Ceasefire negotiations in the Israel-Hamas war are ongoing; Qatar says it is still waiting to finalize the language so it is acceptable to both parties. An update from Kyiv as President Zelenskyy is in Asia; A look back at Tiananmen Square and a look forward to Beijing's hopes and expectations for the upcoming American election. Plus, a conversation about China and Russia with the Deputy Secretary of Treasury.

President Biden is pushing a ceasefire plan in Israel and Gaza, but is it enough to bring the fighting to an end, and the hostages back home? Elections have wrapped up in India, Mexico and South Africa, and we get an update on the war from Kyiv. Plus, a look at a crisis of confidence in the institutions of American democracy.

For the first time in American history, a former president has been found guilty of a felony. A look at Ukrainian children abducted from their homes and a reversal of policy from some of Ukraine’s Western allies now allows them to use weapons they’ve supplied against targets inside Russia. The Secretary of Defense is in Singapore to discuss threats in the Indo-Pacific and South Africa’s election may have finished, but the politics are far from over.

Israel claims to have control of the Philadelphi Corridor, the border area between Gaza and Egypt; how will this change the course of the war, or the Israeli relationship with Egypt? Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Moldova to show support for Ukraine’s neighbor amid an increase of pressure from Russia. An update from Kyiv about Russian attacks overnight and Ukrainian successes at sea. North Korea’s attempted satellite launch appears to have also been a message to China, it’s main ally. Plus, democracy advocates convicted in Hong Kong and a human rights protest in Turkey has entered its thousandth week.

The American-built pier on the coast of Gaza has broken, as Joe Biden struggles politically with two seemingly un-ending conflicts. It’s Election Day in South Africa and the Prime Minister of Ukraine reports on his meetings with allies in Prague. Vladimir Putin continues to warn the West against allowing the Ukrainians to use American weapons on Russian soil. A look at rescue efforts in Papa New Guinea. Was there more to the helicopter crash that killed Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi than we know about? Plus, press freedom in the United States and why it appears to be on the decline.

The world is still reeling from an Israeli attack in Rafah that killed dozens of civilians along with the targeted Hamas officials. Recovery efforts are continuing, though are still quite difficult in Papua New Guinea following last week’s landslide. The latest from Tblisi as the Georgian parliament takes up the controversial ‘Foreign Agents’ law, and an update from Kyiv as President Zelenskyy is in Brussels drumming up European support for Kyiv. The weather has turned deadly and a look at life expectancy.

Dozens are killed in an Israeli airstrike on Rafah just days after the International Court of Justice rules that the assault must stop. Israel claims two senior Hamas leaders were killed in the strike that started a fire in a tent city. The government of Papua New Guinea now says that as many as two thousand people may be buried beneath the rubble from last week’s landslide in a remote area of the country’s north. An update from Kyiv and a look at the trilateral summit between Japan, South Korea and China. Plus, the race to find a successor to President Ebrahim Raisi in Iran and an election preview in South Africa.

The International Court of Justice rules against Israel. Hundreds are feared dead after a massive landslide flattened dozens of homes and buried families alive in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea. Israel's government has authorized efforts to renew talks with Hamas following the release of a video showing female hostages on October 7th. A look at Israeli public opinion following the recognition of a Palestinian state by three European countries. The President of Kenya is visiting Washington and there’s more violence in Myanmar. Plus, an update from Kyiv and a Norwegian real estate auction with geopolitical consequences.

After international condemnation, Israel reversed its decision this week to cut the Associated Press’ live feed of Gaza, this comes as challenges are increasing for journalists and media outlets in Israel. Russia has a weapon in space and is beginning drills with tactical nuclear weapons as Ukraine is pressuring Washington to lift restrictions on using American-made weapons on Russian territory. Plus, the reaction of the Iranian opposition to president Raisi’s death and the aftermath of devastating floods in Brazil.

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognize the state of Palestine on Wednesday, Israel says they’re rewarding terrorism. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that the International Criminal Court’s announcement that it is seeking an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endangers hopes for a cease-fire in Gaza. The latest from Kyiv and the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, a look at the violence in New Caledonia and French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to visit. Plus, a preview of Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to the White House.