US-Iran talks begin in Oman. Can common ground be found?
2026/2/06 | 58 mins.
US-Iran talks kick off in Oman, marking the first negotiations since Tehran’s 12-day war with Israel in June. We head to Muscat for the latest. Then: have tourists ruined the Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival? Plus: Taiwan’s government advises parents on teens’ K-pop obsessions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Last remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires: What next?
2026/2/05 | 58 mins.
For the first time since the 1970s, there are no legally binding limits on US and Russian nuclear forces without a new pact in progress. We assess the risks. Then: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš meet in Rome. Plus: a look ahead to Japan’s elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colombia’s president at the White House: Can US-Latin America tensions be resolved?
2026/2/04 | 58 mins.
Gustavo Petro meets with Trump as US-Latin America tensions soar. Then: the head of Nato makes a trip to Kyiv. Plus: Balochistan explained and Monocle at the World Governments Summit. And: the latest in architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Talks begin in Dubai for the World Governments Summit
2026/2/03 | 1h 1 mins.
We join our team at the World Governments Summit in Dubai for the latest from the event. Plus: the low-down on Singapore Airshow and a check-in from Spain’s annual global tourism fair, Fitur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keir Starmer heads to Japan and the World Governments Summit kicks off in Dubai. Plus: the Grammy Awards
2026/2/02 | 58 mins.
UK prime minister Keir Starmer lands in Japan as he looks to improve his nation’s ties with East Asia. Plus: we head to Dubai for the World Governments Summit and to Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards. Then: the business behind couture.
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