Kamala Harris issues sharp rebuke of Israel. Will it work?

World Today - A podcast by China Plus

①China’s key political gathering gets underway as leaders seek ways to boost economic confidence. (00:51) ②US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire in rare rebuke of Israel, as Biden faces mounting pressure from left-leaning voters over his support for Israel ahead of US presidential election. (13:27) ③Pakistan’s parliament has backed Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for the second time. (24:57) ④China says it is in talks with the US regarding the renewal of a critical bilateral scientific cooperation pact. What are the obstacles domestically in the US that are stopping the American side to renew the pact? (30:32) ⑤Opec+ members have extended voluntary cuts to oil production for another three months in a bid to boost prices. Why, despite the war in Gaza and the attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the oil price remains well below the $100 a barrel level? (43:46)

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