US and Israel 'moving to next phase' of war with Iran

The Global News Podcast for March 6th covers escalating tensions in the Middle East, focusing on the conflict between the US and Israel against Iran and its proxy, Hezbollah. The US has eased its oil embargo on Russia to compensate for war-related shortages, a move that may not significantly impact global oil prices. The podcast also reports on the US formally restarting diplomatic relations with Venezuela, following the ousting of Nicolás Maduro. Additionally, the podcast addresses domestic issues in the US, including the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after protests over mass deportations and ICE activity in Minnesota. The episode further examines the eating habits of Stone Age people and the authentication of Stradivarius violins using dendrochronology.