Hamas is not Israel’s only concern

The Iran-backed Houthis have struck Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia multiple times this week, US president Donald Trump claims an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, and AI companies are pulling back new debt issuance. Plus, US bank earnings this week suggest the good t ...  Show more

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is seeking to raise as much as $100bn from Gulf investors to further his massive bet on AI, the Flydubai co-pilot who tried to hijack a flight to Tel Aviv expressed misogynistic views online, and Donald Trump has said Washington will not strike Iran ...  Show more

Israel’s ground forces make a big incursion into Gaza – and then withdraw. In southern Lebanon, residents live in fear of a larger war, while in Washington D.C. the conflict will be a priority in high-level, US-China talks. Plus, the risks for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried as he ...  Show more

On today's podcast:  (1) The US said it hit two facilities in eastern Syria it believes were used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other groups, in what it called “self-defense strikes” (2) Iran’s foreign minister warned that the US won’t escape unaffected if the H ...  Show more

Bloomberg News Economy and Government Reporter Galit Altstein discusses how the nation of Israel has come together in preparing to destroy the Hamas military infrastructure in the Gaza Strip after the horrific attack that killed hundreds of Israelis. Priscilla Sims Brown, CEO of ...  Show more

The truce between Israel and Hamas is over. Once again, explosions rock Gaza as the IDF enters the next stage of its offensive against Hamas. Plus, Rep. George Santos faces his expulsion vote. And, Ron DeSantis debates Gavin Newsom during a presidential primary. Also this morning ...  Show more