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The Art of the Middle East Deal, Philippines Midterms and Tissue-Gate

World News Weekly Episode 10

World News Weekly Source: SBS News

In this episode: President Trump’s tour of the Middle East sees key deals signed and sanctions rolled back - what does it mean for the region? Plus, Prime Minister Albanese’s diplomatic balancing act with Indonesia’s leader, what the results of the Philippines midterms mean for two political dynasties, the latest on Ukraine peace negotiations, and how a used tissue became a tool of wartime propaganda.


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Presented by Claudia Farhart, Catriona Stirrat

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In this episode: President Trump’s tour of the Middle East sees key deals signed and sanctions rolled back - what does it mean for the region? Plus, Prime Minister Albanese’s diplomatic balancing act with Indonesia’s leader, what the results of the Philippines midterms mean for two political dynasties, the latest on Ukraine peace negotiations, and how a used tissue became a tool of wartime propaganda.


Guests: Gregg Carlstrom (Middle East correspondent for The Economist), TJ Correa (Executive Producer, SBS Filipino)

Producers: Nick Ludlam, Ali Cheevers, Billy Dahlenburg

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