Trump’s alleged shooter faces court + China’s quiet role in the Iran war

Tuesday Headlines: Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump Iran offers deal to end the war RSL to review its Welcome to Country policies Port Arthur 30th anniversary Majority of Aussie teens still using social media Taylor Swift is trying to trademark her voice amid AI concerns Deep Dive: For two months, the world’s been fixated on the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, but another superpower, China, has been quietly shaping events behind the scenes.  While Beijing presents itself as a calm mediator, reports suggest it may also be covertly supporting Iran’s war efforts.  So, is China a peacemaker, a silent backer, or simply playing both sides? In this episode of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou asks international conflict expert Dr Jessica Genauer.  Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.