In this episode of W News Extra, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia takes center stage, with the former US president expected to push for major Gulf investments to boost domestic manufacturing and job creation. As Trump prepares to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh and attend a Gulf summit, the episode also covers a breakthrough US-China agreement slashing tariffs by 115 percent, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s challenge to Vladimir Putin for direct talks in Turkey amid renewed ceasefire calls. Plus, Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander ahead of Trump’s Middle East arrival, while debates rage in the UK over the rise of smart cameras and their impact on privacy. Other standout stories include a family using AI to bring a road rage victim’s voice into the courtroom and a lighthearted moment as the Pope gets a sandwich named in his honor.

Guests:

Jono Hayes – Dubai 92 Presenter

Michael Jabri Pickett – Media Strategist