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The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim

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Sky News’ Yalda Hakim and NBC’s Richard Engel have covered world events for years. This is the podcast where they share experiences from the frontline. They debrief from global flashpoints and discuss their encounters with the biggest decision makers. They’ll also be joined by some of those key players to help make sense of world events. From conflict in the Middle East, to the Trump presidency, and the war in Ukraine there is no better place for analysis and expertise New episodes from Richard and Yalda every Wednesday.Copyright Sky News Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • How did a viral deepfake stoke tensions between India and Pakistan?
    Dec 10 2025

    What is the truth behind that deepfake of Yalda? Why was it so inflammatory?

    A deepfake of Yalda and her guest went viral after it made the two women say something completely false. Yalda tells Richard exactly what happened and why these types of videos can be so dangerous.

    Yalda also gets to grips with the new powers granted to Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir with the help of journalist and human rights activist, the British Pakistani woman Gul Bukhari.

    Richard and Yalda also break down America’s new national security strategy. Why was Russia happy with it? And why did European leaders reject it?

    Yalda also spoke to Donald Trump’s son, Don Junior, who revealed whether or not his father might walk away from the war in Ukraine.

    You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.

    Do you have a question for Richard and Yalda? Write to them at theworld@sky.uk

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    47 mins
  • Imran Khan versus the military: What's just happened in Pakistan?
    Dec 3 2025

    Is Pakistan slipping into military rule? Why is the UN sounding the alarm about new changes to the country’s constitution? Will Imran Khan ever be released?

    Yalda breaks down exactly what is going on in Pakistan and speaks to one of Imran Khan's close advisors Zulfi Bukhari to get the latest on the former Prime Minister.

    Richard is in Ukraine and has an update as negotiations on a possible peace plan continue between America, Ukraine and Russia. But will President Putin accept the amendments President Zelenskyy has made to the plan that appeared last week?

    You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.

    Do you have a question for Richard and Yalda? Write to them at theworld@sky.uk

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    31 mins
  • Is Trump's new Ukraine plan capitulation or compromise?
    Nov 26 2025

    What is actually in the detail of the Ukraine plan? Will Russia agree to the EU and Ukraine's amendments?

    The leaked 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine which emerged last week was seen by many as capitulation to Russian demands. In response, European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted their counter demands.

    Richard has been at the peace talks happening in Geneva and breaks down the US plan with Yalda. They go through the main sticking points: territory, military and NATO membership.

    They also recap the corruption scandal engulfing the heart of Zelenskyy's government, which is putting extra pressure on the need for a ceasefire with Russia.

    You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.

    Do you have a question for Richard and Yalda? Write to them at theworld@sky.uk

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    28 mins
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