State of the World from NPR
Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. State of the World was previously State of Ukraine. You'll continue to hear Ukraine coverage here, along with other international stories.
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Latest Episode
The ceasefire in Gaza enters the next phase. What does that mean? (15.01.2026)
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- We hear from an eyewitness to the protests in Iran
- Food returns to Gaza. Is it getting to the people who need it?
- Even Amid Violent Crackdowns, Iran’s Protests Continue
- World, Reordering: NPR/Ipsos Poll Reveals Trends in Americans' View of Foreign Policy
- Venezuela: Who’s in Charge Now?
- U.S. seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker with ties to Venezuela
- In Venezuela, Uncertainty Mixes with Normalcy Days After U.S. Strike
- Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Appears in U.S. Federal Court
- Looking Back: A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza
- Looking Back: Turtles in India Making a Comeback
- Looking Back: Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers
- Looking Back: What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture
- Looking Back: Making Music from the Sounds of War
- Looking Back: The Effects of Melting Glaciers in Europe
- Looking Back: Canadians Grapple with the Wide Impacts of U.S. Tariffs
- Looking Back: The Refugees Trapped in a Corner of Syria, Now Free
- Looking Back: Sudan’s Capital, Ravaged by War
- Looking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria
- Why Cuba is Watching Venezuela Intently
- Venezuelans React to the Threat of a U.S. Blockade
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