Tiwa Adebayo, Bloomberg Radio correspondent covering UK royal affairs, reports on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest and release under investigation. Stuart Livingston-Wallace, head of Middle East coverage, breaks down the US military buildup near Iran and the 10–15 day push for a deal. They discuss regional deployments, potential strikes, and diplomatic timelines in fast-paced updates.
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Prince Andrew Arrest And Royal Fallout
Tiwa Adebayo reported Prince Andrew was arrested then released under investigation after ties to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced.
King Charles issued concern and promised Buckingham Palace's full cooperation with investigators.
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Epstein Estate Agrees To Major Settlement
Epstein's estate agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle outstanding claims from at least 40 women.
The settlement covers claims between 1995 and August 10, 2019, pending a federal judge's approval.
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Taiwan Surpasses China In U.S. Imports Briefly
U.S. imports from Taiwan briefly exceeded imports from China, driven by a surge in chips and servers for AI.
December shipments from China plunged while Taiwan's exports more than doubled to $24.7 billion.
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Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US military is stationing a vast array of forces in the Middle East, including two aircraft carriers, fighter jets and refueling tankers, with President Trump saying that Iran had 10 to 15 days at most to strike a deal over its nuclear program. “We’re either going to get a deal, or it’s going to be unfortunate for them,” Trump told reporters Thursday aboard Air Force One. On a deadline, Trump said he thought 10 to 15 days was “pretty much” the “maximum” he would allow for negotiations to continue. The deployment is unlike anything the US has done since 2003, when it amassed forces before the invasion of Iraq. It dwarfs the military buildup that Trump ordered off the coast of Venezuela in the weeks before he ousted President Nicolas Maduro. While the US isn’t likely to deploy ground troops, the buildup suggests Trump is giving himself discretion to launch a sustained campaign lasting many days, in cooperation with Israel. 2) President Trump declared victory in the fight over cost-of-living concerns, signaling a new approach that seeks to deny problems with his economic agenda while touting stock market gains to insist that his tariff plans have been a success. Pocketbook issues have emerged as the central focus of the upcoming November congressional elections with households hit hard by costs for groceries, utilities and housing. Polls show voters have soured on Trump’s economic policies, endangering Republicans’ hold on both chambers of Congress and the future of the president’s legislative agenda. Trump and allies have highlighted slowing inflation and job growth that has come in above expectations, but that has failed to assuage voters, and opened the door for Democrats who have seized on that discontent to boost their midterm prospects. 3) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of the UK’s King Charles, was released under investigation on Thursday after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police confirmed it had released a Norfolk man in his sixties, without mentioning the former royal by name. Last week, the police force said it was leading the assessment of allegations tied to the US Department of Justice’s publication of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. King Charles III issued a statement outlining his “deepest concern” about the matter and promising Buckingham Palace’s “full and wholehearted support and co-operation” with the investigating authorities. The arrest of Andrew, who turned 66 on Thursday, heaps further embarrassment on Britain’s royal family following years of lurid allegations about ties with Epstein that the former prince has consistently denied. His arrest appears to be the first of a UK royal since King Charles I in the 17th century following his defeat in the English Civil War.
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