The Heat

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  Interview with UN Economic & Social Affairs chief Li Junhua 01.10.2026 14min

  In today’s interconnected world, countries are navigating conflict, economic uncertainty, humanitarian pressures and uncharted challenges. We spoke with the UN’s Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, Li Junhua, about some of the challenges facing countries in the Global South and beyond. #UN #GlobalSouth #SustainableDevelopment #Heat 
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  Interview with UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad 01.10.2026 13min

  From the global economy, to war and the future of multilateralism, the world faces enormous challenges. Pakistan's Foreign Secretary-designate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad discusses Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts, the Iran conflict and relations with China. #UN #Pakistan #Iran #China #Heat 
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  Interview with Thongsavan Phomvihane | Laos Deputy PM & FM 01.10.2026 9min

  Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane discusses his country’s development as the Southeast Asian nation prepares to graduate from the UN's least-developed-country category and seeks a stronger international voice. #UN #Laos #Heat 
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  Interview with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty 30.09.2026 11min

  The ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile as fighting continues and Israel maintains control over large parts of the territory. Egypt has been at the center of efforts to secure a lasting agreement, and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discusses the path to sustainable peace in the region. #Egypt #Gaza #MiddleEast #Heat 
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  Interview with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix 30.09.2026 8min

  We spoke with UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix about the challenges of managing conflicts around the world, and what happens in Lebanon when UNIFIL's mandate ends.#UNPeace #Lebanon #UNIFIL #war #heat