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A group of people walking on a dirt path through a rural area with trees and scattered buildings.

10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel brings relief and questions

Full Episode
49:52

In this file photo, Lebanese emergency services evacuate people who were wounded by gunshots as they approached the outskirts of the village of Odaisseh in southern Lebanon, where Israeli soldiers continued to operate despite a ceasefire, as seen from northern Israel, Jan. 26, 2025.

Ariel Schalit/AP/File photo

Today the Trump administration announced a temporary 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Also, long-time foes in Libya took part in joint US-led military exercises this week in an attempt by Washington to unite rival factions. And, leaders in northern Nigeria react to US accusations of “Christian genocide.” Plus, dating companies in Japan are finding ways to work around a law requiring  couples to officially have the same last name.

In This Episode

Temporary ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel brings questions and relief
5:10
Iran war tests Tehran’s relationship with Beijing
7:58
Washington faces uphill battle to unite rival factions in Libya
8:10
What Orbán’s defeat in Hungary signals for Europe’s far-right
6:13
Northern Nigerians react to US accusations of Christian genocide
4:57
Iran war boosts global EV sales
4:47
Japanese are working around the law requiring couples to have the same last name
1:05
A person leads two camels laden with goods across a desert, with a clear sky in the background.
To rediscover time, go for a walk
Special Coverage
7:25