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Trump Wades Into Debate Over Irish Unification

President Donald Trump stirred debate during his visit to Dublin by saying he would like to see a united Ireland and that unification is eventually inevitable, departing from the caution US presidents have traditionally shown on the issue. Bloomberg News White House Reporter Jennifer Dlouhy tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the remarks drew support from Sinn Féin and criticism from unionists, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there is currently no mandate for a referendum.

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Oil Supply Risks Rise After Saudi Pipeline Attack

Saudi Arabia shut its East-West Pipeline as a precaution after multiple attacks, threatening a crucial route for moving crude to the Red Sea while bypassing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg Economics' Ziad Daoud says prolonged disruption could tighten global energy supplies further, adding pressure to oil and US diesel prices.

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Modi Seeks BRICS Unity as Global Tensions Rise

India is seeking to forge consensus among an expanded BRICS membership despite divergent positions on the Iran war, relations with the US and the bloc's role in the global order. Joining David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend is Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Dan Strumpf who explains that the summit is also highlighting a tentative India-China rapprochement, with President Xi Jinping visiting New Delhi and China Southern Airlines preparing to restore its Guangzhou-New Delhi service after a six-year suspension.

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Trump Signals US Wants Distance From Iran War

President Donald Trump is playing down prospects for renewed Iran peace talks and broader US involvement even as Houthi activity adds another source of escalation to the conflict. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss President Trump's statements made during the Presidents trip to Ireland.

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Houthi Rebels Intensify Fighting With Saudi Arabia

Bloomberg's Veena Ali-Khan said that clashes between Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia is an 'escalation' of regional tensions as fighting disrupts key areas for oil production. Ali-Kahn said that Saudi Arabia is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to responding to recent attacks, as leaders weigh the impact of military retaliation against gains in leverage for the Houthis.

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National Guard Presence a 'Significant Investment' In DC Safety, Says Brig. Gen. Blanchard

Brigadier General Leland Blanchard II, Interim Commanding General of the DC National Guard, said that safety efforts in the 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks have been a balance between honoring personal liberties and the need for security. Brigadier General Blanchard also discussed his current mandate with the National Guard in DC and how his team works in coordination with the DC police, saying that it represents a 'significant investment' in the security of DC neighborhoods.

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