This episode explores a range of global events, beginning with the devastating double ballistic missile strike on Sumy, Ukraine, resulting in significant civilian casualties. Against this backdrop, the EU calls for maximum pressure on Russia, while the US response, though expressing condolences, avoids direct condemnation. More significantly, the episode delves into President Xi Jinping's Southeast Asian tour, aiming to strengthen ties amidst the US-China trade war, highlighting Vietnam's delicate balancing act between its largest trading partners. Further, the podcast covers the trial of South Korea's ousted president, Yoon Sung-yeol, accused of insurrection, and Japan's record population decline, posing existential challenges for the nation. Finally, the episode reports on Ecuador's presidential election, the ongoing drug violence crisis, and the landmark US court case against Meta, potentially leading to the breakup of the company. What this means for global politics, economic relations, and the future of social media remains to be seen, but the episode provides a snapshot of significant current events.
