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
India's Honk-Happy Drivers Switch To Even Louder Horns (13.09.2025)
Previous Episodes
- Looking Back at the Man Who Helped Shape the U.N. 11.09.2025
- NATO Shoots Down Russian Drones Over Poland 10.09.2025
- Israel Attacks Hamas Leadership in Qatar 09.09.2025
- The Boy Known as “God’s Influencer” Becomes the First Millennial Saint 08.09.2025
- Trump Administration’s War with International Drug Cartels 05.09.2025
- U.S. coffee tariffs stir trouble for Brazil but opportunity for Colombia 05.09.2025
- What a Parade in China Says About That Country’s View of the World 03.09.2025
- Israel Begins its Invasion of Gaza City 02.09.2025
- Encore: Tracking Wolves in Italy 01.09.2025
- The Effects of Melting Glaciers in Europe 29.08.2025
- How did a Major Chinese Investment in Afghanistan Collapse? 28.08.2025
- Treating Children Injured in War 27.08.2025
- Where do Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stand? 27.08.2025
- Uncovering the Secrets of an Irish Home for Unwed Mothers 25.08.2025
- What is Hamas’ Strategy? 22.08.2025
- Protester Arrests in the UK; Garden Surprises in Mexico City 21.08.2025
- The “White Walkers” of Gaza 20.08.2025
- President Trump’s Talks with the Leaders of Russia and Ukraine 19.08.2025
- A Devastating Drought in Iran 18.08.2025
- A Secret History of the Japanese Army 15.08.2025
