The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/03/02 at 05:00 EST

Episode Date: March 2, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/03/02 at 05:00 EST

In Scarborough, there's this fire behind our eyes. A passion in our bellies. It's in the hearts of our neighbors. The eyes of our nurses. And the hands of our doctors. It's what makes Scarborough, Scarborough. In our hospitals, we do more than anyone thought possible. We've less than anyone could imagine.

But it's time to imagine what we can do with more. Join Scarborough Health Network and together, we can turn grit into greatness. Donate at lovescarborough.ca. From CBC News, the world is sour. I'm Neil Kumar. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in London to join European leaders at a summit on Ukraine.

The summit will look at how to secure Ukraine's security, and it's happening today. Tom Perry reports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touched down in London Saturday evening. He'll join European leaders on Sunday at a summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer was in Washington this week meeting with US President Donald Trump. That was before Trump sat down with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at a meeting in the Oval Office, in which Trump and his Vice President berated Zelensky

and called him ungrateful for American support. Ralph Goodale, Canada's High Commissioner to the UK, says that meeting was tough to watch. It was very difficult to see Mr. Zelensky have to suffer through that very difficult situation and it will be good to hear world leaders together saying how much they stand in support of Mr. Zelensky and Ukraine. Goodale says despite that difficult meeting, it's critically important the U.S. stay engaged

in Ukraine. Tom Perry, CBC News, London. In the United States, reaction to the Oval Office fracas has been mixed. Many experts are critical, while many Republicans are backing Trump. Steve Futterman has more. The fallout continues, along with concern about a potentially seismic shift in the nearly century-old U.S. policy of supporting Western European democracies. John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during Trump's first term, blasted his former boss. It's a disaster for the security of the West as

a whole. We've got an American president and vice president who have now unequivocally taken Russia's side. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is critical of Zelensky and says Trump is trying to come up with a way to end the war. President Trump's made deals his entire life. He's not going to get suckered into some deal that's not a real deal. Trump supporters blame Zelensky for the confrontation, including some Republicans who have historically been

strong opponents of Vladimir Putin. It's a long way from the days of Ronald Reagan calling the Soviet Union the evil empire. Steve Futterman for CBC News, Los Angeles. Muslims around the world are marking the start of Ramadan, a time of fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection, with thousands gathering nightly at mosques for prayers and iftar, the sunset meal that breaks the daily fast. But Imam Usama Raja with Surrey's Jumea Mosque says the holy holiday is about more than just fasting. This month is about reconnecting to Allah and this month is about helping others in

need whether they're Muslims, non-Muslims, whatever race they're from, whatever background they're from, this month is about helping people. In BC's Lower Mainland, preparations are underway for Ramadan Fest, a new nighttime festival that begins next week. Well, time to get your snacks planned for tonight's Oscars. Conan and Brian will be hosting for the first time, and it's a wide open field for many of the categories. CBC's Eli Glasner tells us some of the hot tips for Hollywood's biggest night. CBC's Eli Glasner tells us some of the hot tips for Hollywood's biggest night. The Oscars red carpet is getting ready. Lights and cameras positioned. When the LA wildfires

ravaged this city, some wondered if the awards would continue. Now there's a feeling the industry needs this, according to Variety's Clayton Davis. You survived the Hollywood strikes and your house burned down and you're still standing, man, you're a survivor. So the attention turns to the numerous tight races. Best actor? Could Timothee Chalamet beat out Adrien Brody with his bold performance as a young Bob Dylan? ...the borderline...

Or the best actress race, Demi Moore, for her horrifying turn in The Substance but against Mikey Madison's tour de force performance in Enora. Producers are promising a wicked performance and a tribute to Quincy Jones. But many will be watching to see how Hollywood reacts to the current political climate. Eli Glasner, CBC News, Los Angeles. And that is your World This Hour for CBC News. I'm Neil Kumar.