Nicola Smith

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Middle East Correspondent Nataliya Vasilyeva discusses Iran's potential strike on Israel, while Asia Correspondent Nicola Smith explains rebels winning in Myanmar. The podcast also reflects on an interview with NATO's Deputy Secretary General regarding European security concerns.

Foreign Correspondent Lizzie Porter in Jerusalem updates us on the war in Gaza. The tensions rising in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels continue to target a busy shipping lane with missiles and drones. We travel to Taiwan a week ahead of the presidential election to explore the profound consequences it could have for the country, the region, and the world.