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The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

By: Sky News
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 Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. Now, they team up for a new podcast to share their experiences from the frontline.

They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events.

From conflict in the Middle East, to the US election, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise

New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday. Starting October 9th.Copyright Sky News Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Why Palestinian statehood won’t stop the starvation

    Why Palestinian statehood won’t stop the starvation
    Jul 30 2025
    Will recognising a Palestinian state help the people of Gaza?

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced that the UK would recognise the state of Palestine in September if Israel does not accept certain conditions, including a ceasefire – but what will this actually mean?


    Yalda thinks that there are better ways to pressure the Israeli government into allowing more aid into Gaza, and she tells Richard what these are.


    Richard has also been doing some research into the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid points and tells Yalda what he has found out.


    Yalda also speaks to the author of Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu, The Economist’s Israel correspondent, Anshel Pfeffer. He tells Yalda why the prime minister has no plan for the war or what comes after.

    To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
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    43 mins
  • Can Syria's new President be trusted?

    Can Syria's new President be trusted?
    Jul 23 2025
    On this week's episode, Yalda and Richard talk about the growing international condemnation of Israel's war in Gaza, including from a usually staunch ally – the evangelical right wing of America. But what has made them voice a rare criticism?

    The two also talk about the shaky ceasefire that is currently in place in the southern Syrian city Sweida. This is the first real test for the new Syrian leader, but can he contain the violence?

    And, Yalda gives an update on the situation in Afghanistan where women and girls have been arrested by the Taliban for violating their strict dress code.
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    36 mins
  • Why Trump changed his mind on Ukraine

    Why Trump changed his mind on Ukraine
    Jul 16 2025
    This week, Yalda and Richard discuss Donald Trump's big decision to send weapons to Ukraine through NATO. Why has he changed his mind?

    Yalda gives her take on the situation and why she thinks Trump is following a similar position to presidents before him when it comes to the Russian leader.

    The two also discuss the UK’s secret Afghan immigration scheme after a massive data leak and gagged media. But how serious is this for those people still stuck in Afghanistan trying to flee the Taliban?

    To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk

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    27 mins
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