Famine in Gaza, Putin's demands, Russia’s economy and Jackson Hole
* Updated to include details of Jerome Powell's speech in Jackson Hole, and the FBI raid on the home of former Trump adviser John Bolton.
A global hunger monitor says famine has struck an area of Gaza, intensifying pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the enclave. What Russian President Vladimir Putin is demanding from Ukraine: territorial concessions, dropping NATO ambitions and keeping Western troops from its soil. Fed Chair Jerome Powell prepares for a pivotal Jackson Hole speech and Russia’s economic strain deepens.
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Israel’s plans, Australia, redistricting, Fed and naval drones
Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City and approves a settlement plan to erase the idea of a Palestinian state – while diplomatic relations sour with Australia. Texas Republicans approve a Trump-backed congressional map to protect the party's majority. U.S. President Donald Trump calls on Fed Governor Cook to resign over mortgage allegations. Plus, the setbacks the U.S. faces as it tries to build a naval drone fleet.
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Ukraine security, CHIPS, Japan nuclear and Zelenskiy's suit
Donald Trump says the U.S. may provide air support to guarantee any Ukraine peace deal. Washington explores equity stakes in chipmakers - even those overseas - in return for Biden-era funding. Japan ponders a huge policy change on nuclear weapons, as concern deepens over
American security guarantees. And the designer behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s suit on his last-minute adjustments.
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Ukraine talks, Hamas, AI poll and Labubu boost
* This podcast has been updated to include the end of the Air Canada flight attendant strike.
U.S. President Donald Trump tells Volodymyr Zelenskiy the United States would help guarantee Ukraine's security in any deal to end war with Russia. Hamas accepts proposed ceasefire deal for Gaza. Most Americans are worried about the role artificial intelligence could play in society, according to a new Reuters Ipsos poll. And the must-have Labubu doll helps profits soar at Pop Mart.
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Trump-Zelenskiy, Gaza, Bolivia and Swatch controversy
* This episode was updated to include U.S., Ukrainian and European leaders meeting in Washington, D.C.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy say they hope that Monday's meeting could eventually lead to trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. European leaders are in Washington, D.C. to bolster Ukraine’s position. Hamas rejects Israel's Gaza relocation plan. A historic defeat for Bolivia's left party. And Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologized and pulled adverts that had been accused of being racist.
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