Podcasts about Erbil

259 - Ministry Update: The Rileys (Pt. 1) Tanner Callison In this ministry update episode, Tanner sits down with Stephen and Annelisa Riley to hear about life and ministry in Erbil, Iraq, where they serve alongside Erbil Baptist Church and the Mustard Seed Foundation. Listen as they provide an update on the ministry happening in Erbil and how God is using it to impact their region and the ends of the earth.Missed an episode with the Rileys? Check out previous episodes below:https://www.hinsonchurch.org/disciple-hinson-podcast/2021/2/18/71-stephen-annelisa-riley-double-featurehttps://www.hinsonchurch.org/disciple-hinson-podcast/2021/2/18/72-stephen-annelisa-riley-double-feature-part-2https://www.hinsonchurch.org/disciple-hinson-podcast/2024/02/04/165-rileys-on-erbil-part-1https://www.hinsonchurch.org/disciple-hinson-podcast/2024/02/04/166-rileys-on-erbil-part-2Music from EBC: https://www.youtube.com/@TheColportersResmall podcast link: https://kurdishculturepodcast.comPDF on 5-year fundraising: https://drive.google.com/file/d/133ymv4g8aKy1GTFID2t-VIxVg0ejVh-b/view?usp=sharing

✈️ ETF III Update #5: Bangkok 2026 Hey now! I am your host Ric Gazarian. And I am here with the fifth update for the Extraordinary Travel Festival for October 22-25, 2026 in Bangkok. We have 4 amazing days of community, content, and exploration of Bangkok and beyond. Over 150 people have committed to joining ETF III.

Devrim Erbil

Bu köşeden “O aktörle konuşmanın vakti gelmedi mi?” diye sorduğumda (17 Şubat) gelişmelerin bu kadar hızlı seyredeceğini öngörememiştim. ABD/İsrail'in İran saldırısı henüz başlamamıştı. Konu Barzani'nin (ve medyasının) dağılan SDG'ye ödünsüz desteğiydi. Dahası… Barzanilerin oturmuş geleneğin dışına çıkarak -ilk kez- Irak Cumhurbaşkanlığına aday göstermesi dikkat çekiciydi. Yönetim, Irak'taki askeri varlığını Erbil'e kaydıran ABD'den güç alarak… Hem Irak'ta hem de bölgede mevcut statükoyu bozma arayışındaydı. Bunun Ankara'da kaşların çatılmasına neden olduğunu görüyordum. O halde yeni bir hamle yapılmalı ve Barzani yönetimi “dengelenmeliydi.”

Kelâmî Dergâhı şeyhi ve 32. Nakşî Postnişini olan Muhammed Es'ad Efendi (k.s.), 1848 (Hicri 1264) yılında bugün Irak sınırları içinde kalan Musul'un Erbil kasabasında doğdu. Muhammed Es'ad Erbili (k.s.), Nakşibendi tarikatının Hâlidiyye Dergâhı Postnişîni olan babası Muhammed Saîd Efendi'nin terbiyesinde ehl-i tarik bir ailede yetişti. Erbil ve Deyr'deki zamanın alimlerinden ilim öğrendi ve 1870 yılında yirmi üç yaşında zahiri ilimlerden icazet (diploma) aldı. Taha el-Hariri'ye intisap etti. Beş yılda seyri sulukünu tamamlayarak, hilafet aldı ve Hacca gitti. Hacc dönüşü Şeyhi vefat edince, İstanbul'a geldi. Fatih Camii'nde Hafız Divanı ile Molla Cami'nin Lüccetü'l-Esrar kitabını okuttu. Ünü kısa zamanda etrafa yayıldı. II. Abdülhamid Han'ın damadı Halid Paşa kendisini saraya davet ederek sohbetlerinden istifade etti. Bu arada Meclis-i Meşayih üyeliğine ve akabinde Kelamî Dergâhı Şeyhliği'ne tayin edildi. Kenz-ül İrfan adlı hadis kitabını neşretti ve büyük ilgi gördü. Abdulhamid Han tarafından vazifeli olarak Erbil'e gönderildi. Şeyh Muhammed Es'ad Erbili (k.s.)'un en önemli özelliklerinden biri “Tarikatı, Şeriatın yaşanabilmesi için bir araç olduğunu ısrarla vurgulamış ve uygulamış olmasıdır”. Bu konuda “Tarikatın esası Şeriattır” demiştir. İkinci özelliği ise Peygamber Efendimiz (s.a.v)'e olan büyük aşkı ve sünnet-i seniyyeyi yaşama konusunda gösterdiği titizlik ve gayretidir. Tekkelerin kapatılmasından sonra hiç sokağa çıkmamaya karar vererek, Erenköy Kazasker'de satın aldığı köşkünde inzivaya çekildi. Ancak evi sürekli polis gözetiminde tutuldu. 23 Aralık 1930'da Menemen vakasıyla ilgili tutuklanarak Menemen'e sevk edildi. İdam talebiyle yargılandı. İlerlemiş yaşı sebebiyle cezası müebbede çevrildi. Oğlu Ali Efendi idam edildi. Menemen'de askeri hastanede tedavisi yapıldığı sırada 3 Mart'ı 4 Mart'a bağlayan gece zehirlenerek Şehid edilmiştir. Cenazesi ailesine verilmeyerek Menemen'de defnedildi. Es'ad Efendi (k.s.)'nun yetiştirdiği en önemli talebesi ve yolunu devam ettiren zât, Hz. Mahmud Sami Ramazanoğlu (k.s.)'dur. (Son Asır Ehl-i Sünnet Âlimleri s. 120)

Die Uhr tickt: Wenige Stunden vor Ablauf von Donald Trumps Ultimatum spitzt sich die Lage im Nahen Osten dramatisch zu. Die Straße von Hormus bleibt blockiert, über der wichtigsten Ölregion der Welt steigen Rauchwolken auf und beide Seiten bereiten sich auf den nächsten Schritt vor. Im Gespräch mit Ibrahim Naber (WELT), der aus Erbil im Nordirak berichtet, geht es um die entscheidende Frage: Steht die Region vor einer neuen Eskalationsstufe, oder gibt es noch eine letzte Chance auf Diplomatie? Vor Ort zeigt sich bereits die Realität des Krieges: Drohnenangriffe, Raketenbeschuss und zivile Opfer weit über die eigentlichen Frontlinien hinaus. Im Fokus stehen mögliche US-Angriffe auf zentrale Infrastruktur im Iran, die strategische Bedeutung der Straße von Hormus und die Risiken eines Einsatzes von Bodentruppen. Klar ist: Sollten die USA nach Ablauf des Ultimatums handeln, droht eine weitere Ausweitung des Konflikts. Das Berlin Playbook als Podcast gibt es jeden Morgen ab 5 Uhr. Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team liefern Politik zum Hören – kompakt, international, hintergründig. Für alle Hauptstadt-Profis: Der Berlin Playbook-Newsletter bietet jeden Morgen die wichtigsten Themen und Einordnungen. Jetzt kostenlos abonnieren. Mehr von Rixa Fürsen gibt es auch hier: Instagram: @rixafu | X: @rixa_fursen. POLITICO Deutschland – ein Angebot der Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH Axel-Springer-Straße 65, 10888 Berlin Tel: +49 (30) 2591 0 information@axelspringer.de Sitz: Amtsgericht Berlin-Charlottenburg, HRB 196159 B USt-IdNr: DE 214 852 390 Geschäftsführer: Carolin Hulshoff Pol, Mathias Sanchez Luna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack CEO of Emergency Logistics Team, Will Holden has spent years in some of the most dangerous places in the world. From Yemen to Syria and the then ISIS run Iraq, he's seen a lot. He joined me from Erbil, Kurdistan to talk about the current situation, the supply chain issues created by the war and why this situation has him more concerned than anything he's encountered previously. Iran, Shadow Banking, Shadow Fleets and the two week war podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-154596249 Song by Cabin proceeds to Ionad Hind Rajab:https://cabin-music.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-the-ivy-house Support the Hind Rajab Centre here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/quick-thank-you-152402329 SpiceBag Hind Jajab Centre Jersey:https://spicebagmerch.com/

Önceki gece, İran ve Irak'taki Haşd-i Şabi, Erbil'i vurdu. Irak İran yanında, ABD ve İsrail'e karşı konum aldı. Güçlerini Kuveyt sınırına sevk etmeye başladı.

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Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (3/24/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth is, or claiming they have the answer, is likely leading you astray, for one reason or another. Stay Vigilant. !function(r,u,m,b,l,e){r._Rumble=b,r[b]||(r[b]=function(){(r[b]._=r[b]._||[]).push(arguments);if(r[b]._.length==1){l=u.createElement(m),e=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0],l.async=1,l.src="https://rumble.com/embedJS/u2q643"+(arguments[1].video?'.'+arguments[1].video:'')+"/?url="+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+"&args="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify([].slice.apply(arguments))),e.parentNode.insertBefore(l,e)}})}(window, document, "script", "Rumble");   Rumble("play", {"video":"v75e3ly","div":"rumble_v75e3ly"}); Source Links (In Chronological Order):  (18) Carey on X: "It's actually insane how many people believe this lie about the war in Iran.

VOV1 - Đêm qua, nổ lớn tiếp tục được ghi nhận tại khu vực Đại sứ quán Mỹ ở thủ đô Baghdad của Iraq, nghi do bị tấn công.Theo các nguồn tin, hai tiếng nổ lớn liên tiếp được ghi nhận phát ra từ khu vực Vùng Xanh thuộc trung tâm thủ đô Baghdad của Iraq hồi đêm qua. Trong đó, vụ nổ thứ hai được nghe thấy đồng thời với hoạt động phóng tên lửa phòng không đánh chặn vật thể chưa xác định ở phía trên trụ sở Đại sứ quán Mỹ. Vùng Xanh là nơi đặt trụ sở Đại sứ quán Mỹ cùng nhiều cơ quan quan đại diện nước ngoài khác. Tuy nhiên, thông tin chi tiết về vụ việc chưa được công bố.Sau khi Mỹ cùng Israel phát động chiến dịch tấn công vào Iran ngày 28/2, Lữ đoàn Hezbollah ở Iraq đã tuyên bố sẽ tập kích các mục tiêu Mỹ để báo thù. Thời gian qua, cơ quan ngoại giao cùng các căn cứ Mỹ ở cả thủ đô Baghdad và thành phố Erbil phía Bắc Iraq, đã nhiều lần bị tập kích. Trong các ngày 5 và 14/3, Đại sứ quán Mỹ đã ban cảnh báo khẩn, yêu cầu công dân nước này lập tức rời khỏi Iraq để đảm bảo an toàn.Ngoài Iraq, các căn cứ và lợi ích Mỹ tại nhiều nước Vùng Vịnh khác, cũng đã trở thành mục tiêu tấn công thường xuyên của Iran cùng các nhóm đồng minh./.     Bá Thi/VOV Ai CậpĐại sứ quán Mỹ tại Baghdad, thủ đô Iraq, đã bị tấn công bằng tên lửa vào thứ Bảy (14/3).

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EE. UU. levanta sanciones al petróleo ruso temporalmente por la crisis de precios y la guerra en Irán, lo que mantiene el barril alto y hace caer las bolsas. Macron se reúne con Zelenski, y el G7 reafirma no revisar sanciones a Rusia para no financiar armas. Se informan muertes de soldados en Irak y Erbil, y una masacre en Líbano por bombardeos israelíes. El estrecho de Ormuz colapsa y afecta el petróleo regional. Europa, salvo Macron, no comprende la inutilidad de Trump ni la amenaza de Putin. El secretario de Guerra de EE. UU. afirma que el líder iraní está herido. En España, el gobierno de Sánchez es criticado; la ministra Montero pospone medidas antiinflación a un "momento oportuno" europeo. Se consideran ayudas a transportistas y rebajas fiscales energéticas. En Cuba, Díaz Canel dialoga con EE. UU. por el bloqueo y la crisis energética. Se investiga el asesinato de Francisca Cadena y un caso de violencia machista. La segunda denunciante contra Arrejón no ratifica su ...

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 13 Marzo 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Investimenti e MercatiTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / Il Messaggero / La Repubblica / Corriere della Sera * Transizione 5.0: Nel 2025 sono stati attivati 9 miliardi € di investimenti con 19.000 istanze per un totale di 4,25 miliardi € di crediti d'imposta richiesti. Esaurito il plafond iniziale di 2,5 miliardi €, restano in coda richieste per 1,6 miliardi €. * Borse e Spread: Chiusura in territorio negativo per Piazza Affari (-0,7%) e Madrid (-1,2%); lo spread Btp-Bund è salito a 78 punti base (+8%). * Settore Turistico: Registrata una forte contrazione nel lungo raggio (Cina, Thailandia, India) con il 38% di cancellazioni e il 45% di pratiche in "stand-by". Le criticità per gli Emirati Arabi raggiungono il 92%. * Commercio al dettaglio: Nel 2025 prosegue la desertificazione commerciale con la chiusura di 17.000 negozi (-3,2%).Industria e AutomotiveTestate: Corriere della Sera / Il Messaggero / La Repubblica * Ex Ilva: Il gruppo indiano Jindal ha presentato una manifestazione di interesse per l'intero gruppo, entrando in competizione con il fondo USA Flacks Group (che ha offerto 1 € con promessa di 5 miliardi € di investimenti). La svolta è attesa entro aprile 2026. * Settore Costruzioni: L'Ance lancia l'allarme per l'impennata dei costi dei materiali: il bitume è aumentato del 40%-56% in una settimana, il gasolio industriale del 28% e le tubazioni in plastica del 30%. * Leonardo e Difesa: Leonardo esporta l'80% della produzione globale; tuttavia, il debito pubblico stimato al 3,1% per il 2025 potrebbe limitare la flessibilità per la spesa militare italiana.Fisco e NormativaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore / La Repubblica / La Stampa * Caro Carburanti: Il governo frena sul taglio delle accise (costo stimato 1 miliardo €/mese) orientandosi su aiuti selettivi. * Bonus e Social Card: In fase di studio la replica della carta "Dedicata a te" per redditi bassi (Isee fino a 15.000 €) con un possibile contributo carburante di circa 77 €. * Emissioni ETS: Otto Paesi europei si sono opposti alla richiesta italiana di sospendere il sistema ETS sul termoelettrico per contenere i costi energetici.Banche e CreditoTestate: Il Messaggero / Milano Finanza / Il Foglio * Politica Monetaria: Attesa per le riunioni di Fed (17-18 marzo) e BCE (19 marzo). Nonostante un'inflazione USA al 2,4%, l'80% degli analisti prevede tassi invariati a causa dello shock petrolifero. * Risparmio Gestito: Donnet (Generali) propone un asse con MPS sul risparmio italiano dopo le recenti operazioni su Natixis.Energia e GeopoliticaTestate: Corriere della Sera / La Repubblica / Il Sole 24 Ore / Il Messaggero * Petrolio a quota 100: Il Brent ha superato i 100 $ al barile (chiusura a 101 $) a causa della chiusura dello Stretto di Hormuz. L'Iran ha ripreso l'export verso la Cina a un ritmo di 2,1 milioni di barili/giorno. * Scorte Strategiche: L'Italia ha autorizzato il rilascio coordinato di 9,996 milioni di barili di petrolio (circa 1,6 milioni di tep), pari al 13,5% delle scorte nazionali di sicurezza. * Costi del Conflitto: La prima settimana di guerra contro l'Iran è costata agli USA 11,3 miliardi $; la spesa quotidiana è stimata tra 890 milioni e 1 miliardo $. * Missioni Militari: Attacco alla base italiana di Erbil con uno sciame di 25 droni; il contingente italiano sta riducendo la presenza in Iraq (da 300 a 100 unità a Erbil).Lavoro e FormazioneTestate: Corriere della Sera / La Stampa * Occupazione: Segnalato un nuovo record di occupati con un cambio di passo per il Sud, nonostante le difficoltà nel far incrociare domanda e offerta. * Nuove Schiavitù: Inchiesta sui rider pagati 4 €/ora per turni fino a 12 ore al giorno. * Crisi Aziendali: A Marghera 37 lavoratori sono stati licenziati perché sostituiti da sistemi di Intelligenza Artificiale.Executive Takeaway (Insight per la C-suite) * Resilienza Energetica: L'attivazione delle riserve strategiche (13,5% del totale nazionale) garantisce la continuità operativa nel breve termine, ma il target di 100 $/barile impone una revisione immediata dei budget energetici aziendali. * Opportunità Siderurgica: La competizione tra Jindal e Flacks per l'ex Ilva apre scenari di investimento industriale fino a 5 miliardi €, segnale positivo per il consolidamento della filiera manifatturiera italiana. * Digitalizzazione e Incentivi: Nonostante l'esaurimento dei fondi Transizione 5.0, il governo sta approntando una "4.0 rafforzata" per recuperare 1,6 miliardi € di investimenti in attesa, offrendo una finestra tattica per l'ammodernamento tecnologico. * Gestione della Supply Chain: L'aumento dei costi delle materie prime (bitume +40%, fertilizzanti +10-20%) richiede strategie di approvvigionamento diversificate per mitigare il rischio geopolitico dello Stretto di Hormuz. * Stabilità e Governance: Il monitoraggio del referendum sulla giustizia (22-23 marzo) è considerato cruciale dagli investitori internazionali per valutare la stabilità politica a lungo termine del sistema Paese.

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Energy investors are struggling to keep up as America's war against Iran roils the markets, President Trump says higher gas prices will be worth it in the long run, and this summer our nation's capital will host an IndyCar race named “Freedom 250.” CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins live from Erbil, Iraq to provide an on-the-ground perspective on what's happening in the Middle East as the United States and Israel continue their attack on Iran, and as the Pentagon memeifies violent imagery on their official social media. Tune in to CNN for more of Clarissa Ward's reporting from the Middle East.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greta Privitera riassume quello che ha detto la nuova Guida suprema dell'Iran nel suo primo discorso (letto da una giornalista). Lorenzo Cremonesi spiega chi ha lanciato alcuni droni contro la nostra base in Iraq e quali rischi corrono i militari. Gabriele Principato racconta delle dimissioni del fondatore del celebre ristorante tristellato Noma di Copenaghen, dopo le numerose accuse di violenze fisiche e psicologiche sui suoi collaboratoriIsraele: «Teheran ci lancia missili, stop ai luoghi culto a Gerusalemme». Mojtaba Khamenei: «Lo Stretto di Hormuz deve restare chiuso»Missile contro la base italiana a Erbil, cosa è successo: ore 23.30, tremano le finestreRené Redzepi lascia il Noma dopo 23 anni per le accuse di violenza: «Le scuse non bastano, faccio un passo indietro»

Donald Trump pensava di applicare all'Iran la sua logica fatta di pragmatismo e soluzioni veloci. Eppure, l'Iran resiste e da filo da torcere agli avversari, nonostante gli attacchi praticamente ininterrotti da giorni. Secondo alcune fonti della Reuters, alcuni report redatti dall'intelligence americana parlerebbero di una "leadership iraniana ancora sostanzialmente intatta, che non rischia di crollare nell'immediato". Ne parliamo con Francesco Semprini, inviato a Erbil, lavora con La Stampa, Federica D'Andrea, operatrice WeWorld in Libano, e con Minoo Mirshahvalad, ricercatrice in Sociologia, Università di Copenhagen.

Questa notte un drone ha colpito la base militare italiana di Erbil, in Iraq. Parliamo di questa struttura insieme a Marco Bertolini, già comandante del Comando Operativo di Vertice Interforze (COVI) e in precedenza del Comando Interforze per le Operazioni delle Forze Speciali e della Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore. Manca poco al voto sul Referendum costituzionale sulla giustizia. Oggi ospitiamo le ragioni del sì. Con noi Ettore Manca, presidente della Seconda Sezione del Tar Lecce e tra i fondatori del Comitato Sì Riforma. Addio a Enrica Bonaccorti. Ne facciamo un ritratto insieme a Anna Bisogno, docente di tv all'Università Mercatorum di Roma, autrice fra i vari di "TV espansa. Piattaforme, social network, IA", edito Carocci Editore. Si accende lo scontro sulla Biennale di Venezia: il Ministro della Cultura Giuli ha richiesto le dimissioni a Tamara Gregoretti, rappresentante del Mic nel Cda, per non aver avvisato della possibile presenza della Russia alla Biennale e per aver votato a favore della sua partecipazione. Andiamo da Silva Menetto.

L'apertura di giornata con le notizie e le voci dei protagonisti, tutto in meno di 30 minuti.Ieri sera è stata colpita la base militare italiana a Erbil. Il contingente italiano è rimasto incolume e due petroliere sono state colpite da imbarcazioni iraniane al largo dell'Iraq. Ci colleghiamo con Fausto Biloslavo, inviato di guerra proprio a Erbil e firma de Il Giornale.

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Nuova notte di altissima tensione in Medio Oriente, con la guerra tra Iran, Israele e Stati Uniti che continua ad allargarsi e a coinvolgere anche il Libano, il Golfo e l'Iraq. Nelle scorse ore una minaccia aerea ha colpito anche la base militare italiana a Erbil, nel Kurdistan iracheno.

Primo discorso al Paese di Mojtaba Khamenei, la nuova Guida suprema dell'Iran rimasto ferito dopo un raid. "Vendicheremo il sangue dei martiri di Minab", ha promesso, in un messaggio letto da un presentatore alla tv di Stato.

Aan tafel deze week: CNN‑oorlogsverslaggever Clarissa Ward, oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, partijleider van het CDA Henri Bontenbal, minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib. Presentatie: Maaike Schoon Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-8-mrt-26 CNN-journalist Clarissa Ward is één van de belangrijkste oorlogsverslaggevers ter wereld. Ze maakte reportages vanuit Oekraïne, Gaza, Afghanistan en Syrië en won vele prijzen voor haar werk, waaronder meerdere Emmy's. Op dit moment verblijft ze in de Koerdische stad Erbil, in het noorden van Irak. Ze doet ter plekke verslag van de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. Een week geleden vielen de VS en Israël Iran aan. Inmiddels is het conflict verder geëscaleerd en raken steeds meer landen betrokken bij de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. In de studio schuift Minister van Staat en oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer aan. Hoe kijkt hij naar de laatste ontwikkelingen? Hij stond aan de wieg van kabinet-Jetten. Nu leidt Henri Bontenbal als fractievoorzitter het CDA-smaldeel in de Tweede Kamer. De nieuwe coalitie kreeg al in de eerste week te maken met een oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. En met de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen voor de deur wacht ook meteen de eerste politieke graadmeter. De CDA-partijleider schuift aan in Buitenhof. En zondag is het Internationale Vrouwendag. Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, de kersverse minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening, won afgelopen vrijdag de Aletta Jacobsprijs. Zij wil zich veel harder inzetten om femicide te bestrijden. Dat juicht oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib toe. Bij de afgelopen verkiezingen zette zij femicide via een stembusakkoord goed op de agenda, maar ze heeft zorgen. Hoe komen er zo snel mogelijk concrete maatregelen?

Aan tafel deze week: CNN‑oorlogsverslaggever Clarissa Ward, oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, partijleider van het CDA Henri Bontenbal, minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib. Presentatie: Maaike Schoon Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-8-mrt-26 CNN-journalist Clarissa Ward is één van de belangrijkste oorlogsverslaggevers ter wereld. Ze maakte reportages vanuit Oekraïne, Gaza, Afghanistan en Syrië en won vele prijzen voor haar werk, waaronder meerdere Emmy's. Op dit moment verblijft ze in de Koerdische stad Erbil, in het noorden van Irak. Ze doet ter plekke verslag van de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. Een week geleden vielen de VS en Israël Iran aan. Inmiddels is het conflict verder geëscaleerd en raken steeds meer landen betrokken bij de oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. In de studio schuift Minister van Staat en oud-secretaris-generaal van de NAVO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer aan. Hoe kijkt hij naar de laatste ontwikkelingen? Hij stond aan de wieg van kabinet-Jetten. Nu leidt Henri Bontenbal als fractievoorzitter het CDA-smaldeel in de Tweede Kamer. De nieuwe coalitie kreeg al in de eerste week te maken met een oorlog in het Midden-Oosten. En met de gemeenteraadsverkiezingen voor de deur wacht ook meteen de eerste politieke graadmeter. De CDA-partijleider schuift aan in Buitenhof. En zondag is het Internationale Vrouwendag. Elanor Boekholt-O'Sullivan, de kersverse minister van Volkshuisvesting en Ruimtelijke Ordening, won afgelopen vrijdag de Aletta Jacobsprijs. Zij wil zich veel harder inzetten om femicide te bestrijden. Dat juicht oud-Kamervoorzitter Khadija Arib toe. Bij de afgelopen verkiezingen zette zij femicide via een stembusakkoord goed op de agenda, maar ze heeft zorgen. Hoe komen er zo snel mogelijk concrete maatregelen?

ABD Başkanı Trump ve bakanları, İran'a niye saldırdıklarına dair çelişkili açıklamalar yapıyor. Savaştaki stratejik hedefleri de hala net değil. Şimdi de İranlı Kürtleri devreye sokarak rejimi devirmek gündeme geldi. Peki bu seçenek İran'da ABD'ye fayda sağlar mı? AA Amerika Haberleri Müdürü Can Hasasu ile konuştuk.

Operation Epic Fury & Roaring Lion for review:1. Concerning Iran's New Supreme Leader: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Wednesday that Israel would target whoever leads the Islamic Republic. “Any leader appointed by the Iranian terror regime to continue leading the plan to destroy Israel, threaten the US and the free world and the countries of the region, and oppress the Iranian people, will be an unequivocal target for elimination,” Katz said in a statement. “It does not matter what his name is or where he hides,” he said.2. An American submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday, the first US sinking of an enemy ship by torpedo since World War II.3. Within a week, the US and Israel “will have complete control over Iranian skies,” US War Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted on Wednesday during a press conference at the Pentagon alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, exclaiming that Iran was “toast.”4. An Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jet shot down a Russian-made Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran on Wednesday, the IDF said, in the first-ever downing of a manned aircraft by an F-35.5. The Israeli Air Force carried out “extensive” strikes against regime targets across Iran overnight and into Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic continued to fire salvos of ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers.6. The US and Israel, in their ongoing airstrikes throughout Iran, are targeting members of the regime's forces that took part in the crackdown on anti-government protesters earlier this year, hoping to make it easier for demonstrators to return to the streets once the bombing subsides, a US official and an Israeli official told The Times of Israel on Wednesday.7. In a televised address, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday said his terror group's resumption of rocket attacks on Israel this week is a response to Israel's continued presence and airstrikes in Lebanon since the November 2024 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal.8. Hezbollah fired on central Israel on Tuesday, the terror group's first long-range attack since the start of the Iran war, as Israeli airstrikes hammered the organization and Israel threatened Iranian officials in Lebanon.Hezbollah fired three rockets toward Tel Aviv and the Haifa area, setting off sirens across central Israel and parts of the north.9. NATO air and missile defense systems stationed in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it headed into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.10. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told his country's neighbors in the region that he respects their sovereignty after Iran launched a number of airstrikes at Gulf nations in recent days.11. Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.The groups have requested US military support, and Iraqi leaders in Erbil and Baghdad have also been in touch with the Trump administration in recent days, they said.

Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine says the US will start striking deeper into Iranian territory, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US is "dominating" the war but says there's no finish line in sight.  Our coverage begins with CNN's Clarissa Ward live from Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon's live report for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC, as the US and Israeli war on Iran shows every sign of intensifiying.

Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Kuwait City, Bahrain and Jeddah are all under attack as Iran’s desperate regime fires drones and missiles at its neighbours across the Persian Gulf: punishment for hosting American forces as Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury continues to pound Iran’s territory and assets, sinking at least half of the Iranian navy fleet alone. Follow our live blog here. Read more on this developing story: Australian mosques, organisations slammed for events honouring ‘martyrdom’ of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Conflict spreads as Hezbollah weighs in, ‘drone strike’ on British base in Cyprus, new Israeli salvo Trump says he has fulfilled his promise to the Iranian people, but the rest is up to them Ayatollah’s son or ‘Iranian Putin’ could step into power A weakened Iran will have ripple effects across the Middle East See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will allow the US to use British bases for 'defensive' strikes on Iranian missile sites, but says the UK government 'will not join offensive action now'.Donald Trump says he's 'very disappointed' in Starmer and condemned the delay in making that decision.So is the UK at war with Iran and what does it mean for the UK-US special relationship?On this episode of Talking Politics Robert speaks to Julie Etchingham who is in Erbil, northern Iraq, about the escalating war in the Middle East and what it means for Starmer.

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã deste domingo (01): O governo do Irã confirmou a morte do líder supremo aiatolá Ali Khamenei. A morte ocorreu durante ataques conjuntos dos Estados Unidos e de Israel. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, celebrou a notícia em suas redes sociais, destacando que o aiatolá não conseguiu escapar da inteligência norte-americana e israelense. O presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declarou em suas redes sociais que o Irã sofrerá uma retaliação com força nunca antes vista caso decida atacar alvos americanos ou israelenses. A ameaça ocorre após múltiplos ataques iranianos atingirem nações aliadas no Golfo Pérsico, como Emirados Árabes Unidos, Catar e Bahrein, além de cidades em Israel, incluindo Tel Aviv. A crise no Oriente Médio deve se arrastar por mais tempo após as recentes ofensivas, segundo a análise do professor de relações internacionais Vinícius Rodrigues Vieira. Ele avalia que a morte do líder supremo aiatolá Ali Khamenei não derruba automaticamente a República Islâmica, pois o regime possui uma estrutura de poder complexa e não é baseado no personalismo de uma única figura O governo do Irã nomeou o aiatolá Alireza Arafi para integrar o conselho de liderança interino do país após a morte do líder supremo Ali Khamenei. A rápida movimentação do regime busca evitar um vácuo de poder e demonstrar estabilidade institucional enquanto não há a escolha de um sucessor definitivo. O conselho responsável pela escolha do novo aiatolá, a Assembleia dos Peritos, é formado por 88 clérigos xiitas. O exército do Irã anunciou uma nova onda de bombardeios contra bases militares dos Estados Unidos localizadas no Oriente Médio. A ofensiva militar é uma resposta direta do país após o assassinato do líder supremo iraniano, o aiatolá Ali Khamenei. De acordo com o correspondente Luca Bassani, mísseis lançados pelo regime de Teerã foram interceptados próximos à base militar de Erbil, situada no norte do Iraque. Os principais membros da Organização dos Países Exportadores de Petróleo (Opep), incluindo nações aliadas como Rússia e Arábia Saudita, realizam uma reunião de emergência para discutir os reflexos econômicos dos recentes ataques ao Irã. A grande preocupação do mercado internacional é a ameaça de fechamento do Estreito de Ormuz, rota marítima estratégica responsável pelo escoamento de cerca de 25% de todo o petróleo mundial. O conflito armado no Oriente Médio ganha novos contornos com a retaliação do Irã contra bases militares. O mestre em segurança pública e especialista em ciência política, Rodolfo Laterza, avalia que a operação conjunta entre Estados Unidos e Israel teve um caráter cirúrgico e de choque, mas esbarrou na rápida resposta balística iraniana. O exército de Israel realizou uma nova onda de bombardeios no Oriente Médio, destruindo caças da Força Aérea do Irã em uma ofensiva para diminuir a capacidade militar do país. Após os ataques, o governo iraniano confirmou a morte de quatro oficiais de alto escalão da segurança nacional, incluindo o chefe da Guarda Revolucionária e o ministro da Defesa. O ex-embaixador do Brasil no Irã, Eduardo Gradilone, analisou o histórico das relações diplomáticas e comerciais entre os dois países. Segundo o diplomata, a parceria, que recentemente completou 120 anos, é considerada correta e sem grandes problemas. Gradilone destacou que as exportações do agronegócio brasileiro para o mercado iraniano rendem bilhões em divisas para o Brasil todos os anos. Por outro lado, a balança comercial é bastante desigual, já que o volume de importações de produtos do Irã é pequeno, concentrando-se basicamente em itens como ureia e pistache. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Episode:  Dr. Jeremy Lucabaugh, Tom Bradshaw, Dr. Kim Derryberry, Natasha Desjardines, Lee Crowson, Nicolas Krueger, LindaAnn Rogers, Rich Cruz   I/O Career Accelerator Course: https://www.seboc.com/job Visit us https://www.seboc.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/sebocLI Join an open-mic event: https://www.seboc.com/events    References: Aycan, Z., Özbilgin, M., Moraligil, B., & Epitropaki, O. (2024). Reluctance to lead: Conceptualization and contextualization. European Management Journal, 42(4), 437-444. Moraligil, B., Aycan, Z., Özbilgin, M., & Erbil, C. (2025). Don't judge a leader by their reluctance. Human Resource Management Journal, 35(2), 495-513.   Wiernik, B. M., & Kostal, J. W. (2019). Protean and boundaryless career orientations: A critical review and meta-analysis. Journal of counseling psychology, 66(3), 280.   Yılmaz, B., Dinler Kısaçtutan, E., & Gürün Karatepe, S. (2024). Digital natives of the labor market: Generation Z as future leaders and their perspectives on leadership. Frontiers in psychology, 15, 1378982.

Kurdish designer Lara Dizeyee is preparing a couture collection for Milan Fashion Week. Dizeyee fled Iraqi Kurdistan as a child, grew up in the US, and later returned to Erbil. Her designs draw on traditional Kurdish dress - layered garments, capes, and ornate headpieces - reimagined as bold evening wear. Her work is celebrated in Kurdistan, across the diaspora, and in the Arabian Gulf. Yet despite her growing profile, she lacked the funds to stage a show on the scale Milan demands. Arts journalist Melissa Gronlund follows her as she secures backing and races against time to source fabrics, sketch and sew designs, and collaborate with Kurdish artisans on jewellery and bespoke accessories. More than 30 outfits are completed and packed into suitcases carried by her extended family. On the big day, Dizeyee fits each model and navigates last-minute crises - models too short, earrings that won't fit, designs that misfire. But as the models walk out in her reimagined Kurdish looks, the emotion in the room is unmistakable. And in that final moment, as the Kurdish flag is symbolically recreated on the runway, Dizeyee presents her culture to the world.

A decorated Navy corpsman's career derails when military justice turns against him. Eric Gilmette served 21 honorable years, deploying as a medic with Marine infantry and special operations forces, only to find himself embroiled in a four-year legal nightmare stemming from a New Year's Eve incident in Iraq.After an altercation at a bar in Erbil left a civilian contractor unconscious, Gilmette's medical training kicked in. He monitored the man throughout the night, performing neurological checks and positioning him to maintain his airway. Despite these efforts, tragedy struck when the contractor stopped breathing the next morning and later died.Rather than treating this as the accident autopsy evidence later confirmed it to be, military authorities charged Gilmette and two Marine Raiders with homicide. What followed exposed shocking flaws in the military justice system, particularly when a senior JAG officer made threatening comments to Gilmette's defense team, creating an untenable conflict of interest.The case became a fight not just about what happened that night in Iraq, but about fundamental fairness in military courts. COVID delays stretched the ordeal to four years while Gilmette remained in limbo, unable to practice his medical skills or advance his career. The military's highest court eventually dismissed all charges, recognizing the violation of due process.Gilmette's story reveals the personal toll when systems designed to protect service members fail them instead. Now retired in Michigan, he's pursuing his master's degree and speaking out about needed reforms. His journey reminds us how quickly lives can change and the courage required to stand firm when facing injustice from the very institution you've devoted your life to serving.Support the showVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.comWatch episodes of my podcast:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76

Benjamin Isakhan is just back from Erbil in Kurdistan.  He attended a conference on the genocide of the Yazidi people at the hands of Islamic State in Iraq. GUEST:Benjamin Isakhan is Australian Research Council Future Fellow in the Alfred Deakin Institute and Professor of International Politics in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University

Amy Marie Spangler on the late great author Leyla Erbil's What Remains. First published in 2011, the book is a multilayered narrative that sweeps from the Byzantine Empire to 20th century Turkey. It is also a dark elegy to the Istanbul of eras past and all that has been lost in its transformation.  Please support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon or Substack. Supporters get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books published by IB Tauris/Bloomsbury, transcripts of every interview, and links to articles related to each episode.

A bold, unforgettable novel of war, imagination, and survival. Thirteen-year-old Kamiran is fleeing the collapse of Syria when his body begins to harden literally—turning to chalk. As his transformation unfolds, he pours his memories, secrets, and darkly funny confessions into a piece of chalk he stole at school. Through the eyes of this precocious, resilient boy, Safe Corridor explores what it means to survive the unthinkable—with tenderness, fury, and imagination. Written by acclaimed Kurdish-Syrian novelist Jan Dost and translated by Marilyn Booth—winner of the 2019 International Booker Prize—Safe Corridor is a searing, surreal journey through displacement, coming of age, and the cost of war. Winner of the 2024 Bait AlGhasham DarArab International Translation Prize. Jan Dost, born in 1966, is a native of Kobani in the Aleppo region of Syria. A student of natural sciences at the University of Aleppo (1985-89), he embarked on a career in journalism in the roles of reporter and editor, currently for the Kurdistan Chronicle (published in English in Erbil, Iraq) He is editor-in-chief of the Arabic-language magazine Kurdistan. Marilyn Booth is professor emerita, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Magdalen College, Oxford University.  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

A bold, unforgettable novel of war, imagination, and survival. Thirteen-year-old Kamiran is fleeing the collapse of Syria when his body begins to harden literally—turning to chalk. As his transformation unfolds, he pours his memories, secrets, and darkly funny confessions into a piece of chalk he stole at school. Through the eyes of this precocious, resilient boy, Safe Corridor explores what it means to survive the unthinkable—with tenderness, fury, and imagination. Written by acclaimed Kurdish-Syrian novelist Jan Dost and translated by Marilyn Booth—winner of the 2019 International Booker Prize—Safe Corridor is a searing, surreal journey through displacement, coming of age, and the cost of war. Winner of the 2024 Bait AlGhasham DarArab International Translation Prize. Jan Dost, born in 1966, is a native of Kobani in the Aleppo region of Syria. A student of natural sciences at the University of Aleppo (1985-89), he embarked on a career in journalism in the roles of reporter and editor, currently for the Kurdistan Chronicle (published in English in Erbil, Iraq) He is editor-in-chief of the Arabic-language magazine Kurdistan. Marilyn Booth is professor emerita, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Magdalen College, Oxford University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

A bold, unforgettable novel of war, imagination, and survival. Thirteen-year-old Kamiran is fleeing the collapse of Syria when his body begins to harden literally—turning to chalk. As his transformation unfolds, he pours his memories, secrets, and darkly funny confessions into a piece of chalk he stole at school. Through the eyes of this precocious, resilient boy, Safe Corridor explores what it means to survive the unthinkable—with tenderness, fury, and imagination. Written by acclaimed Kurdish-Syrian novelist Jan Dost and translated by Marilyn Booth—winner of the 2019 International Booker Prize—Safe Corridor is a searing, surreal journey through displacement, coming of age, and the cost of war. Winner of the 2024 Bait AlGhasham DarArab International Translation Prize. Jan Dost, born in 1966, is a native of Kobani in the Aleppo region of Syria. A student of natural sciences at the University of Aleppo (1985-89), he embarked on a career in journalism in the roles of reporter and editor, currently for the Kurdistan Chronicle (published in English in Erbil, Iraq) He is editor-in-chief of the Arabic-language magazine Kurdistan. Marilyn Booth is professor emerita, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Magdalen College, Oxford University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

A bold, unforgettable novel of war, imagination, and survival. Thirteen-year-old Kamiran is fleeing the collapse of Syria when his body begins to harden literally—turning to chalk. As his transformation unfolds, he pours his memories, secrets, and darkly funny confessions into a piece of chalk he stole at school. Through the eyes of this precocious, resilient boy, Safe Corridor explores what it means to survive the unthinkable—with tenderness, fury, and imagination. Written by acclaimed Kurdish-Syrian novelist Jan Dost and translated by Marilyn Booth—winner of the 2019 International Booker Prize—Safe Corridor is a searing, surreal journey through displacement, coming of age, and the cost of war. Winner of the 2024 Bait AlGhasham DarArab International Translation Prize. Jan Dost, born in 1966, is a native of Kobani in the Aleppo region of Syria. A student of natural sciences at the University of Aleppo (1985-89), he embarked on a career in journalism in the roles of reporter and editor, currently for the Kurdistan Chronicle (published in English in Erbil, Iraq) He is editor-in-chief of the Arabic-language magazine Kurdistan. Marilyn Booth is professor emerita, Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Magdalen College, Oxford University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Join Wild Frontiers founder, Jonny Bealby, and Product and Operations Director, Marc Leaderman, as they uncover our most exciting new destination, Iraq. After re-visiting Iraq earlier in the year, Marc shares his thoughts on the rich history, strong cultural identity and the highlights which you can experience on our new group tour Iraq: Babylon & Beyond. Jonny & Marc discuss security and safety, including insurance when travelling against governmental advice, and why we decided it was finally time to uncover this land of ancient civilisation and history, and diverse, sweeping landscapes. From the buzzing streets of Baghdad to the tranquillity of the Marshes, the sacred sites of Najaf, Karbala, Samarra and Erbil, to the ruins of Babylon, this podcast is your ultimate guide to exploring Iraq.Whether you're a curious traveller, a history enthusiast, or simply wanting to learn more about Iraq, listen for insights into Iraq's heritage, travel tips and the intellect, warmth and resilience of its people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Depuis quelques années, la scène musicale électronique irakienne se développe. C'est à Erbil, au Kurdistan irakien, que ce genre musical se fait le plus entendre, à l'occasion de grandes célébrations qui réunissent plusieurs milliers de mélomanes pour danser aux rythmes de DJs parfois venus de l'étranger. Ces fêtes s'ouvrent de plus en plus aux femmes irakiennes, qui, elles aussi, souhaitent s'imposer comme DJ et passer derrière les platines. De notre correspondant à Erbil,  Elles sont cinq femmes, la vingtaine, toutes réunies par leur passion de la musique électronique dans le studio de l'ONG Action Humanitaire et Journalisme à Erbil. Pour une semaine, la DJ française Olympe 4000 leur enseigne les ficelles du métier. Nour, concentrée sur ses platines numériques, raconte sa rencontre avec la techno : « J'ai commencé à aller à des fêtes, à vraiment aimer la musique, se remémore-t-elle. J'avais envie d'essayer, je me suis mise à le faire pour rigoler chez mes amis. Ma copine jouait et je m'amusais à appuyer sur les boutons avec elle... Puis je me suis dit que je devais apprendre, que je devais devenir une DJ moi aussi, parce que je m'en sortais super bien. » Cette passion n'a pourtant rien d'évident lorsqu'on est une jeune femme ayant grandi à Bagdad, comme en témoigne une de ses camarades, DJ 5AM. « La perception est négative... Particulièrement pour les filles, partage-t-elle. Les hommes, personne ne les jugera. Mais nous sommes des filles en Irak et toutes les femmes DJ seront confrontées à leur jugement ». Ayant déjà fait les frais de cette défiance, la musicienne préfère rester discrète. « Je l'ai personnellement expérimentée avec mon chef, raconte la jeune femme. Il a souligné que j'avais une position élevée dans l'entreprise, pourquoi est-ce que je choisirais alors de devenir DJ ? Je lui ai dit que c'était juste un loisir. Ça ne l'a pas tout à fait convaincu, mais je me moque de son opinion. J'ai fait ce que je voulais. » À lire aussiRegards sur l'Iran : l'art comme acte de résistance Cette persévérance suscite l'admiration d'Olympe 4000. La DJ est une habituée des clubs européens, mais c'est sa première expérience en Irak, où elle s'est fixé plusieurs objectifs au cours de la formation qu'elle dispense auprès de Nour, 5AM et leurs camarades. « J'essaie de les accompagner dans le développement de leur carrière, de faire en sorte qu'elles s'autonomisent et surtout leur donner confiance, explique-t-elle. Il y en a quelques-unes qui savent déjà mixer, mais qui ne se sentent juste pas légitimes de jouer devant un public. Le peu d'amis DJ qu'elles ont autour d'elles, ce sont principalement des hommes. » Encore balbutiante, la scène électronique émergente d'Erbil se veut inclusive et protectrice, des valeurs au cœur des soirées que Nour organise avec ses amis. « Lors de nos évènements, de nombreuses femmes dansent librement, c'est un environnement sécurisant : nous nous efforçons de créer un espace où elles se sentent à l'aise de faire ce qu'elles veulent, tous leurs droits sont garantis », témoigne la DJ.  L'un des principaux obstacles à l'expansion de cette industrie musicale, c'est la difficulté pour ses artistes de voyager afin de se produire en Europe où les visas sont délivrés au compte-goutte pour les Irakiens. Pas de quoi effrayer Nour : « Je rêve en grand : je me vois un jour jouer dans les grands festivals. Je sais que j'en suis capable, et j'y arriverai un jour. »  À lire aussiMusique : où sont les femmes ?

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On this episode, the guys discuss why we do missions. Also, Shaun discuss his recent trip to Erbil, Iraq.  You can support the show at Buymeacoffee.com/laymenscup If you are listening on iTunes, please subscribe and leave a review.  Laymen on iTunes If you have comments or questions for us, you can email us at laymenscup@gmail.com. Find us on YouTube by searching for LaymensCup. Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell! We are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/laymenscup. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter @laymenscup. It is always our hope to get the Gospel out to as many people as possible and you can help us by sharing the show. Word of mouth is the greatest way we will get the show out to the masses. Thank you. Please pray for us, as we are praying for you. Kemp, Bob, Shaun, and Ann Our Sponsors Candee Land Creations Navigating Neverland with Amy Carolina Furniture Mart 

Syrian rebels have set fire to the tomb of ex-President Bashar al-Assad's father in his former hometown in the western Syrian Latakia province. Meanwhile, shops are reopening and people are returning to work in Damascus as day-to-day life gradually resumes. We look at the impact of returning refugees on the Syrian economy, examine concerns over a precarious security situation with a possible resurgence of Islamic State and in doing so, we hear from Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, and from Damascus itself.Also on the programme: South Korea deals with the fallout from last week's short-lived period of martial law; and one humpback whale appears to have made one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded.(Photo: A man rides in the open trunk of a car in Aleppo, Syria. Credit: Reuters/Karam al-Masri)