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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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28:56

Can a ceasefire deal now be reached in Gaza?

The Truth ·

2025/08/31

Escalating Israeli attacks around Gaza City, while diplomatic efforts intensify. Hamas has accepted the latest proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Israel has yet to respond. So, as international pressure mounts, can a ceasefire be reached?

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27:56

Why is Europe leading the US in military aid to Ukraine?

The Truth ·

2025/08/31

Europe is now pledging more military aid to Ukraine than the US. Meanwhile, Washington is negotiating the nation's future. President Donald Trump has held talks with the Russian and Ukrainian Presidents in a bid to end Moscow's war. If no peace deal is reached, US support to Kyiv could shrink further, putting even more of the financial burden on Europe. If a deal is struck, the question shifts from who gives more aid to who will pay for rebuilding what's left. How are Nigeria's manufacturers coping

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22:21

What’s behind Israel’s ground push into Gaza City?

The Truth ·

2025/08/31

Israel’s ground push into Gaza City comes as Hamas accepts a ceasefire deal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. Palestinians are being forced south in the Gaza Strip, where tent camps are rising and aid remains scarce. What does this move reveal about Israel’s broader plan?

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24:05

Anas al-Sharif: The targeted killing of ‘the voice of...

The Truth ·

2025/08/31

This is the story of Anas al-Sharif, Al Jazeera Arabic’s correspondent in northern Gaza, who risked everything to document the war unfolding around him. Born and raised under blockade, Anas grew up surrounded by conflict but chose not to turn away. Instead, he became a journalist, determined to show the world the human cost of war. As bombs rained down and entire neighbourhoods were erased, Anas remained on the front line, reporting with unwavering courage. He captured starvation, the destruction,

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25:21

Are India’s bulldozer demolitions delivering justice...

The Truth ·

2025/08/31

In India, tens of thousands of Muslims and people from marginalised groups have seen their homes and businesses demolished by authorities in what the country’s Supreme Court has called “unconstitutional” and “lawless” attacks.

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14:58

The importance of preserving Palestinian archives

The Truth ·

2025/08/31

In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is a Jewish historian of Palestine, Zach Foster. He joins us to discuss his work on preserving Palestinian maps and archival materials, despite the deliberate destruction or archives by Israel.

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28:21

Is European lobbying of Trump a sign of strength - or...

The Truth ·

2025/08/30

An unprecedented effort by European leaders to sway US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They're hoping to influence any deal with Russia's president, Vladimir Putin. But what's the status of the trans-Atlantic alliance now? A relationship of equals or is Trump fully in charge?

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21:38

Why did Trump deploy the National Guard in...

The Truth ·

2025/08/30

Hundreds of National Guard troops and federal agents are now on the streets of Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump says it’s to fight “out of control” crime, even as city data shows crime has been falling. What impact does this unprecedented federal takeover have on DC’s residents and democracy?

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48:14

36 July: Uprising in Bangladesh | Ep. 1 – I Am Razakar

The Truth ·

2025/08/30

After 15 years in office, Sheikh Hasina’s stranglehold on power starts to loosen. A grievous insult leveled at student protesters catapults a long simmering dispute over government jobs into a full fledged rebellion. When students take to the streets, the government deploys armed gangs to beat them into submission. It’s a tactic that has worked in the past, but this time the students are fighting back like never before.

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15:40

Trump’s Police State: Why Aren’t Democrats Stopping Him?

The Truth ·

2025/08/30

Lawrence Grandpre, Director of Research at Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, argues Democratic politicians aren’t putting up meaningful opposition to Trump’s DC police state since they’re in favor of tough-on-crime policies. From curfews and youth incarceration to slum clearances, Grandpre argues that their “balanced approach” is just right-wing policing repackaged in the language of reform.

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16:15

How President AMLO’s Policies Lifted 13.4 Million...

The Truth ·

2025/08/30

Kurt Hackbarth, writer for Jacobin and host of Soberanía: The Mexican Politics Podcast, joins the show to discuss Mexico’s historic achievement under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador: 13.4 million people lifted out of poverty in six years, including 2 million from extreme poverty. Hackbarth explains how AMLO’s social programs, wage increases, and labor reforms fueled this unprecedented progress and how the US continues to interfere, impose tariffs, and pressure Mexico, seeking to block its path

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28:03

What's driving Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years?

The Truth ·

2025/08/23

Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years -- spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from escalating and crossing into neighbouring countries. What's driving the outbreak - and how serious is it?

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28:46

China, India and Russia: what’s next for the oil market?

The Truth ·

2025/08/23

OPEC+, which includes Saudi Arabia and Russia, has agreed to another large production hike in September. That's despite a warning by the International Energy Agency, the extra barrels could tip the market into oversupply later this year. US President Donald Trump's tariffs have targeted Russian crude buyers. But whether those tariffs are imposed depends on the outcome of trade negotiations with India and China. And even more so on talks over a peace deal in Ukraine between Washington and Moscow. Can

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21:31

Why countries back Palestinian statehood but arm Israel

The Truth ·

2025/08/23

Australia is joining a growing list of countries saying they will recognize Palestine as a state - a move Palestinians and their advocates warn is symbolic at best, and dangerous at worst - even as those same countries continue supplying arms to Israel. So what does recognizing Palestinian statehood actually mean?

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24:03

Will Trump’s ‘fast deals’ policy prevent peace for...

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to meet his US counterpart in Alaska, there were no indications that a deal to end the Ukraine war was imminent. Editor of the National Interest, Jacob Heilbrunn, tells host Steve Clemons that US President Donald Trump “will try and reach an agreement with Putin and impose it upon Ukraine. If Ukraine refuses, then he'll wash his hands of it and say that Ukraine is the obstacle to peace.”

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28:36

What's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of being sidelined. So, what's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?

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25:31

Is your privacy up for sale?

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

We say we care about privacy, but this episode examines whether our actions reflect that. In The Privacy Paradox, we unravel the disconnect between our stated values and our digital behaviour. From mindless clicks to routine app permissions, this episode exposes how everyday online habits feed a vast, invisible data economy, often without our knowledge or consent.

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22:00

Al Jazeera journalists killed in Gaza again. Who will...

The Truth ·

2025/08/22

Five Al Jazeera journalists, including correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, were killed in an Israeli strike on a press tent in Gaza. They had lived the story they told, from hunger and displacement to the relentless bombardment. As Israel plans to seize Gaza City, what will the world lose without the ears and eyes who bore witness from inside?

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21:57

When AI agents take the lead, do humans lose control?

The Truth ·

2025/08/21

AI agents are taking charge. They’re booking appointments, managing your inbox, and handling tasks with minimal input. They promise convenience, but some have leaked data, made surprise purchases, and even tried to replicate themselves. Big Tech and the military are betting big on their future. As we hand over more control, are we ready for what comes next?

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24:02

Israel’s gambit: Massacre the Palestinians, subjugate...

The Truth ·

2025/08/21

By offering nothing except continual massacre for the Palestinians, and attempting to subjugate the surrounding areas to its will, Israel finds itself “in a predicament of its own making”, argues former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy. Levy, president of the US/Middle East Project, tells host Steve Clemons that Israel has put Arab leaders in a bind, as regional disgust grows towards Israel for its war crimes in Gaza.

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