The world is watching closely after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro. But the story doesn’t end there. In the days since, President Donald Trump has sent a series of sharp warnings to other countries. He hinted at possible military action in Colombia, told Mexico to “get its act together” on drugs, suggested the US “needs Greenland” for national security, and even name-checked Iran as a potential concern.

These statements raise urgent questions: why is the US targeting these particular countries? Is this a serious threat or political posturing? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to find why these countries are on Trump’s wish list, and whether this marks a new era of US imperialism.

The world is watching closely after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro. But the story doesn&rsquo;t end there. In the days since, President Donald Trump has sent a series of sharp warnings to other countries. He hinted at possible military action in Colombia, told Mexico to &ldquo;get its act together&rdquo; on drugs, suggested the US &ldquo;needs Greenland&rdquo; for national security, and even name-checked Iran as a potential concern.
These statements raise urgent questions: why is the US targeting these particular countries? Is this a serious threat or political posturing?&nbsp;
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at IDSS, RSIS, to find why these countries are on Trump&rsquo;s wish list, and whether this marks a new era of US imperialism.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.