The World

A program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter.

Christians in historic town in Syria reflect on new moment in the country

Sacred Nation

Last December, after more than a decade of fighting, forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad ousted him from power. Some people in Maaloula, long a center for Christianity in Syria, shared their concerns and hopes for the future under the new government, which has a conservative, Islamist past.

Trump vows to lift US sanctions on Syria, expressing confidence in the country’s new leader

Global Politics

Trump kicks off Middle East visit with talk of a ‘golden age’ 

Leaders

‘The pope put us on the world’s radar’: Residents of Peruvian city talk about Pope Leo XIV’s impact on their diocese

Religion

Universities stand to lose big bucks as international students quit the US

How ambulance tricycles are saving lives in rural Ghana

Transportation

Access to ambulances is severely limited in parts of Ghana, something that can be especially hazardous for pregnant women trying to get to the nearest hospital. Now, a new startup aims to transform maternal health care in the country with a unique emergency vehicle tailored to the local terrain.

President Trump hints at compromise ahead of US-China trade talks

US and Chinese officials are heading to Switzerland this weekend to talk about the trade war. At one time, both Washington and Beijing were promising not to back down. But the two sides have recently been signaling a willingness to compromise.

Portugal tells undocumented migrants to leave or be deported

Migration

Thousands of undocumented migrants in Portugal have received official letters, advising them to leave the country voluntarily or face deportation. Critics say the measure is a political stunt by the center-right government ahead of national elections next week.

‘Four Mothers’ examines motherhood across the globe

Books

In her new book, “Four Mothers: An Intimate Journey Through the First Year of Parenthood in Four Countries,” journalist Abigail Leonard explores the experience of parenting across different cultures. She joins The World’s host, Carol Hills, to share what she witnessed.

Out of Eden Walk: Record-breaking heat in Japan is hurting rice farms

Out of Eden Walk

National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek experienced record-breaking heat in Japan on his walking journey. Salopek witnessed the heat’s havoc on the rice farms he passed by. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Salopek about his conversations with rice farmers and how they’ve adapted their farming techniques as the heat continues to break records in Japan.