Gulf tensions, Epstein, Fed and tax
The United Arab Emirates is withdrawing forces from Yemen after tensions flare with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia. The Justice Department needs 400 lawyers to help it review 5.2 million pages of Epstein file...
31 Dec 202511min
Venezuela, China’s war games and Russia-Ukraine
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking a first land operation inside the country. China fires rockets towards Taiwan in its most...
30 Dec 202511min
Ukraine talks, Netanyahu, ‘Hellcats’ and NY's social media warnings
U.S. President Donald Trump says a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine is “getting a lot closer” but obstacles remain after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump is expected to ...
29 Dec 202512min
Zelenskiy/Trump, Italy’s Hamas probe and US inflation woes
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy meets Donald Trump in Florida seeking a deal, as Putin vows Moscow will achieve its goals by force. In Italy, prosecutors arrest nine over $8M diverted to Hamas-linked gr...
28 Dec 202512min
Ukraine, Cambodia-Thailand truce, Myanmar election and DEI
Russia has pounded Ukraine with missile and drone attacks ahead of a Sunday meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Thailand and Cambodia sign a ceasef...
27 Dec 202512min
US strikes Nigeria, 1MDB ruling and Israeli settler violence
The U.S. carries out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria. American companies sell rights to potential tariff refunds to hedge funds for pennies on the dollar awaiting a Sup...
26 Dec 202511min
Honduras, Bondi Christmas, and tensions over EU visa bans
Backpackers return to Bondi Beach for Christmas in the shadow of the December 14 attack. Honduras declares a presidential winner after weeks of delays and fraud claims. Plus, European leaders condemn ...
25 Dec 202512min
Epstein, Coast Guard tanker chase, Aussie gun laws and US growth
U.S. President Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet eight time in the 1990s, according to a document in the latest file release. The Coast Guard requests backup in pursuit of a third Ven...
24 Dec 202512min
