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403. Trump's Gulf Billions: Saudi, Sanctions, and Ceasefires

54 minutes | Wednesday, 14 May 2025

From a $400m plane to starvation in Gaza, who will benefit from Trump’s big Gulf visit? Who really brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan? Can Zelensky and Ukraine survive on half-promises and secondhand weapons?



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403. Trump's Gulf Billions: Saudi, Sanctions, and Ceasefires
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