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State of the World from NPR, page 14
by NPR · English
Immerse yourself in the most compelling and consequential stories from around the globe. The world is changing in big ways every day. State of the World from NPR takes you where the news is happening — and explains why it matters. With bureaus spanning the globe, NPR reporters bring you facts and context from the ground so you can cut through the noise of disinformation. NPR's State of the World, a human perspective on global stories in just a few minutes, every weekday. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for State of the World.
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The Downstream Effects of China's Rare Earth MiningHow China’s dominance in rare earths links to unregulated mining in Myanmar and downstream pollution affecting Thailand and the Mekong.18 Jul 2025 · 6 min · 3 chapters
Congress has voted to eliminate government funding for public mediaNPR CEO Katherine Marr reacts to Congress voting, at the White House’s request, to eliminate all federal funding for public media.18 Jul 2025 · 2 min · 1 chapter
China's Stranglehold on Coveted Rare Earth MineralsThe episode explains how China gained near-monopoly control of rare earth minerals (including scandium and yttrium) used in phones, computers, and electric/hybrid vehicles.17 Jul 2025 · 6 min · 6 chapters
The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the GlobeThe episode explains how birth rates are dropping worldwide, shifting concern from “overpopulation” to “depopulation,” and what that could mean for aging societies, labor markets, innovation, and…16 Jul 2025 · 7 min · 4 chapters
Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter's Eyes to the WorldReporter Willem Marks in London revisits his childhood stamp collection while trying to clear space in his attic.15 Jul 2025 · 8 min · 5 chapters
Syrians in Turkey Decide Whether to Return HomeSyrians living in Turkey weigh whether to return to Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s fall in December, focusing on the practical and emotional costs of going back.14 Jul 2025 · 6 min · 2 chapters
Russia Intensifies Its Air War in UkraineRussia intensifies its air war in Ukraine with waves of drones and missiles, including attacks on western Ukraine and a prolonged strike on Kyiv lasting up to 10 hours.11 Jul 2025 · 5 min · 4 chapters
Syria, Six Months After a Dictator DepartedSyria six months after Bashar al-Assad was toppled, focusing on changes in Damascus—public celebrations, new government promises, and mixed reactions from different groups.10 Jul 2025 · 7 min · 3 chapters
Who Will Become the Next Supreme Leader of Iran?Iran’s succession to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, after 36 years, amid weakened regional allies and fallout from a 12-day war with Israel and U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear sites.9 Jul 2025 · 5 min · 4 chapters
What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese CultureDiscovery of the “Ming Kui” Chinese typewriter prototype and what it reveals about the origins of Chinese computing and the politics of language in 20th-century China.8 Jul 2025 · 6 min · 7 chapters
Nigeria's Farmers Face Rising Attacks Amid Land DisputesRising violence between Nigeria’s farmers and herders in central states, especially Benue’s breadbasket area, tied to land disputes.7 Jul 2025 · 6 min · 4 chapters
China Works to Dominate in AI and EVChina’s push to dominate AI and EVs, focusing on (1) competition over controlling data for AI training and (2) an escalating Chinese electric-vehicle price war threatening long-term industry health.3 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 8 chapters
A Dangerous Quest for Food in GazaThe episode follows NPR producer Anas Baba in Gaza as he risks Israeli military fire to reach a new U.S.- and Israel-linked food distribution site run by private American contractors and the Gaza…2 Jul 2025 · 9 min · 9 chapters