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Zelensky says US intelligence sharing is back on

Oct 21, 2026 · 26m

Summary

This Global News Podcast covers the resumption of US intelligence sharing with Ukraine and Steve Witkoff’s upcoming talks with Putin, alongside Trump’s pressure for a peace deal. The episode also examines how rising fuel costs are driving farmers in Kansas to potentially abandon the Republican Party ahead of midterms. Other stories include Indonesia’s severe wildfire haze affecting Southeast Asia, a major rescue effort for a shark trapped in a South Korean harbor, an Egyptian man jailed for impersonating a judge, and debates over removing smelly trees in Hanoi.

Topics discussed

Sponsors and podcast introduction Daily headlines: Ukraine, Trump, and wildfires US-Ukraine tensions ease after Oslo talks Witkoff heads to Russia for peace talks Farmers in Kansas turn against Republicans Sponsor breaks and preview of upcoming stories Indonesia's toxic haze chokes Southeast Asia Rescue operation for shark trapped in Busan Egyptian man jailed for impersonating a judge Hanoi residents complain about smelly trees Listener questions on China's future leadership Credits and sign-off
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