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US and Iranian officials meet in Oman for talks

Full Episode
50:25

Officials are seen standing inside the gate of a palace prior to Iran and the US negotiations, in Muscat, Oman, Feb. 6, 2026.

AP Photo

Officials from the US and Iran met today in the Persian Gulf country of Oman for talks. Also, newly released Epstein files are fueling political crises, criminal investigations and renewed questions about some of Europe’s most powerful figures. And, a farmer who discovered some old criollo cacao trees growing in the Philippines has become the toast of chocolate lovers the world over. Plus, “Time Hoppers: The Silk Road” will be the first animated feature film made by, for, and about Muslims to have a US theatrical release this weekend.

In This Episode

US and Iranian officials meet in Oman
6:41
Epstein files unleash new European scandals
6:55
The cacao king of the Philippines
8:01
As Islamabad reels from mosque bombing, Pakistan’s military fights insurgents in border regions
6:27
Thai progressives lead ahead of high-stakes election
4:58
Animated poster for "Time Hoppers: The Silk Road" featuring four diverse characters in motion, set against a futuristic backdrop of curved architecture and digital screens, with the title prominently displayed above.
First animated feature made by, for and about Muslims hits US and Canadian theaters this weekend
Special Coverage
6:11
A photograph of a couple is displayed alongside numerous lit candles, creating a memorial scene with warm, glowing light.
Will the third time be a charm in the murder trial of Slovak journalist?
Special Coverage
5:21
Balthvs brings psychedelic funk to Colombia
2:31