THE WRAP-UP: UNHRC kicks out Russia. Pakistan’s crazy politics. 6,500+ deaths tied to World Cup. How Taiwan’s fate will affect your shopping.

Global Questions

English - April 11, 2022 22:58 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MB
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Join Josh and Kelly as they unpack the wild stories making news over the last fortnight!

We chat about:

Why Russia was removed from the UNHRC, and whether it could be kicked out of the UN entirely.
The fate of Pakistan's ex-cricketer and ex-PM, Imran Khan.
Why this year's World Cup in Qatar may be responsible for up to 6,750 deaths.
How a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could see year-long delays for a new phone, computer or car.

For more on the tragic situation in Qatar, check out The Guardian's report.

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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.