U.S. voters cast ballots, South Africa votes in key local elections
Summary
US midterm voting has begun as Ukraine's President Zelensky confirms trilateral peace talks with Russia and the US in Abu Dhabi, following a deadly Russian strike on a Kharkiv hospital. Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran conflict continue via Qatari mediation, with President Trump claiming Iran seeks a settlement amid falling oil prices. The episode also covers severe flooding on the Greek island of Rhodes.
Topics discussed
US midterm elections begin
Ukraine-Russia-US peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Russian strike on Kharkiv hospital
Qatar mediates US-Iran diplomatic efforts
Trump comments on Iran settlement and oil prices
Severe flooding on Greek island of Rhodes
South Africa local elections and ANC popularity
Doha Debates podcast season introduction
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