mission in more than 50 years. Meanwhile, China is preparing for a number of important missions this year, including to the moon. The country already broke the record of rocket launches in 2025. #Heat #space #moon

We spoke to Dr. Mads Gilbert, who has spent years volunteering at hospitals in Gaza, about the latest humanitarian conditions in the enclave. #Heat #Gaza

China calls on leaders to support free trade and globalization at Davos. During a special address at the World Economic Forum, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called for greater cooperation and dialogue and warned against trade wars. #Heat #WEF #Davos

Sweeping policy changes have defined U.S. President Donald Trump’s first year back in office. From new legislation, expanded tariffs and efforts to reshape the economy and healthcare, the administration has moved quickly to advance its agenda. What's been the impact across the nation? #Heat #immigration #ICE

As the United States’ unprecedented strike on Venezuela sent shockwaves around the world, developing nations are calling for greater unity across the Global South. #Heat #BRICS

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues as a shaky ceasefire, in place now for three months faces some big hurdles. Gaza authorities say more than 71,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its assault on the enclave in October 2023. #Heat #Gaza

Many of U.S. President Donald Trump’s political enemies have been targeted by the Justice Department. The New York Attorney General Letitia James, Senator Adam Schiff, former FBI Director James Comey. And now, Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve is being investigated. #Heat

As growth slows unevenly around the world, China is recalibrating its economy, boosting domestic consumption, courting foreign investment, and reshaping supply chains. How will Beijing’s policy choices affect inflation, jobs, and markets from Asia to Europe and the Global South? #Heat #China #Economy

Israel is suspending the licenses of dozens of international aid groups operating in Gaza and the West Bank. We spoke with officials from two of the affected organizations to understand what’s really happening. #Heat #Gaza