Program
13:25
World Business
World Business | InMerge Baku spotlights vision, tech & investment
In this edition of World Business, we bring you exclusive coverage from InMerge 2025 in Baku, the region’s flagship innovation and investment summit.
13:24
World Business
World Business | London's investment ambitions under spotlight
In this edition of World Business, we explore London’s global investment strategy with Jace Tyrell, CEO of Opportunity London.
13:21
World Business
World Business| AI investing, identity tech & the future of finance
In this week’s World Business, we explore the intersection of AI, finance, and cutting-edge consumer technology.
13:19
World Business
Banking on Baku: Inside ADB’s Billion-Dollar Vision
In this World Business Special, Guy Shone sits down with the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Azerbaijan to unpack what’s next for one of the region’s most pivotal development partnerships.
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13:17
World Business
World Business | Markets stumble, tariffs rise & gen Z’s climate vision
Tonight’s World Business Special takes a two-part look at the forces shaping our global economy and our shared future.
13:05
World Business
World Business | Kazakhstan's KazFood products powers the biofuel revolution
In this World Business Special, we visit Kazakhstan — home to Bio Operations, Central Asia’s only deep-grain processing plant producing bioethanol and sustainable fuels.
13:04
World Business
World Business | AI disinformation becomes profitable global industry
This week on World Business, we examine how artificial intelligence is transforming deception into a profitable global industry. As AI-driven disinformation spreads across markets and media, experts warn that innovation, public trust, and even democracy itself are at risk.
12:46
Dialogue of Civilisations
Islam and the Uneasy Soul of Europe | Dialogue of Civilisations
Prejudice has evolved—no longer shouted, but systemised. As Islamophobia rises, voices call for unity, compassion, and dialogue. The world belongs to all of us. Peace must be our shared purpose.
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09:51
Japan earthquake
Japan earthquake: Tsunami warning lifted after 6.9 magnitude tremor
Japan has lifted a tsunami advisory issued after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 hit the country's northeastern region on Friday (12 December), the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. The JMA had earlier put the earthquake's preliminary magnitude at 6.7.
23:04
Afghanistan - Pakistan
Afghanistan Pakistan clash: Iran sets date for mediation meeting
Iran is preparing to host a multilateral regional meeting next week in a bid to mediate between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
08:28
Venezuelan oil tanker
U.S. targets Maduro’s family and Venezuela-linked oil tankers with new sanctions
The United States issued new sanctions targeting Venezuela on Thursday, imposing curbs on three nephews of President Nicolas Maduro's wife, as well as six crude oil tankers and shipping companies linked to them, as Washington ramps up pressure on Caracas.
09:45
Bulgaria faces turmoil
Bulgarian government resigns amid protests, on eve of euro entry
The resignation of Bulgaria's government on Thursday (11 December) puts an end to an increasingly unpopular coalition but is likely to usher in a period of prolonged political instability on the eve of the Black Sea nation's entry into the euro zone.
22:50
CYCLONE
Strong winds leave millions in Brazil's Sao Paulo without power, cutting water and flights
An extratropical cyclone has caused widespread disruption across Brazil’s São Paulo state, with powerful winds toppling trees and power lines, blocking streets and leaving large parts of the region without electricity.
12:46
Civilisations
When Civilisations Speak: Between Contest and Concord
Explore the concept of "Civilizational Dialogue" with Orkhan Amashov and Khalid Fathalrahman (Head of ICESCO's Center of Civilizational Dialogue). They discuss how dialogue between cultures can be a "peaceful competition" that enriches our shared human experience and fosters concord.
12:35
Newshour
Newshour | Madagascar in Crisis: Youth Revolt Takes Hold
Madagascar is facing its most severe political crisis in over a decade as President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country following weeks of protests over water shortages, blackouts, and corruption.
12:33
Newshour
Newshour | Trump Addresses Knesset Amid Ceasefire & Protests
Donald Trump has become the first U.S. president in decades to address the Knesset, as a landmark ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect.
12:32
Newshour
Newshour | Putin’s Public Apology Stuns CIS Summit in Dushanbe
At the CIS Summit in Dushanbe, an unexpected moment between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev changed the tone of the entire event.
12:30
Newshour
Newshour | From Routine to Crisis: U.S. Shutdown Deepens
Nine days into the U.S. government shutdown, what began as routine political brinkmanship has become a national crisis.
12:29
Newshour
Newshour | Starmer’s Indian mission: Britain bets big on Delhi deal
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer has landed in Mumbai, turning diplomacy into delivery.
12:27
Newshour Special
Newshour Special | Baku Climate Week drives action across sectors
Baku has just hosted its second Climate Action Week — five days of discussions on how to turn pledges into practice.
12:26
Newshour
Newshour | Japan's Iron Lady? Sanae Takaichi takes the helm
Japan has entered a historic new phase. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, putting her on course to become the nation’s first female prime minister.
12:20
Newshour
Newshour | France paralysed as unions strike & new movement rises
France has been brought to a standstill as unions staged nationwide strikes and the Bloquons Tout movement — translated as “Block Everything” — added a new disruptive edge. Schools closed, metros halted, and more than 250 protests took place across the country.
12:19
Newshour
Newshour | Trump & Xi Clash Over TikTok: Deadlines, Deals & Drama in Madrid
In Madrid, Washington and Beijing are back at the negotiating table — and the stakes could not be higher. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are navigating a minefield of issues, from stalled tariff talks to Boeing aircraft sales, soybean exports, and rare earth minerals.
12:17
Newshour
Newshour | Trump's UK state visit: protests, pageantry & pomp
U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Britain for his second state visit, greeted with royal pageantry and political tension. The three-day visit includes a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle by King Charles III, a state banquet, and talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers.
