{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1422,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-13T20:18:58.711109+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"Middle East Tensions Escalate Amid Drone Strikes | Montreal News","slug":"middle-east-tensions-escalate-amid-drone-strikes-montreal-news","published_at":"2026-07-30T12:41:34+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/middle-east-tensions-escalate-amid-drone-strikes-montreal-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/ae9445c99fdd2f02","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/97980bfc-58b5-4577-a426-277a0c9efc2d.mp3","summary":"A drone strike hit two gas vessels in Egypt’s Damietta port near the Suez Canal, raising alarms over shipping safety and sparking a regional escalation as U.S. and Israeli forces strike Iranian targets in Iraq and Jordan. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Kuwait and claimed strikes on U.S. bases, while Saudi Arabia joined U.S. strikes against Iran-aligned groups. With Houthi militants blockading Saudi Arabia’s oil routes and London expanding its Red Sea risk zone, tensions soar — even as Trump pushes for peace. Oil prices surged before dipping, and Iran’s rejection of Oman’s Hormuz proposal adds to the instability, as China prepares to deliver advanced air-defense systems to Tehran. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ae9445c99fdd2f02","meta_description":"A drone strike hit two gas vessels in Egypt’s Damietta port near the Suez Canal, raising alarms over shipping safety and sparking a regional escalation as…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":118,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/middle-east-tensions-escalate-amid-drone-strikes-montreal-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/middle-east-tensions-escalate-amid-drone-strikes-montreal-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}