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Trump's Jan. 6 trial could now hurt his re-election bid
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Trump's Jan. 6 trial could now hurt his re-election bid

Will the US-proposed cease-fire plan for Israel and Hamas come to fruition amidst reports of hostage deaths? How will upcoming elections in Pakistan affect its broader geopolitical standing in the world? The US appeals court ruled that Trump can face trial for election interference. Does this lower the odds on his possible return to the White House? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Sweden's NATO membership is imminent after Turkey's approval
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Sweden's NATO membership is imminent after Turkey's approval

With the Turkish parliament officially approving Sweden's membership of NATO, will Hungary remain the lone holdout? How will the West react to North Korea arming Russia for the war in Ukraine? Is a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas likely in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

A damaged section of a highway in Nuwakot, central Nepal
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Devastation in Nepal and China after flash flood, Tanzania’s political infighting tests its political stability, French presidential candidates face off in first debate

A massive wall of mud and rock crashed into a river along Nepal’s Himalayan border with Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding that swept away bridges, destroyed buildings, swamped roads, and killed over 300 people.

Family members, friends, and supporters of Israelis taken hostage on Oct. 7 by Hamas marched from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. They're seen here in Jerusalem on Nov. 18, 2023.
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Why Israel’s war aims may “break Israeli society”: a conversation with Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin

There aren’t many people who have sat down with Hamas to negotiate hostage releases. But one of them is Gershon Baskin. In 2011, Baskin negotiated the release of an Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, who had been kidnapped by Hamas five years earlier. GZERO's Alex Kliment sat down with Baskin to discuss the current hostage crisis.