In this episode of Global Rundown, we unpack a day where markets, missiles, and megaphones shared the spotlight. The U.S.–Japan trade deal sends Asian markets soaring and European shares climbing, while Trump teases an LNG joint venture in Alaska—pending reality’s confirmation.

Meanwhile, Russia flexes with a massive multi-sea naval drill dubbed “July Storm,” and the International Court of Justice gears up to deliver a landmark climate opinion, potentially reshaping state responsibilities. Oil prices stabilize, gold dips as risk appetite returns, and the Nikkei jumps 1.7% on easing tariffs.

It’s diplomacy in motion, economics in suspense, and global politics with a side of satire. Tune in as we break it all down with sharp insights and sharper wit.

In today’s whirlwind episode (July 21, 2025), we dive into a world trying to look busy while standing still. China hosts the 25th China–EU Summit, celebrating 50 years of diplomacy while nudging back at U.S. trade pressure. The ECB hits the brakes on rate cuts amid tariff tensions, and Singapore injects S$1.1B into its markets like it's vitamin B12 for finance.

Elsewhere, Japan's political shuffle doesn't shake markets, while the UK finally admits to a 2-year data breach that exposed nearly 19,000 Afghan asylum seekers. Turkey tries to revive its dusty Iraq oil pipeline, and Siobhan Haughey pulls out of the World Championships, reminding us that even elite swimmers can’t escape back problems.

It’s a day of stalled policies, patched pipelines, and passive-aggressive summits—all served with a satirical twist.

In today’s orbit-around-the-news (July 20, 2025), we cover a mix of absurd and inspiring global headlines. We start with Moon Day 2025, where the world celebrates Apollo’s legacy—while back on Earth, things get weirder. The Trump administration escalates the ‘War on Science’, RFK Jr. slashes vaccine advisory panels just as measles cases hit a 33-year high.

Meanwhile, the U.S. revokes visas of Brazilian Supreme Court justices, Trump touts the return of 10 Gaza hostages, and India completes a groundbreaking liver swap surgery. And yes—the IMF promises a sunnier economic forecast (again), because hope floats… even when reality sinks.

All that and more, packed with satire, updates, and side-eyes from every corner of the globe.

In today’s fiery edition (July 17, 2025), we break down the world’s hottest headlines—literally and figuratively. A massive blaze guts Tomorrowland’s main stage, just hours before kickoff. Over in the courts, Meta and Zuckerberg face an $8 billion reckoning over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Meanwhile, G20 finance chiefs gather in Durban, minus the U.S., to hash out tariffs, capital costs, and global cooperation (or lack thereof).

Also in the mix: Trump preps a Pakistan visit, floods wreak havoc across South Asia, and a multibillion-dollar Canadian-Japanese deal collapses with a polite shrug.

Global chaos, corporate drama, and a healthy dose of dark humor—just another day on Earth.

“Meltdowns & Meltdowns: From ChatGPT to the Mediterranean”

📝 Episode Description for Podbean: In today’s scorching episode (July 16, 2025), we unpack a world on edge—literally and figuratively. We dive into the ChatGPT global outage that left 88% of users in digital despair, examine the contentious grilling of Trump’s UN ambassador pick, and follow the Gaza Freedom Flotilla sailing straight into geopolitical heat. Meanwhile, Europe sweats under its third killer heatwave, Japan sentences a corporate spy in China, and baseball fans swing into the MLB All-Star Game. Also on deck: the death of Australia’s Outback Killer and what secrets may have gone to the grave. Don’t miss this fast-paced, darkly funny roundup of the globe’s top stories.

🌍 In today’s episode, we take you on a wild ride across the globe:

• Trump fires off fresh tariff warnings, targeting Russia and any country doing business with it

• The EU holds its breath as the 30% deadline nears—while Mexico and Canada are caught in the crossfire

• NATO pivots in D.C., Ukraine gets more missiles, and Putin gets more insults

• Meanwhile, a skyscraper-sized asteroid zooms past Earth (no, not a metaphor for the economy)

• And in the Pacific, Japan and the U.S. prep for Expo trade talks as a “competitiveness alliance” brews

🌡️ Climate news heats up (literally) and markets keep dancing to the same old tariff tune. 👀 Plus: Indonesia considers a rate cut and analysts start whispering “global slowdown” again.

📡 Stay tuned, stay laughing, and don’t forget to time your coffee breaks around negative leap seconds.

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In today’s episode, we untangle the globe’s tightest trade knots and diplomatic snubs. President Trump threatens 30% tariffs on both the EU and Mexico, sparking fury in Brussels and Mexico City. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent ditches the G20 in South Africa for Japan’s Expo — and somehow that’s not the weirdest part of the day.

Markets? They’re playing it cool... or are they just numb from shock?

We’ll also look at NATO’s Rutte heading to D.C., Gulf investors treading lightly, and why high-risk assets are suddenly everybody’s favorite escape plan.

All this, plus a side of satire and economic déjà vu. Tune in, laugh (darkly), and stay globally informed.

Episode Description: In today’s satirical spin of the globe, we cover a whirlwind of escalating trade tensions, diplomatic no-shows, and jittery markets. President Trump throws 30% tariffs at the EU and Mexico while slapping Canada with 35% duties — because why not make it a hat trick? Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent skips the G20 for the Osaka Expo, leaving international diplomacy on read.

We also check in on the Gulf markets, holding their collective breath as investors pray for fewer surprise tweets. All that, plus a closer look at how these tariff threats are shaking (and breaking) global supply chains.

Tune in for sharp insight, global headlines, and just the right amount of sarcastic seasoning.

🎧 Segments Include:

• EU pauses, Trump escalates

• Mexico fumes, tariffs loom

• Gulf stock markets: Calm or catatonic?

• Diplomacy vs. Expositions: The G20 saga

• EditorialCartoonsAI: Today’s satirical sketch in words