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    <description>The Heat is a daily talk show that focuses on top stories making news globally. The Heat presents tough issues from a comprehensive, balanced and international and Chinese perspective. Guests from on the spot and around the world ensure lively debate and a range of voices.</description>
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    <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 08:36:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary>The Heat is a daily talk show that focuses on top stories making news globally. The Heat presents tough issues from a comprehensive, balanced and international and Chinese perspective. Guests from on the spot and around the world ensure lively debate and a range of voices.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>US Race Relations</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than six years after the killing of George Floyd, where do race relations in the United States stand today?</itunes:summary>
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      <description>More than six years after the killing of George Floyd, where do race relations in the United States stand today?</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 01:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US Pressure on Cuba | Indictment of Raúl Castro</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United States moved a naval fleet into the Caribbean on the same day the Department of Justice announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the indictment and called it a "political stunt."</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The United States moved a naval fleet into the Caribbean on the same day the Department of Justice announced charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro. Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the indictment and called it a "political stunt."</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ebola and Hantavirus | What are the risks?</title>
      <itunes:summary>A new case of hantavirus was confirmed in Spain this week. A passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive and is isolating at a hospital in Madrid. Three people in all have died in the outbreak tied to that ill-fated cruise.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A new case of hantavirus was confirmed in Spain this week. A passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive and is isolating at a hospital in Madrid. Three people in all have died in the outbreak tied to that ill-fated cruise.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | US launches new strikes</title>
      <itunes:summary>The latest US attacks against Iran, which Washington described as “self-defense” came as the two sides continued negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. The strikes targeted Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The latest US attack...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The latest US attacks against Iran, which Washington described as “self-defense” came as the two sides continued negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. The strikes targeted Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 04:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-Pakistan Relations | Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing</title>
      <itunes:summary>Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a four-day official visit to China. On Saturday, he visited Hangzhou and on Sunday he attended a high-profile business conference. On Monday, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Both countries are also marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. Building trade and investment are two important themes during the Prime Minister’s visit.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is on a four-day official visit to China. On Saturday, he visited Hangzhou and on Sunday he attended a high-profile business conference. On Monday, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Both countries are also marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. Building trade and investment are two important themes during the Prime Minister’s visit.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 03:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | Iran, U.S. signal progress in talks</title>
      <itunes:summary>Pakistan's army chief is heading to Tehran in a diplomatic push to end the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Iran and the U.S. said progress has been made in talks aimed at resolving the conflict, though some hurdles remain.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Pakistan's army chief is heading to Tehran in a diplomatic push to end the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Iran and the U.S. said progress has been made in talks aimed at resolving the conflict, though some hurdles remain.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-Pakistan Relations | 75 years of diplomatic ties</title>
      <itunes:summary>May 21 marks 75 years since China and Pakistan established formal diplomatic relations. Both nations continue to strengthen their long-lasting friendship, promote mutual cooperation and trust, and enhance people-to-people exchanges.&#xD;
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      <description>May 21 marks 75 years since China and Pakistan established formal diplomatic relations. Both nations continue to strengthen their long-lasting friendship, promote mutual cooperation and trust, and enhance people-to-people exchanges.&#xD;
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 FIFA World Cup | Controversy and tensions</title>
      <itunes:summary>The World Cup football tournament gets underway next month with games taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The global extravaganza will showcase some of the most famous and talented footballers in the world.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The World Cup footba...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The World Cup football tournament gets underway next month with games taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The global extravaganza will showcase some of the most famous and talented footballers in the world.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US Economy Woes | Soaring prices</title>
      <itunes:summary>A majority of Americans are deeply concerned about the economy. Nearly three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation, driven in large part by escalating energy costs and higher tariffs.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>A majority of Americans are deeply concerned about the economy. Nearly three-quarters say incomes aren't keeping up with inflation, driven in large part by escalating energy costs and higher tariffs.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | Is the war on Iran resuming?</title>
      <itunes:summary>What began as an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran by the United States and Israel has evolved into a multi-front battle with Israel bombing Lebanon, and Iran attacking US allies in the Persian Gulf.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>What began as an unp...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>What began as an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran by the United States and Israel has evolved into a multi-front battle with Israel bombing Lebanon, and Iran attacking US allies in the Persian Gulf.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump's State Visit to China | Day 3</title>
      <itunes:summary>China and the U.S. have set a new vision for their relations during a state visit in Beijing. The two sides have agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China and the U.S. have set a new vision for their relations during a state visit in Beijing. The two sides have agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on international and regional issues.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump’s State Visit to China | Day 2</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agree on building a constructive relationship of strategic stability.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump agree on building a constructive relationship of strategic stability.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump’s State Visit to China</title>
      <itunes:summary>More than a dozen US business leaders accompanied President Trump on his state visit to China.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>More than a dozen US business leaders accompanied President Trump on his state visit to China.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>US Voting Rights | Redistricting</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for the US state of Louisiana to have two majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act, a landmark civil rights law designed to protect minority voters from discrimination.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The US Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for the US state of Louisiana to have two majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act, a landmark civil rights law designed to protect minority voters from discrimination.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | US rejects Iran's proposal</title>
      <itunes:summary>Over the weekend, the Iranian government sent its response to the US proposal to end the war but it was met with rejection. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said Iranian demands were “totally unacceptable."</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Over the weekend, the Iranian government sent its response to the US proposal to end the war but it was met with rejection. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said Iranian demands were “totally unacceptable."</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran conflict</title>
      <itunes:summary>The fragile Iran ceasefire is under growing strain after new exchanges of missile, drone and naval fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the conflict could reignite across the region.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The fragile Iran cea...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The fragile Iran ceasefire is under growing strain after new exchanges of missile, drone and naval fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the conflict could reignite across the region.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 01:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | Crisis in Gaza and Lebanon</title>
      <itunes:summary>It’s been nearly seven months since a US-brokered ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas. Yet the bloodshed and suffering in Gaza have not stopped as Israel continues to limit humanitarian aid and violate the ceasefire almost daily.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>It’s been nearly sev...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>It’s been nearly seven months since a US-brokered ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas. Yet the bloodshed and suffering in Gaza have not stopped as Israel continues to limit humanitarian aid and violate the ceasefire almost daily.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-Africa Cooperation | Beijing’s zero-tariff policy</title>
      <itunes:summary>China's zero-tariff policy took effect across Africa on May 1st. The new measure removes import duties on all products from 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with Beijing.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>China's zero-tariff policy took effect across Africa on May 1st. The new measure removes import duties on all products from 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with Beijing.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia-Ukraine Conflict | EU support for Kyiv</title>
      <itunes:summary>The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan to help Ukraine acquire military equipment. The aid package is enough to cover two-thirds of Ukraine’s budget for the war over the next two years.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The European Union h...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan to help Ukraine acquire military equipment. The aid package is enough to cover two-thirds of Ukraine’s budget for the war over the next two years.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | Iran warns US Navy</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran has warned the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Trump announced a plan to help stranded ships.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Iran has warned the ...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>Iran has warned the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Trump announced a plan to help stranded ships.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Assessing the prospects for peace in the US-Israeli war on Iran</title>
      <itunes:summary>The US-Israeli war on Iran has now reached the 2-month-mark. What are the prospects for peace?</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The US-Israeli war o...</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description>The US-Israeli war on Iran has now reached the 2-month-mark. What are the prospects for peace?</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | Food insecurity</title>
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      <itunes:summary>Since adopting its postwar constitution in 1947, Japan has followed a pacifist framework renouncing war. But last week, the Japanese government reversed its longstanding limits on the sale of weapons overseas.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China | Moving Forward</title>
      <itunes:summary>China continues to lead the world in green technology and innovation, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to combating climate change for the benefit of all humanity.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Iran seized two container ships on April 22 in the Strait of Hormuz for maritime violations. The vessels came under fire just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was extending the ceasefire to give Tehran more time to present for a unified proposal.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:summary>US President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before the previously agreed-upon two-week period was set to expire.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Geopolitical tensions and financial uncertainty dominated IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings</title>
      <itunes:summary>Malaysia's Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says his country is in decent shape despite mounting global pressures, pointing to record foreign investment and a booming digital sector.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>2026 Spring Meetings of IMF and World Bank</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Social Media on Trial | Meta, Google found negligent</title>
      <itunes:summary>The courtroom clash over social media and its impact on minors is intensifying. Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico delivered powerful verdicts that could reshape Big Tech accountability.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China-Spain Relations | Pedro Sánchez in Beijing</title>
      <itunes:summary>Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, marking Sánchez’s fourth visit in four years.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fragile ceasefire holds ahead of peace talks between U.S. and Iran</title>
      <itunes:summary>Delegations from the United States and Iran travel to Pakistan for talks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. Our experts shared their perspectives.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>HumanX AI 2026 | Intelligent infrastructure</title>
      <itunes:summary>Thousands attended this year's HumanX AI conference bringing together the "who's who" of the artificial intelligence world. Coined the Davos of AI, the event focused on infrastructure, operations, governance, investment and partnerships.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Iran Conflict | Will the ceasefire hold?</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement came shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The fallout from the US and Israeli war on Iran is also being felt in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump escalates Iran threats</title>
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      <title>Decoding UN report on global water crisis</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United Nations is sounding the alarm as the world's water supply reaches a critical tipping point.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | Trump's mixed messages</title>
      <itunes:summary>The day after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech on Iran, America’s message remains unclear. Trump says U.S. objectives are nearly achieved yet he also threatened even more intense strikes in the weeks ahead.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | ‘Trust level is at zero’</title>
      <itunes:summary>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is not negotiating with the United States, and Tehran has zero trust in Washington.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Israel-Gaza Conflict | Palestinians fear being left behind</title>
      <itunes:summary>While the world focuses on the U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran, Palestinians are in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Israel continues to kill hundreds of Palestinians despite a ceasefire.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China's Growing Global Role</title>
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      <title>Analyzing global economic outlook amid Middle East conflict</title>
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      <title>U.S. Military Interventions</title>
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      <title>Two Sessions 2026 | China’s common prosperity</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Two Sessions 2026 | China's AI Plus Initiative</title>
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      <title>Two Sessions 2026 | China’s foreign policy</title>
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      <title>Identifying key tasks for China's future development</title>
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      <title>Two Sessions 2026 | China’s economic priorities</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The U.S. and Israeli assault on Iran rages on</title>
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      <title>Middle East Conflict | U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran</title>
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      <title>Epstein files fallout</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Heat: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire</title>
      <itunes:summary>Four months after a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, there is growing uncertainty as to what comes next for the Palestinian people.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Trump's State of the Union Address</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in the nation's history.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Russia Ukraine Peace Process</title>
      <itunes:summary>February 24th, 2022, is the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, a conflict that's reshaped Europe's security landscape and tested Moscow's resilience under sweeping Western sanctions.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Record growth for China's global, infrastructure and economic development program</title>
      <itunes:summary>China’s Belt and Road Initiative set a record for global engagement last year, with infrastructure and investment deals topping more than $214 billion. This year, China and local governments are prioritizing broader cooperation, stronger ties and expanded people-to-people and innovation partnerships under the BRI.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>The Spring Festival holiday has ushered in the Year of the Horse. Chinese communities worldwide look forward to this special season by enjoying time with their families, traveling and relishing in traditions like flower arrangements, good luck letters, displays of fruit that represent luck and wealth.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Another partial U.S. government shutdown appears inevitable this weekend, after lawmakers left Washington without reaching an agreement on funding for the Department of Homeland Security.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Controversy as the U.S. prepares to host the World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics. At this year’s Winter Games in Italy, several American athletes speak out over events in the United States. Are tournaments becoming flashpoints for protest rather than celebration?</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have resumed, but negotiations remain tense. On Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution with a speech in which he said, “Our Iran will not bow to their excessive demands.”</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>China’s 15th Five Year Plan</title>
      <itunes:summary>China signals tech development as a priority in its five-year plan. Since the 1950s, the Chinese government has released five-year plans, a road map that guides social and economic development.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Politics | Epstein files investigation</title>
      <itunes:summary>The Epstein files investigation took another dramatic turn on when the former girlfriend and confidant of the deceased child sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein refused to answer questions before U.S. Members of Congress.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The Epstein files investigation took another dramatic turn on when the former girlfriend and confidant of the deceased child sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein refused to answer questions before U.S. Members of Congress.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Historian discusses U.S. foreign policy</title>
      <itunes:summary>Renowned U.S. historian Alfred McCoy explains the essence of his latest book, which describes the country as an empire in decline.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Infectious Diseases Surge</title>
      <itunes:summary>The World Health Organization is sounding the alarm as a surge of infectious diseases like the flu, bird flu, Ebola and polio are spreading across the globe.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Electric Vehicles | BYD overtakes Tesla</title>
      <itunes:summary>Electric vehicles made in China are gaining market share around the world.&#xD;
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Chinese carmaker BYD has become the world leader in electric car sales, outselling Tesla for the first time in 2025. So, what’s behind this success?</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gaza Crisis: Over 500 Palestinians killed since Israel-Hamas ceasefire announced in October</title>
      <itunes:summary>Dozens have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza over the last few days, bringing the total to more than 500 since last October. That figure includes over 100 children.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Politics: Partial government shutdown over funding immigration crackdown</title>
      <itunes:summary>The United States wrestles with a partial government shutdown, this time over President Trump’s immigration crackdown. Plus new Epstein files released as Trump’s poll numbers drop.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. politics: will another government shutdown be averted?</title>
      <itunes:summary>On Thursday, senate democrats and the White House reached a deal to prevent a partial government shutdown. But time is ticking away as the legislative body still needs to vote on the spending package to fund several federal agencies. Will the crisis be averted?</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Foreign Policy: Washington's expansionist worldview and its impact on the global order</title>
      <itunes:summary>From power assertion in the Americas, to threats of land grabbing in Europe and military action against the Iranian government. &#xD;
How is the United States imperialistic worldview impacting the global order?</itunes:summary>
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How is the United States imperialistic worldview impacting the global order?</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Global Economy | Asian Financial Forum</title>
      <itunes:summary>Political and business leaders from around the world have attended the 19th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Political and business leaders from around the world have attended the 19th Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>With the remains of the last Israeli hostage recovered, what happens next Gaza?</title>
      <itunes:summary>Israeli forces have recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza. Palestinians say they are now waiting to see if Israel will implement a true ceasefire while Israel says it will focus on disarming Hamas.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Israeli forces have recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage in Gaza. Palestinians say they are now waiting to see if Israel will implement a true ceasefire while Israel says it will focus on disarming Hamas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S Politics: Minneapolis Shooting</title>
      <itunes:summary>U.S. President Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take control of federal operations in the state after the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>U.S. President Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to take control of federal operations in the state after the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Davos in Focus: Key Issues from the World Economic Forum</title>
      <itunes:summary>The World Economic Forum has wrapped up in Davos. What were some of the major talking points from the week-long meeting?</itunes:summary>
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      <description>The World Economic Forum has wrapped up in Davos. What were some of the major talking points from the week-long meeting?</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Space Exploration</title>
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      <title>The Heat: U.S. - Venezuela</title>
      <itunes:summary>After U.S. military forces forcibly seized the president of a sovereign country, what can we expect for the international global order?</itunes:summary>
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      <description>After U.S. military forces forcibly seized the president of a sovereign country, what can we expect for the international global order?</description>
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