Podcasts about Doha

Patrick Reevell reports from Doha, the war in the Middle East intensifies with the U.S. and Israel reportedly trading strikes with Iran that appeared to target nuclear facilities; Jaclyn Lee reports from Los Angeles, the war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing fuel prices to soar at the pump, and a major airline is cutting flights over skyrocketing costs; Selina Wang reports from the White House, President Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports to help ease long delays at security as the partial government shutdown hits day 36 and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8. Guests Mariam Wahba and Natalie Ecanow address threats to the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. They emphasize the need for U.S. energy dominance and the role of the National Energy Dominance Council. (9)2010 DOHA

SHOW SCHEDULE 3-18-261900 OTTAWA1. Guests Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss the postponed Trump-Xi summit during the Iran war. They analyze Chinese negotiation tactics that favor theater over substance and Xi's belief in the inevitable decline of the West.,,, (2)2. Guest Captain James Fanell analyzes China's AR2000 shipborne drone, describing it as a propaganda signaling tool. He notes the PLA Navy currently lacks the carrier experience and volume necessary to sustain major bombing campaigns.,,, (3)3. Guest Charles Burton critiques Canada's import of Chinese electric vehicles as a dangerous economic concession. He warns of "maple washing," security risks, and "elite capture" by Beijing, which threatens Canadian sovereignty and human rights.,, (4)4. Guests Gordon Chang and Charles Burton express skepticism about U.S.-China trade truces, noting Beijing's history of non-compliance. They advocate for North American collaboration on critical mineral processing to reduce dependence on Chinese state-controlled monopolies.,,, (5)5. Guest Simon Constable reports on surging energy prices and diesel shortages in France caused by the Iran war. He addresses global inflation driven by rising shipping costs and the UK's struggle to provide naval support.,,, (6)6. Guest Simon Constable examines the political unpopularity of Prime Minister Starmer and the debate over King Charles's U.S. visit. Constable argues the monarch must proceed to maintain essential diplomatic ties despite ongoing regional wartime tensions.,, (7)7. Guests Mariam Wahba and Natalie Ecanow discuss the International Union of Muslim Scholars, identifying it as a Muslim Brotherhood-aligned group in Doha. They describe the organization's strategy of hedging between Iran and Arab states.,,, (8)8. Guests Natalie Ecanow and Mariam Wahba address the IMEC project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. They emphasize the need for U.S. energy dominance and strategic infrastructure to reduce Iran's ability to leverage global trade routes.,, (9)9. Guest Michael Bernstam details how Russia benefits from the Iran war, earning $150 million extra daily as oil prices soar. He explains that lifting sanctions on the shadow fleet significantly strengthens Putin's wartime budget.,, (10)10. Guest Michael Bernstam analyzes the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a narrow choke point currently controlled by Iran. He warns of a massive shipping traffic jam that will cause prolonged high energy prices.,, (11)11. Guest Sinan Ciddi explains Turkey's deployment of NATO Patriot systems after Iranian missile provocations. Turkey seeks to stay out of the war, preferring a weakened but stable Iranian regime to prevent regional Kurdish uprisings.,,, (12)12. Guest Cliff May defines Iranian interference in the Strait of Hormuz as an act of international piracy. He urges U.S. action to guarantee freedom of navigation, comparing the threat to historical North African pirate states.,,, (13)13. Guest Peter Berkowitz discusses the book "Mobilize," which advocates for rebooting the American industrial base. He critiques central planning and argues the U.S. must leverage private-sector entrepreneurial innovation to counter the Chinese Communist Party.,, (14)14. Guest Peter Berkowitz outlines reforms for the Department of Defense, including cutting bureaucratic red tape and encouraging technological competition. He stresses the importance of higher education in teaching the free-market principles necessary for national security.,, (15)15. Guest Bob Zimmerman reports on the private space industry, highlighting SpaceX's flight records and plans for orbital AI data centers. He also discusses startups in South Korea and Germany facing technical challenges during their launches.,,, (16)16. Guest Bob Zimmerman explores archival space data on Uranus's moons and the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission. He highlights the "Mothra" telescope in Chile as a prime example of private enterprise funding successful scientific exploration projects.,, (17)SHOW SCHEDULE 3-18

In this episode, Jeanine shares her profound experiences during a war in Doha, reflecting on the reactions of different governments under pressure, the impact of taxation on citizens' perceptions, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the lessons learned about character, leadership, and the power of giving, ultimately encouraging listeners to open their hearts and engage in meaningful exchanges.Ready to go deeper?Build your First Million by identify your Big Money GiftsRich By Noon™ - 30 Days to Open Your Heart and Your Bank AccountPodcast: For hermits/introverts who want to be offline and sold outLet's connect on Instagram @_richandhappyThe Rich+Happy Website

Preview for later. Mariam Wahba analyzes the Muslim Brotherhood's hedging strategy. By condemning both Iran and the US-Israelcoalition, the group seeks to win Arab hearts and minds by portraying itself as a regional defender. (8)1904  DOHA

Marcus Moore reporting from Doha, Qatar on the war with Iran now entering its third week — the U.S. striking 90 targets on an island that serves as Iran's main oil export terminal; Tom Soufi-Burridge reporting from Tel Aviv as Israel expands its ground operations in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah — the air campaign already displacing more than a million people; Selina Wang reporting from the White House as the war with Iran now threatens the global economy — rattling energy markets, disrupting supply chains, and raising fears of a possible food crisis. That and more tonight on World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Adie presents stories from Iran, Qatar, Ukraine, the US and NepalFor people living in cities under bombardment, it's not clear how the US Israeli war with Iran will end. More than 1200 have so far been killed, amid attacks across the country. Iranians tell BBC Persian's Sarah Namjoo they are struggling to lead a normal life.Qatar is among several Gulf states that have faced Iranian strikes on military and civilian sites since the war began. As a major oil and gas exporter, it's reliant on the Strait of Hormuz, but shipments through it have now stopped due to attacks on tankers. Barbara Plett Usher has been gauging the mood in Doha.Gulf nations have turned to Ukraine for advice amid Iranian drone strikes - their expertise and technology are considered top-class. To that end, teams of Ukrainian drone experts have arrived in Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. James Landale, the BBC diplomatic correspondent, has been in Kyiv.At a US air base in Delaware, the bodies of six US soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait have been returned, attended by President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and top military officials. It was a moment of quiet solemnity amid a week where the US President has oscillated as to what the war goals are in Iran, says Bernd Debusmann.Nepal has witnessed an historic election this week. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is set to be the next prime minister. He campaigned on a platform of reform and job creation, after anti-corruption protests led by young Nepalis last year led to the resignation of the former PMr. Our South Asia Correspondent Azadeh Moshiri has been in KathmanduSeries Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill and Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Vadon

Since the 2017 embargo, one of Qatar's greatest nightmares has been that a war or geopolitical crisis would isolate Doha from the rest of the world. In late February, renewed tensions following the Israeli-American offensive against Iran brought these concerns to the fore once again. Over the past nine years, Qatar has built up strategic reserves, but has mostly invested heavily in boosting local food production. This has been a major challenge, given the country's harsh climate. Yet today, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and even mushrooms are being cultivated in the desert. For some, eating Qatari produce has even become a national duty. Amira Souilem and Chloé Domat report.

Todos sabemos dónde está el golfo Pérsico, un mar semicerrado en Oriente Medio entre Irán al norte y una serie de emiratos árabes al sur. Su rasgo más distintivo es el estrecho de Ormuz, un paso de apenas 50 kilómetros que constituye la única salida al océano. Por su ubicación geográfica y, más recientemente, por sus recursos naturales siempre ha sido una zona de gran importancia estratégica. Sus aguas son poco profundas, extremadamente cálidas y muy saladas, condiciones que favorecieron la pesca de perlas, principal fuente de riqueza de sus comunidades costeras durante siglos. Desde la antigüedad, el golfo fue ruta esencial del comercio entre Mesopotamia, la India y África. Los portugueses llegaron a principios del siglo XVI buscando controlar ese mismo tráfico. Alfonso de Albuquerque conquistó Ormuz en 1515 y estableció una red de fortalezas costeras, algunas importantes como las de Mascate y Baréin. Pero Portugal era un pequeño reino que no podía mantener un imperio tan disperso. En 1622 una alianza entre el sha persa Abbás I y la Compañía Inglesa de las Indias Orientales expulsó a los portugueses de Ormuz. A a mediados del siglo XVII habían perdido ya todas sus factorías en el golfo. Los otomanos también intentaron proyectar su poder desde Basora, pero nunca lograron contar con presencia naval ya que su centro de gravedad era el Mediterráneo, no el Índico. El verdadero rival de los otomanos fue siempre la Persia safávida, con quien se disputaron fronteras e influencia durante más de dos siglos. A lo largo del siglo XVII ingleses y holandeses compitieron por los mercados del Pérsico, aunque los holandeses se retiraron pronto ya que sus posesiones en el sudeste asiático eran mucho más rentables. En el siglo XIX el Reino Unido se convirtió en la potencia hegemónica indiscutible. Mediante tratados de protección con los jeques locales, la Royal Navy transformó el golfo Pérsico en un lago británico: Kuwait, Baréin, Catar y los Estados de la Tregua (lo que hoy son los Emiratos Árabes Unidos) quedaron bajo su tutela. Estos acuerdos, que congelaron fronteras y legitimaron ciertas dinastías, sentaron las bases de los Estados que hoy conocemos. El verdadero punto de inflexión llegó con el petróleo. Tras el primer gran descubrimiento en Persia en 1908, los hallazgos se sucedieron por todos los territorios ribereños: Irak, Baréin, Arabia Saudita, Kuwait, Catar y los Emiratos. Pequeñas comunidades que vivían de las perlas y los dátiles se convirtieron en las más ricas del mundo. La fundación de la OPEP en 1960 y las nacionalizaciones de los años 70 trasladaron el control del crudo a los Estados productores. El embargo de 1973 reveló al mundo entero el enorme poder que esa riqueza les confería. Cuando los británicos se retiraron en 1971, Estados Unidos asumió el papel de garante de la seguridad local, algo que no ha abandonado desde entonces. Las últimas décadas han traído guerras y una gran transformación económica. Ciudades como Dubái o Doha son hoy prósperas metrópolis. La población de sus costas ha pasado de unos 700.000 habitantes a principios del siglo pasado a los 40 millones de la actualidad. El golfo Pérsico sigue siendo una zona en tensión permanente. El estrecho de Ormuz es su talón de Aquiles y el petróleo su razón de ser. Eso sí, todos los Estados que comparten sus costas saben que esa fuente de riqueza tiene fecha de caducidad. En El ContraSello: 0:00 Introducción 4:00 De las perlas al petróleo 20:39 O2 - o2online.es 1:21:37 José Rizal 1:28:40 La Real Expedición de la vacuna Bibliografía: “The Center of the World” de Allen James Fromherz - https://amzn.to/4uvAO76 “The Persian Gulf triangle” de Luíza Cerioli - https://amzn.to/4rma9Xn “The Persian Gulf” de Willem M. Floor - https://amzn.to/4roB8Sd · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK #FernandoDiazVillanueva #golfopersico Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

C'est l'une des hantises du Qatar : se retrouver isolé du reste du monde par une guerre ou un événement géopolitique majeur, comme lors du blocus mis en place par ses voisins en 2017 pour protester contre sa politique étrangère. L'offensive israélo-américaine sur l'Iran a rappelé cette menace. Mais depuis 2017, le pays a constitué des stocks stratégiques et il a surtout encouragé la production locale.  De notre envoyée spéciale de retour de Doha, Tomates, concombres, poivrons ou encore champignons, depuis quelques années, l'agriculture locale est en plein boom et manger qatarien est même devenu, pour certains, un devoir national. Il fait déjà près de 30°C ce matin dans cette ferme au milieu du désert. Paré d'une dishdasha – cette longue tunique blanche portée dans le Golfe –, Nasser Al Khalaf fait le tour de son exploitation. « Là, c'est de la menthe qu'on fait pousser à même l'eau, sans terre. Les eaux comprennent les nutriments nécessaires aux racines. Au Qatar, on utilise la menthe pour le thé mais aussi dans les salades », explique le directeur d'Agrico. À une heure de Doha, des concombres et des champignons germent dans des salles qui ressemblent à des datacenters. À quelques mètres de là, 700 000 tilapias – des poissons d'eau douce – s'ébattent dans des cuves. « Comme dit mon père, si c'est possible au Qatar, c'est possible sur la Lune ! », s'exclame Nasser Al Khalaf.  À grand recours de climatiseurs, de ventilateurs et de technologies de pointe, l'impossible surgit en plein désert. Premier émetteur de CO₂ par habitant, le Qatar fait passer sa sécurité alimentaire avant les considérations écologiques. « C'est de notre devoir de participer à la sécurité alimentaire du Qatar, je suis très heureux et très fier d'y participer, affirme celui qui dirige Agrico. 10 tonnes de légumes sortent d'ici chaque jour. En tout, dans la ferme, on a une production de 5 000 tonnes par an. Et notre ambition, c'est d'arriver à 7 000 tonnes de production annuelle. »  Désormais autosuffisant en lait, le Qatar espère produire 55 % de ses fruits et légumes d'ici 2030. À lire aussiSommet des océans: l'aquaculture peut-elle empêcher la surpêche? Un secteur hautement stratégique Dans les allées de l'université du Qatar, nous retrouvons Kamal Usman, un chercheur nigérian. Après le blocus décrété en 2017 par des voisins du Qatar, il a été désigné pour prendre la tête du pôle de recherche agricole de l'établissement.  « C'est un secteur hautement stratégique pour le pays. Les autorités nous demandent de fournir des informations qui peuvent les aider à définir leurs politiques, indique le chercheur. Les investissements ont atteint de nouveaux paliers. L'université débloque des fonds importants. On reçoit aussi des subventions étatiques. L'intérêt pour ce secteur augmente et les investissements aussi. »  Depuis le début des frappes iraniennes sur plusieurs pays du Golfe et la fermeture de son espace aérien, le Qatar, situé juste en face de la République islamique, semble plus que jamais convaincu de son choix.  À lire aussiMondial au Qatar: gazon maudit

2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and mediator, the country continues to host Hamas and the Taliban. The designation serves as a warning that Qatar's adherence to religious freedom and speech—illustrated by the persecution of a Baha'i leader—is not meeting U.S. criteria. (2)1904 DOHA

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanowexplores Qatar's contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas leadership, bypassing official channels,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Natalie Ecanow, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies,. (2)1904 DOHA

The war in Iran sent a massive wave of disruption to flights operating throughout the region and any flight crossing overhead because it's a major aerial thoroughfare between India, Australia, Southeast Asia and Europe. Jon Ostrower and Brett Snyder examine the long-term effect on flows to places like Dubai and Doha as superconnecting hubs, and the impact that the swings in oil prices will have on all airlines globally.

Citing its most intense strikes of the war, Iran's military unleashes an unrelenting bombardment overnight, targeting Israeli and US assets. CNN teams in Doha reported booms loud enough to shake buildings as Qatar fought off waves of missiles and drones. Meanwhile, the US vows not to allow Iran to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage and says it has destroyed multiple Iranian mine-laying vessels. We begin our extensive coverage with CNN's Oren Liebermann in Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C dans l'air du 10 mars 2026 - Pétrole : la flambée qui fait peur à TrumpLa guerre est « quasiment finie », a affirmé Donald Trump hier lors de sa première conférence de presse depuis le début de l'opération américaine-israélienne en Iran. « Une petite incursion », a-t-il dit, et tant pis s'il contredit le Pentagone, qui a écrit sur son compte X que « le combat ne fait que commencer ». « Ils n'ont plus de marine, plus de moyens de communication, plus d'armée de l'air. Leurs missiles sont dispersés. Leurs drones sont détruits de toutes parts, y compris leurs usines de fabrication. Si vous regardez bien, il ne leur reste plus rien. Militairement, il ne leur reste plus rien », a détaillé le président américain.Les propos de Donald Trump ont fait instantanément chuter les cours de l'or noir, qui flambaient depuis le matin, et remonter les marchés. Mais pour combien de temps ? Alors que les bombardements israéliens se poursuivent sur l'Iran, Téhéran a promis que plus aucune goutte de pétrole ne sortirait du Moyen-Orient « jusqu'à nouvel ordre ». Les efforts « pour réduire et contrôler le prix du pétrole et du gaz seront ponctuels et vains. En temps de guerre, le commerce est tributaire de la sécurité régionale », a ajouté le porte-parole des Gardiens de la Révolution. « L'Iran n'a pas peur de vos menaces vides. Des plus puissants que vous ont essayé d'éliminer la nation iranienne et n'ont pas réussi. Faites attention à ne pas être éliminé vous-même ! », a écrit Ali Larijani, le chef du Conseil suprême de sécurité nationale iranien. Le ministre des Affaires étrangères iranien a averti de son côté que Téhéran « déciderait de la fin de la guerre » et que les forces armées iraniennes étaient prêtes « à poursuivre les frappes de missiles (…) aussi longtemps que nécessaire et chaque fois que cela sera nécessaire ». Plusieurs explosions ont eu lieu aujourd'hui à Doha, au Qatar, à Abou Dhabi ou contre les Kurdes iraniens.« Si l'Iran devait arrêter les flux de pétrole du détroit d'Ormuz, il serait attaqué encore vingt fois plus fort », a répliqué dans l'après-midi le secrétaire à la guerre américain Pete Hegseth. L'ONU, de son côté, a dit son inquiétude quant aux conséquences économiques des perturbations du trafic maritime dans cette artère essentielle pour le commerce mondial de l'énergie et mis en garde contre les effets de cette situation sur les marchés internationaux et, en particulier, sur les pays en développement.Lundi, depuis le porte-avions Charles-de-Gaulle, posté au large de la Crète, le président de la République avait affirmé que la France se préparait à un conflit au Moyen-Orient susceptible de « durer ». Il avait également annoncé que la France préparait une mission « purement défensive » pour « rouvrir » le détroit d'Ormuz.Alors quelle est la stratégie américaine ? Le régime iranien a-t-il vraiment les moyens de bloquer durablement ce passage clé du commerce mondial ? La marine française dans le détroit d'Ormuz ? Que sait-on du nouveau guide suprême Mojtaba Khamenei ? Quelle est la situation au Liban ?Experts :- Général Dominique TRINQUAND - Ancien chef de la mission militaire française auprès de l'ONU, auteur de « D'un monde à l'autre »- Lucas MENGET - Grand reporter, spécialiste des relations internationales- Isabelle LASSERRE - Correspondante diplomatique - Le Figaro - Alexandra SCHWARTZBROD - Directrice adjointe de la rédaction – Libération, co-auteure de Les pins de Rechmaya - Sonia DRIDI (Duplex à Washington) - Correspondante aux États-Unis - LCI et France 24

We head to Doha as Qatar warns of dramatic global consequences if the war with Iran continues. Then: elections in Colombia. Plus: we’re off to Cannes to hear about the latest in affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auntea Dawon finds herself still "luxuriating" in an extended Bali stay after flights through Doha were canceled due to war. While she's figuring out her new villa, Yo Aunteas are diving deep into the news that has every Gen X and Millennial creaming: The Wayans are back for Scary Movie 6! We discuss the legendary history of the franchise and why we're buying out whole rows in the theater just to laugh in peace! We also get into the "Corporate Cringe" of the new McDonald's burger, whether Shia LaBeouf's latest arrest is a "Small Man Complex" moment, and our wild predictions for Blue Ivy's Met Gala debut . So, get them cups readyyyyy!!!   Tea Stamps: 00:00 - Intro-Why Auntea Dawon is Stuck in Bali  04:45 - Scary Movie 6: The Wayans Brothers' Grand Return 14:32 - McDonald's Big Arch Burger: A Viral Marketing Fail? 18:47 - Met Gala: Blue Ivy, Beyoncé, and Act III 23:36 - Shia LaBeouf Arrest 30:30 - "Clocking" the Trolls

Il ne faut pas s'emballer, certes ! Mais au regard de ce début d'année 2026, il semblerait que le fossé se creuse entre Carlos Alcaraz et Jannik Sinner. L'Espagnol a remporté pour la première fois de sa carrière l'Open d'Australie pendant que l'Italien était stoppé par Novak Djokovic en demi-finale. Une défaite face au Serbe qui n'était plus arrivé depuis 2023 ! À Doha, la première finale entre les deux hommes était programmé d'avance, mais Sinner a encore été stoppé par Mensik. Pendant ce temps-là, Carlitos enchaînait les victoires. Douze succès de suite pour s'offrir Doha en plus de l'Australian Open. Au classement ATP, Alcaraz comptait 550 points d'avance au 1er janvier… Cette avance s'est accentuée de manière significative puisqu'il compte désormais 2700 points d'avance. Alors que la tournée sur terre battue approche à grands pas, on se pose la question de savoir si Sinner perd du terrain sur Alcaraz.Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Leonie Freeman and Richard Pamatatau. First up, The Panel crosses live to Doha and Al Jazeera: what is the sense of those working there on how long this Middle East war will continue? then the Panel discusses the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei. Then, Christopher Luxon starts a new week with the spectre of nightmare poll results breathing down his neck. Where to for him here? Will he survive to the election?

Matt Rivers reports from Beirut, President Trump promises “very hard” strikes on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says there are “many surprises” in store as the war enters its second week.  Selina Wang reports from Florida, President Trump attends the dignified transfer of the six Americans killed in Kuwait at the start of the hostilities. Marcus Moore reports from Doha, the war is creating uncertainty in the global oil market, and prices are surging. Gas prices in the U.S. have gone up nearly $.50 in a week, and jet fuel is spiking and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subscribe now⁠ to skip the ads and get all of our breaking news specials.  Derek welcomes back Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder and CEO of the Bourse and Bazaar Foundation and professor at Johns Hopkins University, to discuss the economic consequences of the Iran war and its implications for the Gulf and the global economy. They discuss Iran's strikes on Gulf infrastructure, disruptions to shipping and energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz, risks to logistics hubs like Dubai and Doha, rising oil prices, the vulnerability of global supply chains, and the potential long-term economic impact of the conflict on the Gulf. Read Esfandyar's article in Foreign Policy, “The Iran War Is Jeopardizing the Entire Global Economy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek welcomes back Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder and CEO of the Bourse and Bazaar Foundation and professor at Johns Hopkins University, to discuss the economic consequences of the Iran war and its implications for the Gulf and the global economy. They discuss Iran's strikes on Gulf infrastructure, disruptions to shipping and energy routes through the Strait of Hormuz, risks to logistics hubs like Dubai and Doha, rising oil prices, the vulnerability of global supply chains, and the potential long-term economic impact of the conflict on the Gulf.Read Esfandyar's article in Foreign Policy, “The Iran War Is Jeopardizing the Entire Global Economy.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Subscribe to This Week in Hospitality wherever you get you podcasts: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5oPExA0txHMjEI5Ye13IUy Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-hospitality/id1849637233 Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWeekinHospitality This week's episode of This Week in Hospitality starts on a deeply human note, with the crew reflecting on the escalating conflict in Iran and the ripple effects being felt across the Middle East and global travel. Edwin, Scott, Ben, and Zach share firsthand accounts from friends and colleagues across Dubai, Kuwait, Doha, Beirut, and beyond — a sobering reminder that hospitality often becomes both refuge and frontline in moments of crisis. From bombed airports to stranded travelers to terrified interns far from home, the conversation grounds the industry in what matters most: people caring for people. From there, the episode pivots hard into one of the biggest questions facing travel right now: what happens when AI stops being a novelty and starts becoming the interface? The panel unpacks Skift's “Claude Effect” thesis — the idea that travel may be next in line for the same investor panic and business-model disruption already hitting legal, finance, and cybersecurity. Ben argues the OTAs are in the blast zone. Scott says the markets always overreact — but something big is clearly coming. Edwin drops a scorching hot take: the real endgame may not be Booking vs. Expedia, but an AI giant partnering with or buying one of them outright. The back half of the episode tackles hotel brand sprawl and whether the industry has finally reached a saturation point. Are soft brands actually helping, or have they become watered-down middle children that confuse consumers and dilute meaning? The crew debates whether AI-powered discovery will make “brand count” irrelevant and force hotel groups to compete on clarity, trust, and true personalization instead. Finally, the episode closes with a fascinating look at Kimpton, one of the rare boutique brands that seems to have scaled without completely losing its soul after acquisition. Scott and Edwin explain why Kimpton has worked when so many others have failed: separate teams, protected identity, and the discipline to let the back-end scale quietly without flattening the front-end experience. Oh, and in true This Week in Hospitality fashion, the episode wraps with a spicy final challenge for the industry: if you're a travel executive talking about AI but not personally using it every day, what exactly are you leading?   This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey. Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary. If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance   Key Topics & Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 15:15 — Story #1: AI's “Claude Effect” Comes for Travel Booking 34:53 — Story #2: Have Hotel Soft Brands Hit a Saturation Point? 45:58 — Story #3: Can Kimpton Scale Without Losing Its Soul? 53:12 — Spice of the Week     Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

The largest American military base in the Middle East is in the small Gulf nation of Qatar. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Doha as the U.S. war with Iran widens. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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US-Präsident Donald Trump will offenbar kurdische Separatisten gegen das iranische Regime in Stellung bringen. Die Folgen könnten katastrophal sein. Seit gut einer Woche greifen das israelische und das US-amerikanische Militär Ziele in Iran an. Schätzungen zufolge sollen dabei Hunderte Zivilisten ums Leben gekommen sein. Zugleich ist von mehr als tausend zerstörten militärischen Einrichtungen die Rede. Auch jenseits der unmittelbaren Frontlinien ist der Krieg längst angekommen: Dubai, Doha und Riad leiden unter iranischem Beschuss. In dieser ohnehin brandgefährlichen Situation platzt nun eine neue Wendung, die alles noch unberechenbarer macht. US-Präsident Donald Trump soll den Kurden im Irak angeboten haben, sie zu bewaffnen. Das Ziel? Einen Aufstand in Iran entfachen. In dieser Ausgabe von »Acht Milliarden« spricht Host Juan Moreno mit Maximilian Popp, stellvertretender Leiter des SPIEGEL-Auslandsressorts. Allein die Andeutung, man könne eine innere Destabilisierung als Kriegsinstrument nutzen, wirft eine zentrale Frage auf: Wie gefährlich wäre es, einen Bürgerkrieg in Iran bewusst zu befeuern? Mehr zum Thema: (S+) Der Ajatollah ist tot, sein Regime macht weiter https://www.spiegel.de/ausland/iran-der-ajatollah-ist-tot-sein-regime-macht-weiter-a-20db82b2-5dcc-4346-b44c-4d991269aa09 (S+) Das weiße Haus inszeniert den Krieg gegen Iran als Computerspiel https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/iran-das-weisse-haus-inszeniert-kriegsszenen-als-computerspiel-a-ed59fedd-ca3e-429e-a485-895aa34ea337+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

The largest American military base in the Middle East is in the small Gulf nation of Qatar. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports from Doha as the U.S. war with Iran widens. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Also, potholes, a vandalised statue and Nolan speaks with a man in Doha

The rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East is now sending shockwaves through global aviation, with major airspace closures and key international travel hubs suddenly out of action. So what does it mean for Australians planning to travel overseas? In this episode, Natarsha Belling is joined by aviation expert Professor Ron Bartsch, who explains why this disruption could be the most significant to hit global travel since COVID. With major Middle Eastern airline hubs like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi affected, airlines are scrambling to reroute flights through Asia -- triggering delays, reduced capacity and the likelihood of soaring airfares. Headlines: Qatar has evacuated residents near the US embassy in Doha Canadian PM Mark Carney hasn’t ruled out the Canadian military joining the Middle East conflict Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn has had his application for bail denied while he awaits a retrial for the alleged murder of 73-year-old Carol Clay The US House Oversight Committee has voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi A man has been airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a shark on the Great Barrier Reef Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Watson and Charlotte Smet rip through a stacked first two months of 2026: Scott Brash's outrageous Doha run and return to World No.1, Nina Mallevaey's jaw-dropping 12 consecutive 5* 1.60m clears, the Dutch stacking wins, and breakout moments in Wellington, plus a few bold predictions already coming good. This show is very kindly supported by FLAIR Equine Nasal Strips. Achieve Equine, LLC develops innovative equine products like the FLAIR Strips. Founded by Jim Chiapetta and Ed Blach, both equine veterinarians, the company focuses on enhancing horse respiratory health and performance. They conduct rigorous research to ensure the efficacy and safety of its products, aiming to support the health and safety of horses and riders. Achieve Equine emphasizes strong relationships, data-driven decisions, and effective solutions in the equine industry. Stayed tuned for what's next from Achieve Equine.  

The House fails to pass the ROTOR Act, and the competing ALERT Act is introduced. The military is shooting down drones with a laser, combat action in the Middle East is disrupting commercial flights, former President Biden flies commercial, Breeze Airways continues to expand, and United adds a new passenger requirement to its Contract of Carriage. Plus, more feedback on the Lockheed Constellation, and the passion for flying. Aviation News U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill after Pentagon abruptly withdraws support When we talked about the ROTOR Act last week, we explained that the Senate unanimously passed the bill requiring ADS-B In and that a House vote was scheduled. Before the House vote, the Pentagon withdrew its support, saying that the bill could create “unresolved budgetary burdens and operational security risks.” The bill failed to meet the required two-thirds majority: 264 in favor and 133 opposed, with more than 130 Republicans voting against it. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said, “This bill will undermine our national security. Requiring our fighters and bombers and highly classified assets to regularly broadcast their location puts our men and women in uniform at risk.” Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., the chairman of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, called the ROTOR Act an “unworkable government mandate” that would be “burdensome” to some pilots. ALERT Act Aviation Safety Bill Introduced in U.S. House . Graves and Rogers put their support behind their own bipartisan bill, known as the ALERT Act, or Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act. It is broader, more process‑driven, and relies more on future FAA rulemaking. The ROTOR Act uses mandates and concentrates on collision‑avoidance and traffic‑awareness, especially mandatory ADS‑B In equipage for aircraft operating near airports, plus related airspace reviews and military‑civil coordination.​ The ALERT Act uses rulemaking to implement essentially all ~50 NTSB recommendations from the DCA midair, including tech, ATC staffing/training, helicopter routes, DCA‑specific procedures, and FAA safety culture reforms. Military Laser Downs CBP Drone, Tiny TFR Established When Federal Agencies Start Shooting at Each Other's Drones, We Have a Real Airspace Problem The Defence Department has a laser weapon that can shoot down drones. Recently, a TFR closed the airspace in El Paso due to a drone downing. Now, Congress has been briefed that along the Mexican border at Fort Hancock, Texas, a Defense Department laser weapon shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone. In response, the FAA issued a TFR for that area. In a statement, three lawmakers said, “Our heads are exploding over the news that DoD reportedly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a high-risk counter-unmanned aircraft system.” Also, “We said MONTHS ago that the White House's decision to sidestep a bipartisan, tri-committee bill to appropriately train C-UAS operators and address the lack of coordination between the Pentagon, DHS and the FAA was a short-sighted idea. Now, we're seeing the result of its incompetence.” Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran Military combat in Iran and the surrounding region has forced the diversion and cancellation of flights. Airspace was closed by Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The United Arab Emirates announced a “temporary and partial closure” of its airspace. Reportedly, hundreds of thousands of travelers were impacted and either stranded or diverted to other airports. Important hub airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha were closed. Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad typically move about 90,000 passengers per day through those hubs. Three US Fighter Jets Accidentally Shot Down by Kuwaiti Air Defenses On 1 March 2026, three USAF F‑15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait by Kuwaiti air-defense systems during combat operations against Iran. U.S. Central Command described it as an apparent friendly‑fire incident; all six crew members ejected and were recovered. Biden flies commercial from DCA and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else Imagine getting settled into your seat on a commuter flight from DCA to Columbia, South Carolina, and realizing that your seatmate is a former President of the United States. Breeze adding new nonstop options from Portland, Maine Breeze Airways is adding new, summer seasonal nonstop flights from the Portland International Jetport to Akron/Canton and Cincinnati. Breeze is also adding new Breeze Thru service options, providing same plane, one-stop flights to Savannah, Georgia, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Breeze Thru service to Savannah starts July 1, 2026, with the service to Myrtle Beach on July 2, 2026. BreezeThru flights include a quick stop at an airport along the way to your destination. Just hang out. There’s no need to change planes or recheck bags. Your reservation will have a single confirmation number for both segments. United Threatens To Kick Off Passengers Who Don't Use Headphones United Airlines has added a new passenger requirement to Rule 21 Refusal of Transport in its Contract of Carriage. Item 22 reads, “Passengers who fail to use headphones while listening to audio or video content.” Under the Contract of Carriage, “UA shall have the right to refuse transport on a permanent or temporary basis or shall have the right to remove from the aircraft at any point, any Passenger…” for the stated reasons. United Airlines Contract of Carriage. Delta Air Lines Contract of Carriage: U.S. American Airlines Conditions of Carriage. Singapore Airshow 2026 Brian Coleman brings us interviews from the Singapore Airshow. In this episode, he and Grant McHerron talk with Nigel Pittaway, the Editor of Australia Defence Magazine. Mentioned How Live ATC Went Live Stories about Flying: Armchair Accident Investigators Veteran airline stowaway strikes again, this time on a Newark-to-Milan flight Aviation Safety Network, Focke-Wulf FWP-149D, N9145.  Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, and Rob Mark.

Non-Rev Lounge: Recording Mishaps, Travel Updates, and a Move to Salt LakeTyler opens the episode explaining Monique's family emergency, a recording mistake that cut a 70-minute Laura conversation down to about 30 minutes, and brings on his wife, Katie, to join. Tyler and Laura recap their attendance at the Cranky Network Awards, discuss pilot hiring challenges affecting Laura's son, Drew, and talk about Middle East disruptions, including an American Airlines Philadelphia–Doha flight that turned back over Spain with the crew and non-revenue passengers stuck in Doha. They cover recent Mexico trips, spring travel concerns, a Charlotte ramp worker arrested after texting a bomb joke, and a British Airways crew reportedly eating cannabis gummies from a passenger. Tyler and Katie discuss the pros and challenges of a non-rev-heavy lifestyle, then reveal plans to transfer from Phoenix to Salt Lake City for cooler weather, family proximity, and better schools, as well as a new StaffTraveler “Route Explorer” tool for finding routing options.00:00 Welcome and Guest Swap01:28 Katie Aviation Roots02:26 Lara Returns to Lounge03:12 Network Awards Recap05:17 Airline Hiring and Furloughs06:44 Dave Full Time Flying09:01 Middle East Diversions12:42 Cancun Trips and Safety14:20 Miles Deal and OKC Stop20:04 Airport Bomb Joke Arrest22:48 Gummy Gift Controversy25:47 El Paso Closure Story27:21 Airspace Closed Shock28:15 Working Together Couple29:36 Travel Perks of Benefits33:30 Lifestyle Tradeoffs and Home36:00 Kids Logistics and Bragging39:17 Getting Stuck and Lounges44:09 Cancun Plans and Crowds46:44 Family Seating Long Flights50:27 Route Explorer Tool55:47 Moving to Salt Lake01:03:07 Podcast Plans and WrapCheck out Route Explore from StaffTraveler   https://route-explorer.com/StaffTraveler wants our feedback to help build Route Explore before it is officially released.  Send any feedback to support@stafftraveler.comStaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM.Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up:https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge

Richard Joseph Carrión habló en 6AM W a propósito de los ataques de Irán contra Arabia Saudí, Kuwait y Qatar como respuesta a la ofensiva de Estados Unidos e Israel en Oriente Próximo.

Ce jeudi 5 mars, c'est jour de vote au Népal. Un scrutin décisif, près de six mois après le soulèvement historique de la jeunesse, mais une élection qui se heurte aussi à la guerre qui fait rage au Moyen-Orient. Dans un pays au chômage des jeunes très élevé, des millions de Népalais sont partis travailler dans les pays du Golfe. Mais depuis l'attaque américaine et israélienne sur l'Iran et la riposte iranienne, les proches de ces travailleurs népalais vivent dans la peur. De notre envoyé spécial à Katmandou,  À Katmandou, les vidéos filmées par des Népalais inquiets montrant les interceptions de missiles dans le ciel de Doha, Dubaï ou Abou Dhabi défilent sur les portables. 1,7 million de Népalais travaillent légalement dans les pays du Golfe, bien plus dans la réalité. Dans certains villages, chaque famille a un proche expatrié au Moyen-Orient. Susma Baral revient tout juste des Émirats arabes unis, elle nous accueille dans sa maison. « Avec mon mari, nous sommes partis, car ici on ne pouvait pas s'offrir de vraie maison, notre situation financière était trop précaire, raconte-t-elle. Comme c'est l'aîné de la famille, il doit aussi assurer la charge financière pour ses frères et sœurs… » Enceinte de sept mois, elle est rentrée pour accoucher au Népal, aux Émirats arabes unis, les factures de santé étaient trop élevées. Son mari, Bibik Dhakal, est encore sur place. « Quand je vois tout ce qui se passe là-bas, sur les réseaux sociaux, dans les médias internationaux, ça m'inquiète énormément... J'ai peur que les missiles tombent sur son appartement, son quartier. À cause de cela, je ne dors plus depuis trois nuits », se désole-t-elle.  Et elle l'appelle chaque jour : « J'ai entendu les explosions, je n'ai pas vu de missiles en train de descendre dans le ciel, mais j'ai vu la fumée après qu'ils soient tombés au sol », témoigne son mari au téléphone.  À lire aussiÀ Dubaï, la peur de ressortissants africains: «On voit les missiles interceptés qui viennent d'Iran» « La peur les tient éveillés » Depuis la banlieue de Katmandou, son épouse reste connectée avec la communauté de travailleurs népalais. Pour l'association Shramik Sanjal, elle anime des émissions en direct sur les réseaux sociaux. Elle répond aux questions, et les informe de l'évolution du conflit. « Je parle avec beaucoup de travailleurs népalais au Moyen-Orient. Ces trois/quatre derniers jours ont été particulièrement durs. Ils sont réveillés par les bruits des missiles et des interceptions. Même lorsqu'ils essaient de s'endormir, ils n'y arrivent pas, la peur les tient éveillés. » Susma travaille dans l'enseignement et son mari est analyste alimentaire. Le couple se dit chanceux par rapport aux Népalais qu'ils connaissent sur place, car ils occupent des emplois extrêmement précaires dans l'hôtellerie, l'agriculture, la construction ou la restauration. « Ils ont peur, ils passent leur temps à regarder des vidéos en direct, ils ne mangent pas, décrit Bibik Dhakal. Ils n'ont aucun choix. Ils n'ont pas leur passeport, c'est leur employeur, ou quelqu'un d'autre, qui le détient… Ensuite, ils n'ont pas d'argent pour partir… » Ces travailleurs envoient chaque mois une grande partie de leur salaire à leurs proches, gardant le strict minimum. Ces transferts d'argent représentent un quart du PIB du Népal. C'est un sacrifice vital pour l'économie, mais qui ne leur offre pas de droits civiques. Tous ces travailleurs ne peuvent participer au scrutin de ce jeudi 5 mars : le vote dans les ambassades ou consulats à l'étranger n'est pas autorisé au Népal.  À lire aussiFrappes contre l'Iran: le dilemme des alliés américains du Golfe entraînés dans le conflit

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipDonate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here:http://btml.us/thinkingmuslimDr Andreas Krieg joins us in discussion as events unfold rapidly following the unprovoked and illegitimate attack on Iran. We examine the assassination of senior Iranian leaders, Tehran's retaliation against military and civilian targets in Israel and key Arab states, and the escalating strikes on sites such as the US airbase in Doha.Are we witnessing the start of a prolonged war of attrition between Iran, the US and Israel? Are their tactics sustainable? And does Washington even have a coherent strategy?You can find Andreas Krieg here:X: https://x.com/andreas_krieg?lang=enIG: https://www.instagram.com/drandreaskrieg/?hl=enBecome a member here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipOr give your one-off donation here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comDisclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En mellemøstlig himmel fyldt med droner og ballistiske missiler, Hormuzstrædet er lukket, “Det er sjovt at bygge legoet, men ikke at lege med det”, nu skal ayatollahen ha' dada, amerikanske militærbaser under angreb, få Pelle Hvenegaard ud af Doha nu, en arkitektonisk perle i Oman, Røde Halvmåne er ikke den bedste kilde på de drabstal, kun 27 % af USA's befolkning mener, at krige i Mellemøsten er en god idé, Marco Rubio er den nye shah, hvad med den danske vinkel i Dubai, Europa og von der Leyen gik på autosvar, og Fort Europa bygges, hvem er det egentlig, der dikterer USA's udenrigspolitik i Mellemøsten, krigskorrespondenternes korrespondenter har aldrig set noget lignende, indvandringspolitikken fra 00'erne er tilbage i partilederdebatten, haveklausulen og Harald Nyborg truer med at forlade landet, de politiske dagsordener til folketingsvalget, Messerschmidt slipper to Tomahawk-missiler, dagbog fra valgkampen, Aalborg Forsyning vil have staten til at betale for at sikre rent drikkevand og Kristendemokraterne kommer ikke på stemmesedlen. Få 30 dages gratis prøveperiode (kan kun benyttes af nye Podimo-abonnenter) - http://podimo.dk/hgdg (99 kroner herefter)Værter: Esben Bjerre & Peter FalktoftRedigering: PodAmokKlip: PodAmokMusik: Her Går Det GodtInstagram:@hergaardetgodt@Peterfalktoft@Esbenbjerre

Il conflitto tra Stati Uniti, Israele e Iran ha portato alla chiusura di ampie porzioni dello spazio aereo nel Medio Oriente. Hub come Dubai, Abu Dhabi e Doha hanno sospeso o fortemente limitato i voli, con pesanti ripercussioni sui collegamenti internazionali, compresi quelli tra Europa e Australia.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Pieter Engelbrecht, CEO of the Shoprite Group, about Shoprite’s resilient half‑year showing, unpacking how stronger festive‑season demand, tight price inflation control, and the explosive 34.6% growth of Sixty60 helped drive a 7.2% rise in sales, higher headline earnings and an uplift in dividends despite a tougher trading environment. In other interviews, Guy Leitch, aviation analyst and editor of SA Flyer Magazine talks about the escalating impact of the Middle East conflict on the global airline industry. With thousands of flights cancelled, key Gulf hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi temporarily closed, and hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded worldwide, the crisis marks the most severe aviation disruption since the Covid-19 pandemic. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Media Luna Roja reporta 787 fallecidos en Irán por ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel, con bombardeos en Teherán y Beirut afectando a una docena de países. El Gobierno español busca repatriar a 30.000 españoles, la mayoría turistas en Dubái y Qatar, mientras Francia y Alemania ya gestionan el retorno de sus ciudadanos. 20 vuelos desde España a Oriente Medio se han cancelado. Ciudadanos en Doha y Dubái relatan incertidumbre, dificultad para medicarse y temor ante embajadas colapsadas. Hacienda propone a Inés Olondriz para presidir la AIReF, sustituyendo a Cristina Herrero. En Zaragoza, la Guardia Civil registra la sede de Forestalia y el domicilio de Fernando Samper en una macrooperación contra 20 empresas eólicas por presuntos delitos de prevaricación, cohecho y medioambientales. Las negociaciones entre PP y VOX en Aragón están en punto muerto, y la investidura de María Guardiola en Extremadura arranca sin apoyos. Luis Argüello, de la Conferencia Episcopal, insta a priorizar la ...

It is day three of the U.S. Israeli war with Iran as the fighting widens with Tehran launching retaliatory attacks across the Middle East, and Israel trading fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.President Trump says the strikes will continue “at full force” and warns Americans there will likely be more U.S. casualties, as the White House still hasn't spelled out the war's objectives or how long it could last.And Iran's retaliation is hitting America's Gulf partners hard, with missiles and drones turning places like Doha, Bahrain and Dubai into battle zones.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by James Hider, Tina Kraya, Anna Yukhananov, Miguel Macias, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.(0:00) Introduction(01:53) US Israeli War With Iran(05:14) Trump's War Address(09:05) Gulf Countries Bear The BruntTo manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

ABC's David Muir leads special coverage on the attack on Iran.  Featuring reports on what preceded the surprise deadly attack, President Trump's decision to launch Operation Epic Fury, the massive military operation between the United States and Israel and the reaction from Capitol Hill. With Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in the attack, the special also looks at the country's explosive retaliation and what happens next strategically. Reporting live for the special are "This Week" co-anchor and chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz from Washington; chief international correspondent Ian Pannell from Tel Aviv, Israel; chief international correspondent James Longman from Istanbul, Turkey; foreign correspondent Marcus Moore from Doha, Quatar; correspondent Matt Rivers from Amman, Jordan; and also from Washington, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce, "This Week" co-anchor and chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the US-Israel conflict with Iran intensifies, concerns grow over its effects on Africa, including the security and economic impacts. Thousands of Africans working or traveling in Gulf cities like Dubai, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, are already facing disruptions, with some reportedly stranded at airports. Meanwhile, several African countries have called for urgent de-escalation to prevent the crisis from worsening.At the same time, Ghana has removed Kotoka's name from its airport, restoring it to Accra International Airport. The government says national monuments should reflect democracy, not coups. The decision has sparked debate among Ghanaians, coming sixty years after a military coup that reshaped the country's political history.Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producer: Ayuba Iliya, Keikantse Shumba and Godwin Asediba Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

//The Wire//1800Z March 2, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: TERROR ATTACK STRIKES TEXAS. GULF WAR CONTINUES IN MIDDLE EAST AS IRANIAN FORCES STRIKE AMERICAN BASES AND OIL FIELDS. MULTIPLE AMERICAN AIRCRAFT SHOT DOWN IN FRIENDLY FIRE INCIDENTS. QATAR SHOOTS DOWN TWO IRANIAN FIGHTERS OVER PERSIAN GULF.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: The Gulf War continues to expand, with nearly every nation throughout the region being involved as airstrikes and drone/missile attacks remain regular around the clock.Kuwait: This morning, three separate American F-15E's were shot down due to alleged friendly fire incidents after allegedly being engaged by Kuwaiti air defense systems. All six pilots and weapons officers ejected and were rescued from the desert by Kuwaiti forces.Analyst Comment: This situation was rather dicey as local Kuwaitis on the ground initially thought that the Americans parachuting down were Iranians. This is possibly due to the American parachutes from the ACES II ejection seats being in the standard colors of Orange, White, and Green (which has been a standard for a long time). Unfortunately, this also looks very similar to the colors of the Iranian flag as it's descending on a residential neighborhood. As a result, several Kuwaitis responded to the crash site with weapons drawn, until it became clear that they were Americans. After the Americans were identified, they were protected and rendered aid until they were recovered safely back to American lines.Saudi Arabia: Most of the targeting efforts by the Iranians have focused on hitting oil infrastructure. This morning, the Ras Tanura refinery was been shut down completely following Iranian drone strikes, which halts roughly 16% of Saudi Arabia's total oil production capacity.Qatar: All Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) production has been halted due to Iranian strikes, and the airport in Doha remains closed at the moment. This morning Qatari forces downed two Iranian Su-24 fighters which were sortied to conduct targeting within their nation.Analyst Comment: If this report is accurate, this would be the first indication that the Iranians still maintain some limited air combat power, even though the runways at most of their airports have been cratered.UAE: In the Emirates, Iranian forces have been hitting Dubai and Abu Dhabi hard over the past two days. Power plants, oil terminals, and other energy infrastructure have been targeted, along with more military targets. The French Naval Base in Abu Dhabi was hit by Iranian munitions, and the fires have been burning overnight.Bahrain: The semi-former headquarters of the US Navy's 5th Fleet has been heavily damaged, with a significant portion of the base being completely destroyed. This morning, Iranian forces struck an American strategic oil tanker, the M/T STENA IMPERATIVE, as she was sitting in port.Cyprus: The British Airbase at Akrotiri Airport has been targeted by Iranian missiles/drones several times over the past two days, with heavy smoke being reported at the installation sporadically yesterday afternoon.Israel: Substantial targeting efforts continue by the Iranians, with many ballistic missile strikes being carried out overnight. Rocket attacks by Hezbollah cells in Lebanon continue, with the IDF conducting several airstrikes in downtown Beirut in response yesterday evening.Regarding civilian infrastructure in the Middle East, most major airports throughout the entire region are closed for flights, most notably Kuwait International, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain. Right now, the main logistical hub for citizens fleeing the region is Riyadh, however the Saudis stated overnight that King Khalid International Airport was targeted by Iran. The ballistic missiles were successfully intercepted, but the window for evacuations throughout much of the region is probably clo

The conflict has caused the closure of shipping lanes, with up to a fifth of global energy and as much as a third of other commercial shipping impacted.Thousands of flights have also been suspended, with airports as well as refineries the target of Iranian attacks.We get reaction to the latest developments.(Picture: A traveller looks at a departures board displaying a cancelled Qatar Airways flight for Doha, amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York City, U.S., March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Bing Guan. Credit:).

C dans l'air du 2 mars 2026 - Guerre en Iran : la dangereuse escaladeL'Iran et maintenant le Liban. Au troisième jour de l'opération militaire américano-israélienne contre le régime des mollahs, l'armée israélienne continue de mener, ce lundi, des frappes « à grande échelle » sur Téhéran et vise également le Hezbollah libanais, qui, pour la première fois dans le conflit, a tiré sur Israël, en représailles à l'assassinat du guide suprême iranien Ali Khamenei. Des bombardements ont eu lieu sur la capitale ainsi qu'en périphérie sud, alors que le ministre israélien de la Défense, Israël Katz, a affirmé ce lundi que le chef du Hezbollah finirait « au fin fond de l'enfer ».En Iran, où les attaques de missiles se poursuivent et ont frappé des immeubles d'habitation, le régime des mollahs, même affaibli, riposte : Abou Dhabi, Doha, Dubaï, Chypre, Bahreïn, Koweït… L'Iran mène des frappes multiples dans la région, et notamment en Israël, où les villes de Tel-Aviv, Jérusalem-Est et Haïfa ont été prises pour cible. La République islamique d'Iran est certes décapitée, mais pas renversée. Le président iranien a promis qu'un nouveau guide serait rapidement désigné. En attendant, le pays est de nouveau coupé du monde, alors que l'embrasement est régional.Aux États-Unis, Donald Trump justifie l'intervention militaire et prévient qu'elle va durer. Dans une interview donnée au New York Times, dimanche, le président américain évoque une opération de « quatre à cinq semaines » et prépare les Américains à des pertes. Quatre militaires américains ont été tués depuis le déclenchement de la guerre. « Malheureusement, il y en aura probablement d'autres avant la fin. C'est comme ça », a déclaré le président américain dans une vidéo publiée sur sa plateforme Truth Social, après l'annonce de ces morts. Il a affirmé, dans une courte allocution au ton solennel : « L'Amérique va venger ses morts et porter le coup le plus sévère aux terroristes qui ont déclaré la guerre contre, fondamentalement, la civilisation. »« Les opérations militaires vont continuer à pleine puissance pour le moment et elles se poursuivront jusqu'à ce que tous nos objectifs soient atteints », a-t-il déclaré depuis sa résidence de Mar-a-Lago, tout en restant flou sur ce qu'il envisage pour la suite. Ainsi, tout en disant qu'il reviendrait au peuple iranien de renverser le pouvoir, il a vanté l'opération américaine du début d'année au Venezuela. « Ce que nous avons fait au Venezuela, je pense, est le scénario parfait, le scénario parfait », a-t-il déclaré.Depuis l'île Longue à Brest, où sont stationnés les quatre sous-marins nucléaires lanceurs d'engins français, le président de la République a estimé ce lundi que la France doit « renforcer sa dissuasion nucléaire face à la combinaison des menaces » et a annoncé une augmentation du nombre de têtes nucléaires françaises. « Nous devons penser notre stratégie de dissuasion dans la profondeur du continent européen, dans le plein respect de notre souveraineté. Avec la mise en place progressive de ce que j'appellerai une dissuasion avancée » a-t-il également expliqué.Alors, quelle est la situation au Moyen-Orient ? Quels sont les « objectifs » de Trump et Netanyahu ? Quel futur pour l'Iran et la région ? Quels sont les scénarios envisageables ? La France peut-elle se retrouver, malgré elle, partie prenante du conflit ? Experts :- GÉNÉRAL JEAN-PAUL PALOMÉROS - Ancien chef d'état-major et ancien commandant suprême de la transformation de l'OTAN- ALAIN BAUER - Professeur émérite - CNAM- AGNÈS LEVALLOIS - Spécialiste du Moyen-Orient et présidente de l'IREMMOInstitut de Recherche et d'Études Méditerranée Moyen-Orient- CHRISTINE OCKRENT - Journaliste, spécialiste des affaires étrangères – France Culture

Reporter, Cian McCormack speaks to Áine and Scott Little about their ordeal in Doha.

Reporter, Cian McCormack spoke to Christian Walsh, who has been stranded in Doha with his twin brother due to events in the Middle East.

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