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World News Weekly – An SBS World News Podcast

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Donald Trump
Iran
United States
Israel
Australia
China
Strait Of Hormuz
Ukraine
Gaza
Japan
Lebanon
Thailand
NATO
Benjamin Netanyahu
Russia
Hamas
France
Venezuela
FIFA World Cup
Ukraine Peace Plan

Hosted by SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis and International Correspondent Claudia Farhart, World News Weekly is the SBS News podcast that goes beyond the headlines to make sense of the biggest global stories shaping our world. From Russia to the Philippines to Brazil, World News Weekly takes listeners beyond the breaking news, examining the political tensions, conflicts, and social... more

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Japan is launching its first foreign intelligence agency since World War Two, backed by a massive US$400 million budget. Driven by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the move aims to counter escalating threats from China, North Korea, and Russia - placin... more

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The US Iran conflict threatens to burst beyond the Gulf with Ukraine and Egypt now in the frame. Bibi says his bromance with Trump is still on and does the cockroaches’ big win mean a big loss of face for Modi? Plus, AI claims another victim - a Cana... more

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi forces have declared an immediate maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening to choke off the strategic sea route and further destabilise global energy markets. With US-Iran tensions already at a boiling point, wil... more

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The ceasefire crumbles as the US tries to loosen Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz with bombing. Ukraine and its European allies join forces to protect the continent from ballistic missiles. Plus, how will the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham imp... more

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Hisham al-Amasi
Senior Yemen Advisor with the European Institute of Peace
European Institute of Peace
Episode: Houthi’s Red Sea blockade, India’s cockroach uprising & hundreds of baby Haarlands?
Oleksii Goncharenko
Ukrainian MP, discussed bylines on defense and Ukraine's winter expectations
Ukrainian Parliament
Episode: US and Iran in dire Strait as they fight for control, Ukraine’s missile muscle & South Korea's matchmaking monks
Amin Saikhal
Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
Australian National University
Episode: Trump says the Iran deal is over, an angry NATO lovefest and has Hamas given up politics?
Sajatha Fernandez
Cuba analyst, sociology professor
Independent analyst; Cuba expert
Episode: Venezuela twin quake catastrophe, not-so-Strait shooting hinders US-Iran deal & Cuba opens up
Anna Henderson
Chief Political Correspondent
SBS
Episode: Trump touts progress with Iran, Starmer resigns & the far-right on the rise in Australia
Makram Rabah
Political analyst, American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
Episode: US-Iran strike a deal to make a deal, Bibi and Trump’s growing rift & could you be Japan’s next emperor?
Lesia Vasylenko
Member of Parliament, Ukraine
Ukrainian Parliament
Episode: FIFA World Cup fever dream, Trump taps his loyalists & India’s cockroach rebellion
Mahram Rabah
Assistant Professor of History at the American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
Episode: Trump’s Bibi tirade, Hegseth peddles used subs &… lucky testicles?
Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Academic focused on Middle East politics with personal experience of Iranian prison
University/Academic (Middle East politics)
Episode: Iran-US peace talks stall, Türkiye targets dissent & Trump’s excellent excuse

Hosts

Claudia Farhart
Host of World News Weekly; International Correspondent with SBS News; frequently appears with on-the-ground reporting and international analysis
Ben Lewis
Chief International Correspondent / Host with deep experience in global politics and diplomacy
Catriona Stirrat
Host and international correspondent with on-the-ground reporting

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great world news coverage

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cougar
    4 months ago
  • Highlighted hypocrisy

    It was refreshing to hear you highlight the hypocrisy of the western governments ,including Australia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brilliant

    Brilliant, relaxed way to get to grips with the news!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luigi Luddite
    Australiaa year ago
  • World News weekly

    Refreshingly informed, sharp and interesting. Best news programme in a long time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Percy Doge
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Steve

    Love the brief, lucid and insightful news summary…look forward to the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuddersCT
    South Africaa year ago

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Inside the Gaza ceasefire: hostages, prisoners & a negotiator
Q: Given the vagueness of phase two of the peace plan, is optimism justified?
Gershon Baskin contends that while some aspects are uncertain, there are concrete steps moving forward, and the international framework is intended to keep momentum while acknowledging gaps that could affect implementation.
Ukraine peace plan or Putin power play? Climate COP-out and Trump’s new bromance…
Q: How did this new peace plan actually come about?
The plan emerged through diplomacy involving multiple actors, with Geneva shaping initial compromises, and then discussions in Washington that trimmed and adjusted elements, though Moscow remains wary and pushes for original terms.
Albo, Trump and the elephant in the room, Gaza ceasefire fractures & a very French heist
Q: Ben, let's start off with these latest comments from Donald Trump. He's now called for a ceasefire along the current front lines, aligning with European leaders and with Kiev. Is the US President trying to play both sides here?
The host and correspondent suggest that while Trump is publicly pushing for a ceasefire along the line, there are reports of private pressure on Israel, indicating a delicate balancing act between public position and behind-the-scenes diplomacy.
Trump touts Asia triumph - and a third term, Russia's oil sanctions & 'et tu' Queensland?
Q: Are you asking them to pay you compensation for the federal investigations that happen to you? And how much are you asking for?
The guest discusses the possibility of compensation, while acknowledging the broader legal and political complexities surrounding the inquiry, and the host interpretation frames it as part of a larger pattern of ongoing legal scrutiny facing the former president.
US and Iran in dire Strait as they fight for control, Ukraine’s missile muscle & South Korea's matchmaking monks
Q: What impact could Lindsey Graham's death have on US policy toward Russia and Iran?
Hosts note that his absence could slow hawkish momentum in Washington and potentially shift dynamics in how hard-line sanctions or interventions are pursued, particularly with regards to Ukraine and Iran.

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Global current-affairs coverage that stitches together on-the-ground reporting with expert analysis from policymakers, academics, and regional correspondents. Episodes emphasize US-Iran dynamics, Middle East politics, UK and European politics, and cross-regional security issues, with lively discussions on how energy markets, alliances, and domestic politics intersect. Noteworthy is a willingness to mix hard geopolitical analysis with accessible storytelling, guest viewpoints from multiple regions, and occasional lighter segments to provide context and human interest. This blend likely appeals to listeners who want concise, well-sourced context on fast-moving international events and are interested in how big decisions unfold across continen... more

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2. Oleksii Goncharenko
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