US and Iran hold crucial talks mediated by Oman

The Global News Podcast delivers a digest of international headlines, starting with crucial US-Iranian nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, amid rising tensions and military buildup in the Middle East. The podcast then shifts to the US Congress, where Bill and Hillary Clinton are set to testify regarding their connection to Jeffrey Epstein, with focus on potential cover-ups and justice for Epstein's victims. Kim Jong-un's statements at the North Korean Communist Party Congress are examined, noting his offer for improved relations with the US if recognized as a nuclear power, alongside plans to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal. Finally, the podcast explores Europe's construction industry turning to wood to cut carbon emissions, highlighting Portugal's embrace of wooden houses due to labor shortages and Sweden's sustainable forestry practices.