US says it will target anyone doing business with Iran
Summary
This BBC Global News Podcast covers new US sanctions targeting Iran’s economic enablers, though major Chinese banks were notably spared. It reports on the containment of the Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, and attacks on Ebola health workers in eastern Congo due to local distrust. The episode also examines the rise of gambling addiction in Brazil, international cricket stars’ concerns for jailed Imran Khan, and the leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 footage. Finally, it discusses a NASA-funded project converting plastic into edible cookies for space exploration.
Topics discussed
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US sanctions on Iran and China's role
Reno wildfire containment and evacuations
Ebola outbreak attacks in Congo
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Rise of online gambling addiction in Brazil
Cricket stars call for Imran Khan's welfare
GTA 6 leaks and hacker investigation
NASA project turns plastic into cookies
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