Iran eyes Biden’s visit to the Middle East

Jul 14, 2022, 08:02 PM

President Joe Biden is in the Middle East this week talking with US allies. Iran is watching the visit with Israel and Saudi Arabia — its regional adversaries — very closely. And Pacific Island regional leaders agreed at a recent forum to consult with each other before signing onto individual security deals. The agreement is seen as a rejection of China's forays into influencing the region, most notably through a secretive security pact with the Solomon Islands. Also, could Colombia soon legalize cocaine? The Legislature may resume conversations about a controversial bill that would make the addictive drug legal. Plus, we hear all about the career and life of Vietnamese superstar Son Tung MTP.