① Timor-Leste’s president, Jose Ramos-Horta, is making his first visit to China since he took office in 2022. In what areas can the two sides tap into for more potential in trade and broader economic cooperation? (00:49)

② The US and Japan announce steps to strengthen their military ties. Why is their alliance seen by some protesters in Tokyo as undermining regional stability? (12:37)

③ The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has listed the Beijing Central Axis as a World Heritage Site. We explore the axis’s values as well as the efforts needed to protect it. (24:51)

④ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term. What are the immediate challenges he will have to face? (35:44)

⑤ How likely will an all-out war break out between Israel and Hezbollah after a rocket attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights? (44:19)