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Ottawa accepts Ontario's request for federal assistance with wildfires.Donald Trump orders National Guard to L.A. following immigration raids.  Israel's Defence Minister says he has instructed the military to stop a boat carrying aid and activist Greta Thunberg from reaching Gaza.Colombian presidential hopeful survives assassination attempt.  Italy holds referendum on who gets citizenship.A small town in southern Manitoba held it first-ever pride parade Saturday.

Greetings from the northern German city of Hamburg and the beginning of a Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems media tour. They are one of two finalists for SEA 3000, the general purpose frigate project, but they are forbidden by Defence from discussing their proposal. This ridiculous level of secrecy seems to be in place purely to conceal Departmental incompetence and to cover up the growing possibility that no frigates will be built in Australia, ever.Some words about US demands that Australia increase Defence spending to as much as 5% of GDP and what looks like a major difference of opinion between the PM and Defence Minister as to whether or not we give in to that pressure.Then some details of an article in June APDR that AUKUS Pillar One has very little chance of success written by Dr Hans Ohff, Managing Director of the Australian Submarine Corporation during the critical years of the Collins program. Unlike politicians and bureaucrats he actually knows how difficult it is to successfully deliver submarines - and Australia is falling well short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore was dominated by sharp warnings, strategic posturing, and urgent calls for stronger defense cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took center stage, warning of the “threat” posed by China and urging allies to ramp up military spending and deepen ties with Washington. But while China was the subject of much of the discussion — it wasn’t there to respond in full. Why did China step back? Was it a tactical retreat or a diplomatic misstep? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Lim Tai Wei, East Asian expert & Professor at Soka University, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Minister says Australia is open to discuss further increases to defence spending; At least 7 people killed in a bridge collapse in Russia; And in sport, Novak Djokovic secures his 99th career French Open victory.

Australia's Defence Minister has met with his US counterpart where military spending has been on the agenda New housing figures show massive shortfall Elon Musk rejects drug use claims See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's Defence Minister has met with his US counterpart where military spending has been on the agenda New housing figures show massive shortfall Elon Musk rejects drug use claims See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BBC Defence Correspondent Jonathan Beale speaks to Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania's Defence Minister.The Baltic nation, along with its neighbours Latvia and Estonia, share a border with Russia, and have nervously watched the invasion of Ukraine, fearing they could be next.All three countries have had turbulent relationships with their much larger neighbour, Russia. They were annexed by the Soviet Union during the Second World War, and were subject to decades of rule from Moscow up until the end of the Cold War.In 2004, Lithuania joined both the European Union and NATO, and just over a decade later, adopted the Euro as its currency. But despite looking westwards, the country has always kept one eye on developments over its eastern border in Russia.Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian region of Crimea in 2014 set off alarm bells in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, and when the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia began in 2022, Lithuania and its neighbours began fearing - and preparing - for the worst.The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC. You can listen on the BBC World Service, Mondays and Wednesdays at 0700 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out twice a week on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter: Jonathan Beale Producer: Ben Cooper Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins says she doesn't want any more money for weaponry even if it was offered to her. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Questions have been raised over what can actually be achieved today with Russia and Ukraine both backing away from sending their leaders to peace talks in Turkey. After the Kremlin confirmed it's sending low-level official Vladimir Medinsky, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy decided to send his Defence Minister instead. Zelenskyy says Russia isn't serious about real talks after he'd challenged Vladimir Putin to be there in person. Kyiv based foreign policy analyst Jimmy Rushton told Ryan Bridge essentially, Putin had challenged Zelenskyy first. The timing of the meeting remains unconfirmed. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is New Zealand deepening its defense ties across Asia?In this episode of Power Talks with Pia Arcangel, Defence Minister Judith Collins outlines the country's Indo-Pacific strategy. From its expanding security cooperation with ASEAN nations to the landmark signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with the Philippines, Minister Collins shares insights on regional stability, humanitarian missions, and how New Zealand balances defence partnerships with its longstanding commitment to an independent foreign policy.-----Producer: Lendle GozunProgram Researcher: Aubrey Sangalang Delos ReyesEditor: Piah Luna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government will spend $12 billion on defence spending. Two billion of that will be allocated to helicopters and deployment. Defence Minister Wayne Mapp talks to Mike Hosking about the budget. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announce $2 billion from the upcoming Budget has been set aside for new Defence Force helicopters, alongside an additional $957 million in funding. The current Seasprite helicopters were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and were overdue replacement. The announcement is part of a bigger plan to improve Defence capabilities. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Minister is tight-lipped over whether a major investment in the military, will mean better pay for frontline troops. Defence contractors will be lining up their bids to build the Defence Force's new maritime helicopters. Judith Collins revealed yesterday two-billion dollars has been set aside for new helicopters, while 957-million's been earmarked over four years for Defence Force activities. She told Ryan Bridge troops already had quite large pay rises last year, and every time they go overseas, they get extra money on top of their usual pay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artis Pabriks is the former Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister for Latvia. He's currently chairman of the “Northern Defence Policy Centre.” He warns that "if somebody will cross our border, we are gonna shoot immediately to kill" and "we will fight to the end."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#cuttheclutter A week since Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, top level huddles are underway in Delhi to calibrate India's response. PM Modi chaired a key meeting with the Defence Minister, NSA, CDS & Chiefs of the three Armed Forces on Tuesday. In Kashmir, India's security forces have reportedly ‘spotted' terrorists behind the attack. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the key developments on this big story, with Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip, in Episode 1650 of #CutTheClutter. They also discuss how Pakistani terrorists, especially LeT have upped the communication battle in Jammu & Kashmir. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

Once an idyllic, tourist-friendly destination nicknamed “mini Switzerland,” Baisaran Valley is now the site of a devastating and unprecedented terrorist attack, which has claimed 26 lives yet. As scenes of gunshots and helpless victims reverberate and replay through news channels and the internet, host Nidhi Sharma asks Hakeem Irfan Rashid, ET's Kashmir expert, to explain the whys, hows and what next. He discusses the calculated nature of the attack, the shocking targeting of civilians, and the larger implications for Kashmir’s image of normalcy post-Article 370, the absence of security infrastructure in remote regions, and the fear now gripping the valley, especially with the tourist season just setting in. With cancellations pouring in and shutdowns across towns, this attack may cast a long shadow over the region’s recovery.You can follow Hakeem Irfan Rashid on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin or StoriesCheck out other interesting episodes from the host like: Tariffs trump trade, The Curious Case of IndusInd Bank, The Influencer Economy’s Quiet Reset, India’s Biggest Hospital has a Chronic Illness and much more.You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: NDTV Profit, Republic World, India TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's Defence Minister has confirmed troops will remain indefinitely in what it has called buffer zones across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, even if a ceasefire returns. His pledge has followed an intense day of air strikes that has killed at least 35 people.

The Defence Minister has announced an unprecedented half a billion dollars or more to spend on space operations. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.

The Defence Minister has given the OK for the military to acquire killer drones so long as a human is operating them and they only kill other soldiers. Phil Pennington reports.

The Defence Minister discusses the plan for a massive boost in defence spending - up to levels not seen since the early 1990s.

On today's episode, the government has announced a defence funding boost, we hear from the Defence Minister and the Labour leader, markets around the world have fallen amid Trump's tariff announcements, and we preview the finalists of the Aotearoa Music awards.

New missile systems, better strike capability and a focus on drones and new technology, those are just some of the features of the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Review. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

The Government's promising to spend big in areas of defence, including improving its fleet in the air, and on the land, and sea. The long-awaited Defence Capability Plan was released yesterday afternoon, with $12 billion worth of public spending across four years – $9 billion of which is deemed new spending. It includes plans to bring defence spending up to two percent of GDP, with procurement for maritime helicopters, vehicles, and a replacement plane fleet. The Defence Minister is confident in the work done by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, reassuring they're not spending money New Zealand does not have. Judith Collins is also standing by changes making it easier to enter the armed forces. Since last year most Defence Force roles now only require three years of high school to Year 11, instead of passing Level One credits. More technical roles now only require a Level Two certificate. Collins told Mike Hosking being smart academically is helpful but isn't the first port of call. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Defence Minister Ron Mark's toasting the coalition Government following a commitment to more defence spending. It's pouring $12 billion over four years into defence – $9 billion of which is new spending. It includes enhancing our strike capabilities, replacing the Boeing 757 fleet, and upgrading our javelin anti-tank missiles. Mark told Mike Hosking it will be good for New Zealand's strategic partners. He says it will provide security comfort for South Pacific Defence Ministers, Five Eyes, and NATO. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's keeping its cards close to its chest on how it'll fund a mammoth defence splurge. It's injecting $12 billion over the next four years into building up our Defence Force workforce and equipment. It's signalling it'll go into system upgrades, replacing helicopters - and enhancing maritime strike capability. Defence Minister Judith Collins says the investment includes $9 billion on top of what we already spend on defence. "It is a lot of money, but I also know this - there is no economic security without national security." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 4 April 2025, human error and incompetence were the main issues that led to the Manawanui's sinking. And the Defence Minister makes a shocking revelation in her interview with Ryan Bridge. The Treaty Principles Bill has been given the thumbs down by Parliament's Select Committee. Ryan asks chair James Meager whether it was all a waste of time and money. ASB's Nick Tuffley explains what Trump's tariffs mean for your mortgage. Plus, the Sports Huddle debates Red Bull's claim they were protecting Liam Lawson's mental health by dropping him, and why are four of the six top Super Rugby teams from Australia? Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human error and failing to disengage autopilot has been confirmed as the root cause of a New Zealand Navy ship running aground and sinking in the Pacific, a report has concluded. Crew were unaware the ship was on autopilot mode when they tried to adjust course, and key personnel were distracted and not properly trained; the report found. The $100 million HMNZS Manawanui motored into a reef off the coast of Samoa at a speed of 11 knots last October. Defence Minister talks to Ryan Bridge about the report. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel is beginning a major expansion of its military operation in Gaza and will seize large areas of the territory, according to the country's Defence Minister. We get the latest on this with Sky News Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall.

Israel Katz has announced a massive expansion of Israel's ground assault on Gaza. Plus: Donald Trump is set to announce a new raft of tariffs; and a group of tenants beat their billionaire landlord in court. With Steven Methven, Harriet Williamson, Hassan Jabareen and Jordan Osserman.

Israel's Defence Minister has said the military will expand its ground operation in Gaza and seize large areas, as the humanitarian situation across the strip continued to deteriorate. The Norwegian Refugee Council is one of the main agencies on the ground there; their spokesperson, Shaina Lowe, tells us about the impact the blockade is having...

The war in Gaza appears to be back to square one. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says more than 400 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight, ending a fragile truce that began in January. Israel is vowing to ramp up the attacks towards Hamas. International geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller told Mike Hosking it's been the deadliest 24 hour period since November 2023. He says things are looking grim, with Israel's Defence Minister warning he'll open the gates of hell if the remaining hostages aren't released. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defence Minister has rejected the Opposition's accusation the government has bungled Australia's response to Chinese war ships conducting live fire exercises in the Tasman Sea.

Australia's Defence Minister has reminded the population to stay calm as the Chinese warships move further in. The Navy vessels have been moving west into Australia's exclusive economic zone. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says plans are in place to keep an eye on the ships until they leave. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has hinted it wants to increase military spending, as geopolitical escalations taking place off the coast prompt concern. Three Chinese Navy ships have been conducting live fire rounds in the Tasman Sea in recent days - and details are coming to light of its new deal with the Cook Islands. Former Defence Minister Andrew Little says China's economy has grown - along with the size of its military. "We need to make sure that our equipment is modern, up to spec, and works with our defence partners - whether it's Australia, the UK or the US or whoever." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts". Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

Three Chinese warships have been docked off the coast of Sydney since last week, and they have since been seen carrying out a live weapons drill. Commercial flights had to be diverted as a result of the exercise, with pilots being told to avoid the area. Should New Zealand be worried? Defence Minister Judith Collins talk to Mike Hosking about China's presence in the Pacific. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of One Decision, host Christina Ruffini wraps up her coverage of the 2025 Munich Security Conference with three separate interviews with European leaders. Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic, sits down to unpack US President Donald Trump's latest rhetoric on the war in Ukraine and why Europe should step up in defense of Ukraine. Then, Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia, explains why Russian election interference has triggered a political crisis in the nation and why, despite a recent election result, she believes she is the legitimate president. Lastly, Yuriko Backes, Defence Minister of Luxembourg, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of gender-diverse armed forces around the world, and being a woman politician.  Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.

The New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Paddy Gower.

Three Chinese navy vessels have entered the Tasman Sea, off of Australia's coast. The New Zealand Defence Force is monitoring the vessels - which are about 280 kilometres east of Sydney. Defence Minister Judith Collins says this is the first time China's sent such capable war ships this far south. "They're really quite stunning pieces of equipment and we've never seen them in this area before." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special episode: Anna speaks with author Vaseem Khan about his new crime novel CITY OF DESTRUCTION. This is the fifth in the Malabar House series set in 1950s Bombay after Partition. Persis Wadia is India's first female police detective and is sent to work in Malabar House. In CITY OF DESTRUCTION, a gunman attempts to assassinate the Defence Minister at a political rally and Persis shoots him dead.  The Minister wants war with Pakistan, MI6 agents are involved and Persis is sent to investigate another case.  An intriguing mystery set against the backdrop of India's history and written with warmth and wit. We loved it! Vaseem recommends these crime series: The Wyndham and Banerjee series by Abir Mukherjee The Bernie Gunther series by Philip Kerr Vaseem's upcoming books are GIRL IN CELL A and QUANTUM OF MENACE, the first in a new series featuring Q from the James Bond franchise. Coming up: OUR EVENINGS by Alan Hollinghurst Follow us! Vaseem: vaseemkhan.com and podcast Murder Junction  Email: booksonthegopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @abailliekaras Substack: Books On The Go

Middle East Correspondent Jim Muir reports on the reaction to comments by Israel's defence minister, that countries like "Spain, Ireland, Norway and others" are "legally obligated" to take in Palestinians.

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Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur tells Will Bain that more countries should up their military spending to five per cent of GDP, in an effort to combat Russian aggression. It follows US President Donald Trump's assertion that too many members of the NATO military alliance rely on America's military might and spending. China announces retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Trump imposed a ten per cent tax on all Chinese imports. The counter-measures includes tax on coal, gas, oil and cars. Plus we hear about why Germans take more sick leave than most - and hear about a iconic gaming franchise - The Sims, which celebrates 25 years.

On Nick Ferrari at BreakfastCommissioner of the Met Police, Sir Mark Rowley, takes listeners calls. We hear his replies to issues raging from the Southport Trial, and weather to government should have released information on the offender as and when they have it, through to the state of Met Police funding, rogue officers and why it is hard to evict them from the forces and the backlash against working from home. We hear from Defence Minister, John Healey, on the increase in defence spending in the UK, and the boost in jobs this will create. Healey talks about the importance of Rolls-Royce engineering, and how we will deal with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, invading British waters. Nick speaks to Surinder Arora, an established businessman on whether the expansion at Heathrow is worth the money, as well as why Heathrow has become one of the most expensive airports in the world. Nick also commemorates Winston Churchill on the 60th anniversary from his death. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show Podcast.

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, told Donald Trump that any settlement with Russia must be “just” during three-way talks with Emmanuel Macron, France's president

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Syria with a reignited civil war... 1860 Damascus CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:15-9:30 Part 1/2: SYRIA: Who is Abu Mohammad al-Julani? Bill Roggio, FDD; Husain Haqqani, Hudson  Part 2/2: SYRIA: Continued discussion. Bill Roggio, FDD; Husain Haqqani, Hudson 9:30-9:45 LEBANON: Hezbollah begins reorganizing. David Daoud & Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 IRAQ: Ketaib Hezbollah enters the battlefield. David Daoud & Bill Roggio, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 SYRIA: Turkey backs the jihadists against Assad. Malcolm Hoenlein, @Conf_of_pres; Thad McCotter, @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 LEBANON: Untrusted Hezbollah. Malcolm Hoenlein, @Conf_of_pres; Thad McCotter, @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 UKRAINE: Weapons too late. John Hardie & Bill Roggio, FDD 10:45-11:00 UKRAINE: General Frost enters. John Hardie & Bill Roggio, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:30 ICC: The recklessness of the allegations and warrants. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 11:30-11:45 JAPAN: Arming the Okinawa Island chain. Lance Gatling, Nexial Research; Gordon Chang, Gatestone 11:45-12:00 PRC: Another condemned Defence Minister. Rick Fisher, Gordon Chang FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 UKRAINE: Rebuilding two badly damaged nations in the challenge. Katrina Vanden Heuvel, Washington Post 12:15-12:30 DOD: The need to fully fund the US military. Bradley Bowman, FDD 12:30-12:45 NEW WORLD REPORT: Mexico and Canada react profoundly differently to border security. Joseph Humire, @SecureFreeSoc; Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil 12:45-1:00 AM NEW WORLD REPORT: The advantages with Marco Rubio at State. Joseph Humire, @SecureFreeSoc; Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil

PRC: Another condemned Defence Minister. Rick Fisher, Gordon Chang 1910 Shanghai

PRC: CCP: PLA NAVY: Comments by colleague Rick Fisher re yet another PRC Defence Minister fired for corruption after a short time in the post.  More later. 1967 Cultural Revolution PRC

Day 993.Today, after a weekend in which Ukrainian forces launched their largest ever drone attack on Moscow, and Russian losses in Ukraine reached a record daily high, we reflect on the Prague Defence Conference, with discussions centred heavily on President-elect Donald Trump.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.With thanks to Admiral Rob Bauer (Chair of the Military Committee NATO), Hanno Pevkur (Defence Minister of Estonia), and Lawrynas Kasčiunas (Defence Minister of Lithuania).Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.