Laura Bicker

Laura Bicker, a China correspondent reporting from South Korea, breaks down the critical issues surrounding the Trump-Xi meeting, including TikTok negotiations and the significance of soybeans in trade discussions. Anthony Zurcher, a US correspondent, dives into the political implications of tariffs and fentanyl in negotiations. Also featured is Justin Rowlatt, the BBC climate change editor, who discusses the relationship between Hurricane Melissa and climate change, emphasizing the increasing unpredictability of weather events and the urgent need for global adaptation ahead of COP.

Dean Jones, a realtor on Jamaica's north coast, shares a gripping firsthand account of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, detailing the chaos of sheltering and communication failures. Milton Walker from the Jamaica Gleaner highlights the economic toll, including closed airports and agricultural destruction. Walter Todd discusses the impact of US–China relations on market expectations and the role of rare earth elements. Laura Bicker offers insights from South Korea, covering protests during high-stakes presidential visits and the delicate geopolitical balance.