UK hunger strikers, US-Taiwan arm deals and smart glasses for the hearing impaired

UK hunger strikers, US-Taiwan arm deals and smart glasses for the hearing impaired

Author: Islam Channel December 19, 2025 Duration: 22:13
Today’s news reflects on the hunger strikers in the UK and the concerns they are raising, examines the latest US–Taiwan arms deals and their wider geopolitical implications, and explores how smart-glasses technology is transforming accessibility for people who are hearing impaired.

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