World/International

From the BBC World Service: The U.S. stunned the world with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. We’ll discuss the fallout.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration and the Ghanaian government signed a deportation pact allowing the West African country to receive U.S. deportees. It could change Ghana’s economy.

From the BBC World Service: Iranian authorities say at least seven people were killed in protests on Thursday, the fifth day of demonstrations against the government's economic policies.

From the BBC World Service: The past 12 months have brought lots of turbulence to global economies, from fast-changing U.S. tariff policies to the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence. As we ring in the new year, what might 2026 hold?

From the BBC World Service: Tens of thousands of app-based delivery workers in India are demanding better pay and working conditions.

The Trump administration is pledging $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, but with demands for an overhaul.

From the BBC World Service: Annual inflation in Iran is running at over 40%, and the nation's currency has rapidly devalued.

From the BBC World Service: The South Korean e-commerce company Coupang has announced a compensation deal worth $1.18 billion for customers.

Since the de minimis exemption was abolished four months ago, the number of parcels coming to the U.S. worth less than $800 has fallen by 54%.

From the BBC World Service: We hear how Mexico, China, and other countries have been on this year’s tariff roller coaster ride.