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World News Weekly – An SBS World News Podcast

World News Weekly – An SBS World News Podcast

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Go beyond the news headlines with World News Weekly, the SBS News podcast that unpacks the most important global news, political developments, and international affairs every Thursday. Hosted by Claudia Farhart & Catriona Stirrat, this fast-paced, insightful news podcast delivers the latest world events and key global news headlines from the past seven days, in a concise, bite-sized chunk of insightful chat. From Russia, to the Philippines to Burkina Faso, we go beyond the news headlines, offering expert analysis on geopolitics, diplomacy, and global developments—from elections to economic shifts, conflicts to scientific breakthroughs. Whether you're following Australia news, Asia-Pacific news affairs, or major global news stories, this news podcast offers context and clarity on why they matter to you. Why Listen? Latest world news & political news updates, delivered weekly | Beyond the news headlines, expert insights into global affairs | International analysis from leading SBS journalists & correspondents | Quick, engaging, and easy to follow – episodes every Friday 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & SBS News.Copyright 2026, Special Broadcasting Services Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump's mixed messages on the Middle East and Iran's 'nepo-tollah'

    Trump's mixed messages on the Middle East and Iran's 'nepo-tollah'
    Mar 26 2026
    Donald Trump inflames confusion over war in the Middle East and where are Mojtaba Khamenei’s hidden millions? Plus, Israel raises annexation of southern Lebanon, Australia signs a massive trade deal with the EU, and some father-daughter time dictator style as North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rolls out the tanks.
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    35 mins
  • Dire Straits for Trump, Beijing takes a backseat and Cuba in the dark. Plus, the goodie bag bonanza...

    Dire Straits for Trump, Beijing takes a backseat and Cuba in the dark. Plus, the goodie bag bonanza...
    Mar 19 2026
    The war in the Middle East is entering a dangerous new phase, with a global oil chokepoint at the centre of rising tensions, but just how far will NATO allies go to support Trump’s push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Plus, a delayed China meeting raises fresh diplomatic concerns, and why not everyone is feeling the economic squeeze.
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    34 mins
  • Oil price spikes, Trump’s Iran u-turns and: are you ready player one?

    Oil price spikes, Trump’s Iran u-turns and: are you ready player one?
    Mar 12 2026
    Trump tries to extinguish the oil price fire but Iran and Israel both double down on an extended war. Iranian women soccer players seek asylum and the Nepali youth’s hip-hop hero. Plus, Ready Player One? The virtual world to the rescue…
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    46 mins
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