The episode discusses the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing Gaza conflict, leading to a somber atmosphere and a significant decline in tourism. It highlights the severe famine in Sudan, described as one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history, where people are resorting to extreme measures for survival amid civil war and blocked aid. The program concludes with a review of notable advancements in space exploration over the past year, including achievements by NASA and SpaceX.
The cancellation of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem due to the ongoing Gaza conflict highlights the profound impact of war on cultural and religious practices.
The famine crisis in Sudan underscores the catastrophic humanitarian conditions that arise from prolonged conflicts and civil wars, leading to severe food shortages.
In this episode, Oleksii Arestovych, a former advisor to President Zelenskyy, provides critical insights on the Ukraine conflict and his complex relationship with Zelenskyy. Arestovych discusses the pervasive corruption within Ukraine and candidly expresses a surprising trust in Putin over Zelenskyy, emphasizing that enemies can be more honest in politics. He critiques Zelenskyy's leadership, discussing unfulfilled promises and human rights violations amid the war. The conversation explores broader geopolitical implications, including NATO expansion and the evolving dynamics between Russia and the West, along with Arestovych's vision for Ukraine's future amidst internal and external turmoil.
Arestovych's unique position as a former insider lends credibility to his statements about the extraordinary levels of corruption in Ukraine and the authoritarian nature of Zelenskyy's leadership.
The conversation reveals the intense rivalry between Arestovych and Zelenskyy, driven by personal ambitions and the implications of leadership in wartime Ukraine.
Syrians are celebrating their hard-won freedoms throughout the nation, but that joy is tempered by the absence of so many imprisoned and never heard from again. In some ways, Syria is a land of ghosts, and the job of speaking for the dead falls to their loved ones and the new Syrian government. Leila Molana-Allen reports from the suburbs of Damascus. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nury A. Turkel is a Uyghur-American lawyer and human-rights activist. Jay did a “Q&A” with him in 2018—when the world was first learning about the mass persecution of the Uyghurs. In 2022, Mr. Turkel published a book: “No Escape: The True Story of China’s Genocide of the Uyghurs.” Last week, he had the best Thanksgiving ever: his mother, whom he hadn’t seen in 20 years, was released from China in a swap between Beijing and Washington. She has now met four of her grandchildren for the first time. With Jay, Nury Turkel talks about his family and the Uyghur people more broadly. An informative and moving conversation.
UN rights chief pushes for Lebanon ceasefire deal – OHCHRSudan: first WFP food trucks reach Zamzam famine campFAO warns over extremely critical hunger in strife-hit DRC
At least 16 children killed or injured in Ukraine every week: UNICEFGaza: Condemnation for deadly strike on apartment blockLebanon crisis: Culture experts meet in call for stronger safeguards: UNESCO
COP29 news: UN’s Guterres appeals for ‘robust’ net zero plansTorture is never justified, says UN human rights chiefIn Gaza: aid is still blocked from reaching desperate communities in the north: OCHA
Victims of deadly Lebanon escalation describe fleeing ‘total destruction’In Ukraine, aid teams report that another apartment block has been hit by Russian shelling in the city of KharkivMore justice is needed for people of African descent who’ve died in police custody, human rights chief Türk underlines.
Venezuela: Rights probe points to ‘unprecedented’ repression of criticsAt least 1,800 people have died in custody in Myanmar jails since coup, says OHCHRUN aid teams warn of increasing challenges delivering relief in war-torn Ukraine
Sudan war: Rights investigators demand arms embargo extension to end ‘rampant’ abusesFlooding affects more than 710,000 people in South Sudan: OCHAMiddle East crisis: top UN envoy condemns latest West Bank killings
The episode discusses the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing Gaza conflict, leading to a somber atmosphere and a significant decline in tourism. It highlights the severe famine in Sudan, described as one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history, where people are resorting to extreme measures for survival amid civil war and blocked aid. The program concludes with a review of notable advancements in space exploration over the past year, including achievements by NASA and SpaceX.
The cancellation of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem due to the ongoing Gaza conflict highlights the profound impact of war on cultural and religious practices.
The famine crisis in Sudan underscores the catastrophic humanitarian conditions that arise from prolonged conflicts and civil wars, leading to severe food shortages.
In this episode, Oleksii Arestovych, a former advisor to President Zelenskyy, provides critical insights on the Ukraine conflict and his complex relationship with Zelenskyy. Arestovych discusses the pervasive corruption within Ukraine and candidly expresses a surprising trust in Putin over Zelenskyy, emphasizing that enemies can be more honest in politics. He critiques Zelenskyy's leadership, discussing unfulfilled promises and human rights violations amid the war. The conversation explores broader geopolitical implications, including NATO expansion and the evolving dynamics between Russia and the West, along with Arestovych's vision for Ukraine's future amidst internal and external turmoil.
Arestovych's unique position as a former insider lends credibility to his statements about the extraordinary levels of corruption in Ukraine and the authoritarian nature of Zelenskyy's leadership.
The conversation reveals the intense rivalry between Arestovych and Zelenskyy, driven by personal ambitions and the implications of leadership in wartime Ukraine.
Syrians are celebrating their hard-won freedoms throughout the nation, but that joy is tempered by the absence of so many imprisoned and never heard from again. In some ways, Syria is a land of ghosts, and the job of speaking for the dead falls to their loved ones and the new Syrian government. Leila Molana-Allen reports from the suburbs of Damascus. A warning, images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Nury A. Turkel is a Uyghur-American lawyer and human-rights activist. Jay did a “Q&A” with him in 2018—when the world was first learning about the mass persecution of the Uyghurs. In 2022, Mr. Turkel published a book: “No Escape: The True Story of China’s Genocide of the Uyghurs.” Last week, he had the best Thanksgiving ever: his mother, whom he hadn’t seen in 20 years, was released from China in a swap between Beijing and Washington. She has now met four of her grandchildren for the first time. With Jay, Nury Turkel talks about his family and the Uyghur people more broadly. An informative and moving conversation.
UN rights chief pushes for Lebanon ceasefire deal – OHCHRSudan: first WFP food trucks reach Zamzam famine campFAO warns over extremely critical hunger in strife-hit DRC
At least 16 children killed or injured in Ukraine every week: UNICEFGaza: Condemnation for deadly strike on apartment blockLebanon crisis: Culture experts meet in call for stronger safeguards: UNESCO
COP29 news: UN’s Guterres appeals for ‘robust’ net zero plansTorture is never justified, says UN human rights chiefIn Gaza: aid is still blocked from reaching desperate communities in the north: OCHA
Victims of deadly Lebanon escalation describe fleeing ‘total destruction’In Ukraine, aid teams report that another apartment block has been hit by Russian shelling in the city of KharkivMore justice is needed for people of African descent who’ve died in police custody, human rights chief Türk underlines.
Venezuela: Rights probe points to ‘unprecedented’ repression of criticsAt least 1,800 people have died in custody in Myanmar jails since coup, says OHCHRUN aid teams warn of increasing challenges delivering relief in war-torn Ukraine
Sudan war: Rights investigators demand arms embargo extension to end ‘rampant’ abusesFlooding affects more than 710,000 people in South Sudan: OCHAMiddle East crisis: top UN envoy condemns latest West Bank killings
Christmas In Bethlehem, Famine In Sudan, The Year In Space
