Today, we discuss US president Joe Biden's urge for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, the reason for Trump White House officials Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino's charges of criminal contempt of Congress not being pursued. The team also discussed China's firm opposition to trade talks between the US and Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with leaders from all ten Pacific Island countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and international reaction to North Korea firing missiles toward the sea off its east coast yesterday.

We speak to Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times regarding these headlines.

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Today, we discuss US president Joe Biden's urge for a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, the reason for Trump White House officials Mark Meadows and Dan Scavino's charges of criminal contempt of Congress not being pursued. The team also discussed China's firm opposition to trade talks between the US and Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with leaders from all ten Pacific Island countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and international reaction to North Korea firing missiles toward the sea off its east coast yesterday.
We speak to Nirmal Ghosh, US Bureau Chief, The Straits Times regarding&nbsp;these headlines.
Follow The Straits Times' Asian Insider Podcast channel - co-produced with Money FM 89.3 - like us and rate us:
Channel:&nbsp;https://str.sg/JWa7
Apple Podcasts:&nbsp;https://str.sg/JWa8
Google Podcasts:&nbsp;https://str.sg/Ju4h
Spotify:&nbsp;https://str.sg/JWaX
Website:&nbsp;http://str.sg/stpodcasts
Feedback to:&nbsp;podcast@sph.com.sg
Asian Insider&nbsp;newsletter.
Asian Insider videos:&nbsp;https://str.sg/JoVb
SPH Awedio app:&nbsp;https://www.awedio.sg/

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.