This episode explores several global issues, starting with discussions between Presidents Trump and Putin regarding the war in Ukraine, though concrete commitments remain elusive despite warm words. Against the backdrop of this conflict, Israel has allowed a small number of aid trucks into Gaza, a move criticized as insufficient by UNICEF, while military actions continue and the humanitarian crisis deepens. More significantly, the UK and the EU have agreed to a series of deals post-Brexit, aiming to improve relations through trade and defense cooperation, although these agreements face criticism from those who view them as a betrayal of Brexit principles. As the discussion pivots to global economics, the focus shifts to TSMC's expansion in Arizona, highlighting the importance of semiconductor manufacturing amid US-China rivalry, despite concerns that tariffs may raise costs. Finally, the episode touches on domestic issues in Japan, where an agriculture minister's insensitive comments on rice prices have sparked public anger amid rising costs, and concludes with tributes to ballet legend Yuri Grigorevich and a preview of a new John Lennon exhibition in London.
