Podcasts about Eswatini

Taiwan's delegates to the Our Ocean Conference scheduled to take place in the Kenyan port city of Mombasa next week will not be permitted to participate, according to a well-placed source. If this is the case, it would mark the third major setback for Taiwan in Africa over the past several weeks. Last month, the digital rights conference Rightscon was canceled in Lusaka, in part due to pressure from the Chinese embassy to block the participation of a small group of delegates from Taiwan. Around the same time, three African Indian Ocean island states refused to grant Taiwan President Lai Ching-te permission to overfly for a scheduled trip to Eswatini. Plus, Eric, Cobus & Géraud discuss how a labor dispute at a massive Chinese-run cobalt mine in the DRC came to an end and the latest in the U.S.-China critical minerals competition in Africa.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with Ndzaba Mngomezulu, an art instructor and author from Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) who now lives in Brazil and is on a mission to help busy, discouraged adults fall back in love with drawing. Ndzaba shares how growing up in an education system that pushed math and science over creativity slowly trained him away from art. The message wasn't always said out loud, but it was clear: certain subjects carried more weight, and art was treated as optional. For someone who genuinely loved creating, that kind of environment quietly chips away at what you believe is possible for yourself. So he spent years chasing music instead, buying gear, making beats, and thinking that was his path. It wasn't until a church service at the end of 2024 that he felt a clear pull back to drawing. He listened, went back to basics in January 2025, and watched his skills take off faster than he ever expected. Ty and Ndzaba get into the real stuff: what it means to carry a gift you've been ignoring, why humility is the most underrated skill in business and in art, and how getting fired from a job he didn't even love turned into the exact push he needed to break into the gaming industry. You'll hear how seven months of uncertainty, a pregnant wife, and a Discord server led to an opportunity he never would have found if things had gone according to plan. They also talk about the role AI plays in his business and why he sees it as a tool for filtering and efficiency rather than a replacement for real human connection. Ndzaba is clear that people are craving authenticity right now, and that the artists and creators who lean into that will have more opportunity than ever before. Ndzaba also talks about what he's building with Art Creators Academy, a platform designed to take struggling artists from work they're ashamed to show anyone to drawing with real confidence. He's not just teaching technique. He's helping people give themselves permission to start again, and to stop waiting until they feel ready. His message is straightforward and worth hearing: you are the most important investment you will ever make in your life. Not the investment someone told you to make. The one you already know you want to make. If you've been sitting on a creative passion and telling yourself it's too late or too impractical, this conversation is going to hit close to home.  

Eswatini, które ma najwyższy na świecie wskaźnik zakażeń HIV, dostało od sponsorów tysiące dawek leku, który może zatrzymać wirusa. Ale skoro kuracja jest przełomowa, to dlaczego jej sukces stanął teraz pod znakiem zapytania?

On this day, 20 May 1963, 1350 Black workers at the Havelock mine in what is now Eswatini walked out on strike. They were demanding a nearly quadrupling of their minimum pay, as well as the dismissal of several managers, and better housing, sanitation and food. All 150 white workers at the facility scabbed on the strike and kept working.The Swazi King sent a telegram to the workers condemning the strike, but they ignored him. 12 workers were arrested, but the strike continued and other workers also walked out in support of the miners, including workers at the Ubombo sugar estate and the Peak Timber mill.The King then met with strikers personally and ordered them back to work, but again they refused. Eventually, a battalion of British troops was brought in at 3 AM on June 7, who set up roadblocks and surrounded picket lines around the mine. They questioned over 1000 miners individually, after which all except 153 returned to work.British troops then helped local police round up all the remaining strikers who were charged with various crimes including being on strike illegally, and 91 workers convicted.More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/12556/havelock-miners-strikeOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

This weekend, we're sharing stories, reflections, and moments from Riverwood's recent trip to eSwatini through a message called Place in His Hands.Again and again, we were reminded of this simple truth: when ordinary people place ordinary things into the hands of Jesus, He multiplies them into something far greater than imagined.This service is a celebration of what God is doing through faithful people, open hands, and a God who still multiplies what is surrendered to Him.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened down 102 points this morning from yesterday's close, at 41,795. Turnover (成交金額) stood at 12.8 billion NT. The market rose again on Tuesday after briefly reaching the 42,000-point mark. The rise was led by major electronics stocks (電子類股), after U.S. tech shares gained on Wall Street overnight. ---- Lai says obstruction of Eswatini visit proof of consolidating authoritarianism President Lai Ching-te says China's alleged obstruction (阻撓) of his state visit to Eswatini shows that authoritarian governments are becoming more united. Lai made the comments in a pre-recorded speech for the Copenhagen Democracy Summit. He said the world is now at an important turning point in the competition between democracy and authoritarianism (威權主義). Lai said authoritarian governments are using military threats, economic pressure, cyberattacks, and grey zone tactics. He said these actions are creating serious challenges for peace, stability, and democracy. Lai also said China is willing to damage aviation safety and order for political reasons. ---- CDC to purchase over 7-million trivalent flu vaccines  The Centers for Disease Control says it plans to buy more than 7 million trivalent (三價的) flu vaccine doses (疫苗劑量) this year. That is 35,000 more doses than last year. The CDC says the vaccines will include about 6.85 million standard flu vaccine doses and about 200,000 enhanced immune-response vaccine doses. This is the first time the CDC has bought enhanced immune-response flu vaccines for the government-funded immunization program (免疫接種計畫). The vaccines are being bought from GSK, Sanofi, Adimmune, and TTY Biopharm. The first phase of the free government flu vaccine program will begin as usual on October 1. ---- Lebanon Militant Group Calls for Withdrawal from Israel Talks The leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah is calling on Lebanon to withdraw (退出) from direct talks with Israel. Naim Kassem said the talks are a concession (讓步). He said Lebanon should hold indirect talks instead, through a third party. Lebanon and Israel are set to hold another round of talks in Washington starting Thursday. The talks will focus on how to end the war and discuss future relations. Although the U.S. helped arrange a ceasefire (停火) on April 17, Hezbollah and Israel have continued to attack each other every day. Hezbollah confirmed that one of its commanders was killed in an airstrike near Beirut last week. Lebanon's health minister says 380 people have been killed since the ceasefire. That brings the total death toll to more than 2,800 since the war began in March. ---- Modi heads to UAE and Europe with energy and trade on agenda Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Middle East and Europe this week. The trip is being seen as one of his most important diplomatic visits (外交行程) of the year. Energy and trade (貿易) are expected to be major topics during the trip. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. ---- Eurovision Down to Final 10 Ten countries have moved on to the Eurovision Song Contest final after the first semifinal (準決賽). They include Finland, one of the favorites, and Israel. Israel's participation has led five countries to boycott (抵制) the contest. Israeli singer Noam Bettan heard both cheers and protest shouts when he performed the rock ballad "Michelle." Moldova, Croatia, and Sweden also made it to the final. Estonia, Georgia, Montenegro, Portugal, and San Marino were eliminated. The second semifinal will be held Thursday. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators (示威者) are planning to protest Israel's participation before Saturday's final. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk President Lai Ching-te traveling to Eswatini on a rather special airplane, Taiwan likely to be a topic of conversation between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping next week, a rat problem and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

00:00 Intro01:07 Iran's FM to Visit China as U.S. Chokes Its Oil Lifeline02:30 Bessent Urges Beijing to Press Tehran to Open Strait03:25 Iranian Diplomat to Visit China Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit04:58 Dilemma: Follow U.S. Sanctions, or Get Sued in China05:33 Shen Yun Back in Toronto After China-Linked Bomb Hoax08:21 Trump to Raise Jimmy Lai Case in China Talks09:09 $59M Fraud Scheme Linked to China Ends in Prison10:06 Taiwan: Holding a State Visit Is a Basic Right11:08 Taiwan Pres. Takes King of Eswatini's Private Plane11:34 Japan Boosts Defense Ties With Philippines, Indonesia12:54 Lawsuit Accuses Chinese Cars of Spying in Israel15:47 Blast at Fireworks Factory in China Kills 2616:19 U.S.–China Tensions Rise Amid Iran War | Analysis17:07 Xi Jinping Paranoid Over U.S. Sanctions: Newsham18:25 Rare Earths Give China Edge in U.S. Tensions: Newsham20:07 Xi Will Push U.S. to Cut Taiwan Support at Summit: Newsham21:26 Rights Groups Urge President Trump to Confront China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has finally visited Eswatini where his arrival had been expected since April. The state visit was cancelled last minute, and Taiwan blames China - saying Beijing applied pressure on African countries not to allow the plane carrying President Ching-te to use their airspace on the way to the Kingdom of Eswatini. We look at the significance of this visit and Taiwan's diplomatic ties to the Southern Africa kingdom.Also, we have a fire chat with Ghanian musician Stonebwoy, whose Accra-famous music festival known as BHIM is going global, headlining at the OVO Wembley Arena in London this August.Presenter : Charles Gitonga Producer: Rukia Bulle, Blessing Aderogba and Mark Wilberforce Technical Producer: Maxwell Onyango Senior Producer: Bella Twine Editors: Priyanka Sippy and Maryam Abdalla

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur le soutien de l'Eswatini à Taïwan, l'avenir de l'Opep+ après le retrait des Émirats arabes unis et les tensions dans le détroit d'Ormuz. Ouganda : vers la criminalisation des transferts d'argent de la diaspora ?  En Ouganda, transférer de l'argent depuis l'étranger pourrait bientôt devenir un crime. Intitulé « protection de la souveraineté », ce projet de loi est en discussion au Parlement. Concrètement, toute personne souhaitant recevoir de l'argent de la diaspora devra obtenir une autorisation du ministère de l'Intérieur, sous peine de sanctions. Pourquoi ces envois d'argent dérangent-ils autant le gouvernement ?  Avec Christina Okello, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI.      Taïwan : pourquoi l'Eswatini est le seul pays africain à défier la Chine ?  Dix jours après avoir annulé sa visite en Eswatini à cause de pressions des Chinois sur plusieurs pays africains pour qu'ils révoquent les autorisations de survol, le président taiwanais Lai Ching-te est finalement parvenu à se rendre sur place. Quelles étaient exactement les pressions de Pékin ? Pourquoi l'Eswatini, petit pays au sud de l'Afrique, est-il le seul du continent à soutenir Taïwan ? Avec Clea Broadhurst, correspondante permanente de RFI à Pékin.        Opep+ : quel avenir pour l'organisation après le retrait d'Abou Dhabi ?   Frustrés de ne pas pouvoir produire autant qu'ils le souhaitent, les Émirats arabes unis ont annoncé leur retrait de l'Opep+, l'Organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole. À quel point cette décision peut-elle impacter le prix du baril de pétrole à l'échelle mondiale ? D'autres pays pourraient-ils imiter les Émirats en se retirant également de cette organisation ?   Avec Pierre Olivier, journaliste au service international de RFI.      Détroit d'Ormuz : une opération américaine pour débloquer les navires, mais à quel prix ?  Alors que les négociations entre Iraniens et Américains sont toujours à l'arrêt, Donald Trump a annoncé le lancement de l'opération « Project Freedom » pour débloquer des navires coincés depuis deux mois dans le détroit d'Ormuz. En réponse, Téhéran a menacé d'attaquer l'armée américaine si elle s'approchait du détroit. En quoi consiste exactement cette opération américaine ? Se dirige-t-on vers une reprise des hostilités après les menaces iraniennes ?  Avec Clément Therme, chercheur, professeur à l'Université Paul-Valery de Montpellier. Auteur de l'ouvrage  « Iran-Israël : la guerre idéologique, de 1979 à nos jours » (éditions Tallandier). 

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 301-points this morning from last Thursday's close, at 39,228 on turnover of 15.3-billion N-T. The market fell on Thursday with a dramatic 922-point intraday swing amid analyst warnings about overheating in the market, which surpassed the historic 40,000 threshold just three prior to that. Taiwan deepens medical cooperation with Eswatini, eyes AI integration Health Minister Shih Chung-liang says Taiwan is expanding its long-standing medical cooperation with Eswatini, with future efforts to focus on digital health and artificial intelligence applications. Shih made the remarks on the sidelines of a health forum in Taipei as President Lai Ching-te is continuing a state visit to Southern Afican kingdom. According to Shih, Taiwan's medical mission in Eswatini has operated for years, initially focusing on clinical services (臨床服務 ) and personnel training with support from Taipei Medical University. The health minister says the next phase will center on adopting Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, an international standard for medical records that could help Eswatini develop AI-assisted healthcare systems. 83-year-old arrested after Tainan arson and axe attack Police in Tainan have arrested an 83-year-old man after he set fire to a relative's home, attacked three people with an axe and stole an ambulance. The city's Fire Bureau says firefighters were attacked by the man when the entered the townhouse on Xinle Road in the city's South District after arriving at the scene and finding smoke pouring out of the building. Two emergency service personnel and one female resident of the building were injured in the attack and taken to the National Cheng Kung University Hospital for treatment (治療). The man ran out of the building and jumped into an empty ambulance before fleeing the scene. Police followed the stolen ambulance to the Yongkang District before arresting the suspect. Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus (漢他病毒) outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at least three others. In a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday, the WHO said an investigation was ongoing but that at least one case of hantavirus had been confirmed. One of the patients was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the U.N.'s health agency said. The company that runs the cruise said it was trying to evacuate two crew members who were sick and still onboard. The outbreak happened on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius cruise ship. US on WH Correspondents Dinner Attack Authorities have more details about last weekend's White House Correspondents' dinner attack. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on what Shakira Free Concert in Rio Shakira has performed a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian city's mayor said 2 million people attended the event on Saturday night. It was part of her “Women No Longer Cry” world tour. The performance is part of Rio's effort to boost the economy after major festivities such as the famous Carnival and New Year's Eve festivities and before the monthlong Saint John's Day celebrations in June. The mayor said the show could generate (產生) significant financial returns. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 新加坡，開啟最過癮的海陸雙享假期！ 蘋果旅遊 推出新加坡與郵輪專案，結合新加坡城市魅力與豪華郵輪體驗，迪士尼探險號或雲頂夢號任你選，一次滿足海陸度假享受，詳情請洽蘋果旅遊！

In this episode, the Eswatini born artist discusses his Artist Creators Academy which aims to restore the enthusiasm for drawing for people who have given up on art. He talks about his personal experience of returning to drawing after a long lapse, the many reasons why people give up both practical and psychological, and the... Continue Reading →

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On this day, 2 May 2022 approximately 2000 striking garment and textile workers gathered in the Nhlangano manufacturing hub in Eswatini for a mass meeting. Some had walked more than 8 km to get there.The strike of around 8000 workers in total had begun five weeks prior, demanding a living wage of at least E15 per hour or E2983 (US$183) per month.Representatives of the striking union, the Amalgamated Trade Union of Swaziland, complained that police and government troops had been harassing strikers, visiting their homes, tear gassing them and threatening them with eviction if they did not go back to work.Around 30 workers at the meeting got up to speak in favour of continuing the strike, and despite the repression, the strikers resolved to continue their work stoppage. On May 9, strikers agreed to return to work pending further negotiations with employers. Upon their return to work, the employers attempted to force workers to sign documents stating the reason for the absence, which most workers refused to sign. The result of the dispute is unclear.More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/11054/eswatini-textile-strikeOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

The US President Donald Trump has announced a new hike on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, accusing the EU of not adhering to their trade deal. In the meantime, Beijing has announced that fifty-three African states will be enjoying trade-free trade with China - all except one, the small land-locked state Eswatini, as it recognises Taiwan. And in France there is confusion over a new law allowing bakeries to stay open on the 1st of May. Picture: "U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event at The Villages Charter School at The Villages". Credit: Reuters

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was forced to cancel a scheduled visit to Eswatini this week after Mauritius, the Seychelles, and Madagascar revoked Lai's flight permits. Authorities in Taipei immediately accused Beijing of using economic coercion against these three countries, a narrative that was quickly picked up by the international media and conservative lawmakers in the U.S. There is no evidence supporting the claim of coercion or the reported threat that China would impose economic sanctions or revoke debt relief against these three countries. In fact, none of the African countries involved is in any kind of debt distress to China. Eric, Géraud, and Cobus discuss why it was likely the exercise of African agency, rather than any pressure from China, that prompted the decision to close off their airspace to Lai's plane. 

We talk President Lai Ching-te's nixed state visit to Eswatini, the central government's general budget plan moving forward after more than six months in limbo and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 93-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 37,971 on turnover of 12.9-billion N-T. The market closed at another new high on Wednesday as buying in the electronics sector continued amid strong global demand. Analysts say the local main board kept moving higher, led by tech stocks on the back of continuing strong global demand for A-I applications resilient to geopolitical unease. LY committee slams China after Lai forced to cancel Eswatini visit The Legislative Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee has passed a resolution condemning Beijing for allegedly coercing three African countries into revoking overflight permits for President Lai Ching-te's planned trip to Eswatini, forcing the trips cancellation. The motion denouncing Beijing's "coercion" of third countries to revoke (撤銷) overflight permits for Taiwan's head of state was introduced to the committee by D-P-P lawmakers The proposal received cross-party backing and passed without objection. According to D-P-P lawmaker Puma Shen, China used economic leverage to force other countries to revoke flight permits in direct interference in matters of national sovereignty. Economics minister touts Taiwan now sourcing 60% of crude oil from US Economics Minister Kung Ming-hsin says the government has significantly increased its reliance on the U-S for crude oil imports -- which now account for about 60-per cent of total supply. The move marks a sharp rise from previous levels. According 2024 data, about 30-per cent of Taiwan's crude oil imports previously came from the U-S, with most of the remainder sourced from the Middle East. Speaking at a legislative committee heairng, Kung said C-P-C and Formosa Petrochemical have both adjusted shipping routes, with most cargoes now avoiding the Persian Gulf and instead transiting through the Red Sea and other export channels. The economics minister went on to stress that Taiwan currently maintains (維持) crude oil reserves equivalent to about 140 days of consumption. EU envoys agree on Ukraine loan European Union ambassadors have agreed on a loan (借款) for Ukraine worth more than 100 billion dollars. The announcement came after Kyiv said that Russian oil is once again flowing through a pipeline connecting Hungary and Slovakia. William Denselow reports from Brussels. Canada PM Defends Policy on US Trade Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that Washington cannot dictate (決定，規定) the terms of the continental trade deal known as USMCA. He spoke to reporters on Wednesday in Ottawa and acknowledged (承認) the challenges ahead of the agreement's review in July. The deal has linked the North American economies since the 1990s but faces issues due to the Trump administration's tariff policies. Carney stresses the need for negotiations to address trade irritants (刺激物). He responded to reports of U.S. demands for concessions, highlighting Canada's strengths and diversification efforts. Carney also defended Canada's trade policies, including protecting dairy and opposing the "Buy Canadian" policy criticism. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 「挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行」 2026/5/31前至中國信託LINE官方帳號輸入「母親節拿優惠」玩互動遊戲，免費領勝博殿、雞湯大叔…等多家餐廳優惠券，現省超過300元！首次綁定LINE個人化服務再送10點OPENPOINT。 加入中國信託LINE官方帳號 https://sofm.pse.is/92ugyf -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

① We take a look at Mozambican President Daniel Chapo's China visit and the outlook of cooperation between the two sides. (00:55) ② Taiwan's Lai Ching-te has canceled a trip to Eswatini after some countries denied overflight permission for his aircraft. Why are those countries justified to do so? (15:53) ③ Japan's Sanae Takaichi has sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine. Why is this action a provocation against international justice? (24:40) ④ Canada's Mark Carney has announced a 24-people advisory committee on economic ties with the United States, as Ottawa braces for trade talks with Washington. How does the talks' prospect look? (33:00) ⑤ We explore how city-based amateur soccer games across China are translating into real economic activities? (40:35)

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 22-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 37,627 on turnover of 8.3-billion N-T. The market closed at yet another record high on Tuesday after tech stocks soared on the back of continuing investor optimism over the development of artificial intelligence infrastructure and applications. Lai says Taiwan's wishes to Eswatini's King 'unaffected' by trip cancellation President Lai Ching-te says "Taiwan's sincere wishes" to Eswatini's King Mswati III on his Ruby jubilee will not be affected, despite political interference by China forcing him to cancel his planned visit to the African diplomatic ally. Taking to social media, Lai said he "regretted" to inform the public that he had to suspend his trip on the advice of his national security team, but Taiwan continues to cherish its friendship with Eswatini … … and he will send special envoys to attend events marking the 40th anniversary of the monarch's accession (登基) to the throne and the king's 58th birthday." The Presidential Office is blaming "economic coercion" by China the cancellation after the Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar rescinded (撤銷) overflight permission for Lai's chartered plane. General budget plan advances to committee review The Cabinet's 2026 general budget proposal has been sent to committee review after Premier Cho Jung-tai briefed lawmakers on its planning. The budget had been stalled in the Legislature for more than six months, prior to Cho briefing lawmakers on the compilation (編輯;編製) of the budget and answering questions during a legislative hearing on Tuesday. According to the premier, certain budget items have been deferred due to concerns over parity among public servants and constitutional issues. Deputy Legislative Speaker Johnny Chiang presided over the hearing - after which he announced that the proposal would be sent to the Finance Committee and distributed to other committees in accordance with a set schedule. Teenager Charged After Synogogue Arson Attack A teenage boy has been charged following an alleged (據稱) arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London. Police say the incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Jewish sites across the capital. Mike Jagassar reports from London. Spain Approves Plan to Tackle Housing Crisis Spain's government has approved a major plan to tackle (處理) the country's housing crisis. Rising rental and housing costs have priced many Spaniards out of the market, despite a recent economic boom. The new plan, worth 7 billion euros, triples government investment in public housing over the next four years. It ensures subsidized housing cannot be reclassified after a few years. It also includes help for young renters and home buyers. About 40% of the money will grow the public housing supply, while 30% will go toward property renovations. The rest will focus on subsidies, especially for young people. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

We talk KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returning from her China trip, President Lai Ching-te being slated to visit Eswatini later this month and more. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

C'est un nouveau traitement contre le VIH que tous les spécialistes qualifient de « révolutionnaire », raconte Le Monde Afrique. Il est déployé pour la première fois à grande échelle en Eswatini, petit pays d'Afrique australe enclavé entre l'Afrique du Sud et le Mozambique qui « ambitionne d'en finir avec l'épidémie d'ici à 2028 ». Un réel défi car un quart des adultes sont contaminés par le VIH « soit la plus haute prévalence au monde », souligne le journal. Ce nouveau traitement, c'est le lénacapavir. Deux injections, une dans chaque cuisse puis deux comprimés de la molécule à avaler. Et deux autres dans les 24h. Cela permet d'être protégé pendant six mois contre presque tout risque d'infection. Un vrai soulagement pour Nompu, 27 ans, travailleuse du sexe depuis huit ans. Depuis la mort de ses parents, elle a dû prendre en charge ses frères et sœurs et la « plupart de ses clients ne veulent pas utiliser de préservatif », confie-t-elle. L'Eswatini est donc le premier pays du monde à avoir reçu des doses de traitement, « dès novembre 2025, moins de six mois après sa validation par l'autorité de régulation américaine ». « Si le VIH est pratiquement éliminé en tant que menace de santé publique en Eswatini dans quelques années, cela fournira en quelque sorte un modèle à suivre pour plusieurs autres pays d'Afrique », précise Mark Edington, le directeur de la gestion des subventions du Fonds mondial de lutte contre le sida. Un espoir précieux dans un contexte de coupes budgétaires sans précédent dans l'aide étrangère des États-Unis et de nombreux pays européens qui ont « engendré d'importantes perturbations dans la lutte contre le VIH ». Un « narcotunnel » découvert La police espagnole a porté un coup au narcotrafic entre le Maroc et l'Espagne, avec la découverte d'un « narcotunnel destiné à introduire des tonnes de haschisch » en Europe, raconte Telquel. Plus précisément à Ceuta, l'une des enclaves espagnoles située dans le nord du Maroc. Le souterrain comprend « plusieurs niveaux, des rails, des wagons et des systèmes automatisés permettant de transporter la marchandise sans intervention humaine directe », précise le magazine. « Cela faisait des années que les douaniers espagnols interceptaient des camions transportant des quantités massives de drogue, mais jamais pouvoir déterminer l'origine exacte de la marchandise », explique Jeune Afrique. C'est cette faille qui a amené la police à mettre sur pied cette opération et à découvrir ce tunnel. Mais une grande inconnue demeure : « où se situe exactement la sortie côté marocain ? » Pour le moment, la galerie est inondée. Explosions au Burundi  Quel bilan après les explosions survenues mardi soir dans le principal dépôt de munition de l'armée à Bujumbura ? La presse locale est assez discrète sur le sujet. L'armée a annoncé un premier bilan officiel de 13 civils tués et de 54 blessés, sans faire état d'aucun décès parmi les militaires. Mardi soir, « de nombreux habitants ont quitté précipitamment leurs maisons, certains tentant de fuir vers des quartiers jugés plus sûrs, écrit Afrik.com. Dans un pays dont l'histoire récente a été marquée par une guerre civile et plusieurs crises politiques, ces explosions ont immédiatement fait craindre une tentative de coup d'État », poursuit le site internet. Un incendie dans un dépôt de munitions de l'armée est à l'origine de cette « série d'explosions », « suffisamment puissantes pour être ressenties à plusieurs kilomètres » à la ronde. « La catastrophe n'a épargné aucune habitation située aux alentours de la zone militaire », affirme Wakat Séra. Cet accident aurait-il pu être évité, s'interroge le média burkinabè. « Le principal dépôt de munitions de l'armée burundaise est implanté dans un quartier populaire. Et ce n'est pas un cas isolé en Afrique, où des endroits stratégiques qui devraient être hautement isolés se retrouvent entourés d'habitations », déplore le quotidien.

On 29 March 1963, 150 sawmill workers at Peak Timber in what is now Eswatini went on strike demanding more pay.A further strike erupted at the mill on May 28, when 300 workers at the mill went on strike for a few hours in protest against the retrenchment of five workers after a small part of the plant was closed.There was further unrest on June 17, when workers gathered in support of a strike of workers at the nearby Havelock mine, after which 63 workers were arrested.Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

Eritrea's national team haven't played an official match in seven years.But this month, the Red Sea Camels are making their long-awaited return to the international stage in AFCON 2027 qualifying.So what kept Eritrea away? Why are they returning to the fold now? And do they have any chance against Eswatini?In this episode, we take you on a virtual journey to the Horn of Africa – and shine a light on the only country excluded from the FIFA rankings.Plus, the Belarusian team in exile in Poland and the Russian war critic making waves in Cyprus.Sweeper football shirts: ⁠https://stingz.co/collections/sweeper-podcast⁠Deutsche Welle documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMRQQYGNBK8Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:14 – Eritrea's international absence04:55 – Dictatorships and defection09:16 – The long-awaited return to the fold13:30 – The state of play in the national team19:02 – Poland's Belarusian club in exile22:47 – Sweeper shirts and special bonus pod24:17 – Russia's war critic turned club owner

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 340-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 33,062 on turnover of 9.5-billion N-T. The market tumbled over 800 points on Monday as investors reacted to claims by U-S President Donald Trump's that he plans to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened by Monday evening. Control Yuan calls for tougher sentences for China spying cases The Control Yuan is calling on courts to hand down tougher sentences for military personnel convicted of spying for China and violating national security laws. It comes after the government watchdog investigated two cases involving military personnel. The investigations were carried out by the Control Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee and Judiciary and Prison Administration Committee. According to the committees, such sentences handed down by district courts averaged 12.8 months, those handed down by the High Court averaged 18.1 month, while the average sentence handed down by the Supreme Court stood at 27.8 months. And the government watchdog says the light sentences for violating national security laws do not act as deterrent (威懾力、阻嚇物). FM confirms Eswatini has invited Lai to visit Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung says President Lai Ching-te has been invited to make a state visit to Eswatini. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Eswatini Cultural Fair in New Taipei, Lin said the Kingdom has invited Lai to attend events marking the 58th anniversary of Eswatini's independence and King Mswati III's 58th birthday. Lin also said this year marks 58th anniversary of Eswatini's establishing ties with Taiwan. According to the foreign minister, he was hugley impressed when he visited the Southern African country in April of last year - and that trip took place as the two sides are expanding trade and investment and Taiwan establishes an industrial innovation park there. The Presidential Office has not released any information concerning (有關) Lai's possible trip to Eswatini. Flights slowly resume at LaGuardia after deadly plane crash Flights are slowly resuming at New York City's LaGuardia airport after an Air Canada jet struck a fire truck on the runway late Sunday night, killing the plane's pilot and co-pilot. During a press briefing, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reiterated (重申) that he's been asking Congress for more money for air traffic control. Mitch McCann has more from LaGuardia. Australia EU Sign FTA The European Union and Australia have agreed on the final text of a free trade agreement. This comes two years after negotiations broke down over Australian demands for more red meat market access and complaints about Australian products labeled with traditionally European names. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement today at the Australian Parliament House after protracted (延長的) negotiations that began in 2018. The breakthrough comes as both the EU and Australia seek to diversify (多樣化) their trading networks and reduce their economic reliance on China and exposure to uncertain U.S. tariffs. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ Hola! 雄獅文具「作繪來野餐」4/18-19 熱情登場！✨ 走進墨西哥森林派對，享受美學創作、墨式美食與音樂演奏。 今年加開

Clement Manyathela hosts Andreas Peschke, German Ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, to explore the state of German-South African relations and the opportunities they present for South Africa and the region. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Hegseth makes claims about Mojtaba Khamenei amid reports of major deployments, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq, the U.S. temporarily eases Russian oil sanctions, Poland vetoes €44B in EU defense loan access, the FBI opens its first Ecuador office as Quito prepares for a major offensive on criminal groups, Eswatini receives its third batch of deportees from the U.S., 85-year old Rep. Jim Clyburn is running his 18th term in U.S. Congress, Canada tables a bill on digital access powers, Qantas pays AU$105M to settle a COVID flight lawsuit, and a genomic study proposes rewriting shark evolutionary history. Sources: Verity.News

This evening we dive into the latest market movements with PSG R21, we speak to Standard Bank and Sanlam about their recent results, we examine SA's current account, we hear from Founders at Work about their upcoming masterclass in Durban, which will equip business owners with the tools to scale their operations, and we chat to Black Mamba Foods, a hot sauce business based in eSwatini that is making a difference. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

This week, we're jetting off to Eswatini! Highlights include: - It used to be Swaziland, don't you know... - Everyone knows there's half as many flags as countries, right? - Can we make a game about AIDS and low life expectancy? - Watch out for lightning! - Eddie Redmayne, and some woman... - Obviously, all game artists know each other... - Save the rhinos!

Finding the way forward when life feels out of control starts with the promises of God. Pastor Jordan Hansen explores Luke 1:57-80 at Christian Life Center, focusing on the miraculous birth of John the Baptist and the faithfulness of Zechariah. Discover strength through obedience, pointing others toward Jesus, and depending on the Holy Spirit. Even in the valley, a shepherd leads with peace and light. This community in Dayton Ohio invites all to lean into the Word and experience the tender mercy of a Savior who makes a way. Pastor: Jordan Hansen Series: The Gospel Of Luke: Spirit Led Jesus (3) Title: The Way Forward (Luke 1:57-80) Date: 2026.02.28+3.01   LINKS:

Påskeferien nærmer seg med stormskritt, og det er mange som hverken kan eller vil tilbringe den på en hytte eller i hjembyen. Så hvor bør man ta turen? Med oss til å svare på det er Gunnar Garfors, verdens mest bereiste mann (som har vært i alle land minst to ganger), som også er programleder for 198 lands erge konkurrent Globusrulett. Her får du forslag om reiser til innland, utland og Nordland, perler som Lesotho og Eswatini, nærliggende steder som Bornholm og Gottland, og fjerntliggende strøk som, tja, India?Hvis du vil lære mer om land, så pell deg inn på podimo.no/198land og hør landepisodene der.Produsert av Martin Oftedal, PLAN-B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to experience genuine freedom today? And how can a study of God's attributes bring that freedom? In this episode, we talk with pastor JP Foster about his new book (co-written with Talbot professor Matt Williams): Finding Freedom in Jesus: The 21 Attributes of Your Identity in Christ. We discuss how understanding God's character can transform our understanding of who we are, and as a result, leading to relational, spiritual, and emotional freedom.  JP Foster serves as Senior Pastor at Faithful Central Bible Church, one of the largest African American churches in Los Angeles. His leadership and Biblical exposition have impacted thousands both in the Los Angeles area and around the world, as he encourages people to build their lives on the foundation of God's word. He also serves as a Ministry Affiliate Faculty at Biola University, teaching courses in Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation. He has also led impactful initiatives to improve educational outcomes and the overall well-being of impoverished areas in Kenya and Eswatini. ==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Pastor: Josh Bonzelaar Series: The Gospel Of Luke: Spirit Led Jesus (2) Title: Nothing is Impossible With God (Luke 1:26-33) Date: 2026.02.14+15   LINKS:

In late 2023, stones began falling on homes across Thailand, India, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Eswatini - flying through windows with impossible accuracy, striking family members, evading every form of surveillance deployed to catch whoever was responsible. The phenomena continued through 2024 and into 2025. The earliest recorded case dates to 530 CE, which means whatever this is, it's been happening for a very long time.IN THIS EPISODE: From India to Zimbabwe to the Philippines, stones are falling from nowhere, fires are igniting without sources, and investigators remain baffled. *** Psychiatrists are scrambling to understand why AI chatbots are fueling delusions, hospitalizations, and even deaths in vulnerable users who trusted them as confidants.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Stones From Nowhere00:02:23.135 = Show Open00:03:39.455 = Invisible Stone Throwers, Part One: It Knew When They Gathered00:12:51.515 = Invisible Stone Throwers, Part Two: Smoke Rose From Sealed Suitcases ***00:34:25.800 = Invisible Stone Throwers, Part Three: Lithobolia, The Stone Throwing Devil ***00:45:38.994 = The Chatbot That Convinced People It Was Alive, Part One: You Didn't Hallucinate This ***01:04:51.182 = The Chatbot That Convinced People It Was Alive, Part Two: No Intervention Came ***01:22:19.313 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE:Invisible Stone Throwers: The Global Outbreak Of Poltergeist Attacks In 2024:https://weirddarkness.com/2024poltergeists/The Chatbot That Convinced People It Was Alive — Then Drove Them Mad: https://weirddarkness.com/aipsychosis/=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: February 12, 2026EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/InvisibleStoneThrowersABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #Poltergeist #Paranormal #ChatGPT #AIpsychosis #Supernatural #TrueStories #UnexplainedMysteries #OpenAI #Haunted

Over 200 cases of the Foot and Mouth Disease have been confirmed in South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The highly contagious viral disease that affects cows, sheep, goats and other split hoofed animals has also been confirmed in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini and Mozambique. We hear what this means for farmers and the economy.Also - between Morocco and Algeria, who really owns the caftan? Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Basma El Atti Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

“Processing on the continent: you can do that in Africa.”Africa holds some of the world's most important mineral resources, from cobalt and lithium to platinum and rare earths. Yet for decades, these materials have largely been extracted on the continent, processed elsewhere, and sold back to the global market at far greater value. In this episode of Limitless Africa, hosts Dimpho Lekgeu and Claude Grunitzky examine whether a new model of mining could change that equation. They speak with Ben Kincaid, former US diplomat and CEO of ReElement Africa, and Derrick Roper, co founder of Novare Holdings, one of the company's main financial backers.Plus: Why African investors are backing American technology

The intersection of silence and sovereignty is revealed in Luke 1:1-25. Pastor Jordan Hansen shares a message at Christian Life Center regarding seasons of waiting and the faithfulness of God. Obedience defines success, even when fruitfulness is not immediately visible. The story of Zachariah and Elizabeth illustrates a God who hears prayers and remains in control during periods of silence. Faith provides an anchor in times of uncertainty.   Pastor: Jordan Hansen Series: The Gospel Of Luke: Spirit Led Jesus Title: Silence and Sovereignty (Luke 1:1-25) Date: 2026.02.07+08   LINKS:

Discover the spiritual pathway following a commitment to Jesus Christ. Pastor Phil Elmore shares insights at Christian Life Center in Dayton Ohio regarding engagement through faith. The 90% rule emphasizes the impact of daily Bible reading, joining a small group, and serving others. Heart transformation leads to a life of purpose and good works. Explore next steps such as baptism or Growth Track to find a place of connection and service. Engagement brings growth and deeper understanding of the living Word. Every step matters in the journey of faith. Pastor: Phil Elmore Series: Now What? Title: Discovering your Spiritual Pathway Date: 2026.01.31+02.01   LINKS:

What if the most uncomfortable moments in our lives are actually divine appointments waiting to unfold?This message from Ryan Kresge challenges us to recognize that God doesn't just call us to gather in sanctuaries on weekends - He sends us on mission every single day into our workplaces, schools, and communities.Through a gripping roadside encounter that began with frustration and ended with life-saving intervention, we're reminded that obedience often requires us to turn around when we've already passed by an opportunity.The vision explored here centers on Colossians 4:5, urging us to 'be wise in the ways we act towards outsiders and make the most of every opportunity.' We learn that vision doesn't live on screens or in buildings - it lives in our daily schedules, our calendars, and the marketplace where we spend most of our waking hours.The radical truth presented is that we cannot follow Jesus and remain comfortable. From supporting affordable housing initiatives to mentoring vulnerable children through Kids Hope, from packing over half a million meals for Eswatini to simply showing up with kindness in our workplaces, we're called to be ambassadors who bring peace, wholeness, and completeness to broken spaces.The message is clear: freed people free people, healed people heal people, and forgiven people forgive people.Our mission field isn't somewhere distant - it's right where we are, waiting for us to look alive and notice the opportunities God places before us.Website: https://impact.churchFacebook: https://facebook.com/ImpactChurchHomeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ImpactChurchHomeYouTube: https://youtube.com/@impactchurchhome TikTok: https://tiktokcom/@impactchurchhome

Today, for our final episode of the year, I am joined by someone whose life story reads like an atlas: the actor, writer, and now podcast host, Richard E. Grant.Born in Swaziland, now known as Eswatini, in southern Africa, Richard grew up in a world of big landscapes, no television, and endless imagination. From there he moved to London in the early 1980s, and very quickly became unforgettable figure on stage and screen - from his iconic role in Withnail & I, all the way through to Gosford Park, Jackie, Star Wars, Saltburn, and his Oscar-nominated performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me?Throughout it all, running beneath the red carpets and film sets, there has been travel. He spent 33 summers at a beloved farmhouse in Provence with his late wife Joan, brocante shopping and watching the seasons change. He's had close encounters with sharks while scuba diving off Mozambique, checked into seedy hotel suites in Las Vegas, and floated on the still waters of Lake Como.And now, his travel stories telling them in a new way. Richard is the co-host, of the brilliant new podcast Hotels with History with travel pr Jules Perowne - a series that dives into the scandals, intrigue, glamour and ghosts of some of the world's most legendary hotels.So, sit back, pour something festive, and join me as we step inside the seven travel chapters of Richard E. Grant.Destination Recap:Eswatini (Formerly Swaziland) London, England MozambiqueProvence, France Masai Mara, Kenya and Tanzania Las Vegas, Nevada, USAPassalacqua, Lake Como, ItalyRitz Paris, France The Mark Hotel, Manhattan, New York, USAMkhaya Game Reserve, Safari, SwazilandIsraelGrand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Giza, Egypt SpaceRichard is co-host of the Hotels with History podcast, Season 1 out now I'll be back with a new season of the podcast in the Spring.With thanks to...Citalia - If you're dreaming of your own Italian adventure, visit Citalia.com to start planning today.Naturhotel Forsthofgut – if, like many of our guests, you're dreaming of an alpine escape rooted in harmony with nature, visit forsthofgut.at to start planning today.Beaverbrook Hotel - Escape the everyday and discover Beaverbrook for yourself, a truly indulgent country-house retreat just outside London. Find out more and book your stay at beaverbrook.co.uk.Thanks so much for listening today. If you want to be the first to find out who is joining me next time, come and follow me on Instagram I'm @hollyrubenstein, and you'll also find me on TikTok - I'd love to hear from you. And if you can't wait until then, remember there's the first 14 seasons to catch up on, that's over 165 episodes to keep you busy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump sparks outrage with an AI meme and threats of a “war” with Chicago as his administration readies a 30-day immigration enforcement surge in sanctuary cities. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. clashes with Democrats in a combative Senate hearing over his vaccine rollbacks, as President Trump defends his embattled HHS secretary. CBS News changes its editorial policy after DHS Secretary Kristi Noem accuses the network of deceptively editing remarks about accused MS-13 trafficker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose deportation battle now stretches from El Salvador to Eswatini. Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. BAU: Go to https://BAUmovie.com to watch the Artist of war trailer and learn more.

Big football weekend! The Trump administration is locating thousands of illegal alien children. Heartbreaking facts as the Trump administration locates missing illegal alien children nationwide. “Maryland Man” has a list of where he wants to be sent. Powerball results are in from over the weekend. VP JD Vance defends the attack on the Venezuelan drug boat. Is President Trump about to send US troops into American cities? Socialists rallying around Zohran Mamdani's plans for government-run grocery stores. President Trump was an FBI informant against Jeffrey Epstein? Chris Christie going after HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Really? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:36 Football Weekend Talk 08:06 Biden's Missing, Unaccompanied Minors Found 14:19 Discussion about the 1981 Adam Walsh Case 18:24 Tom Homan on ICE Not Backing Down 21:07 Maryland Man is Going to Eswatini   25:34 CNN Lies Again 26:12 Flashback: Kristi Noem's Edited Comments 27:02 CBS News Statement 28:37 Abrego Garcia's One-Legged Veterans Mission 31:41 Fat Five 48:14 JD Vance on Dead Cartel Members 49:24 Brian Krassenstein Challenges Trump Administration 49:41 Keith Olbermann Calls for JD Vance to Resign 50:08 Rand Paul on JD Vance's X Comments 57:54 What are we Doing in Venezuela? 1:03:38 Ed McMahon & Johnny Carson 1:08:07 Trump Explains the Name Change to "Department of War" 1:09:25 Donald Trump on JB Pritzker and Chicago Crime 1:10:18 JB Pritzker on Sending the National Guard 1:13:36 Grizzly Stabbing of Iryna Zarutska 1:19:01 Zohran Mamdani on Government-Run Grocery Stores 1:21:53 Israel's Final Warning 1:23:45 Bernie Sanders on Food Deserts 1:29:06 Trump Was an FBI Informant? 1:33:54 Fat Chris Christie is Against RFK Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his first day in office, President Trump decided to freeze all U.S. foreign aid. Soon after, his administration effectively dissolved USAID—the federal agency that delivers billions in food, medicine, and other aid worldwide. Many of its programs have been canceled. Now, as USAID officially winds down, we try to assess its impact. What was good? What was not so good? We meet people around the world wrestling with these questions and trying to navigate this chaotic moment. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Just one box of a specially enriched peanut butter paste can save the life of a severely malnourished child. So why have 500,000 of those boxes been stuck in warehouses in Rhode Island? (13 minutes)Act One: USAID was founded in 1961. Since then, it has spent hundreds of billions of dollars all over the world. What did that get us? Producer David Kestenbaum talked with Joshua Craze and John Norris about that. (12 minutes)Act Two: Two Americans moved to Eswatini when that country was the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic. With support from USAID, they built a clinic and started serving HIV+ patients. Now that US support for their clinic has ended, they are wondering if what they did was entirely a good thing. (27 minutes)Act Three: When USAID suddenly stopped all foreign assistance without warning or a transition plan, it sent people all over the world scrambling. Especially those relying on daily medicine provided by USAID. Producer Ike Sriskandarajah spoke to two families in Kenya who were trying to figure it out. (8 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.