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Russia Plays Hardball on Ukraine While Sweet-Talking Trump. It’s Working

Episode 34March 26, 2025, 07:33 AM IST

Over the past two days, separate discussions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—one between the US and Ukraine, and another between the US and Russia—have sought to establish a ceasefire. Yet, while Ukraine remains engaged in negotiations with Washington, the US appears increasingly preoccupied with coddling Putin, while Russia, in turn, is raising its stakes. Shubhangi Sharma explains.

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Modi Meets Luxon: New Dawn In India & New Zealand Relations?

This is the first official visit by a New Zealand PM in a long time, and Luxon means business in every sense of the word. He wants a deeper engagement with India — not just in trade but also in defence cooperation. Could this be a new dawn in the making for India-New Zealand ties? Shubhangi Sharma explains.

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March 05, 2025, 09:36 AM IST | Episode 32

Trump’s Patience with Zelenskyy Has Run Out: Game Over For Ukraine?

The world watched in shock as US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a heated verbal spat. What triggered this clash? And what does it mean for Ukraine? Shubhangi Sharma explains.

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February 25, 2025, 11:21 AM IST | Episode 31

China's Desperate Move: Blocking Companies Fleeing to India

Is China waging economic warfare on India? We dive deep into Beijing's export restrictions on critical goods and manpower, designed to delay India's manufacturing and tech ambitions. But for how long, and what options does India have?

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February 17, 2025, 10:05 AM IST | Episode 30

Modi Shows The Art of Dealing With Trump

PM Narendra Modi's two-day US trip was packed with landmark moments. From meetings with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to the bombshell proposal to sell fifth-gen F-35 jets to India, and strong statements against Khalistanis — this visit was nothing short of explosive. In this episode of Worldwise, Shubhangi Sharma makes sense of it all.

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February 07, 2025, 10:09 AM IST | Episode 29

Kash Patel & Tulsi Gabbard: The Hindu Rebels Exposing The Deep State

Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, both linked to India, are unconventional figures in the American security establishment. With their nomination — Patel for FBI Director and Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence — Trump has lit a fire under the deep state. Shubhangi Sharma explains.

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