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  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3902
  • 02 Jul 2026
  • 58 min

Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?

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  • The Globalist
  • Affairs
  • London
  • Episode 3902
  • 58 min

Donald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train manufacturing and Australia turns to drones to stop shark attacks.

Host
  • Emma Nelson
Producers
  • Laura Kramer
  • Angelica Jopson

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