Conflict
Zelensky to meet Putin in Turkey
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday local time. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Russia offers Ukraine surprise ceasefire deal
There's been a cautious response from Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky after a surprise late-night offer of ceasefire talks from Russia. The BBC's James Waterhouse spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
How dictators are teaming up to undermine democracy
How today's dictators are forging powerful global alliances to weaken democracies from the inside out. Audio
Military offensive launched against India, Pakistan says
At least 48 have been killed in clashes since Wednesday, according to estimates from both sides.
UN warns of 'another Nakba'
A UN committee says world could be witnessing a mass expulsion of Palestinians.
Escalating conflict between India and Pakistan
We've seen the worst outbreak of violence in Pakistan and India in 30 years this week and Reuters is reporting that 48 people have been killed so far in the latest escalation of conflict. Audio
IPL reportedly suspended amid India-Pakistan tensions
India's cricket board has suspended the tournament, one of the world's richest sports leagues, amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a source says.
'Farce': Ukraine says Russia violating its own 3-day ceasefire
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Russia committed 734 ceasefire violations in just 12 hours.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 May 2025
In today's episode, smoke has billowed out of the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, and it is black showing no Pope has been chosen, dozens of Indian and Pakistani civilians have been killed after… Audio
Israeli families angry after Trump disclosure on more hostage deaths
Families of 7 October hostages held in Gaza are demanding any new information from the Israeli government.
India and Pakistan exchange threats as death toll rises after missile attacks
India told more than a dozen foreign envoys in New Delhi that "if Pakistan responds, India will respond". Audio
Dozens killed after hostilities erupt in Kashmir region
Dozens of Indian and Pakistani civilians have been killed after hostilities erupted between the two nations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Griffith University in Australia professor of… Audio
Pakistani NZer on conflict in Kashmir
Dozens of people have been killed on both the Indian and Pakistani areas of Kashmir after conflict was reignited between the two nations this week. Tayyaba Khan, a New Zealander originally from… Audio
Indian NZer on conflict in Kashmir
New Zealanders of Indian and Pakistani origin are generally united in their hopes a diplomatic solution can be found to the strikes in the Pakistan controlled Kashmir region these past few days… Audio
India launches military strikes on Pakistan in Kashmir region
India and Pakistan remain on the brink of a bigger conflict after India launched military strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Wednesday. Correspondent Rebecca Bundhun spoke to… Audio
Why the world's attention is on Kashmir
Dr Chris Ogden, director of Global Studies at the University of Auckland, joins Emile Donovan to explain the ratcheting tensions between India and Pakistan. Audio
India and Pakistan: a history of armed conflict
The two sides have fought multiple conflicts - ranging from skirmishes to all-out war - since their bloody partition in 1947.
What the India-Pakistan Kashmir conflict is about: a timeline
India, Pakistan and China all claim partial or complete ownership of the region, but how did that become the case?
Israel attacks main airport in Yemen
Israel's military has confirmed it's struck Yemen's main airport after earlier telling people to flee. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Donald Trump says US to stop strikes on Houthis in Yemen
"They don't want to fight anymore," the US President says, promising to honour that.
