Israeli strikes have killed over 220 lives in Iran, as international powers call for restraint, the world remains on edge of a wider Middle Eastern war with potentially catastrophic consequences. Today's Newsmaker is the Israel Iran conflict.

Iran announces plans for a new enrichment site as the Revolutionary Guard commander threatens more forceful responses to Israel than ever before. Is this dangerous escalation leading inevitably to another Middle Eastern war?

With aid distribution failing catastrophically and funding sources shrouded in secrecy, is Israel financially profiting from Palestinian suffering whilst appearing to provide humanitarian assistance?

Will Trump's tariff war make America great again, or make adversaries stronger? As President Trump implements a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports, global markets brace for impact. While Canada and Mexico negotiate delays, China faces the full force of these trade barriers. With US manufacturers and consumers potentially facing higher costs, and international partners planning retaliatory measures, could Trump's strategy backfire? The President warns of 'some pain' ahead, but the extent of economic impact remains unclear. Today's Newsmaker is Trump's Tariffs. Guests: Einar Tangen Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute Rina Shah Geopolitical Advisor Greg Swenson Chairperson of Republicans Overseas UK

Donald Trump once claimed he and North Korea's Kim Jong Un had "fallen in love" - until their dramatic fallout in 2019. Now, as Trump is back in the White House again, North Korea has accelerated its nuclear programme and strengthened ties with Russia. With Kim Jong Un designating South Korea as the "primary foe" and abandoning reunification hopes, could Trump 2.0 reset relations, or deepen a dangerous divide? Today's Newsmakers are Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump. Guests: Colin Alexander Political Communications Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University Jong Eun Lee Assistant Professor of Political Science at North Greenville University Edward Howell International Relations Lecturer at the University of Oxford

Across the Mahgreb, the Sahel and West Africa, France is being forced out of Africa after decades of post-colonial control. As French troops exit Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Russia's Wagner Group moves in. With a new alliance forming between these African nations and anti-French sentiment spreading across the continent, is this the end of French influence in Africa? Today's Newsmaker is France's retreat from Africa. Guests: Beverly Ochieng Francophone Africa Security Analyst with the Control Risks Consultancy Abdelkader Abderrahmane Peace and Security Analyst Paul Melly Africa Programme Consulting Fellow at the Chatham House

After decades of hostility following Bangladesh's brutal war of independence from Pakistan, a dramatic shift is underway. With Sheikh Hasina's departure, Bangladesh's new leadership in Dhaka appears ready to rebuild ties with Islamabad. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Bangladesh's President Mohammad Yunus are signaling a new era of cooperation, potentially altering South Asia's political landscape. As accusations of 'Razakars' and Pakistani interference fade, Bangladesh seems to be pivoting away from India and moving closer to both Pakistan and China. But could this reconciliation reshape regional power dynamics, and what does it mean for India's influence in South Asia? Today's Newsmaker is the Bangladesh-Pakistan rapprochement. Guests: Uzma Kardar Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab Tariq Bin Aziz Former Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Lawyers Forum UK Sreeradha Datta Professor of International Affairs at Jindal University