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Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Do the Druze feel more Syrian or Israeli? ‘It's controversial,' says expert
In today's episode of Global News Today, we tackled the identity debate within the Druze community. Do they feel more Syrian or Israeli? "It's controversial," says Samir Al Taqi, researcher at the Middle East Institute. We also discussed developments in US politics, Israeli-Arab relations, and Syria's economic future. Guests: Samir Al Taqi, researcher at the Middle East Institute Greg Swenson, chairman of Republicans Overseas Ruth Wasserman Lande, former member of Knesset and expert on Arab affairs Dr. Osama Kadi, senior advisor to the Syrian economy and industry Angie Wong, Miami Executive Committeewoman
Daily Telegraph
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Telegraph
US politics live: Concerning photo shows Donald Trump's ‘chronic' condition
Welcome to our coverage of US politics. Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic health condition, the White House has revealed. It's a rare admission that the US President is fallible, with previous medical check-ups describing him as being in fine health. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Mr Trump was suffering from a condition called chronic venous insufficiency in his legs. It means the veins in his legs can't regulate blood flow as efficiently as they should, potentially leading to swelling and infected ulcers that could become dangerous without prompt treatment. In Congress, Democrats scrutinising Mr Trump's former personal lawyer Emil Bove – who he wants to promote to a high-profile lifetime judicial position – walked out of the hearing in fury at the Republicans on the committee. They accused the GOP members of trying to rush the debate and refusing to allow a whistleblower who has made accusations about Mr Bove's character to testify. While Maurene Comey, the federal prosecutor and daughter of Trump critic James Comey, who was summarily sacked for no apparent reason by the White House, has broken her silence. Ms Comey was involved in the conviction of Jeffrey Epstein and his offsider Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as playing a major role in the recent Sean Combs trial. Read on for more updates. Originally published as US politics live: Concerning photo shows Donald Trump's 'chronic' condition
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC News' international podcast The Global Story to be hosted by Asma Khalid and Tristan Redman
The Global Story, a daily podcast from the BBC, launches this September with former NPR White House correspondent Asma Khalid and former international reporter at Al Jazeera, Tristan Redman, as hosts. With Asma in Washington DC and Tristan in London, the podcast will tell the intertwined story of America and the world — how each shapes the other daily. The world order is shifting. Old alliances are fraying, autocrats are on the rise, and global trade is in turmoil. Some of this turbulence can be traced to decisions made in the United States, but the US isn't just a cause of upheaval abroad — its politics are also a symptom of it. 'The Global Story' from the BBC World Service and BBC Studios tackles the news at this intersection: where the world and the United States meet. Co-host Asma Khalid most recently served as White House Correspondent for NPR, where she covered US politics for the last decade, and was co-host of the popular 'NPR Politics Podcast'. Co-host Tristan Redman has two decades of global international reporting experience with Al Jazeera. He has reported on major stories from around the world from the war in Ukraine to the Arab Spring, the Hong Kong protests to papal conclaves, and more. Additionally, Redman hosted the smash hit narrative podcast series 'Ghost Story', a #1 Apple Podcast in both the US and the UK. Also joining 'The Global Story' team will be executive editor Annie Brown, former senior producer for New York Times' 'The Daily'. The podcast will be published every weekday morning. BBC News remains the most trusted news provider internationally and last year grew its global audience to reach 418 million people around the world each week Asma Khalid said: 'It's a rare privilege in a journalist's career to have an opportunity to help build a show from the ground up. And I'm thrilled to be joining the BBC — such a storied institution — to do just that. I've spent years covering American politics and I'm more convinced than ever that we need a show like this — that dives into news, narrative and global issues — with the goal of connecting the dots in our strange political times.' Tristan Redman said: 'As a British-American journalist, I couldn't be more excited to tell stories about the interplay between America and the world. From my career in the field, I've seen firsthand that US actions have global consequences. Asma and I will be making sense of all this— backed by the finest newsroom in the business.' Jon Zilkha, Controller of BBC World Service English, said: 'The Global Story is a podcast which showcases the very best of the BBC's analysis and storytelling from our correspondents around the world. Audiences trust the BBC for accurate, insightful journalism. The perspective provided by The Global Story, and its hosts Asma and Tristan, is much needed in the fast-changing political landscape we are living in. I am excited that we can share it with listeners this September." Richard Knight, Director of Audio, BBC Studios, said: 'The world is changing quickly and the causes and consequences of that change are visible in many places. That's the global story we are all living through. I'm excited to welcome Asma and Tristan to the BBC to host the essential daily podcast for listeners who want to see the whole picture.' 'The Global Story' podcast reflects the BBC's ongoing commitment to growing its international audience. The Global Story begins Wednesday 3 September and will be available in the UK on BBC Sounds and outside of the UK on the BBC app, and wherever you get your BBC podcasts. Episodes will be released every morning, five days per week, from Monday-Friday. ES Follow for more
Daily Telegraph
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Telegraph
US politics live: Prosecutor in Jeffrey Epstein's case, Maurene Comey, fired
Welcome to our coverage of US politics. Maurene Comey, the federal prosecutor who worked on the criminal cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, has reportedly been fired. Ms Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James Comey – who Donald Trump sacked during his first term, was reportedly given a letter informing her of the termination on Wednesday, three people with knowledge of the matter told The New York Times. According to two of the people with knowledge of the matter, the letter given to Ms Comey said she was being fired under Article II of the US Constitution, which describes the powers granted to the President. The news followed Mr Trump unleashing on some of his own supporters in a furious tirade, calling them 'weaklings' and accusing them of falling for a 'bulls**t … scam' as the fallout from the Epstein files continues. Mr Trump is facing the most serious split of his political career from his famously loyal right-wing base over suspicions his administration is covering up lurid details of the convicted child sex offender's crimes in order to protect rich and powerful figures they say are implicated. Read on for the latest updates Originally published as US politics live: Prosecutor in Jeffrey Epstein's case, Maurene Comey, fired
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
US politics live: Donald Trump floats plan to sack Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
Welcome to our coverage of US politics. Donald Trump could make good on his threat to fire Jerome Powell according to a new report, drafting a letter to dismiss the Federal Reserve Chair. Though the President insisted to reporters he was not currently planning to axe Mr Powell – who he has subjected to months of escalating attacks – he did not rule out it out, either, and confirmed he had informally polled Republican politicians on the matter. 'I talked to them about the concept of firing him,' Mr Trump said. 'I said, 'What do you think?' Almost all of them said I should. But I'm more conservative than they are.' Mr Trump added: 'I don't rule out anything, but I think it's highly unlikely.' The heightened rumours come as the President unleashed on some of his own supporters in a furious tirade, calling them 'weaklings' and accusing them of falling for a 'bulls**t … scam' as the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files continues. Mr Trump is facing the most serious split of his political career from his famously loyal right-wing base over suspicions his administration is covering up lurid details of the convicted child sex offender's crimes in order to protect rich and powerful figures they say are implicated.
