US says Iran war could end in ‘weeks’

The Global News Podcast presents a series of international updates, opening with the potential for US-Iran talks amidst ongoing conflict, and the global implications of Iran successfully blockading the Strait of Hormuz. John Simpson, BBC’s World Affairs Editor, suggests that the decision to end the war rests solely with President Trump, influenced by economic factors and voter sentiment. The podcast then shifts to the impact of the Middle East conflict on Lebanon, detailing a humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement, and reports on Ukraine's interest in sharing expertise in aerial threat defense with Gulf states, highlighting the interconnectedness of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict. The episode also covers Germany's military expansion in response to the perceived threat from Russia, and closes with reports on Tiger Woods' DUI arrest, the hacking of an FBI official's email, Slovenia's dominance in ski jumping due to specialized equipment, and the risks of seeking life advice from AI chatbots.