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Gold hits $4,000 an ounce; America and Canada hold trade talks, and more

The price of gold futures hit $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 1

Trump’s budget vote-a-rama; America to lift Syria sanctions, and more

As debate time ended for Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”, the president’s tax-cutting package moved to a special session known as vote-a-rama.

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Jun 2025

Iran buries war dead; Republicans push tax-and-spend bill, and more

A Russian drone struck a residential tower in Odessa, a port city in southern Ukraine, killing two people and injuring at least 14, including three children

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Jun 2025

Russia-Iran meet. Medvedev nuclear post. Trump, Iran regime change

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Jun 2025

Can dropping bombs stop Iran's nuclear programme?

The US says it has 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capabilities. But is that true? Tehran says it removed all nuclear material before the US air strikes. And insists its know-how can't be destroyed. So, is bombing the answer for Iran's nuclear ambitions? In this episode: Laura Rockw ... Show More

24m 59s

Jun 2025

US targets Iran's nuclear sites - extra edition

President Trump says US strikes have obliterated three Iranian nuclear facilities. The Israeli Prime Minister has called his decision bold; Iran says the attack is outrageous and will have everlasting consequences.

22m 7s

Jun 2025

Here’s Why Iran’s Unaccounted for Uranium Worries Experts

Iran’s highly enriched uranium was last seen by UN nuclear monitors a few days before the start of Israel’s bombing campaign on June 13. Its whereabouts are unknown for now, a major cause of concern for experts at the International Atomic Energy Agency. How dangerous is this uran ... Show More

9m 20s

Jun 2025

Trump Hits Pause on Iran

President Trump is giving diplomacy a shot, granting Iran a two-week window. Iran's top diplomat is heading to Europe for nuclear talks. Can negotiations succeed with missiles still flying? Meanwhile, the GOP rift on how to handle the Mideast crisis deepens. Will the president's ... Show More

48m 5s

Jun 2025

Lavrov demolishes UN nuclear watchdog IAEA

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Sep 27

UN set to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme

United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme look set to be reintroduced after the failure of a last-ditch diplomatic push to delay them. Iran's president has strongly criticised the US and other UN Security Council members for blocking Russia and China's efforts. ... Show More

29 m

Mar 2025

Trump’s demands over nuclear deal rejected by Iran

Iran's supreme leader rejects demand from Donald Trump to reach a nuclear deal or face a potential military response. Also: South Korea's impeached president released, and International Women's Day celebrations.

27m 33s

Apr 2025

The Rachman Review: Iran’s nuclear talks could reshape the Middle East

Swamp Notes is taking this weekend off so instead we wanted to share the latest episode from our fellow FT podcast, The Rachman Review. Nuclear talks between the US and Iran began last weekend in Oman, and are set to continue in the coming weeks. President Trump has warned that i ... Show More

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Russia’s massive air attack on Ukraine; ...