Podcasts about embassies

Is the U.S.-China AI rivalry a zero-sum game? While the race for technical dominance heats up, both nations are taking radically different paths to the finish line. MIT Technology Review's Caiwei Chen and the FT's John Thornhill join host David Rothkopf to explore where China currently holds the edge—and why the "us versus them" framework fails to capture the true complexity of the AI landscape. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the U.S.-China AI rivalry a zero-sum game? While the race for technical dominance heats up, both nations are taking radically different paths to the finish line. MIT Technology Review's Caiwei Chen and the FT's John Thornhill join host David Rothkopf to explore where China currently holds the edge—and why the "us versus them" framework fails to capture the true complexity of the AI landscape. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:UK Government approves China's mega-embassy in LondonSydney's new fish market completesDubai's orb-topped skyscraperPre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now

Mary Kissel criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's foolish decision to pursue a new embassy in the People's Republic of China, questioning the strategic wisdom of such diplomatic investment amid rising tensions.NYC YOM KIPPUR

Electric utilities are not generally known as hotbeds of innovation. What would it take for electric utilities to become more innovative? What impact would that have on the adoption of AI technologies in the power sector? Can AI tools help control power price increases for households, instead of creating pressures for increased power prices due to data center demand? Join host David Sandalow as he discusses these topics and others with Sandy Grace, Vice President of US Policy and Regulatory Strategy at National Grid. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Embassy buildings are the most tangible evidence of a state's diplomatic presence abroad. State authorities have invested in the architectural conception of purpose-built embassies to flex their diplomatic muscle and project nationhood on foreign soil. While scholars have primarily focused on purpose-built embassies of (former) world powers, Building for Belgium: Belgian Embassies in a Globalising World (1945-2020) (Leuven UP, 2025) by Dr. Bram de Maeyer shifts the perspective by scrutinising the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' embassy-building programme from 1945 to 2020. Rather than a conventional political assessment of diplomatic relations, the book foregrounds the often-overlooked architectural lives of embassies and their social, economic, and political entanglements. By examining Belgian embassy projects across all continents, it reveals how the Belgian diplomatic corps has navigated diverse political regimes, geopolitical contexts, cultures, and building codes. More than the outcome of a deliberate policy, the embassy-building programme has been shaped by incidental decisions, private ambitions and personal tastes of Belgian diplomats, ministry officials and politicians. Building for Belgium not only sheds light on diplomatic architecture but also connects domestic conversations about architecture in Belgium with global state-building projects. Offering fresh insights into the politics of space, it will be of value to scholars and practitioners in architecture, urban studies, international relations, cultural heritage, and Belgian and European studies. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Which side is Starmer on? We need a Leader not a Lawyer  #JonGaunt#JonGauntTV #Starmer #China #Trump #Iran  Why is he in China? Aren't they the enemy? If not why are all of our delegation using burner phones?  We know they're spying on us but he gives permission for super Embassy?! Why has he given away Chagos Isles? Why?  Meanwhile Donald Trump is sending a massive Armada to Iran and threatening real violence. Let's talk about this at 6 tonight.  #JonGaunt#JonGauntTV #Starmer #China #Trump #Iran  Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, Starmer, China, Trump, Iran  This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

China's embassy in Manila has launched an unprecedented public campaign against Philippine government officials. In this episode, Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela - Beijing's primary target - explains what's at stake when foreign embassies publicly threaten democratic voices.The controversy began when Tarriela posted images from a student presentation featuring AI-generated caricatures of Xi Jinping. China's embassy called it “attacking and smearing Chinese leaders” and a “serious violation of China's political dignity.” Beijing summoned the Philippine ambassador and demanded Tarriela “pay the price.” Tarriela refused to apologize, receiving backing from Philippine officials and strong public support - 94% of Filipinos support transparency efforts in the West Philippine Sea.Tarriela identifies three reasons behind Beijing's escalation: the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026 and transparency during regional meetings could expose Chinese actions to neighboring countries; China may want to influence the 2028 Philippine election by reducing focus on West Philippine Sea issues; and transparency prevents China from executing operations like illegal reclamation without immediate international scrutiny.He describes coordination between the Chinese embassy and online accounts that amplify Beijing's messaging with identical talking points - evidence of organized information operations. Tarriela also addresses allegations that our co-host, the SeaLight Foundation's Ray Powell, is a U.S. agent providing him with money and instructions, while explaining why Powell's documentation of Chinese activities across Southeast Asia challenges Beijing's narrative.Since Tarriela's last podcast appearance in May 2024, Chinese Coast Guard vessels have moved closer to Philippine shores, now operating near Pangasinan, Ilocos, Mindoro, and Bataan. Meanwhile, transparency efforts have achieved measurable results: Filipino awareness of West Philippine Sea issues has grown significantly, and international embassies that previously avoided naming China now publicly identify Chinese actions.Tarriela makes the case for deploying U.S. Coast Guard vessels rather than Navy warships to counter China's gray-zone tactics, and explains why he continues speaking out despite personal attacks: “Standing up for our rights is the obligation of everybody. We owe this to our national heroes and to the next generation.”In the post-interview banter, Ray and Jim discuss how the Chinese embassy has also targeted Ray personally for SeaLight's investigation into Chinese influence over Mandarin-language media outlets in the Philippines. They explore parallels with Australia's experience combating similar influence operations and debate how democracies can balance freedom of the press with transparency about foreign funding and direction of media organizations.

Electric utilities are not generally known as hotbeds of innovation. What would it take for electric utilities to become more innovative? What impact would that have on the adoption of AI technologies in the power sector? Can AI tools help control power price increases for households, instead of creating pressures for increased power prices due to data center demand? Join host David Sandalow as he discusses these topics and others with Sandy Grace, Vice President of US Policy and Regulatory Strategy at National Grid. This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Part 2 of our interview with J. K. Amerson López, author of the book Embassy Kid. Kelly grew up in a U.S. diplomat family in the 1950's and 1960's in Latin America, Italy, and Spain. In this episode, Kelly tells stories that take place after the ones in her book. In the early 70's, she “aged out” of her diplomat family and returned to the U.S. for university. Now a young adult, she explored college, dance, and living in several different states from Colorado to New York for ten years until she found solid ground. Her dance teaching and Spanish language connected her to her communities and eventually her Puerto Rican-American husband.Embassykid.comSee photos of our guests and sign up for our email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roundtripstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow @roundtripstoriespodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Embassy buildings are the most tangible evidence of a state's diplomatic presence abroad. State authorities have invested in the architectural conception of purpose-built embassies to flex their diplomatic muscle and project nationhood on foreign soil. While scholars have primarily focused on purpose-built embassies of (former) world powers, Building for Belgium: Belgian Embassies in a Globalising World (1945-2020) (Leuven UP, 2025) by Dr. Bram de Maeyer shifts the perspective by scrutinising the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' embassy-building programme from 1945 to 2020. Rather than a conventional political assessment of diplomatic relations, the book foregrounds the often-overlooked architectural lives of embassies and their social, economic, and political entanglements. By examining Belgian embassy projects across all continents, it reveals how the Belgian diplomatic corps has navigated diverse political regimes, geopolitical contexts, cultures, and building codes. More than the outcome of a deliberate policy, the embassy-building programme has been shaped by incidental decisions, private ambitions and personal tastes of Belgian diplomats, ministry officials and politicians. Building for Belgium not only sheds light on diplomatic architecture but also connects domestic conversations about architecture in Belgium with global state-building projects. Offering fresh insights into the politics of space, it will be of value to scholars and practitioners in architecture, urban studies, international relations, cultural heritage, and Belgian and European studies. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

Christian Esguerra sits down with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Tony Carpio.

Episode #474: Scott Aronson, a career humanitarian and conflict expert, describes his years in Myanmar between 2015 and the 2021 coup as “a really dynamic but also very challenging time to work in Myanmar.” He reflects on how his professional experience, field expertise, and moral convictions converged during a period of both democratic optimism and deepening crisis. Beginning his humanitarian career in the early 2000s, Aronson worked in Darfur and northern Uganda, where he learned the importance of coordination, adaptability, and respect for civilians in violent settings. Later, with USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, he managed disaster and conflict responses, including the 2015 Nepal earthquake. In 2016, he became USAID's senior conflict and governance advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Yangon, supporting Myanmar's transition from dictatorship to democracy. His work focused on strengthening civil society networks and promoting inclusion in a fragile peace process. The 2017 Rohingya crisis shifted his attention to Rakhine State, where he worked with both Rohingya and Rakhine partners to provide humanitarian aid and document abuses. He calls this a time of hope mixed with heartbreak, when Myanmar's potential for democratic unity collided with long-standing ethnic and religious divisions. When the 2021 coup struck, Aronson was in Yangon under COVID quarantine. He helped coordinate emergency communication and funding for local partners after banks and networks collapsed. He credits Burmese activists with sustaining resistance, describing how local groups organized safe houses, escape routes, and covert aid despite mortal danger. Aronson argues that supporting Myanmar's democracy serves both moral and strategic U.S. interests, rejects isolationist arguments, and acknowledges the personal toll of the crisis. He remainshopeful that unity among Myanmar's diverse movements will eventually rebuild the nation: “When that day comes, and it will come,” he says, “there's going to be so much growth and opportunity in the country.”

Why is the Chinese embassy attacking Philippine officials, including Edu Mansanas, who is not even one?

Are we still living in a DEMOCRACY in STARMER'S BRITAIN? #Starmer #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #FreeSpeech #DigitalID #TwoTierPolicing #BBCBias #China #crowborough #UKDemocracy #LiveDebate Consider this: Andy Burnham banned from standing. Elections cancelled over 4 million denied a vote. Illegal migrants bussed into Crowborough without regard to residents objections. Record low popularity ratings for PM Jury Trials scrapped 14 U-Turns on policy in 18 months Over reliance on communist China, why is STARMER allowing massive new Embassy and going on State visit next week. Why are we paying Billions to give our territory to Mauritus Any more reasons to be cheerful?!  Keir Starmer, Starmer UK, UK politics live, Jon Gaunt, Jon Gaunt TV, Britain free speech, authoritarianism UK, digital ID UK, two tier policing, BBC bias, British media bias, UK protest policing, Southport riots, Lucy Connolly, Birmingham policing, Reform UK, Nigel Farage, Red Wall, UK immigration debate, Dover crossings, EU rejoin, UK democracy, civil liberties UK, cancel elections UK, political censorship, UK government criticism, live political debate, UK culture war, state overreach UK #KeirStarmer #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #JonGauntTV #FreeSpeech #DigitalID #TwoTierPolicing #BBCBias #CivilLiberties #StateOverreach #UKDemocracy #LiveDebate This is political blogging and hard-hitting social commentary from Triple Sony Gold Award-winning talk radio legend, Jon Gaunt — former host on BBC, Talk Radio, and Sky News. On Jon Gaunt TV, we cut through the noise and say what others won't. No political correctness. No censorship. Just real conversations that matter.

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This week, Johnny and the Thang Gang are joined by Hollywood royalty. Bradley Cooper AND Will Arnett join them in the studio. We have embarrassing parent stories and the Royal Mint building is being refurbed ready for the Chinese Embassy. Hear Johnny on Radio X every weekday at 4pm across the UK on digital radio, 104.9FM in London, 97.7FM in Manchester, on Global Player or via www.radiox.co.uk

For nearly two thousand years, the Church Age has watched, waited, and wondered when the figure the Apostle Paul calls “that man of sin” would finally step onto the world stage. Today, as global instability accelerates and Israel once again becomes the centerpiece of international diplomacy, the pieces are moving into place with stunning clarity. We are watching Donald Trump and Jared Kushner create the Gaza Board of Peace and we just have to ask, is the man of sin about to finally be revealed?“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;” 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, when Donald Trump first entered the White House, few could have imagined that his administration would become the most aggressively pro-Israel presidency in modern American history. Jerusalem was recognized as Israel's capital, the U.S. Embassy was moved, the Abraham Accords were signed, and now—through Jared Kushner and a growing coalition of global power brokers—we are watching the formation of what is now the signed, sealed and delivered Gaza ‘Board of Peace'. This is not accidental. Nor is it politically insignificant. The Bible tells us plainly that the Antichrist does not rise first as a tyrant, but as a peacemaker. Before he desecrates the Temple, before he demands worship, before he reveals his true nature, he must first be revealed. And Scripture shows us exactly how that revelation begins. On the Podcast today, we “go there” as we ask one searingly important question, and that is simply this. Now that Donald Trump and Jared Kushner have officially installed a global ‘peace board' of Israel's enemies, is the biblical man of sin about to be revealed? In over 3,000 Podcasts that we have done over the years, we have never been this close to that actually happening. Welcome to Day 2,139 of 15 Days To Flatten The Curve!

The UK has approved plans for China to build its largest European embassy in London, near the Tower of London – a controversial move that has triggered serious national security concerns.As Keir Starmer prepares to visit Beijing, has the government misjudged the risks? On this episode, host Tamara Kormornick speaks to former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, who is a vocal critic of the planning proposal. She also talks to Dr Tim Stevens, the co-director of the Cyber Security Research Group at King's College London, to assess the cyber and national security risks cited by opponents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEGMENT 6: STARMER'S LEADERSHIP FAILURES AND CHINA EMBASSY CONCERNS Guest: Joseph Sternberg (London) Sternberg critiques Prime Minister Keir Starmer's struggling leadership and lack of clear direction for Britain. Discussion turns to Starmer's belated scrutiny of China's massive new London embassy complex, raising security concerns about the sprawling diplomatic compound and questions about why earlier governments permitted its construction without adequate review.

Increasing power prices are a hot topic in the United States. Last week the Trump administration, eight Democratic governors and five Republican governors announced a plan to protect households in mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states from paying more for electricity because of electricity demand from data centers. Join host David Sandalow as he talks with Peter Fox-Penner, a leading expert on electricity markets, to discuss the causes of power price increases, the role of data centers, the recent bipartisan agreement in the PJM region, and more.   This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Increasing power prices are a hot topic in the United States. Last week the Trump administration, eight Democratic governors and five Republican governors announced a plan to protect households in mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states from paying more for electricity because of electricity demand from data centers. Join host David Sandalow as he talks with Peter Fox-Penner, a leading expert on electricity markets, to discuss the causes of power price increases, the role of data centers, the recent bipartisan agreement in the PJM region, and more.   This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is J. K. Amerson López, author of the book Embassy Kid. Kelly grew up in a U.S. diplomat family in the 1950's and 1960's in Latin America, Italy, and Spain. In this episode, Kelly shares stories from her book and her childhood growing up in the warmth of Caracas and Bogota immersed in Spanish and the adventure of exploring Italy with her family unit. She learned to be a professional American overseas, but when she returned to the U.S. for middle and high school, the same skill set was underappreciated.EmbassyKid.comSee photos of our guests and sign up for our email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roundtripstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow @roundtripstoriespodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Chinese mega-embassy approved by government, 'have a backbone' California governor urges European leaders, and it's 50 years since Concorde's first commercial flight.

Elon's Neuralink isn't the only game in town when it comes to neurotechnology. With a rapidly expanding AI industry, more and more companies are finding ways to analyze data straight from your brain. So what can we do in an age where our thoughts have become commodities and privacy is an increasing rare luxury? Nita Farahany, a leading expert on the ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies, joins David Rothkopf to explore these fascinating questions and more.  This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China's controversial ‘super embassy' has been approved, after years of debate over the security risks. Campaigners had called on ministers not to give the site the green light, given its proximity to important internet cables that support the City of London. MI5 have admitted they can't 'wholly eliminate' the national security risks around the site. Megan McElroy is joined by James Heale and Sophia Gaston, research fellow at King's College London, to discuss. There's more international chaos for Keir Starmer too – overnight, Donald Trump described plans to hand over the soverignty of the Chagos islands as 'an act of great stupidity.' Where on earth does this leave the special relationship? Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. President Donald Trump says missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize means he's under no obligation to pursue peace. ChongLy Thao tells Reuters what it was like to be dragged out of his home and into the snow by ICE. The truce between the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces is off to a rocky start. Hundreds protest plans for a Chinese mega embassy in London. Plus, Brooklyn Beckham breaks his silence on the family rift.  Listen to Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Jan. 20 expressed confidence that the United States and European countries would find a solution to the Trump administration's effort to acquire Greenland. Bessent, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, dismissed what he called "hysteria" about a possible trade war.The UK government on Jan. 20 approved plans for China to build its largest embassy in Europe, in London, in a bid to improve ties with Beijing despite warnings from British and U.S. lawmakers that the facility could be used for spying. d

Elon's Neuralink isn't the only game in town when it comes to neurotechnology. With a rapidly expanding AI industry, more and more companies are finding ways to analyze data straight from your brain. So what can we do in an age where our thoughts have become commodities and privacy is an increasing rare luxury? Nita Farahany, a leading expert on the ethical and legal implications of emerging technologies, joins David Rothkopf to explore these fascinating questions and more.  This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the China Desk Podcast, Luke de Pulford of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) joins host Steve Yates to examine China's proposed “mega embassy” in London, the national security risks tied to Five Eyes intelligence cables, and how Western governments are capitulating under economic pressure from Beijing. The conversation explores parliamentary resistance, grassroots opposition, CCP coercion tactics, and why Taiwan, supply chains, and global deterrence now define the century's central geopolitical struggle. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

This week, the government is expected to decide whether to approve plans for a new Chinese embassy in London. Critics warn it could be used for cyber attacks or as a base for espionage. Could it pose a threat to national security?Writer: Jonathan LewisProducer: Jonathan LewisHost: Ada BaruméEpisode photography: Sofia FentonExecutive Producer: Jasper Corbett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China is on the cusp of constructing the biggest embassy in Europe– right in central London– despite a growing chorus of concern it could be used for a number of spying operations. So why is Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expected to approve the project? And how worried should we really be?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests: Cindy Yu, columnist and contributing editor, The Times and The Sunday Times. Geraldine Scott, assistant political editor, The Times.Host: Luke Jones. Producer: Micaela Arneson. Read more: It's a mega mistake to allow the new Chinese embassyWhy China's embassy plan should be approvedFurther listening: Will 2026 be the year of China?Clips: The Mirror, Daily Express, Sky News, Channel 4. Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.comThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, China's attempts to build a new "mega-embassy" in London, but are there security risks? Plus, the UK plans to build a record number of offshore wind farms for cleaner energy, the impact of TV screens and tablets on speech development in toddlers, and NASA's first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week on Mark and Pete, we take a hard look at a British political landscape that feels increasingly unstable, unserious, and oddly theatrical. The episode opens with the defection of Robert Jenrick from the Conservatives to Reform UK, using the moment as a springboard to assess the wider collapse of trust, loyalty, and coherence in UK politics. We explore what this says about principle versus ambition, and why voters are left feeling like spectators at a knife-fight conducted behind closed doors.We then turn to one of the most controversial proposals currently causing uproar in Westminster and beyond: Labour's support for a vast new Chinese embassy in London, positioned alarmingly close to sensitive data infrastructure and security services. We unpack the public backlash, the national security concerns, and the broader question of whether Britain has lost its instinct for strategic caution in an increasingly hostile global environment.Finally, we step away from geopolitics and return to something unexpectedly grounding. Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100, and celebrations at the Hundred Acre Wood prompt a reflection on tradition, cultural memory, and why a fictional bear created a century ago still resonates more deeply than much of modern public life. In a week defined by political manoeuvring and institutional fragility, Pooh offers a quiet reminder of friendship, loyalty, and simple wisdom.As ever, the episode blends current affairs, cultural commentary, poetry, and Scripture, offering a thoughtful Christian perspective on power, prudence, and what endures when everything else seems to be wobbling.

How is Odysseus like the heroes of Indian literature?And how did two cultures, separated by vast time and distances, come to have such remarkably similar stories?Today Anya is joined by Roberto Morales to discuss the parallels between ancient Greek, Roman, and Indian literature. They discuss what caused these parallels, and what we can learn from them today...Roberto Morales is Associate Professor of Sanskrit and Head of the Department of Classical Philology at the University of Costa Rica, and author of The Embassy, the Ambush, and the Ogre, which they discuss. You can buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Embassy-Ambush-Ogre-Greco-Roman-Influence/dp/1805113615Hosted by Anya Leonard of Classical Wisdom. To learn more about Classical Wisdom, and sign up for our free newsletter, please go to https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/

This sermon provides a foundational understanding of what the church truly is according to Scripture. Pastor Joe Fant systematically dismantles common misconceptions—that church is merely a building, an event, a social club, or a service provider—and establishes three biblical definitions: the church is a gathering of God's people, the body of Christ, and heaven's embassy on earth. The message emphasizes that church membership means being a functioning body part with specific responsibilities, not just holding a membership card. Christians are called to be ambassadors carrying the message of reconciliation to a lost world. The sermon challenges believers to reorient their understanding and commitment to the local church, recognizing it as God's greatest earthly blessing and the primary vehicle through which He advances His gospel. Pastor Joe Fant calls for deeper involvement, faithful gathering, and a shift from consumer mentality to servant mentality, emphasizing that the church exists not for individual preferences but for God's glory and mission. Key Points: The church is not a building, meeting place, event, concert, social club, or service provider The word "church" (ekklesia) means "called out gathering" - it's fundamentally about people gathering together The church is a body where each member is a functioning body part with specific roles and responsibilities Church membership means being a vital, functioning part of the body, not just holding status or a card The church is God's embassy on earth, and believers are ambassadors carrying the message of reconciliation Gathering together is not optional but commanded in Scripture (Hebrews 10:25) Virtual church attendance cannot replace physical gathering as the church is defined by gathering When believers gather, they are to hold fast to confession, stir up one another to love and good works, and encourage each other The church belongs to God, not to individuals, and must operate according to Scripture, not personal preferences Greatest earthly blessing comes through deep involvement in the local church family The gospel message we carry is: "Be reconciled to God" Hymns and traditional songs serve as the bedrock of worship, providing language for life's most important moments Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:18 - "I will build my church" Matthew 18:15-20 - Church discipline and "where two or three are gathered" Romans 12:4-8 - The church as one body with many members having different functions 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Believers as ambassadors for Christ with the ministry of reconciliation Hebrews 10:23-25 - Command not to neglect meeting together Ephesians 2:19 - Fellow citizens with the saints Philippians 3 - Citizenship in heaven 1 Corinthians 10:17 - Many are one body

Another Telegraph scoop: our journalist Gareth Corfield has exposed unredacted plans for the Chinese “super-embassy” that reveal a secret room within a metre of extremely sensitive data cables.Camilla and Tim speak to Conservative MP and China hawk Iain Duncan Smith, who accuses the Government of “lying from start to finish” about the embassy.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim react to the news that the Government could ban X, after its AI tool ‘Grok' began creating sexual “deepfakes”. Camilla reveals her experience having been sexualised by it, and they consider the consequences of going to war with Elon Musk.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorProducer: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Video Producer: Will WaltersSocial Producer: Nada AggourEditor: Camilla Tominey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Embassy in Iran is urging Americans to leave the country immediately if it's safe to do so. It says U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages and consider leaving by land through neighboring countries. President Trump is also vowing that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25% U.S. tariff. This follows earlier warnings that the U.S. may carry out strikes over Iran's repression of protests in the country. Rights groups say nearly 600 people have died since the protests began.The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on whether male athletes can compete in female sports, while claiming to be transgender. Federal judges in West Virginia and Idaho have ruled that banning boys from girls' sports is a civil rights violation that discriminates based on sex. The Republican Attorneys General Association is urging the high court to uphold state bans, calling it a matter of fairness. Currently, 29 states, the NCAA, and the U.S. Olympic Committee all have bans on transgender athletes competing.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says alleged fraud schemes in Minnesota are far larger than expected, with taxpayer funds illegally sent overseas. In an exclusive interview, Bessent called Minnesota a blueprint for uncovering nationwide fraud, vowing to prosecute offenders, and recover stolen funds. Meanwhile, the Treasury and the IRS are expanding audits and launching new enforcement actions to stop the abuse.

This episode exposes a mind-blowing web of interconnected fraud that ties bank fraud, ID theft, and voter fraud into one massive scheme with China, Dominion Voting Systems, and Roaming Networks at the center. Host Joe Oltmann and guest David Clements break down explosive undercover video, with whistleblower Raul revealing how servers used to code Dominion systems were mishandled by the FBI, wrong servers seized, and critical evidence ignored since April 2018 setting the stage for the stolen 2020 Presidential ElectionThe deep state tried to silence Raul with a $1 million cash bribe plus a D.C. seat, complete with U.S. Embassy meetings and text messages urging him to "forget the past." Raul's letter to the U.S. Ambassador accuses crimes against Americans and global citizens, including the sale of 25 million American IDs in two drops to China for fake identities benefiting the deep state while enabling widespread fraud.It all connects back to President Trump's recent Truth Social call to "FREE TINA PETERS" the imprisoned election integrity advocate. From Soros-Biden money funnels to massive-scale corruption, and widespread blackmailing this show uncovers the levers of power holding America hostage. Don't miss the raw documents, emails, and revelations tune in for the truth they don't want you to hear!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0rPEYIBdjA Premiered on 3 Jan 2026 Ranjeet Brar speaks for the CPGB-ML at a an emergency demonstration against the illegal and immoral US invasion of Venezuela at the US Embassy in London today, 3rd January 2026. The US embassy - this bomb-proof structure erected in nine Elms, London - is trespassing upon our nation. It is a centre of international terrorism and has no place here. Of course, it finds its complement in the criminal Imperialist government of Britain. The Bank of England holds 2bn worth of venezuelan gold, confiscated to destabilise the government and inflict pain on the people of Venezuela. The US intervention today, like the preceding bombing of small boats and seizure of oil tankers over the last weeks, is international piracy and terrorism, without even a semblance or pretence at legality or any finer motive. The best trump can maintain is that Venezuela is a narco state. When US is in reality the chief natco state. There is no significant drug cultivation or cartel on Venezuelan soil - up to the point of US invasion. This is a war for despoliation, plunder and robbery. It is a war for oil, for lithium, for gold, for the “right” to exploit the venezuelan working class. It is a war of colonial conquest and plunder. It is a gross violation of international law. The US, together with Britain is the chief instrument of terrorism in the world today. We demand an end to the war on Venezuela. We demand the removal of this US embassy - a US military and CIA encampment in the heart of london - from British Soil. We demand the closure and withdrawal of all US bases from the british isles and territories. We demand that Britain leaves NATO and abandons the policy of illegal intervention across the world. We demand the release and restoration of Venezuela's democratically elected president, comrade Nicholas Maduro. We stand with the Venezuelan people. We stand with the PSUV and the mass resistance of the people of Venezuela. This is not the end of the story - just the beginning of another bloody chapter of us imperial intervention. Death to Imperialism! Victory to Venezuela! Workers of all countries unite! Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. The White House has told the BBC that acquiring Greenland - a semi-autonomous region of fellow NAT member Denmark – was a "national security priority". We hear from a former senior commander of NATO and a politician from Greenland's parliament. Also in the programme: US officials say that a mission to board a Russian flagged oil tanker sailing in the North Atlantic is underway; and the discovery of the trumpet from the Iron Age on the east coast of England. (File photo: People gather for a protest outside the Embassy of the United States of America in Copenhagen, Denmark on March 29, 2025. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

INSIDE IRAN: CONFRONTING REVOLUTIONARY FIGURES AND UNCOVERING THE DOUBLE COUPColleague Craig Unger. Unger describes his 2014 trip to Tehran to find Iranian corroboration for the October Surprise. He visited the former US Embassy, now a "Den of Spies" museum documenting the 1953 CIA coup against Mossadegh, which remains a source of deep grievance. Unger secured a rare interview with Mohsen Rafighdoost, a founder of the Revolutionary Guards and Khomeini's driver. During the interview, Rafighdoost slipped, saying "If we met with the Republicans..."—a moment Unger captured on video. Unger also interviewed Abolhassan Banisadr, the ousted first president of the Islamic Republic, in Versailles. Banisadr provided documents confirming the plot, describing it as a "double coup": it removed Carter in the US and allowed hardliners to consolidate power in Iran by undermining moderates like himself. NUMBER 7

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with Director Anthony Lucero to talk about his new film, Paper Bag Plan! Synopsis: After being diagnosed with cancer, Oscar (Lance Kinsey) realizes his overprotectiveness may be holding his son Billy (Cole Massie) back from gaining independence. Determined to secure Billy's future, Oscar helps him build the skills needed for a job as a grocery store bagger. Their heartfelt journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of fostering self-reliance, revealing the deep love between father and son—and the courage it takes to let go. Anthony Lucero's directorial debut feature film, East Side Sushi, was picked up by HBO after screening at the Miami International Film Festival where it was also nominated for Best Screenplay. Written by Lucero, this drama/comedy indie favorite garnered 15 film festival awards nationwide, 8 Diosa de Plata award nominations including Best Picture and Best Director, has a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score and has the distinction of being listed as one of the "Top 10 Films of 2015" by SF Weekly and one of "The Most Overlooked Films of 2015" from the Los Angeles Times. In 2017, Lucero was selected as a U.S. Envoy and screened East Side Sushi at six U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout Japan. Born and raised in Oakland, Lucero draws on his Chicano roots to create stories that are multicultural and socially relevant. After receiving his B.A. in Film from San Francisco State University, Lucero spent over a decade working in visual effects at George Lucas' Industrial Light and Magic, working on such films as Star Wars Episode I & II, Ironman, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Avengers.   Want to Watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Brian Naranjo former deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, joins Adam to talk about the unfolding situation in Venezuela.

THE TET OFFENSIVE AND THE SIEGE OF KHE SANH Colleague Geoffrey Wawro. In 1968, North Vietnamlaunched the Tet Offensive to deliver a knockout blow; while a military disaster for the communists, the televised breach of the US Embassy shattered American claims of progress and turned public opinion. Simultaneously, the siege of Khe Sanh symbolized the war's futility, as US forces fought fiercely to hold the base only to abandon and bulldoze it shortly after the battle concluded. These events led trusted figures like Walter Cronkite to declare the war a stalemate, convincing President Johnson that he had lost the support of middle America. NUMBER 12

THE CORONATION AND INTELLIGENCE NETWORKS Colleague Charles Spicer. The coronation of George VI in May 1937 became a backdrop for diplomatic maneuvering, culminating in a disastrously overcrowded party at the German embassy organized by the social-climbing Anneliese Ribbentrop. While Nazi sympathizers and high society mingled, the Anglo-German Fellowship was infiltrated by Kim Philby, who was hired to manage publicity while secretly reporting to Soviet intelligence. Simultaneously, realizing the futility of civilizing the Nazis, Conwell-Evans and Christie transitioned into functioning as a "private detective agency" for Vansittart, utilizing their access to gather intelligence that the official services lacked. Despite the social chaos and espionage, German War Minister von Blomberg attended the coronation and was well-received, hinting at alternative diplomatic paths had Ribbentrop not intervened. NUMBER 7 1946 DEFENSE COUNCIL AT THE NUREMBERG TRIAL

INSIDE IRAN: CONFESSIONS FROM THE REVOLUTIONARIES Colleague Craig Unger. Traveling to Tehran, Unger visits the former US embassy and interviews Mohsen Rafighdoost, a Revolutionary Guard founder. Ungercaptured video where Rafighdoost seemingly admits to meeting Republicans. Former Iranian President Banisadr also confirmed the plot, describing the collision as a "double coup" targeting both Jimmy Carter and his own presidency. NUMBER 7

The Trump administration's executive order targeting state regulations on artificial intelligence is a gift to big tech. They say it eliminates a tangle of regulations that stifle innovations, while critics say gives companies freedom to do whatever they please. So what's the truth? Adam Conner of the Center for American Progress joins David Rothkopf to explore the relationship between federal and state regulations, the economic impacts of AI, and the importance of steering AI development towards a positive future for all of us.  This material is distributed by TRG Advisory Services, LLC on behalf of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the U.S.. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices