
The Chinese Men Seeking Pakistani Christian Wives
Chinese men, who outnumber women of their generation, have been looking for brides abroad, including among Pakistan’s Christians. Treading the line between arranged marriage and human trafficking, these weddings have been facing increased scrutiny, but have persisted as ties between the countries deepen.

The War We Don’t See —With Arwa Damon and Faisal Al Yafai
Journalist Arwa Damon joins Faisal Al Yafai to discuss being denied entry to Gaza, why some wars vanish from global attention, and the emotional toll of covering conflict.

Pete Hegseth’s Tattoos and the Crusading Obsession of the Far Right- With Lydia Wilson
What do Pete Hegseth’s tattoos say about him, and the rise of Christian nationalism on the American right? We unpack the Crusader symbols inked on his body and how they reflect a growing ideological shift in far-right politics.

The Spirit of Tehran
Israel’s unrelenting bombings have shaken Tehran, upended its balance and killed hundreds of civilians. Yet the city continues to pulse with energy and its people have shown a spirit of care, resilience and quiet determination to carry on.

Losing Control? An Iranian and an Israeli on the Recent War
Academic Nahid Siamdoust and political analyst Ori Goldberg join New Lines’ Faisal Al Yafai on Global Insights to discuss the fallout of the war between Israel and Iran.