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Al Arabiya
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Gaza ceasefire hopes, US July 4 reflections, and Trump's spending bill
On today's episode of Global News Today on Al Arabiya English presented by Tom Burges Watson we bring you the latest updates from Gaza, where ceasefire negotiations show some signs of movement amid intensifying humanitarian challenges. As temperatures soar above seasonal averages, residents already facing dire conditions are now grappling with extreme heat, further straining access to water, shelter, and medical care. We are joined by a former hostage negotiator and a spokesperson from a leading humanitarian organization. We also speak with Amanda Makki, a Republican strategist, on this US Independence Day. She reflects on key developments in American politics this week, including July 4th commemorations and growing discussions around Donald Trump's proposed bill that's stirring debate ahead of the 2024 election. Stay tuned for comprehensive global coverage, political insights, and on-the-ground reporting you won't find anywhere else.
Sky News AU
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Iranian people ‘desperate' for a regime change
Republican Strategist Amanda Makki says the general Iranian population is 'desperate' to see a regime change. 'Well, certainly no Iranian wants to see their fellow country mates, their relatives, their friends, their family, their loved ones be affected by this,' Ms Makki told Sky News Australia. 'But if I could tell you how many times I've heard … how desperately the Iranians would to see a regime change, to go back to how their homeland was, or to even leave their country if they could, they would be willing to do it in a heartbeat.'
Al Arabiya
22-05-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Kevin O'Leary speaks out on Carney, US politics, and the economy
In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Michael Prendergast, we feature an exclusive interview with Canadian businessman and media personality Kevin O'Leary. He shares his views on the state of the US economy and offers a sharp assessment of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. O'Leary also weighs in on the massive new tax and spending bill recently passed by the US House of Representatives. Plus, we break down the week's major political developments in the United States with expert insight from Republican strategist and attorney Amanda Makki.
