Ukrainian incursion into Kursk - August 09, 2024

Flashpoint Global Crises - Voice of America

Ukrainian forces continue incursion into Russia’s Kursk region. A look at the Israeli reaction to Yahya Sinwar’s new position as Hamas’ political head and what it might mean for negotiations and security in the region. Iranian state media published a video of the ‘morality police’ assaulting a young woman for refusing to wear a hijab. What does it mean that state-controlled media is now broadcasting such images of brutality? Nicolas Maduro cracks down on social media amid election controversy, plus a look at gender equality in Africa.