Statecraft: US-Iran war heats up, China-Turkey secret missile deal and more

In this episode of Statecraft hosted by Geeta Mohan, several major global developments are highlighted. The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran following attempted Iranian missile attacks on US assets in Jordan, targeting IRGC military command centres and drone facilities.

Meanwhile, a drone strike hit gas processing ships off Egypt's Damietta port, and joint US-Saudi strikes targeted Iran-backed militia in Iraq. In another development, a report claims China provided missile technology to Turkey in 1997 in exchange for Ankara restricting Uyghur political activism.

Additionally, French labour authorities fined Indian IT firm Infosys 175,000 pounds for non-compliance in its employee working time recording system, reigniting debates over work hours. The show also examines how Gen Z uses internet memes, satire, and pop culture symbols like One Piece and The Hunger Games to organise political protests worldwide. Finally, Europe and Canada face devastating wildfires driven by record heatwaves, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.