This BBC World Service news podcast covers several global events. The podcast begins with updates on President Trump's tariff decisions, including a temporary pause on tariffs against Mexico and Canada, followed by an explanation of how tariffs work and their economic impact. Further segments detail the US Secretary of State's takeover of USAID, protests in Panama related to Chinese investment near the Panama Canal, and a ceasefire declared by Rwandan-backed rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Finally, the podcast discusses an asteroid potentially colliding with Earth in 2032 and the world premiere of an opera by a Black American composer after a 139-year delay. The inclusion of multiple international news stories highlights the podcast's broad scope.
