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The World Today

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Iran
United States
China
Israel
Strait Of Hormuz
Hantavirus
Donald Trump
Beijing, China
CGTN
Colombia
Hungary
Oil
Oil Prices
Tehran
Beijing
Lebanon
Apple
Spain
Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Paris

Latest news and opinions keeping viewers up-to-date with all the world's top stories as they happen. The World Today delivers breaking news, live events, in-depth reporting and expert analysis.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has welcomed US President Donald Trump in Beijing. The Chinese president has also addressed a banquet to welcome his US counterpart, saying the two countries should be partners rather than rivals. Meanwhile, foreign minis... more

U.S. President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a state visit to China. Ahead of the visit, China and the U.S. held trade talks in South Korea. Meanwhile, shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz is dominating an international maritime conference in L... more

U.S. lawmakers have questioned the defense secretary over the cost of the war with Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump is traveling to China for a critically important meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The World Health Organization has issued ... more

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Beijing this week, with bilateral relations and global security high on the agenda. The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz deepens, with Iran defending its peace deal demands a... more

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Julie Sharar
Correspondent reported from South Africa
CGTN South Africa
Episode: Evacuation underway for MV Hondius cruise ship passengers
Peter Chin Hong
Professor of Medicine and Infectious Disease Specialist at UCSF
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: WHO rules out pandemic risk after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Aaron Motswaledi
South African Health Minister
South Africa government
Episode: Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean
Nazir Ismail
Infectious disease specialist
NICD / University affiliation
Episode: Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean
Veronica Ackerman
Infectious disease specialist
NICD
Episode: Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean
Georgina Potta
European champion table tennis player
Hungary national team
Episode: Hantavirus outbreak kills three on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean
Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary
U.S. Department of Defense
Episode: Lawmakers grill U.S. defense chief over Iran war
Margarith Menezes
Brazil's Culture Minister
Brazilian government
Episode: King Charles in the U.S. for state visit
Frank Sesno
Professor at George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs; former CNN White House correspondent and CNN Washington bureau chief
George Washington University
Episode: Mali's defense minister killed in attack

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Sally Ihan
Host of The World Today (multiple spellings observed); senior anchor with extensive involvement across bureaus.
Diego Laje
Host of The World Today; noted for on-the-ground reporting and international coverage.

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WHO rules out pandemic risk after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Q: And how prepared are we after COVID for rare infections becoming travel stories or something more serious in this connected world?
He argues that health systems have strengthened, but the pandemic left countries insular and infectious disease responses politicized, making international cooperation essential to rapidly share information and counter outbreaks that start on ships or in other travel hubs.
WHO rules out pandemic risk after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Q: Peter, thanks for joining us first. And second, how would you grade the current reaction to hantavirus from authorities? And how would you grade hantavirus as is?
The expert acknowledges the understandable panic but clarifies that Andes virus remains the only strain with known limited human-to-human transmission, stressing that most spread occurs with close contact and poor ventilation, while overall preparedness has improved since COVID but varies by country.
Two Sessions 2026
Q: How does China view its role in the global economy and its own modernization drive?
China emphasizes open, resilient growth with a focus on reform, innovation, and inclusive policies, aiming to modernize its economy while expanding opening up and maintaining stability.
Two Sessions 2026
Q: What are the main priorities outlined for 2026 during the press conference?
The main priorities include advancing the 15th Five-Year Plan, deepening economic reform, improving social welfare, and balancing growth with social development, education, and health care to ensure broad-based benefits.

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This program presents fast-paced global news with live updates, in-depth reporting and expert analysis from multiple bureaus around the world. Episodes consistently thread together geopolitics, energy markets, and economic policy with on-the-ground reporting from capitals like Washington, London, Tehran, Tel Aviv, and beyond. The coverage often pairs breaking political developments with market reactions, policy debates, and human-interest elements, creating a broad, real-time picture of how international events ripple through economies, governments, and daily life. A notable strength is the rapid-fire, multi-city format that links frontline reporting to broader context, making it a potentially valuable listen for decision-makers tracking gl... more

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2. Peter Chin Hong
3. Aaron Motswaledi
4. Nazir Ismail
5. Veronica Ackerman
6. Georgina Potta
7. Pete Hegseth
8. Margarith Menezes

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