12-05-2025
Trump heads to Riyadh for ‘historic' Mideast tour mixing diplomacy and big business
In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we cover US President Donald Trump departing for Saudi Arabia on what he describes as a 'historic' Middle East tour – blending urgent diplomacy on Gaza and Iran with major business deals. We'll also bring you the latest on the India-Pakistan conflict, where the two countries' military chiefs have spoken by phone, airports have reopened, and markets have rallied following a ceasefire that paused days of intense fighting last week.
Guests:
Noga Tarnopolsky – Journalist
Greg Swenson – Chair of Republicans Overseas
Dana Pittard – Retired US Army major general
Syed Ata Hasnain – Indian Army retired lieutenant general
