This episode explores a range of global news stories, beginning with President Trump's threat to abandon peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine unless significant progress is made within days. Against this backdrop of international tension, the podcast discusses the case of Kilmar Abrigo Garcia, an immigrant wrongly deported to El Salvador, highlighting the ensuing political debate in the US Senate. More significantly, the episode covers the trial of nearly 200 people in Istanbul for their involvement in protests against the Turkish government. Further international events discussed include a deadly US strike in Yemen, prompting protests and retaliatory missile fire, and ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. In a shift of tone, the podcast also celebrates World Heritage Day by featuring the launch of a website dedicated to sonic heritage, showcasing diverse sounds from around the globe. Finally, the episode touches upon Pakistan's mass deportation of Afghan migrants and violent protests against KFC in Pakistan, demonstrating the wide-ranging impact of global events.
