State of the World from NPR

The Story Behind a Famous Photo of a Starving Child in Gaza

A photo of an emaciated child in Gaza has gone viral, with many in Israel claiming it depicts false information. Our producer in Gaza meets the child and his family, we hear about how he is doing now and about the food insecurity many in Gaza are facing.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Problems

In Africa’s most populous country more than a third of residents have no access to electricity. Even those connected to the nation’s crumbling power grid cannot rely on it. And the situation isn’t improving. We go to Nigeria to see how people cope with the lack of access to power.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A Famous Palestinian Activist Killed in the Occupied West Bank

A Palestinian activist who helped make the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land" was shot dead in a suspected Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank. We go to his community to hear about the man and the incident that lead to his death.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Global Impact of the Latest U.S. Tariffs

The Trump Administration’s worldwide tariff wars continue. A top priority for Trump has been resetting U.S. trade relations and earlier this year his administration had vowed “90 deals in 90 days”. But as the August 1st deadline came and went, what emerged wasn’t a flurry of deals but a wave of new tariffs. We hear from reporters around the world about how countries are reacting to the news and what the impact could be.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jane Austen Fans Celebrate the Beloved English Author's 250th Birthday

With anniversary of Jane Austen's birth approaching in December, her fans are donning gowns and tailcoats at costume balls across Britain.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy