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9 - Regime killings of Syria's Alawite minority continue by Australian Citizens Party

Syria's Alawite ethnic minority consider March 7 the start of a genocidal campaign. To the Sunni majority, it marked operations to quash a coup. While regaining trust won't be easy, preventing more violence will be a key test for the new Syria. Also: today's stories, including whether Democrats can make inroads in Florida amidst increasing polarization; a look at mass protests and mounting arrests in Turkey's main cities after the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, an opposition leader and a key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan; and how one volcanic island may save an at-risk banana crop. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:     First, one of the top three U.S. leaders of the violent Salvadoran MS-13 gang has been arrested in a major immigration operation in Virginia. The news comes as the Trump administration orders the Pentagon to train their spy satellites on the U.S.-Mexico border to help crack down on cartel operations. Later in the show, new reports are emerging regarding the recent slaughter of members of the Alawite community in Syria, as the country grapples with the worst sectarian violence since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Plus, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is back to stirring the pot on the Korean peninsula, recently overseeing the testing of newly developed AI-powered suicide drones. In our 'Back of the Brief' segment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raises eyebrows with a shocking prediction, claiming Vladimir Putin's health is ailing and the Russian strongman will soon die. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.     YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a nation scarred by years of civil war, the rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024 marked a pivotal turning point. The Islamist terrorist group, HTS - once linked to Al-Qaeda - led a swift eleven-day offensive that toppled the government seizing key cities, including Damascus.However, this power shift unleashed a wave of sectarian violence with reports indicating that over 1,000 people have been killed in recent clashes, predominantly from the Alawite minority. Christian communities, too, face heightened threats under the new liberated Syria, with incidents of violence and kidnapping causing widespread fear.As HTS consolidates its control, the nation teeters on the brink with international observers expressing deep concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis and the uncertain future of Syria. Independent journalist Collin Mayfield was in Lebanon with Hezbollah when he learned of the Assad regime's collapse. Collin grabbed his gear and crossed into Syria just as HTS seized control.Mr. Mayfield witnessed and recorded Syria during these initial chaotic days. He visited the Damascus Public Hospital and saw corpses with evidence of severe torture, presumably recovered from Sednaya Prison. He encountered survivors from Sednaya Prison at the Ibn Sina Psychiatric Hospital who were severely traumatized. And of course, he visited Sednaya Prison, notoriously known as the “human slaughterhouse,” where he encountered evidence of extensive torture, extreme abuse, and female birth control pills. Collin even documented the Far' Falastin Prison, notorious for sexual violence against women.Collin, thank you for taking the time to share your far-ranging Syrian experience, from Captagon drug factories to encounters with ISIS and HTS Militia at Assad's Presidential Palace. This interview is truly historic. Be sure to watch the video version on YouTube to see Collin's brutally stunning photographs.Order Marc's new book, "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything"Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collin_mayfield/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@collin_mayfieldLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collin-mayfield-b4487a1b0To join the conversation, follow Marc Beckman here: YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramTikTok

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy, Recipient of the 2023-4 Al Quds Jerusalem Peace Prize Dr Helen McCue, speaking about the present situation in Palestine, Academic, researcher, military analyst & peace activist, Professor Richard Tanter on the past and present role of Pine Gap, including in the genocide in Gaza. Also his work and friendship with the late Desmond Ball. Human rights activist Brad Wolf, and his time in the US with Korean survivors of the 1945 A-Bombs in Japan, Lili, a member of the Australian Alawite community talking about the history of the Alawite community in Syria, and the situation under the present Islamic terrorist government HTS, Dr Alison Broinowski AM, former Australian diplomat and member of Australians for War Powers Reform (AWPR), and the recently released report by AWPR on AUKUS. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

It's Friday, March 21st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus 1,300 people killed in Syria last week More than 1,300 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in the past week in Syria, reports Open Doors. The BBC reported that a UK-based monitor has identified that “830 civilians were killed in ‘massacres' targeting Alawites on the west coast on Friday and Saturday.” Based in the Middle East, the Alawites are a sect of Islam that venerates a Muslim imam known as Ali. Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, known for his brutal dictatorship, is an Alawite himself, as was his father. The recent violence began with pro-Assad forces who attacked soldiers associated with the new government of Syria. Isaiah 59:7 says, “Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. They pursue evil schemes; acts of violence mark their ways.” Although the violence doesn't seem to be targeting Syrian Christians, followers of Jesus are scared in the midst of the violence. That's why on Sunday, March 9, many churches did not hold their Sunday services. Trump dismantles Department of Education President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start dismantling the Department of Education. TRUMP: “Today we take a very historic action that was 45 years in the making. In a few moments, I will sign an Executive Order to begin eliminating the Federal Department of Education once and for all. (applause) Everybody knows it's right.” Immediately after the signing, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, said in a post on X that he will “submit legislation” to accomplish Trump's goal of shutting down the Department of Education “as soon as possible.” Attorney General Pam Bondi investigating Tesla attacks as terrorism On Tuesday morning, five Tesla vehicles were set on fire in Las Vegas with Molotov cocktails and shot with a gun at a Tesla Collision Center.  That was the tenth such attack on Teslas since Trump's inauguration on January 20th, reports Fox News.  The Left has also violently targeted Teslas or Tesla dealerships in Salem, Oregon, Loveland, Colorado, Owings Mills, Maryland, Littleton, Massachusetts, Tigard, Oregon, North Charlston, South Carolina, Seattle, Washington, Dedham, Massachusetts, and Kansas City, Missouri. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the recent spate of arson attacks and vandalism against Tesla vehicles "nothing short of domestic terrorism" and promised harsh punishments for perpetrators if they are caught, reports ABC News. There's been a clear uptick in attacks on Teslas and Tesla dealerships since President Donald Trump took office and empowered Elon Musk to oversee a new Department of Government Efficiency that's slashing government spending. Appearing on Fox News, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was direct. LEAVITT: “President Trump condemns this violence. He is determined to restore law and order in our country, and he will ensure that the harshest penalties are pursued for those who are engaging in this vicious violence that we have seen targeted at this American company, Tesla, dealerships, Tesla employees and also innocent Americans who have chosen to drive these vehicles, many of them, ironically, are likely Democrats. “There is a major double standard here. The Democrats used to be the greatest cheerleaders for electric vehicles and for Tesla, the company, until Elon Musk decided to support and vote for Donald Trump. “So, the Trump Derangement Syndrome from the Left is on true display with these attacks. It is getting dangerous, and the White House wholeheartedly condemns it, and we applaud Attorney General Pam Bondi for investigating these acts as domestic terrorism, because that is what they are.” Will Dr. Oz support abortion and transgenderism now? Senate confirmation proceedings are underway for Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's choice for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator. Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri is seeking answers about the TV personality's past liberal stances on abortion and transgender issues, reports LifeSiteNews.com. As recently as 2019, Oz had attacked abortion bans because he disputed that the heartbeat begins at six weeks gestation despite scientific proof. Appearing on The Breakfast Club radio show, Oz also indicated that fetal viability was the only reasonable benchmark for gestational protection. OZ: “If the child was viable outside the womb, then you don't want to kill that child. If the child was not going to be able to survive outside the mom, then the mom runs the show. This is a hard issue for everybody. I get it. But just being logical about it, if you think that the moment of conception, you've got a life, then why would you even wait six weeks?” Later, Dr. Oz made this remark. OZ: “If someone, deep in their heart, feels that the moment of conception is a human life, and they just can't deal with that life being harmed, they got to be heard. They can't get ignored. But that doesn't mean that's what the rule of the land is.” Plus, in 2010, Oz emerged as a critical, early backer of “transitioning” gender-confused minors, running an hour-long special about “transgender children” that promoted a 15-year-old girl who had undergone a double mastectomy at age 14 and an eight-year-old boy being raised as a girl named “Josie.” Over the course of his 2022 Senatorial campaign, Oz backtracked on both issues, declaring himself “100% Pro-Life” and denying that he supported transitioning minors, claiming that his hosting of the opposite position did not constitute endorsement. Steve Lawson: “I have sinned grievously.” And finally, former Pastor Steven Lawson, age 73, a prominent figure in the Reformed/Calvinist movement, has acknowledged that he has “sinned grievously,” speaking out for the first time about the September 20th scandal that removed him from ministry, reports The Christian Post.  Once a teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries and the dean of Doctor of Ministry Studies at The Master's Seminary, Lawson, a married man, allegedly had a 5-year affair with a woman in her late 20s. In a series of now-deleted X posts, Phil Johnson, Director of Grace to You with John MacArthur, said last September that Lawson only informed the elders at Trinity Bible Church after "the girl's father had confronted Steve and threatened exposure. This was not a noble confession.” In an X post this past Wednesday, Lawson wrote: “I have sinned grievously against the Lord, against my wife, my family, and against countless numbers of you by having a sinful relationship with a woman not my wife. I am deeply broken that I have betrayed and deceived my wife, devastated my children, brought shame to the name of Christ, reproach upon His church, and harm to many ministries.” Lawson added, “I have been undergoing extensive counseling for the last five months to face the hard questions I need to address. I have dealt with sin issues that have been painfully exposed in my heart. I have submitted myself in weekly accountability to two pastors and to the elders of a local congregation, who have shepherded my soul.” 1 Timothy 3:1-2 says, “Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, March 21st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Our Syria correspondents travelled to the country's western coastal province of Latakia, which was the scene of the shocking massacre of civilians from the Alawite minority between March 7 and 9. They bring us this exclusive report.

Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Chris Mitchell, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief and bestselling author of titles including "Jerusalem Dateline," "Destination Jerusalem" and "ISIS, Iran and Israel: What You Need to Know about the Current Mideast Crisis and the Coming War." Chris Mitchell serves on the Executive Advisory Board of International Leaders Summit and Jerusalem Leaders Summit. Chris Mitchell first began reporting on the Middle East in the mid-1990s. He repeatedly traveled there to report on the religious and political issues facing Israel and the surrounding Arab states. The conversation on America's Roundatble with Chris Mitchell is focused on US-Israel relations, an update on the plight of hostages still held in Gaza, the recent findings of US taxpayer funds aiding Hamas terrorist group through the US government agency USAID, the crisis in Syria with attacks targeting the Alawite minority group and Christians, and the Iranian nuclear threat. On August 17, 2000, Chris Mitchell opened the CBN News Bureau in Israel. He came with his wife, Liz, and their three children without a notion of what would begin just five weeks later — a four-year-long campaign of Palestinian terror attacks and suicide bombings known as the Second Intifada rocked Israel. He also serves as the host and Executive Producer of Jerusalem Dateline, a weekly T.V. program from Israel seen worldwide on numerous networks. A native of the Boston area, Chris earned a B.A. in History at the University of New Hampshire in 1975. In 1987, he graduated with honors from Regent University, earning an M.A. in Communication. CBN's impact around the world engages an estimated viewing audience of 360 million people - a combined number of viewers through the numerous programs broadcasted in 156 countries and 76 languages. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://summitleadersusa.com/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @ChrisCBNNews @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Thomas and Aimen are back together for another Q&A! This week we answer your questions on the many and varied crises that seem to be engulfing the Middle East and the world in 2025… Thomas and Aimen begin by analysing the complex and tumultuous situation in Syria, exploring the recent resurgence of violence, the role of disinformation, and the internal conflicts among the Alawite community which have been sparking new fears of intense violence. They also discuss the new Syrian government's response, the implications of amnesty for former regime members, and the broader geopolitical context affecting the region. We also touch on the future of Gaza and the implications of U.S. foreign policy under Trump, in the context of the shifting dynamics of global power with Russia and China. To listen to the full episode, you'll need to subscribe to the Conflicted Community. And don't forget, subscribers can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Conflicted is proudly made by Message Heard, a full-stack podcast production agency which uses its extensive expertise to make its own shows such as Conflicted, shows for commissioners such as the BBC, Spotify and Al Jazeera, and powerfully effective podcasts for other companies too. If you'd like to find out how we can help get your organisation's message heard, visit messageheard.com or drop an email to hello@messageheard.com! Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Government-backed paramilitary forces (supported by Turkey) in Syria's Alawite enclave brutally suppressed the Alawite opposition. The Alawites are now seeking protection at Russian military bases as the Sunni-led government consolidates power.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/a-fresh-mess-in-syria

President Trump and Vladimir Putin have confirmed they will hold talks tomorrow about ending Russia's invasion. The Kremlin has set out a number of strict conditions for agreeing a peace deal. The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says she doesn't think President Putin is serious about ending the conflict.Also in the programme: our reporter in Syria visits the sites of recent crimes against the Alawite community; and we speak to Belgium's Foreign Minister after Rwanda severed all diplomatic ties with its former colonial power.(Picture: US President Donald Trump tours the Kennedy Center in Washington on March 17, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

Just months after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria has been rocked by an eruption of violence. Coastal towns have turned into killing fields, with forces aligned with the government accused of massacring hundreds of civilians from religious minorities. The Syrian online space is also littered with misinformation - part of an information war that is inciting sectarian fear and deepening divisions, in a country still raw from years of civil war and decades under a brutal regime. Lead contributors: Zaina Erhaim – Journalist Ahmad Primo – Founder, Verify Syria Ola Suliman – Campaigns lead, The Syria Campaign Rim Turkmani – Syria research programme director, LSE On our radar: The Trump White House is waging an unprecedented crackdown on pro-Palestine activism on university campuses. Meenakshi Ravi reports on Mahmoud Khalil - a Columbia graduate and, in theory, permanent US resident, who now faces deportation. ICE's PR blitz: Immigration raids as entertainment In Trump's America, immigration enforcement isn't just policy - it's a spectacle. With ICE raids increasingly staged for the cameras, and journalists given front-row access to capture dramatic arrests, is it law and order or a made-for-TV performance? The Listening Post's Tariq Nafi explores the media's role in shaping the immigration debate. Featuring: Patrick Bet-David – Host, PBD podcast Michelle Garcia – Journalist and author Abraham Paulos – Deputy director, Black Alliance for Just Immigration

The Kalam team speak about the massacres against the Alawite minority in Syria and discuss the historic treaty between the Kurds and Damascus. If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to support the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to our Patreon. For just $3/month you'll gain access to full length interviews with all our guests and lots of bonus material - including our series Kalam Shorts: 10-15 explainers of concepts like Zionism and Orientalism. Join at patreon.com/kalampodcastFor continuous updates on the podcast and content about Palestine and the Middle East, follow us on Instagram @kalampodcast Please subscribe to Kalam Podcast in whatever podcast application you're listening to right now - and give us a rating. It helps other people find out about us.

South Dakota lands a knockout punch against a $9 billion CO2 pipeline scam backed by Trump's Mar-a-Lago croniesBig Pharma's Senate puppets torch CDC hopeful for daring to question injection of MERCURYGold rockets to $3,000 in Trump's tariff chaosGENIUS Act threatens to have banks go the way of the video storeTrump demonstrates the fraud of “anti-semitism” charges by changing Schumer from Jew to PalestinianTennessee's rogue Republicans stab homeschoolers in the back2:30 Climate Lies Stretch From Arctic to Amazon: Ice Caps GROWING, Amazon Deforested for Globalist PartyResearchers at the University of Copenhagen have unearthed forgotten aerial photos from 1937, proving that ice caps aren't melting—they're GROWING Meanwhile, the so-called eco-warriors gear up for COP30 in the Amazon, slashing through the rainforest with a shameless four-lane highway for their private jets and VIPs—all while preaching sacrifice to the masses. 15:22 South Dakota Slams Brakes on $9 Billion CO2 Land GrabLandowners cheer as the little guy scores a knockout against corporate overreach, exposing the scam for what it is: a dangerous, impossible cash grab with a history of deadly ruptures. Summit Carbon Solutions' $9 billion, 2,500-mile CO2 pipeline scheme, just hit a brick wall in South Dakota.  It was backed by Trump, Kristi Noem and Doug Burgum who all met with the CEO in Mar-a-Lago before the 2 governors joined the Trump administration. 23:23 Amazon, Google, and Meta Plot to Triple Power in a Way That is Truly UnsustainableGo Nuclear? USA doesn't have the uranium to power their PRIVATE grid. Meanwhile, cobalt for their electric vehicle fantasy comes from child slave labor in Congo. Their real goal: deindustrialize the West and let the rest of us rot on a crumbling grid. 31:14 LIVE comments from audience 35:53 Silenced by the Syringe Senators: Dave Weldon's CDC Dream Destroyed by Big Pharma's Paid PuppetsBecause Weldon dared to challenge the mercury-laden vaccine dogma, pushing to ban thimerosal and demanding the CDC release hidden safety data, no amount of groveling to BigPharma would be sufficient — though he tried.    With Cassidy and Murray playing gatekeepers for their pharma paymasters, Weldon's nomination was torched, and the White House caved without a fight! 1:01:26 Canada Prepares to Fight Next Freedom Convoy as London Vax Victims Cry OutProtests demand justice for those crippled and killed by the COVID vaccine in UK And, Canada's pumping $50 million into Parliament's muscle to crush the next Freedom Convoy, with Mark Carney branding peaceful protesters “seditious” traitors. They're gearing up for round two 1:12:21 LIVE comments from audience, Burgum admits the land plan, comparing Russian decentralized agriculture to US, new AI threat to jobs 1:39:51 Banks Are About to Go the Way of the VIDEO STORE as Congress Pushes GENIUS Act Stablecoins      Crypto traders pile into Tether as stablecoin schemes like the GENIUS Act prop up a crumbling dollar. The stable coins aren't just a crony capitalist grift, they're going to be used to prop up the dollar.      Fueled by Trump's tariff tantrums, looming inflation, and a U.S. debt crisis spiraling out of control, gold smashes $3,000 as Trump tariff chaos ignites economic firestorm.  The precious metal surged 2.5% in a single day—unheard of for a commodity this solid. Analysts at Macquarie predict a climb to $3,500 by next fall, while 2,000 tons of gold flood from London to New York, dodging Trump's grenade-like taxes. 2:03:23 LIVE comments from audience 2:11:05 Is Trump Censoring Anti-Semitic or Anti-Netanyahu Speech?      Although 70% of Israelis demand Netanyahu's resignation, Trump and his GOP cronies are waging war on free speech, branding any critique of Israel's political thug as “anti-Semitism.” — just as radical leftists scream “racist” at anyone they disagree with     Poll shows 87% blame Netanyahu for October 7th—yet his small, extremist clique dictates U.S. policy. States like Oklahoma poised to outlaw even New Testament verses under vague “hate speech” laws. This isn't about religion or ethnicity—it's a power grab, and your right to speak is the first casualty! 2:41:18 EU Rolls Out Red Carpet to Syria's Jihadist Leader as Syrian Streets are Red with Blood      As Syria drowns in blood—with up to 7,000 massacred door-to-door by sectarian death squads—the EU rolls out the red carpet for the Al-Qaeda-linked butcher behind the Christian and Alawite genocide.     And, Volkswagen pivots from diesel to death machines while Poland's Duda begs for nukes.2:49:30 Tennessee's Homeschool Betrayal: Republicans Stab Parents in the Back      Five rogue Republicans torpedo the Free Act, a homeschooling lifeline that would've freed parents from government meddling. In a state proud of its conservative roots, they echo MSNBC's “your kids belong to the state” lunacy.      The bill, a beacon of parental sovereignty, was crushed despite prayers and promises, leaving families devastated and furious.If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

South Dakota lands a knockout punch against a $9 billion CO2 pipeline scam backed by Trump's Mar-a-Lago croniesBig Pharma's Senate puppets torch CDC hopeful for daring to question injection of MERCURYGold rockets to $3,000 in Trump's tariff chaosGENIUS Act threatens to have banks go the way of the video storeTrump demonstrates the fraud of “anti-semitism” charges by changing Schumer from Jew to PalestinianTennessee's rogue Republicans stab homeschoolers in the back2:30 Climate Lies Stretch From Arctic to Amazon: Ice Caps GROWING, Amazon Deforested for Globalist PartyResearchers at the University of Copenhagen have unearthed forgotten aerial photos from 1937, proving that ice caps aren't melting—they're GROWING Meanwhile, the so-called eco-warriors gear up for COP30 in the Amazon, slashing through the rainforest with a shameless four-lane highway for their private jets and VIPs—all while preaching sacrifice to the masses. 15:22 South Dakota Slams Brakes on $9 Billion CO2 Land GrabLandowners cheer as the little guy scores a knockout against corporate overreach, exposing the scam for what it is: a dangerous, impossible cash grab with a history of deadly ruptures. Summit Carbon Solutions' $9 billion, 2,500-mile CO2 pipeline scheme, just hit a brick wall in South Dakota.  It was backed by Trump, Kristi Noem and Doug Burgum who all met with the CEO in Mar-a-Lago before the 2 governors joined the Trump administration. 23:23 Amazon, Google, and Meta Plot to Triple Power in a Way That is Truly UnsustainableGo Nuclear? USA doesn't have the uranium to power their PRIVATE grid. Meanwhile, cobalt for their electric vehicle fantasy comes from child slave labor in Congo. Their real goal: deindustrialize the West and let the rest of us rot on a crumbling grid. 31:14 LIVE comments from audience 35:53 Silenced by the Syringe Senators: Dave Weldon's CDC Dream Destroyed by Big Pharma's Paid PuppetsBecause Weldon dared to challenge the mercury-laden vaccine dogma, pushing to ban thimerosal and demanding the CDC release hidden safety data, no amount of groveling to BigPharma would be sufficient — though he tried.    With Cassidy and Murray playing gatekeepers for their pharma paymasters, Weldon's nomination was torched, and the White House caved without a fight! 1:01:26 Canada Prepares to Fight Next Freedom Convoy as London Vax Victims Cry OutProtests demand justice for those crippled and killed by the COVID vaccine in UK And, Canada's pumping $50 million into Parliament's muscle to crush the next Freedom Convoy, with Mark Carney branding peaceful protesters “seditious” traitors. They're gearing up for round two 1:12:21 LIVE comments from audience, Burgum admits the land plan, comparing Russian decentralized agriculture to US, new AI threat to jobs 1:39:51 Banks Are About to Go the Way of the VIDEO STORE as Congress Pushes GENIUS Act Stablecoins      Crypto traders pile into Tether as stablecoin schemes like the GENIUS Act prop up a crumbling dollar. The stable coins aren't just a crony capitalist grift, they're going to be used to prop up the dollar.      Fueled by Trump's tariff tantrums, looming inflation, and a U.S. debt crisis spiraling out of control, gold smashes $3,000 as Trump tariff chaos ignites economic firestorm.  The precious metal surged 2.5% in a single day—unheard of for a commodity this solid. Analysts at Macquarie predict a climb to $3,500 by next fall, while 2,000 tons of gold flood from London to New York, dodging Trump's grenade-like taxes. 2:03:23 LIVE comments from audience 2:11:05 Is Trump Censoring Anti-Semitic or Anti-Netanyahu Speech?      Although 70% of Israelis demand Netanyahu's resignation, Trump and his GOP cronies are waging war on free speech, branding any critique of Israel's political thug as “anti-Semitism.” — just as radical leftists scream “racist” at anyone they disagree with     Poll shows 87% blame Netanyahu for October 7th—yet his small, extremist clique dictates U.S. policy. States like Oklahoma poised to outlaw even New Testament verses under vague “hate speech” laws. This isn't about religion or ethnicity—it's a power grab, and your right to speak is the first casualty! 2:41:18 EU Rolls Out Red Carpet to Syria's Jihadist Leader as Syrian Streets are Red with Blood      As Syria drowns in blood—with up to 7,000 massacred door-to-door by sectarian death squads—the EU rolls out the red carpet for the Al-Qaeda-linked butcher behind the Christian and Alawite genocide.     And, Volkswagen pivots from diesel to death machines while Poland's Duda begs for nukes.2:49:30 Tennessee's Homeschool Betrayal: Republicans Stab Parents in the Back      Five rogue Republicans torpedo the Free Act, a homeschooling lifeline that would've freed parents from government meddling. In a state proud of its conservative roots, they echo MSNBC's “your kids belong to the state” lunacy.      The bill, a beacon of parental sovereignty, was crushed despite prayers and promises, leaving families devastated and furious.If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTFor 10% off supplements and books, go to RNCstore.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Ahmad Sharawi joins Bill for an update on Syria's ongoing conflict, including:The recent Alawite insurgency against the government led by Abu Muhammad al-Jawlani,The role of jihadist groups and involvement of the Syrian National Army and Syrian Democratic Forces,Israel's position on minority protection in Syria, andThe feasibility of military action in the region.

The Bulletin discusses Trump disruptions, university investigations, and the recent Syrian massacre. Find us on YouTube. Clarissa and Mike cover this week's headlines as they ask, “Is this the MAGA Americans wanted?” Political commentator Charlie Sykes joins the show to talk about the disruptiveness of Trump's first 50 days in office. Then, The Atlantic's Peter Wehner stops by for a thoughtful conversation about the state of US universities, tribalism, and the uniquely Christian posture of hopeful inquiry. Finally, we consider Syria's recent Alawite massacre and the future of peace in this war-torn region with research analyst Ahmad Sharawi. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join us and go deeper on our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS:  Peter Wehner is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a senior fellow at the Trinity Forum. He was formerly a speechwriter for George W. Bush and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Wehner is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, and his work also appears in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and National Affairs. Charles J. Sykes is one of the most influential conservatives in Wisconsin. Until he stepped down in December after 23 years, Sykes was one of the state's top-rated talk show hosts. He is currently an MSNBC contributor. Sykes has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Politico, Salon, USA Today, National Review, The Weekly Standard, and other national publications. He has appeared on the Today Show, ABC, NBC, Fox News, CNN, PBS, and the BBC and has been profiled on NPR. He has also spoken extensively on university campuses. Ahmad Sharawi is a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Middle East affairs, specifically the Levant, Iraq, and Iranian intervention in Arab affairs, as well as US foreign policy toward the region. Previously, Sharawi worked at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he focused mainly on Hezbollah. He created a map visualizing the border clashes on the Israeli-Lebanese frontier and authored articles on Jordan and Morocco. Sharawi previously worked at the International Finance Corporation and S&P Global. He holds a BA in international relations from King's College London and an MA from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Leslie Thompson Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has not led to stability in the war-torn nation. In fact, death squads affiliated with the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) that now rules over much of Syria have been blamed for more than 1,000 killings in the past week, most of them civilian members of the Alawite minority of deposed president Bashar al-Assad. Syrian Christians fear they will be the next group targeted by the HTS security forces. Jimmy and renowned public policy analyst Jeffrey Sachs discuss the situation on the ground in Syria and this predictable outcome of Assad's ouster by radical Islamists backed by the CIA. Plus segments on the extermination of democracy in Romania, NIH nominee Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's controversial senate confirmation hearing and the background of new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Also featuring Mike MacRae, Kurt Metzger and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from JD Vance!

There is much that is patently false about the rhetoric regarding the savagery in Syria. But it should not distract Israel from the real game: the geopolitical problem is the Iranian attempt to use the Alawite minority in order to regain a foothold in Syria. And one cannot begin to make sense of the chaos without taking account of this development.  Also in this episode: former heads of Shin Bet use mafia-style threats to reveal secrets about the Netanyahu family if the prime minister dares to fire the sitting head of Shin Bet, Ronnen Bar.

Dan is sick, but does he sound sick or sexy? A lot is happening in Syria, as HTS kills minority populations and the kurds agree to play nice with Al-julani. Romania said suspends democracy due to Russian interference. Congo is in trouble and wants to do a deal with Trump. Columbia college needs to ride a fine line to create a perception of freedom. Rats population is booming. A ship was smoked by another in the North Sea. The Philippines are doing some interesting things to political opponents and John sometimes does bits!  Art: Dug in the Old but good collection and pulled out this piece by SurveyorJose Executive Producers for MMO #160: Leif Hart Fiat Fun Coupon Donators: Millennial Bookkeeper Sam S. Of Bourblandia & Beargrass Sharky Shark Wiirdo Patrick Staziak Trashman Susan A. Nail Lord of Gaylord Praetor Hempress Emily M. Piez This weeks Boosters: kalyptic | 10,000 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! trailchicken | 10,000 boolysteed | 3,333 Øystein Berge | 2,222 djw | 1,976 anonymous | 1,821 mrh | 1,000 sandesingh | 500 ericpp | 333 user183420225038226 | 100 Piez | 100 Go to mmo.show/donate to support this show! It only works if you return the value you receive. Dan's Sources Trump weighs in as Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia for peace talks Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister? DR Congo Offers $5M Bounty for M23 Leaders as US Considers Minerals Deal | Firstpost Africa | N18G Syria reaches historic deal to integrate Kurdish-led SDF into state institutions Romania far-right candidate Georgescu barred from presidential election • FRANCE 24 English Hundreds from Syria’s Alawite community killed | BBC News John's Sources Shownotes Ep 160 Syria            BBC Sectarian Clashes in Syria            Next Century Peace Timeline            Saudi Lithium Find International            Tanker Collision            Spanish Morocco Tunnel Trump            Stonks Fall BREAKING NEWS            Egg Prices            Man Killed Near White House Columbia            Mike Dilboni on FOX Art            CBS Sunday Morning WWII Art Repatriation            Francis Collins Singalong Disease            H5N1 in Rats

With hundreds dead after days of fighting between armed supporters of former leader Bashar al-Assad and government forces, the worst violence since al-Assad's fall, Syrians are grappling with how to move forward. Days ahead of the 14th anniversary of Syria's uprising, the country faces an uncertain path forward. In this episode: Osama Bin Javaid (@osamabinjavaid), Al Jazeera correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Chloe K. Li with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hanah Shokeir, Melanie Marich and our guest host, Manuel Rápalo. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editor is Hisham Abu Salah. Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

On this edition of Parallax Views, Matthew Petti, an assistant editor at Reason magazine whose beat is national security issues, returns to the program to discuss his recent articles "Bipartisan war hawks go after Trump defense pick Elbridge Colby", "Is Trump borrowing Biden's ‘bear hug' approach to Israel?", and "Who is the Palestinian Columbia student detained for his protest activity?". We'll also discuss the situation in Syria, specifically the uprising and massacre of Alawite civilians in the past week. In regards to Syria, we'll dissect the information war shell game that's currently taking place and how various actors including Israel, Russia, Iran, Turkey, and the Arab Gulf States are all pushing certain narratives in relation to Syria's transitional government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa (formerly Abu Mohammad al-Julani). In the first portion of our conversation, we look at the confirmation hearing of Elbridge Colby, who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to be his Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Although Colby belongs to the world of defense intellectuals and is not a dove by any stretch, some of his views have a pro-restraint bent that have come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats. Republican Senator Tom Cotton, in particular, appears to take issue with Colby, specifically Colby's views on the Middle East (Colby wants to wind down U.S. involvement in the region), and is alleged by a number of Trump allies to have been behind a recent whisper campaign against Colby. We'll examine the realist camp of figures who have been given positions within the Trump administration thus far and JD Vance and Marco Rubio's allusions to realist foreign policy views since Trump's election. We'll also discuss how the other side of the coin when it comes to this embrace of realism by elements of the Trump administration and MAGA. Namely, the increasing talk of consolidating U.S. power in its geographic sphere of influence (ie: all the talk of making Canada the "51st State"). Petti will also go over Colby's hawkish views on China, specifically in relation to Taiwan, and how his views have changed over the years. In the latter portion of the conversation, we'll discuss Petti's notion that Trump's may well be employing the "bear hug" strategy with Israel that many claimed Biden was using during his administration in light of the Gaza War. Petti makes the case that Biden did not actually apply the bear hug strategy, but that Trump may actually be using it. On one hand, Trump is frequently proclaiming his pro-Israel credentials for domestic consumption (ie: the targeting of Gaza protesters as "pro-Hamas" sympathizer or illegal "agitators"; saying he completely wants to eradicate Hamas). On the other hand, the Trump administration just held secretive talks with Hamas that were brought ot the public by Axios journalist Barak Ravid. Ravid, who has many sources within the Israeli national security state, broke the news and it seems reasonably to say Israeli security sources wanted the story to come out even if Trump didn't want that to happen. What are the implications of this? We'll delve into that in-depth. Afterwards we will turn our attention to detainment of Mahmoud Khalil, a lead negotiator for pro-Palestinian protest camp at Columbia University. The detainment has garnered massive media attention with Khalil currently being held at an ICE detainment center. Turns out Khalil is not in the U.S. on a student visa. He has a green card. Although the Department of Homeland Security argues that Khalil's " activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization" he has not been charged with a crime and is a permanent legal resident of the U.S. The case is likely to raise a lot of debate about what constitutes support for a terrorist organization, specifically what constitutes material support and where the lines between 1st amendment rights and said support are drawn. All that and more on this edition of Parallax Views!

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#敘利亞情勢 敘利亞在去年12/8小阿塞德大馬士革政府垮台後遭叛軍攻下，而敘利亞主要城市有二，一是叛軍居首的伊德利布，另一則為大馬士革。北方的伊德利布叛軍結合許多不同派系或組織，從北往南打進大馬士革後，一直期盼維持秩序並在不同教派間建立包容政府，3/6卻依然發生教派間攻擊，被攻擊的是前阿塞德政府什葉派的旁支阿拉維教派（Alawite），大本營巴尼亞斯重災區，兩天造成至少一千人喪生… #加拿大情勢 加拿大總理小杜魯道自2015年擔任總理領導自由黨取得政權已逾九年，然而，時至今日經濟卻日趨衰退，加上川普選上美國總統後表示將加徵加拿大25%關稅，導致小杜魯道與其財長方慧蘭（Chrystia Freeland）意見分歧，方慧蘭憤而辭職，在黨內分裂的情況下，逼宮聲不斷擴大，小杜魯道辭去黨魁一職，並待選出新任黨魁後接任總理； 3/9自由黨進行黨魁選舉，出線的是擔任過加拿大與英國央行總裁的政治素人卡尼（Mark Carney）… #美墨情勢 3/6川普與墨西哥總統薛恩鮑姆（Claudia Sheinbaum）通了電話，決定暫緩美加墨自由貿易協定涵蓋項目25%的增稅；川普原訂此增稅是為了能夠管制非法移民及毒品，薛恩鮑姆則引用美國數據讓川普看見墨西哥成果，而她表示第二個對等關稅因兩國基本上是沒有稅的，因此墨西哥並不擔心。薛恩鮑姆的冷靜沉著獲得川普的讚賞… #韓國情勢 3/7韓國法院撤銷對尹錫悅的羈押，檢察官經過二十七小時的內部辯論與決策，3/8將其釋放。根據辯方律師表示，宣布羈押的前提是調查，公調處並無調查內亂之權，而無論公調處或檢察廳卻都有調查，並在尹錫悅羈押期間，兩單位擅自協商平分了羈押一事，整起事件程序不完備，因而釋放尹錫悅；然而，這並不表示尹錫悅被無罪釋放，他還有憲法法院的官司在走… #烏克蘭情勢 3/10烏克蘭總統澤倫斯基到訪沙烏地，原美俄兩國與澤倫斯基要在沙烏地談判，卻因其在美國談判的不歡而散停滯；而週一澤倫斯基去了沙烏地，與王儲MBS（Mohammed bin Salman）會面，烏克蘭團隊也將在今日與美國團隊談判如何停戰…

#敘利亞情勢 敘利亞在去年12/8小阿塞德大馬士革政府垮台後遭叛軍攻下，而敘利亞主要城市有二，一是叛軍居首的伊德利布，另一則為大馬士革。北方的伊德利布叛軍結合許多不同派系或組織，從北往南打進大馬士革後，一直期盼維持秩序並在不同教派間建立包容政府，3/6卻依然發生教派間攻擊，被攻擊的是前阿塞德政府什葉派的旁支阿拉維教派（Alawite），大本營巴尼亞斯重災區，兩天造成至少一千人喪生… #加拿大情勢 加拿大總理小杜魯道自2015年擔任總理領導自由黨取得政權已逾九年，然而，時至今日經濟卻日趨衰退，加上川普選上美國總統後表示將加徵加拿大25%關稅，導致小杜魯道與其財長方慧蘭（Chrystia Freeland）意見分歧，方慧蘭憤而辭職，在黨內分裂的情況下，逼宮聲不斷擴大，小杜魯道辭去黨魁一職，並待選出新任黨魁後接任總理； 3/9自由黨進行黨魁選舉，出線的是擔任過加拿大與英國央行總裁的政治素人卡尼（Mark Carney）… #美墨情勢 3/6川普與墨西哥總統薛恩鮑姆（Claudia Sheinbaum）通了電話，決定暫緩美加墨自由貿易協定涵蓋項目25%的增稅；川普原訂此增稅是為了能夠管制非法移民及毒品，薛恩鮑姆則引用美國數據讓川普看見墨西哥成果，而她表示第二個對等關稅因兩國基本上是沒有稅的，因此墨西哥並不擔心。薛恩鮑姆的冷靜沉著獲得川普的讚賞… #韓國情勢 3/7韓國法院撤銷對尹錫悅的羈押，檢察官經過二十七小時的內部辯論與決策，3/8將其釋放。根據辯方律師表示，宣布羈押的前提是調查，公調處並無調查內亂之權，而無論公調處或檢察廳卻都有調查，並在尹錫悅羈押期間，兩單位擅自協商平分了羈押一事，整起事件程序不完備，因而釋放尹錫悅；然而，這並不表示尹錫悅被無罪釋放，他還有憲法法院的官司在走… #烏克蘭情勢 3/10烏克蘭總統澤倫斯基到訪沙烏地，原美俄兩國與澤倫斯基要在沙烏地談判，卻因其在美國談判的不歡而散停滯；而週一澤倫斯基去了沙烏地，與王儲MBS（Mohammed bin Salman）會面，烏克蘭團隊也將在今日與美國團隊談判如何停戰…

In a part of Syria that had been a stronghold of deposed dictator Bashar Al-Assad, there has been a wave of violence against Alawites, the religious minority of the Assad family. Hundreds of Alawites have been killed and hundreds more have fled their homes in fear. The episode highlights the challenges the new government in Syria faces in uniting the country. But as we learn from an incident in a different Alawite community, this isn't the first episode of violence against the sect.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Over the past few days close to 1,000 civilians, overwhelmingly from the Awalite minority, have been killed in Syria.Beginning when clashes erupted between remnants of Assad loyalists and the new HTS-led government, mainly Sunni Muslim militias and civilians descended on Northwestern Syria and committed unspeakable crimes against their Alawite neighbours.Orwa Ajjoub is a Syrian analyst and friend of the show. He is born and raised in Damascus but currently lives in Malmö, Sweden.If you enjoy Kalam Podcast and want to support the show, there is an excellent way to do so - by signing up to our Patreon. For just $3/month you'll gain access to full length interviews with all our guests and lots of bonus material - including our series Kalam Shorts: 10-15 explainers of concepts like Zionism and Orientalism. Join at patreon.com/kalampodcastFor continuous updates on the podcast and content about Palestine and the Middle East, follow us on Instagram @kalampodcastPlease subscribe to Kalam Podcast in whatever podcast application you're listening to right now - and give us a rating. It helps other people find out about us.

In this episode, Alex talks about three days of sectarian violence in Syria that have led to over 1,300 people being killed. Many of these tragedies seem to be related to revenge killings of the Alawite population that was supporting Assad. Alex then talks about fears of a recession as the stock market had another bad day. He wonders why Trump seems to have accepted that an economic crisis is coming. Alex later talks about DOGE embracing an AI model to do the work of the federal employees that have been fired. He worries that this could be a bad idea since the Trump Administration has deregulated AI. 

There has been bloody violence in Syria for days between security forces and fighters loyal to the ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad. Members of the Alawite minority in particular are victims of this violence. UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk has condemned this and is calling for an investigation into the killing of hundreds of civilians in Syria. - In Syrien herrscht seit Tagen zwischen Sicherheitskräften und Kämpfern, die dem gestürzten Diktator Baschar al-Assad treu sind, blutige Gewalt. Dieser Gewalt fallen vor allem Mitglieder der alawitischen Minderheit zum Opfer. Der Menschenrechtsbeauftragte der Vereinten Nationen, Volker Turk, hat dies verurteilt und fordert eine Untersuchung der Tötung von Hunderten von Zivilisten in Syrien.

The new Syrian regime kills thousands of Alawite civilians. Israel cuts off electricity to Gaza and prepares for more strikes. Analysis: Charmaine Hedding (Shai Fund) on minorities in Syria, MK Ohad Tal and Tony Perkins (FRC) on Israeli sovereignty.

The new Syrian regime kills thousands of Alawite civilians. Israel cuts off electricity to Gaza and prepares for more strikes. Analysis: Charmaine Hedding (Shai Fund) on minorities in Syria, MK Ohad Tal and Tony Perkins (FRC) on Israeli sovereignty.

The new Syrian regime kills thousands of Alawite civilians. Israel cuts off electricity to Gaza and prepares for more strikes. Analysis: Charmaine Hedding (Shai Fund) on minorities in Syria, MK Ohad Tal and Tony Perkins (FRC) on Israeli sovereignty.

Approximately a thousand people are estimated to have been killed in Syria's coastal region after violence that followed an attack on government forces last week. Since then, members of Syria's Alawite community have been attacked and killed. Also, economist and politician Mark Carney is named Canada's new prime minister. And, many immigrants now fear sharing their stories in the United States. Plus, Bolivia's administrative capital, La Paz, has the longest — and highest — cable car system in the world.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Deadly violence breaking out between government forces and Assad loyalists in the western part of Syria this weekend leads to the death of over 15-hundred people including over a thousand civilians. Syrian security forces, loyal to the new Sunni Islamist-regime, were attacked which led to what some describe as revenge killings in the Assad supporting Alawite minority community. Stories are circulating of entire families being murdered in their homes and belongings being looted. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. David Adesnik, vice president of research at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Mideast expert, who breaks down who is fighting who and the international reaction to the violence. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada's most populous province has imposed a twenty-five percent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States in response to tariffs imposed by Washington. The premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, said he would be prepared to cut off power supplies altogether unless the US changed course. He said the surcharge would raise a total of up to four hundred thousand dollars a day from the states of New York, Michigan and Minnesota. On Sunday, Canada's next Prime Minister, Mark Carney, said the national government was right to retaliate against US tariffs. He said Canada would maintain its own duties on US goods until the Americans showed some respect. We hear from Yasir Naqvi, from Mr Carney's Liberal Party.Also in the programme: Thousands of people are reported to have fled Syria after violent attacks on the minority Alawite community; and as Ukraine peace negotiations begin in Saudi Arabia, we'll hear from a former Prime Minister of Russia who's now a Putin critic.(File Photo: Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to US President Donald Trump's new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. March 4, 2025. Reuters/Kyaw Soe Oo/File Photo)

//The Wire//1900Z March 10, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: CHAOS CONTINUES IN SYRIA. MAJOR SHIP COLLISION IN NORTH SEA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-North Sea: Early this morning a serious vessel collision was reported between two large cargo vessels. The M/V STENA IMMACULATE was lying at anchor when she was struck by the M/V SOLONG this morning. The collision resulted in a large and uncontrolled fire, which caused the crews of both vessels to abandon ship. Various Coast Guard forces carried out large-scale rescue operations throughout the day, recovering approximately 32x mariners from their liferafts by this afternoon.AC: At the moment, the status of the recovered crew members is unknown. It also isn't clear as to if either vessel is sinking, due to the fires preventing an assessment of watertight integrity. The STENA IMMACULATE is a US-flagged tanker vessel that was in these waters reportedly to resupply a US Navy vessel with aviation fuel. Per AIS ship tracking data, the SOLONG was very likely at fault, directly colliding with the STENA's port side directly amidships, without deviating from course or attempting to slow down. Consequently, this incident will very likely be subject to a thorough investigation to determine if this collision was intentional.Syria: The violence of the past few days has greatly expanded, and now encompasses many different factions. Most of the fighting has been reported in the northwestern regions of Syria, from Latakia to Baniyas.-HomeFront-USA: This morning Twitter/X suffered a large scale outage. Elon Musk stated that the reason for the outage was related to a large-scale cyberattack.Washington: Attacks on Tesla vehicle dealerships continue with assailants conducting an arson attack in Seattle. Overnight, several Tesla vehicles were set on fire in a storage lot on the corner of 2nd Ave and Spokane Street.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: At the moment it is too soon to tell if a civil war has begun in Syria, however the violence over the past week has been exceptionally disturbing. What originally began as retaliatory massacres of former members of the Assad regime, has transitioned into what most would consider to be ethnic cleansing operations. Christians have been a primary target for many groups, which have formed killing squads specifically with the goal of targeting Christian communities. Other (comparatively moderate) Muslim factions have also been targeted, with the Alawite ethnic group continually suffering massacres as well.Tragically, Syria is not unfamiliar with this development, as the long and weary Syrian Civil War of recent memory resulted in similar levels of factional violence. However, in this case, there is no somewhat stable regime to exert some sort of control over some parts of the nation. In short, those who thought Assad was a madman have not met Mohammad al-Julani, Syria's new leader who climbed to notoriety not via family aristocracy...but by hopping from militant group to militant group (and gaining warlord status along the way).Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain. Today is the 10th of March and here are the headlines.Proceedings in Lok Sabha resumed after being adjourned due to chaos over the PM SHRI scheme. Speaker Om Birla urged MPs to be seated and respect Parliament or face action. Meanwhile, the opposition staged a walk-out in the Rajya Sabha. Tensions are rising between the government and opposition, with concerns over electoral roll manipulation, violence in Manipur, and India's handling of the Trump administration. The government aims to secure Parliament's approval for grants, the Manipur budget, and the Waqf Amendment Bill.A fashion show in Kashmir's Gulmarg has sparked controversy, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying his government had no involvement. The event, held during Ramzan, was criticized by Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who called it “outrageous” and “obscene.” Abdullah, responding to the criticism, expressed that the show disrespected local sensitivities during the holy month. The fashion show, organized to mark the 15th anniversary of designer label Shivan & Narresh, took place on snow-covered slopes of Gulmarg on Friday. Kannada actor Ranya Rao, arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore, has links to a land deal in Karnataka. Rao was the majority shareholder of Ksiroda India, a company that received 12 acres of industrial land in Tumakuru from the BJP government in February 2023. Rao, also known as Harshavardini Ranya, was arrested at Bengaluru airport on March 3 by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). A special court later handed her over to DRI custody for further investigation. Mark Carney, former central banker in Canada and the UK, has won the Liberal Party's leadership race and will replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister of Canada. In his victory speech, Carney stated, “America is not Canada,” stressing the differences between the two nations. He criticized the U.S. for its resource-driven ambitions and vowed that Canada would never be part of the U.S. Carney's comments on Canadian sovereignty highlighted his commitment to protecting the country's identity and way of life. Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, vowed to hunt down Bashar al-Assad loyalists after over 830 civilians were killed in brutal massacres on Syria's west coast. The deaths occurred from Friday to Saturday and targeted Alawite communities. Sharaa, whose rebel group, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), overthrew Assad's regime in December, promised to hold those responsible for the violence accountable. His speech, broadcast on TV and social media, marked a firm stance against Assad loyalists amid escalating violence in the region.  This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by the Indian Express.

Three months on, could Syria slide back into civil war? In the Alawite bastion of ousted president Bashar al-Assad, the bloodiest week in years with attacks and revenge killings of civilians that the new masters of Damascus are scrambling to contain. Why did the Mediterranean coast region erupt? What triggered it? And what's the next move by new strongman Ahmed al-Sharaa? The jihadist militia leader who's traded in his fatigues for a suit and promised the outside world justice and respect for minority rights. Enough for the West to begin a desperately-needed easing of sanctions. Have the likes of the European Union moved too slowly or too fast?And how will al-Sharaa navigate between his own alliance of forces that include Turkey-backed militias which contributed to the overthrow of Assad but could pose a threat to the central authority in Damascus, the US-backed Kurds who want federalism, and the Russians who want to keep their Mediterranean bases? Not to mention Israel, which rejected overtures of détente and for the moment occupies more land in the Golan HeightsProduced by François Picard, Rebecca Gnignati, Elisa Amiri, Ilayda Habip.

Paraic O'Brien, Channel 4 News, discusses the latest eruption of violence in Syria.

In the aftermath of a bloody weekend that left hundreds of people dead, the IDF is closely monitoring the fighting in northern Syria between troops loyal to Syria's leader Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa , formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, and members of the Alawite community, supporters of the ousted Alawite president, Bashar Assad. Israel's Druze community are also following developments closely and praised the promise from Prime Minister Netanyahu that no harm would come to Syria's Druze residents. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Amir Khnifess, Chair of the Israel Druze Center. (Photo: AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Deadly violence breaking out between government forces and Assad loyalists in the western part of Syria this weekend leads to the death of over 15-hundred people including over a thousand civilians. Syrian security forces, loyal to the new Sunni Islamist-regime, were attacked which led to what some describe as revenge killings in the Assad supporting Alawite minority community. Stories are circulating of entire families being murdered in their homes and belongings being looted. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. David Adesnik, vice president of research at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and Mideast expert, who breaks down who is fighting who and the international reaction to the violence. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UN's Volker Turk has condemned days of violence between security forces and fighters loyal to fallen dictator Bashar al-Assad. The United Nations human rights commissioner is calling for an inquiry to investigate the killings of hundreds of civilians in Syria, mostly from the Alawite minority, according to two UK-based monitoring groups. There are also desperate pleas from Syrian-Australian women, thousands of kilometres away - watching, waiting, and hoping for answers. A warning that this content may be distressing for some listeners:

Syrian state media say there have been clashes between the security forces and followers of former President Assad in the country's coastal region, after interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa claimed the area was under control. More than a thousand people are reported to have keen killed in several days of violence. We speak to a Syrian woman from the minority Alawite sect in the region and hear from our correspondent in the capital, Damascus. Also on the programme: the runners and riders in the race to become Canada's next prime minister; and the Belfast rap group celebrating the Irish language through music.(Photo: Syrian Security Forces set up checkpoints following multiple violations in Latakia, Syria. Credit: MOHAMAD DABOUL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing. Tomorrow marks day 50 of the ceasefire agreement. Fabian explains where the IDF is currently operating in the Gaza Strip and how quickly it could reassemble into war footing. A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that over 745 civilians from the Alawite minority had been killed in recent days by security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad. Coincidentally or not, the IDF said troops captured and destroyed numerous weapons during missions in southern Syria. Is this publication of the IDF's Syria mission a message to the new government there? Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews were escorted by the military on Friday to the traditionally considered burial place of a Babylonian scholar on the Lebanon border, after weeks of illegal attempts to reach the site. Later on Friday, the IDF carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, saying it targeted Hezbollah military sites. We learn about the IDF's current operations in Lebanon during the ceasefire. The Israel Defense Force’s chief spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, is to end his role in the coming weeks and retire from the military, the IDF announced on Friday. Many have seen this step as a de facto dismissal, as Hagari was not given a promotion for his work as IDF spokesman during the war. Fabian weighs in. Marking International Women's Day, Fabian and Borschel-Dan have a brief conversation about the role of women in IDF leadership. As women are slowly rising in the ranks in combat roles, could we see a female chief of staff in the next 20 years? Please see today's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: 745 civilians killed in clashes between Syrian regime and pro-Assad forces, says watchdog IDF says it seized, destroyed weapons in ‘targeted raids’ in southern Syria IDF says it struck terror targets in Lebanon and Gaza amid ceasefires IDF escorts hundreds of ultra-Orthodox Jews to pray at tomb straddling Lebanon border IDF spokesman Hagari to retire from military, in move widely seen as dismissal Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Israeli soldiers operating inside the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, on February 9, 2025. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The attacks came hours after the United States confirmed that it had limited Ukraine's access to commercial satellite imagery, on top of pausing military and intelligence aid.Also on the programme: we'll have more on reports that the minority Alawite community has been targeted by government troops in Latakia, Syria; and did illegal drugs, taken by some at the Nova festival in Israel attacked by Hamas on October 7th, help them recover from the trauma?(Picture: emergency services in Dobropillya, in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Credit: Donetsk Emergency Service)

Over 500 people have been killed in violent clashes between gunmen loyal to ousted President Bashar al Assad and the authorities. Assad is from the Alawite religious minority and there are reports suggesting that the community is being targeted - with many civilians being killed. We speak to a Syrian woman trying to contact her family from abroad and an expert helps us understand Syria's new government.Also in the programme: the network outsmarting AI Chatbots to spread Russian propaganda; and we go to Greenland to judge the mood ahead of the upcoming elections at a time when US President Donald Trump has said he wants to take over the territory.(Photo: Syrian army personnel travel in a military vehicle as they head towards Latakia to join the fight against the fighters linked to Syria's ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, in Aleppo, Syria. Credit: Hossano/Reuters)

//The Wire//2300Z March 7, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: GERMANY BEGINS REARMAMENT CAMPAIGN ALONG WITH POLAND. FACTIONAL VIOLENCE ESCALATES IN SYRIA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Europe: Rearmament campaigns have intensified over the past few days among most Western-oriented nations. Germany has announced plans to double their defense budget, raising their defense cost to roughly €100 billion per year. This is in addition to a €500 billion investment in their infrastructure. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the implementation of a nationwide training program to prepare all adult males in the country for war.AC: As this announcement was rather surprising, many questions remain on what PM Tusk is planning to implement. At the moment this doesn't appear to be a traditional military draft or general mobilization, but a mandatory training plan/curriculum that all adult males of Polish nationality will be required to complete. Tusk also announced that he plans to more than double the size of the standing Polish military, from 200,000 to 500,000.Syria: Following the fall of the Assad regime a few weeks ago, the establishment of a new regime by HTS has resulted in the situation deteriorating further. Groups of HTS militants have descended into engaging in random violence, often times with no clear end goal other than the murder of their perceived enemies.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In Syria, the situation remains fairly complicated. However, right now the extreme levels of violence can mostly be summed up as the new HTS regime eradicating their enemies or anyone that challenges their rule. Some anti-HTS social media accounts have indicated that the Alawite community is being ethnically cleansed from Syria, with much evidence supporting the mass execution of primarily Alawite communities. However, as usual in the Middle East, much investigative effort will be required to verify the details as claimed on social media. What is abundantly clear, however, is that many people are being systemically murdered en masse by the HTS regime in Syria, mostly in the form of mob violence which is becoming increasingly more organized and deliberate.Other points of consideration are the steadily-increasing border incursions from neighboring nations. As a reminder, both Israel and Turkey openly invaded Syria during the collapse of the Assad regime (taking advantage of the chaos of the HTS advance). Though details are impossible to verify with any veracity, some data (from Israeli sources) suggest that the IDF has consolidated a substantial border expansion into Syria, which in some cases may be dozens of miles. Likewise, in the north the Turkish incursion continues. However, far less information is available to determine exactly how much of Syria that Turkey has carved out for themselves (This is also complicated by Turkey's long history of creating a buffer zone in the north, which was somewhat agreed upon when Assad was in power) However, in response to both incursions, HTS has done nothing at all. This is probably out of fear of poking the bear too much. However, as time goes on (and the incursions into Syria continue), this dynamic will be interesting to observe.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

Syrian security forces are reported to have carried out a mass execution of fifty-two people of the Alawite minority in the coastal province of Latakia. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says activists have released footage showing dozens of bodies in civilian clothing piled in the yard of a house. The incident follows clashes in the province between government forces and supporters of the former president Bashar al-Assad, which left more than seventy people dead. We speak to a local resident in Latakia. Also in the programme: Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a missile and drone attack overnight; and Lady Gaga on her new album and the long, hard road to get there. (Picture: Syrians demonstrate in support of the Syrian government, after attacks carried out by groups loyal to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad in the Latakia region on March 7, 2025. Credit: Mahmoud Hassano/REUTERS)

In Episode 268 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg examines the continued fighting in Syria since the fall of the Bashar Assad dictatorship in December. The recent outburst of violence in the Alawite heartland on the Mediterranean coast made headlines, but this week also saw anti-regime protests by Druze in Syria's south. And fighting has never stopped between forces aligned with the new transition government and those of the Kurdish autonomous zone in the northeast. The situation is complicated by continuing military adventures on Syrian territory by foreign powers—Israel, Turkey, Russia and the US. Will Syrians be able to overcome these challenges and forge a democratic and multicultural order, in repudiation of sectarianism, ethno-nationalism and Great Power intrigues? Listen on SoundCloud or via Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/countervortex Production by Chris Rywalt We ask listeners to donate just $1 per weekly podcast via Patreon -- or $2 for our new special offer! We now have 68 subscribers. If you appreciate our work, please become Number 69!