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The Truth

We cover the major headlines worldwide, bringing updates on the latest political, economic, and global events. We dive into key developments, expert opinions, and what these stories mean for you. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve with bite-sized, comprehensive analysis that keeps you in the know.We’ve covered your daily news fix, from breaking news to ongoing trends.Stay informed with today’s top stories! Become a supporter of this podcast:

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20:04

How the US is using a ‘hate’ group to target...

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2025/08/01

Canary Mission, an anonymous pro-Israel group and website, has been blacklisting pro-Palestinian students, professors and activists for more than 10 years. Now, the Trump administration has revealed that it has been using the list to target academics for deportation. What is the impact?

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27:11

What's the real motive behind Israel's involvement in...

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2025/08/01

Israeli warplanes have struck Damascus -- part of a wave of cross-border strikes that have put the region on edge. Israel says the attacks are to protect the Druze minority in the southern city of Suwayda. But Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa warns Israel is trying to sow conflict and division between Syrian people -- for its own benefit. As part of a ceasefire agreed with Druze religious leaders, he's ordered the withdrawal of government forces from Suwayda and promised to safeguard the Druze

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29:11

How much of a threat is China to Japan?

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2025/07/31

Japan is sounding the alarm, accusing China of expanding its military reach and threatening regional stability. For the first time, Tokyo says a Chinese military aircraft entered its airspace. The incident is detailed in Japan’s latest defence white paper. It warns Beijing has also ramped up naval and air operations near disputed territories. But China has hit back, accusing Japan of stoking fear. So is East Asia heading for a new era of military confrontation?

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28:01

Is suspending asylum requests right response to curb...

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2025/07/28

Greece suspends asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea, for three months. That has come about after a large rise in the number of people crossing the Mediterranean Sea from Libya to the island of Crete. Athens wants to stop boats carrying migrants from even entering Greek waters. Human rights groups say denying them asylum is against international law. So can a change in policy really stop people heading to Europe? Are North African countries able to help in reducing the number of boats

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20:05

Is direct action for Palestine 'terrorism'? The UK...

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2025/07/28

The UK has outlawed Palestine Action, grouping it with ISIL and al-Qaeda. Supporters of the group now risk up to 14 years in prison, and arrests of protesters opposed to the listing have already begun. What does the decision reveal about the UK’s approach to protest and civil disobedience, and how might it reshape the wider Palestine solidarity movement?

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29:01

Can BRICS challenge the US-led world order?

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2025/07/27

The BRICS bloc of developing nations aims to challenge the US-led economic order. In theory, it has the clout to push through reforms to global governance. But critics say the expanded group faces rifts among its members. BRICS leaders have criticised US policies, including trade tariffs, during the gathering in Brazil's Rio de Janiero, but they shied away from naming Washington directly.

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25:01

Fast fashion and the dark side of textile recycling...

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2025/07/27

Fast fashion has become a global wardrobe staple. It’s an affordable way to stay on top of ever-evolving trends, but at what cost? Many items are discarded after just a few wears, with shipping containers of textile waste flooding into India, now known as the world’s textile wasteland. For workers tasked with recycling these cast-offs from Western countries, the consequences can be severe - both to their health and the environment.

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25:11

Progress, Secularism and the Orientalist Gaze

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2025/07/27

Olivier Roy, a professor of Orientalism, joins Centre Stage to talk about the roots of Orientalism and the enduring myth of how only the West represents progress. From colonial-era narratives to modern-day politics, Roy explores how the Global South is still perceived through a Eurocentric lens — and what that says about our civilisation, modernity and the West’s ongoing struggle with pluralism.

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28:14

Why are Indian workers angry at Narendra Modi?

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2025/07/27

Millions of people are on strike across India, shutting down banking, construction and manufacturing, postal services and disrupting public transport among other sectors. Trade unions say they have united to protest against new labour laws and a-long standing policy of Narendra Modi’s government to privatise public services and favour big business over workers. So why are so many people angry? And what does this mean for Modi’s government and for his economic policies known as ‘modinomics’?

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20:02

What would happen if coral reefs disappeared?

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2025/07/27

Coral reefs are dying at a record speed, putting a backbone of global food chains at critical risk. More than 80 percent of coral reefs are now hit by mass bleaching. Reefs feed millions, protect coasts and shape economies. What happens when they vanish – and is the world doing enough to stop it?

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28:00

What's the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on oil...

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2025/07/26

As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, every missile launched could reverberate through the global economy. At risk is 20 percent of the world's oil, which flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Vital trade routes, the shipping industry, travel and tourism face threats too. Oil prices had soared to $76.45 a barrel. If they continue to go up, it would push up the cost of living all over the world. Iran's economy is reeling under Western sanctions. But as Israel presses to choke it even further and with

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28:26

Why is Israel killing so many Palestinians seeking...

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2025/07/26

As Israel attacks Iran, its genocide in Gaza has shown no signs of easing. At least 70 Palestinians were killed in a single day at a food distribution site run by a controversial US- and Israeli-backed group in Khan Younis, this week. All other aid channels are blocked - including medical supplies. So, what's the impact of this latest Israeli strategy?

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22:11

Why US troops are concerned about Trump’s deployment

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2025/07/26

US President Donald Trump has deployed hundreds of troops to Los Angeles in response to protests against immigration raids. It’s been widely considered to be an illegal deployment. Meanwhile, hotlines to support service members have been seeing an uptick in complaints and questions. What happens when those in uniform are ordered to confront the very people they swore to protect?

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47:20

Nepal’s undefeated survivors of wartime sexual violence

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2025/07/25

Arrested at the age of 17 during the early days of Nepal’s civil war in the late 1990s, Devi Khadka was accused of being a rebel, tortured and raped in custody. Rebel leaders exposed her as a "rape victim", marking her with a taboo that led to depression and social ostracism. Battling these horrors, Khadka joined the rebel front lines and rose through the ranks.

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27:17

The fight for divorce rights in the Philippines

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2025/07/25

Divorce remains illegal for most people in the Philippines, making it the only country besides Vatican City where it’s banned. With no legal pathway out, activists say women are often forced to stay in abusive or unwanted marriages.

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22:28

US Striking Iran Will ‘Collapse’ Gulf Oil and Global...

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2025/07/25

Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran joins the show to discuss the US and Israel’s escalating war on Iran. Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran has already killed hundreds, through strikes across the country on military, nuclear and civilian infrastructure as well as assassinations of military commanders and scientists. Prof. Marandi breaks down how this aggression is intensifying Iranian resistance and unity, and what the outbreak of full-scale war could mean for the region and the

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38:30

How Israel’s Supporters Play Victim to Justify...

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2025/07/24

As Israel commits a live-streamed genocide in Gaza, Western media and political elites continue to center one narrative: Jewish fear. But what about the actual victims of this genocide—Palestinians?

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22:56

How ICE raids echo US wars abroad, with Viet Thanh...

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2025/07/24

What does it mean to be the “other”? Viet Thanh Nguyen, a South Vietnamese-born American writer links his personal story to US actions abroad and at home, discussing ICE raids, protests, and the war on Gaza, showing how these issues are deeply connected.

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25:01

How an Ethiopian refugee built a life among stray...

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2025/07/24

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24:09

US Democrats criticise Trump, but do they have an...

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2025/07/24

United States President Donald Trump promised Americans that his crackdown on immigration would lead to a better life, but “now they’re seeing that isn’t working”, argues Democratic Congressman Rohit Khanna. Khanna tells host Steve Clemons that the Democratic Party “needs to respect American voters”. Americans “want to have hope again in America ... They’re tired of threatening to arrest each other.” He says Elon Musk could be an asset for Democrats, as he opposes several Trump initiatives, such as

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