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World Service,24 Jan 2025,26 mins

Pressure on OPEC: Trump’s path to ending the Ukraine conflict

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We explore Donald Trump's bold assertion that lower oil prices could end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Having entered the White House with claims he could bring the conflict to a halt in 24 hours, Trump now believes pressuring OPEC to boost oil production could force President Putin to the negotiating table. In Lebanon, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has entered its second month. With Israel's forces still present in the south, We hear from Hani Bhosali, the President of Lebanon's Food Importers Syndicate, who sheds light on how businesses are coping and the mood on the ground. And a new insurance policy is offering protection against cancel culture, providing a 24/7 hotline and crisis management plan. We explore how it works and whether it's the new must-have for celebrities facing public backlash.

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