International Wrap: Trump calls Musk's new political party 'ridiculous'

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US President Donald Trump has hit out at former close ally Elon Musk over the multi-billionaire's plan to launch a new political party. "I think it's ridiculous to start a third party," said Trump, speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One. "It's always been a two-party system, and I think starting a third party just adds to the confusion." After teasing the idea for weeks, Musk posted on X over the weekend that he had set up the America Party to challenge the Republican and Democratic "Uniparty". Meanwhile, hopes for peace dim as the first round of Gaza ceasefire talks wraps up without a breakthrough. We unpack these major global developments with Global Affairs Specialist, Dr. Terence McNamee.

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