From Trump’s $130 million lifeline to new defense pacts between Seoul and Washington that could reignite nuclear tensions, this week’s headlines blur the line between politics, power, and influence. Meanwhile, Trump’s Asian tour ends on a glittering note, with gold gifts that raise as many eyebrows as they do smiles.



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From Trump’s $130 million lifeline to new defense pacts between Seoul and Washington that could reignite nuclear tensions, this week’s headlines blur the line between politics, power, and influence. Meanwhile, Trump’s Asian tour ends on a glittering note, with gold gifts that raise as many eyebrows as they do smiles.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

The Morning Run crew condenses the top conversations from the week, and keeps you clued in on the stories you might have missed. 

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Is Trump Obsessed With Gold?

A look at Donald Trump’s mixed messaging on the Iran conflict and what it means for markets and global stability, the launch of Eurovision Asia in Bangkok and the reactions it’s drawing, and JPJ’s plan to introduce vertical driving schools in multi-storey buildings and what that means for safety and urban planning.

A look at Donald Trump’s mixed messaging on the Iran conflict and what it means for markets and global stability, the launch of Eurovision Asia in Bangkok and the reactions it’s drawing, and JPJ’s plan to introduce vertical driving schools in multi-storey buildings and what that means for safety and urban planning.

Trump, Eurovision Asia & Driving in the Sky

We peel back the layers on three global shifts: First, we look at Dubai. As a city built on rapid expansion and luxury, can it truly transform its economic DNA in the wake of the latest global crisis? What if the world finally runs out of Helium? And are our energy saving measures enough to keep our energy stocks?



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We peel back the layers on three global shifts: First, we look at Dubai. As a city built on rapid expansion and luxury, can it truly transform its economic DNA in the wake of the latest global crisis? What if the world finally runs out of Helium? And are our energy saving measures enough to keep our energy stocks?Image Credit: Shutterstock

Can Dubai Redefine Its Future Amidst A Shifting Crisis? 

On What’s the Focus, we unpack the key takeaways from China’s Two Sessions, the potential impact of AI on mental health, and the growing concern over childhood obesity in Malaysia.



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On What’s the Focus, we unpack the key takeaways from China’s Two Sessions, the potential impact of AI on mental health, and the growing concern over childhood obesity in Malaysia.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Is Trump Obsessed With Gold?

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