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State of the World from NPR

Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR"s State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. State of the World was

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7:35

The effects of a widening war in the Middle East

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/03/06

A week ago, the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes on Iran, killing the regime’s leader and starting a war that has now threatens to to expand throughout the Middle East. Iran struck back, firing missiles and drones at Israel, but also at U.S. allies including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.Meanwhile, Hezbollah militants in Lebanon fired rockets at Israel, and Israel has now conducted attacks in a Beirut suburb believed to be a militant stronghold. Thousands have been displaced.

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7:01

Who will be Iran’s next leader?; How Ukraine might...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/03/05

A panel of clerics in Iran are meeting to decide on the next leader of the fundamentalist regime after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in recent airstrikes. After nearly 40 years of his rule, the choice could either cement hardline continuity under his son or usher in a fundamentally transformed regime. We hear about likely candidates.And as Iranians are attacking American bases in the Middle East with drones, the government of Ukraine is offering its expertise. They say more than 57 thousand

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8:22

New information about the bombing of a school in Iran

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/03/04

New details are emerging about the bombing of a girls’ school in southeastern Iran that killed 165 people, many of them students, according to Iran state media. The Pentagon says it is investigating what happened. Meanwhile satellite images suggest it could have been a precision airstrike. NPR was the first to report on the new images, and we hear more about what they reveal.And as the U.S. strikes on Iran continue, more Iranians are fleeing the war. We go to the border with Turkey to hear from

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10:36

What is the strategy for regime change in Iran and is...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/03/03

Days after Israeli and U.S. air strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Israel said it had targeted the building where top Iranian clerics would meet to choose his successor. Israel’s Prime Minister says the goal of this war is to get rid of the religious regime that has ruled Iran for almost half a century. Many of the possible successors to Iran’s have been killed in the attacks, leading to questions to what and who might come next. We hear from NPR correspondents covering

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11:18

What the war feels like in Iran and Israel

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/03/02

The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran continue. Meanwhile Iran is retaliating, firing missiles Israel, but also U.S. allies in the Gulf like Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and even air bases Cyprus, threatening to expand the conflict. And the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon entered the fight, launching its first attacks on Israel in more than a year.We get an update on developments throughout the Middle East. And we hear the voices of people experiencing the war. In Iran, there are mixed

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10:49

The U.S. and Israel launch a major attack on Iran

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/28

In an attack the Pentagon has called “Operation Epic Fury”, the United States along with Israel launched a major strike on Iran bombing sites in Tehran and other cities. In announcing the operation on social media, President Trump said the Iranian regime’s activities endanger the United States. We’ll hear details about the strike and analysis about what this action could mean for the Iranian regime and the Iranian people.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com

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5:00

A crackdown on the online scam epicenter of the world

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/27

Cambodia and neighboring Laos have become centers for stealing money via bogus investment opportunities, romance scams and other online cons. The U.S. Treasury Department says Americans were scammed for $10 billion dollars in 2024 alone and the worldwide estimate is four times that. Many countries have had enough. We hear about the consequences being forced on the scammers.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of

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5:58

The war raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/26

It is a war for control over some of the world’s richest mineral reserves and the violence is heightened by long-standing ethnic and political tensions. In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, government forces and local militia groups are fighting M23 rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda.This is one of the wars President Trump repeatedly claims to have ended. But though a U.S.-brokered peace deal was signed, the fighting hasn’t stopped. We go behind the government front lines for a glimpse of

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5:24

Israel’s far-right has dreams for Gaza

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/25

According to the Gaza peace plan President Trump negotiated between Israel and Hamas, Palestinians will not be displaced from the territory. This is a pivot from Trump’s earlier position that Palestinians should leave and move to other countries. But powerful people in Israel’s government don’t like this change. We go to Israel’s parliament, where those who say Israel should stay in Gaza are making their case.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy

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7:33

After four years of war in Ukraine, how does each...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/24

It has been four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, starting a war the Kremlin believed would end in a matter of days with Ukraine capitulating. Now after years of death and destruction, the war grinds on with no end in sight as U.S.-sponsored peace talks appear to be at an impasse. NPR has correspondents in both Kyiv and Moscow and we hear from them about how both countries view the conflict now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR

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8:39

A wave of violence in Mexico after a drug lord is killed

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/23

In Mexico, chaos erupts after a major drug cartel leader is killed in a military raid. Armed men set fire to banks, businesses and vehicles in retaliation. We get the latest from Mexico.And we meet the one of the last newspaper hawkers in Paris, who has just been given a knighthood.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:31

What is it like to return to Gaza?

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/20

According to the 20-point peace plan for Gaza brokered by President Trump, “No one will be forced to leave Gaza, and those who wish to leave will be free to do so and free to return.” But while a border crossing between Egypt and Gaza has technically reopened, few people have been allowed to use it so far. We go to Gaza to meet some of the few people who have been able to return and they report a harrowing and uncertain ordeal.Learn more about sponsor message choices:

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9:11

Trump inaugurates his 'Board of Peace. Experts try to...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/19

President Trump announced billions of dollars to rebuild Gaza at the meeting of his newly created organization in Washington, D.C. Foreign policy experts try to define Trump’s vision of international affairs.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:16

Palestinians see Israel's new West Bank security wall...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/18

Israel’s military says it’s planning a new barrier along the eastern border of the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank. Palestinian farmers and shepherds say existing walls and the construction of Jewish settlements are keeping them from reaching and working their fields.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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5:31

Ice fishing is a peaceful retreat for war-weary...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/17

Kyiv residents venture onto the city’s frozen Dnipro River for a favorite past-time of ice fishing. The activity is a much-needed respite in Ukraine as the Russian invasion enters a fifth year.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:32

Street markets light up for Ramadan in Cairo and the...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/16

In Old Cairo, shoppers prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and prayer. In Beijing, the Lunar New Year brings the Year of the Fire Horse, which represents action and risk-taking, but many people say they just want stability in this sluggish economy.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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4:22

Storied newspaper makes deep cuts, and closes many...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/13

The Washington Post laid off most of its foreign correspondents, including some of the last American and Western journalists working in authoritarian countries.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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7:54

NATO coordinates Arctic defense plan. Japan’s teary...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/13

NATO launches the mission in response to Russian and Chinese ambitions in the high North, and to President Trump’s threat of a US takeover of Greenland. Japan’s last pair of giant pandas returns to China. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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6:55

Syria’s New Government Returns Property to Syrian...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/11

Syria’s Jewish community fled the country’s repressive Assad regime. Now, a new government is encouraging their return by giving back ownership of synagogues and other property. Jane Arraf is there as one Jewish group turns the key on a synagogue’s door in the northern city of Aleppo.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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8:07

US oil blockade roils life in Cuba. Venezuelans test...

State of the World from NPR ·

2026/02/11

Cuba hasn’t received an oil shipment since December. The shortage has grounded air travel, and disrupted food production, hospitals and schools. Venezuelans stage open demonstrations in the streets that only weeks ago could have meant jail time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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