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U.S. forces stepping up attacks on Iranian military infrastructure targeting operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, and drone storage facilities, aimed at further degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping. President Trump warned that bridges and power plants will soon be targeted, along with the Pickaxe Mountain facility, after Israeli intelligence reportedly assessed that Iran has transferred uranium enrichment centrifuges to the underground compound there. Iran's Foreign Minister said they are taking an 'eye for an eye' approach when dealing with the U.S., and their Mideast neighbors that are supporting U.S. forces. FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX's Steve Harrigan, reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel, who says it looks like both sides are far from a diplomatic solution. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met the Foreign Minister of Laos to express disappointment over the handling of the deaths of two young Australian women who died from methanol poisoning in 2024.WA Police has arrested a 16-year-old boy after he allegedly stabbed his mother and younger sister at their home in the south of Perth.And Victoria Police has told the antisemitism Royal Commission there has been a significant increase in antisemitic offending. Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode. For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has flown to the Philippines to attend a series of ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings to discuss regional security and economic prosperity amid global challenges. - Lumipad na patungong Pilipinas si Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong para dumalo sa serye ng ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meetings upang talakayin ang regional security at economic prosperity sa gitna ng mga pandaigdigang hamon.

Episode #573: “I brought you here to the United States not so you could forget our homeland,” Salih Hudayar remembers his father telling him, “but so you could become educated and one day return to liberate our people and our country from the Chinese occupation.” Hudayar, now Foreign Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile, traces his political life to that instruction. Born in 1993 near Kashgar, he grew up amid tightening state control and left for the United States as a child after his father fled repression. He situates the current crisis within a longer history that includes two short-lived East Turkistan republics before Communist consolidation in 1949. He describes a post-2009 escalation of surveillance, detention, and forced labor under the banner of counterterrorism. Citing Chinese government documents and satellite imagery, he argues that mass internment, religious repression, family separation, and demographic engineering amount to genocide. Now based in Washington DC, Hudayar presses U.S. lawmakers to move beyond condemnation. Recognition of genocide, he says, is not enough without confronting what he calls the root problem of colonial rule. Running a government in exile, dispersed across continents and sustained by diaspora donations, requires coordination, discipline, and constant vigilance against external pressure. Myanmar surfaces repeatedly in the interview as both comparison and caution. Hudayar draws parallels between the Rohingya genocide case and his own effort to bring a complaint before the International Criminal Court, noting that the Rohingya precedent shaped the jurisdictional argument he pursued. He also references Myanmar's strategic importance to China's Belt and Road Initiative, particularly access to the western coast and energy corridors that could reduce Beijing's vulnerability in the Strait of Malacca. At a broader level, he frames the Uyghur and Myanmar struggles as linked by geography and power politics—both situated along China's periphery, both affected by Beijing's economic leverage and security influence, and both navigating how global powers respond when human rights concerns collide with strategic interests.

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Talks in Oman about arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz; Telstra confirms its CEO will appear before a Senate inquiry; the NRL plans a party to celebrate the birthday of Jai Arrow, who is battling motor neurone disease.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze says Russia is attempting "all types of provocations" as the war in Ukraine continues. Braze speaks with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, says China has advised the Australian Government it will conduct a sea-based missile test into the Pacific, in the next 24 hours. Australia and Fiji have signed landmark security agreements to strengthen defence and regional ties, as Canberra deepens its engagement in the Pacific. - ペニー・ウォン外相は、中国が今後24時間以内に太平洋へ向けて海上発射型のミサイル実験を行うと通知したと発表しました。フィジーを訪問中のアンソニー・アルバニージー首相とシティヴェニ・ランブカ首相は２国間の関係と防衛の強化を目的とした安全保障協定への署名を執り行いました。Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3.Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1. Listen to past stories from our podcast. Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page! - SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookとInstagramもお忘れなく。

Jon Herold comes in on July 4th Eve light on prep and heavy on chat energy, which turns out to be exactly right for a holiday Friday. Bill Pulte fired dozens of ODNI intelligence officials this week for allegedly withholding information from leadership, and Jon floats the theory that Ratcliffe may be the one directing the firings while Pulte provides cover. The New York Times reported that the US secretly warned regional allies to tip off Iran that Israel was planning to assassinate its Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker during active peace negotiations, and Jon says it fits the pattern of Israel simply not caring about talks it never wanted in the first place. The left and a Chinese commentator are now publicly discussing Trump's third term, which Jon reads as projection mixed with genuine worry, and he plays Steve Bannon's Economist interview making the principled case that the will of the American people is what the Constitution actually embodies. A Texas state rep Jon interviewed back in August 2025 just got appointed as Abbott's election integrity policy advisor, and Jon got cited as a conservative influencer in the Dallas Morning News for it. CannCon's $2.40 gas prediction lands at $3.82 nationally. Jon also closed out Badlands YouTube early today to avoid a second strike.

President Trump just went scorched earth on Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a major G7 dispute exploded into the open.According to Trump, Meloni repeatedly wanted a photo with him at the G7 while Italy refused to fully back America's position on Iran and would not allow the use of Italian landing strips or runways. Trump's message was blunt: after America handled business, she wanted to be friends again — and his answer was “No thanks.”Meloni is now firing back, calling Trump's photo-op claim fabricated and saying Italy does not beg. Italy's Foreign Minister reportedly canceled a U.S. trip as the diplomatic fight escalates.This is bigger than one photo. This is about NATO, Iran, America First foreign policy, and whether America should keep carrying allies who refuse to step up when it matters.Trump's message is simple: no more being taken for a ride.Drop your thoughts below: Was Trump right to call out Italy and Meloni, or did this go too far?Subscribe for more breaking political reaction, America First commentary, and viral news breakdowns.For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (656) 218-0931 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/nez✅ Reach out to me: https://bio.site/professornez✅ ORIGINAL MADE IN U.S.A 250TH AMERICA DESIGNS: https://professornez.myspreadshop.com/✅ Check out our Official Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@professornezclips▶ Support the Channel and Buy us a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professornezEducational Commentary & Original AnalysisThis channel presents educational, lecture-style analysis created by a university professor and educator. Content focuses on contextual examination, historical background, legal frameworks, and evidence-based analysis of widely reported events, public records, and institutional processes.The approach emphasizes academic methodology, media literacy, and source-driven interpretation rather than advocacy, persuasion, or real-time news reporting. Viewers are encouraged to consult primary sources and form independent conclusions.All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. Views expressed are solely those of the creator.This channel may include references or links to third-party websites or products for informational purposes. Some links may be affiliate links, which may generate a commission at no additional cost to the viewer.In this video expert Professor Nez analyzes and educates on what happened and why with fact based, data based, verified and researched expertise reporting.All original content is protected by copyright. Fair use applies where permitted by law.Category: News Analysis & Educational CommentaryMethodology: This report utilizes primary source verification and comparative analysis of public records.Subject Matter Expertise: Political Strategy, Regulatory Policy, and Media Literacy.#Trump #PresidentTrump #GiorgiaMeloni #Italy #TrumpNews #AmericaFirst #MAGA #NATO #G7 #Iran #BreakingNews #PoliticalNews #ConservativeNews #Trump2026 #TruthSocial #USPolitics #WorldNews #TrumpMeloni #ItalyNews #ForeignPolicy #NezNation #ProfessorNez

Iran's former Foreign Minister and current parliament member Manouchehr Mottaki sits down with Mnar Adley on the MintCast podcast to expose the full scale of the US-Israeli war on Iran — from the deception behind "negotiations" to the bombing of an elementary school that killed 168 children, the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, and Iran's destruction of 17 US military bases in three days.    Mottaki reveals:    - How the US used five rounds of Oman-mediated negotiations as a "deceptive scheme" before launching unprovoked attacks    - The American airstrike on an elementary school in Minab — 168 students killed, pilot returned to drop a second bomb    - The assassination of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and why Trump and Netanyahu must face qisas (Islamic justice)    - Iran's missile cities and military capabilities far beyond what US intelligence claims was destroyed    - The UAE's betrayal — hosting CIA/Mossad spy training centers and facilitating Zionist infiltration of the region    - US-orchestrated kidnapping of Iranian athletes in Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup    - Why Iran warns: if the war continues, it will expand beyond the region    Guest: Manouchehr Mottaki — Former Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005-2010), current member of Iranian parliament. Interview conducted in Farsi with English subtitles.    Follow MintPress News:    Website: https://www.mintpressnews.com    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mintpressnews    X/Twitter: @MintPressNewsSupport the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

The Global Strategy of Vergennes and the French Alliance. Guest: Professor Richard Bell. French Foreign Minister Vergennes viewed the American Revolution as a strategic opportunity to weaken the British Empire and avenge losses from the Seven Years' War. He orchestrated covert aid before committing the French military in 1778, which transformed the rebellion into a global conflict spanning the Caribbean, India, and the Mediterranean. This diversification of British resources was essential to the patriot success at Yorktown. Vergennes' calculated moves forced Britain to defend its worldwide imperial assets, ultimately making the American Revolution an international struggle for power between European empires. 61770

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Washington is engaging plenty with its Indo-Pacific allies these days … just not always on the things they want, and too often on things they don't. So how do savvy allies steer that relationship when the world's most powerful partner feels less predictable than ever?To find out, Ray Powell and Jim Carouso sit down with Marise Payne, Australia's former Defence Minister and Foreign Minister. Marise helped launch AUKUS and grow the Quad, and navigated the first Trump administration from both chairs. Now a distinguished visiting fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, Payne brings rare insider perspective on how middle powers keep America engaged and what they must build for themselves when it drifts.In a wide-ranging conversation, Payne unpacks:Why "fewer Shangri-Las, more submarines" sets up a false choice, and why showing up still mattersThe AUKUS reality check: what the shift from the "optimal pathway" means, and the social license challenge facing CanberraWhether Pillar One is now on a "suboptimal pathway," and the case for driving Pillar Two harderHow the Quad found its feet again after COVID, and why the New Delhi foreign ministers' meeting mattersReassuring a skeptical ASEAN on nuclear submarines, and the relationship-first diplomacy that made it workChina's "do as I say, not as I do" stance on Japan's remilitarizationThe contrast between leading Defence and Foreign Affairs: "straight lines" versus "grasping at wisps of smoke"It's a practitioner's masterclass in alliance management for an era of strategic uncertainty. Essential listening for anyone tracking US-China competition, AUKUS, national defense, diplomacy and the future of the Indo-Pacific.Follow Marise Payne on Facebook Follow us on X, @IndoPacPodcast, LinkedIn, or FacebookFollow Ray Powell on X, @GordianKnotRay, or LinkedIn, or check out his maritime transparency work at SeaLightFollow Jim Carouso on LinkedInSponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific

Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including the US dropping its naval blockade in Iran, Russia's foreign minister announcing a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, and the outcome of one of Britain's most consequential by-elections. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 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.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including the US dropping its naval blockade in Iran, Russia's foreign minister announcing a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, and the outcome of one of Britain's most consequential by-elections. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 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.

Iran's former Foreign Minister and current parliament member Manouchehr Mottaki sits down with Mnar Adley on the MintCast podcast to expose the full scale of the US-Israeli war on Iran — from the deception behind "negotiations" to the bombing of an elementary school that killed 168 children, the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, and Iran's destruction of 17 US military bases in three days.    Mottaki reveals:    - How the US used five rounds of Oman-mediated negotiations as a "deceptive scheme" before launching unprovoked attacks    - The American airstrike on an elementary school in Minab — 168 students killed, pilot returned to drop a second bomb    - The assassination of Iran's Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and why Trump and Netanyahu must face qisas (Islamic justice)    - Iran's missile cities and military capabilities far beyond what US intelligence claims was destroyed    - The UAE's betrayal — hosting CIA/Mossad spy training centers and facilitating Zionist infiltration of the region    - US-orchestrated kidnapping of Iranian athletes in Australia ahead of the FIFA World Cup    - Why Iran warns: if the war continues, it will expand beyond the region    Guest: Manouchehr Mottaki — Former Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs (2005-2010), current member of Iranian parliament. Interview conducted in Farsi with English subtitles.    Follow MintPress News:    Website: https://www.mintpressnews.com    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mintpressnews    X/Twitter: @MintPressNewsSupport the showMintPress News is a fiercely independent. You can support us by becoming a member on Patreon, bookmarking and whitelisting us, and by subscribing to our social media channels, including Twitch, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.Subscribe to MintCast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud.Also, be sure to check out the new Behind the Headlines channel on YouTube and subscribe to rapper Lowkey's new video interview/podcast series, The Watchdog.

“The state of Lebanon needs to have an exclusivity of arms. And definitely, Hezbollah needs to be disarmed… Disarming a group or a community is not possible by force, it's possible by conviction. You put pressure, but you cannot eliminate a whole society, a whole community. We need to have an exclusivity of arms in the hand of the state, an exclusivity of decision through a political process, pressuring Hezbollah to disarm, but getting also in parallel a full withdrawal of the Israelis from occupied Lebanese territories and a full cessation of hostilities.”Jeremy Bowen speaks to Gebran Bassil, the Lebanese politician who served as the country's Foreign Minister between 2014 and 2020.Mr. Bassil, who is from the country's Maronite Christian ethnic group, leads the right-wing Free Patriotic Movement political party. The party was founded over 30 years ago by the former President of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, who is also Bassil's father-in-law.In October 2024, a year after the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October started the current Middle East conflict, the Free Patriotic Movement party announced that it was cutting ties with Hezbollah. Bassil slammed the Iranian-backed militant group for threatening the safety and stability of Lebanon when it launched its own attacks on Israel in support of Hamas.As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues in southern Lebanon, Bassil and his party are part of growing calls for the country to take a new direction. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with the World Health Organisation's Hanan Balkhy; Ali Bahreini, Iranian ambassador to the UN; and Syrian Minister, Hind Kabawat. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Jeremy Bowen Producers: Samantha Granville and Ben Cooper Editor: Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Gebran Bassil. Credit: Getty)

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President Trump says the US will hit Iran "very hard tonight" and is again threatening to take control of Kharg Island, the hub that handles most of Iran's oil exports. The threat comes just days before G7 leaders will meet in France. In advance of that summit, Christiane spoke with Dominique de Villepin, France's former Foreign Minister, Prime Minister and a potential contender in next year's presidential election.  Also on today's show: tennis legends Martina Navratilova & Chris Evert; Byron Allen, host of "Comics Unleashed"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, I got the chance to speak with Salih Hudayar, the Foreign Minister of the East Turkestan Government-in-Exile. We talked about Uyghur literature, Uyghur history and even American history. 

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 8th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss Netflix's integration of generative AI and natural language processing to help viewers cut through content overload with personalized recommendations and a voice user interface, alongside the latest Iran update with the Foreign Minister claiming no tangible progress in talks, Bibi Netanyahu's CNBC comments raising the prospect of restarting the war, Trump's hope for a weekend deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and the market reaction with oil rising and bonds selling off.Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig and Vina Nadjibulla, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada’s Vice-President, Research & Strategy; The Front Bench panel with Louis Hamann, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger and Marie Vastel; Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza.

With the Ukraine war deep into its fourth year, Russia has intensified attacks across the country. But even amid the barrage, Ukraine says it is adapting and carrying out increasingly sophisticated drone strikes deep inside Russia. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky sat down with Ukraine's foreign minister to discuss the state of the war and the battlefield lessons reshaping modern combat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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With the Ukraine war deep into its fourth year, Russia has intensified attacks across the country. But even amid the barrage, Ukraine says it is adapting and carrying out increasingly sophisticated drone strikes deep inside Russia. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky sat down with Ukraine's foreign minister to discuss the state of the war and the battlefield lessons reshaping modern combat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Over $1 billion allocated for KiwiRail's planned network investments in the Budget means “all the things we want to upgrade are going to happen”, Rail Minister Winston Peters says. He told Mike Hosking they have not asked for more than they should get. Peters says it's based on the fact that it's a business or industry that's been turned around rapidly where it's going to make a greater profit. The Rail Minister says getting that funding was a “great thrill” but it was common sense to fund rail, which was 2.5 times more fuel efficient than road transport. And on the subject of the Middle East, Peters says the Iranian regime 'somewhat' knows what it's doing. US sources report US and Iranian negotiators have agreed to a deal which would extend their ceasefire for 60 days, begin nuclear talks, and open the Strait of Hormuz. It's understood the new agreement hasn't yet been approved by the leadership of either country. The Foreign Minister spoke with the Iranian Foreign Minister on Wednesday. Peters told Hosking Abbas Araghchi laid out details in the memorandum of understanding. He says all the details were included except denuclearisation. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Canada inches closer to China to escape the US's “global swagger,” do we even know who we're dealing with?As Canada inches closer to China's “global swagger” to escape the US's orbit, do we even know who we're dealing with? This week, Noor sits down with Jonathan Cheng, The Wall Street Journal's China Bureau Chief, a Canadian who's been based in Beijing since 2019, to get an inside look at China's current confidence, its trade posture, and what Beijing actually thinks of Canada.Also, Xav Trudeau's "electric" halftime show in Ottawa, a Conservative MP names her grandchild Charlie Kirk, Danielle Smith's refer-referendum, cabinet shuffle rumours, and the controversial surveillance bill that made Signal threaten to leave Canada entirely.Host: Noor AzriehCredits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Director of Audio) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)Guests: Jonathan ChengBackground reading:China's Foreign Minister to visit Canada for the first time in 10 years - The Globe and MailA ‘red line': Chinese embassy condemns Canadian MP's visit to TaiwanChina and India among ‘main perpetrators' of foreign interference, Canada's spy agency reports - Toronto StarNissan eyes exporting Chinese-made electric cars to Canada - Financial PostOttawa working to get Canadian companies selling goods on Chinese platforms - National - Global NewsOttawa working to get Canadian companies selling goods on Chinese platforms - National - Global NewsSponsors: Visit fizz.ca to learn more about Fizz mobile and its long list of added-value features, and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN40 to get 40$ off and 10GB of free data.Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandGet ahead of your to-do list with fifteen dollars off your first task at Taskrabbit.ca or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code canadaland. Start your business today with the industry's best business partner, Shopify, and sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.CADid you know we have a monthly supporter exclusive show?Off The Record is our monthly call in show and this Thursday, you can call in and chat with Sam Konnert about your favourite story. We're asking the question:What's the story that everyone in your community talks about? The one that just never dies.Was it a drunk uncle? Did your classmate get arrested? A rumour that stuck? Maybe your community helped out an individual in need!Just something that, if you bring it up, people go: “oh yeah… that!”Call in is this Thursday, May 28, from 4:30-6:30 Eastern TimeIf you want to catch up on all the great episodes of Off The Record you've missed, become a supporter at canadaland.com/join.It's our biggest sale of the year! Save 80% on a Canadaland subscription and become a supporter for only $2/month. You'll get all of our podcasts ad-free, free access to our live events, and much, much more. What are you waiting for? Go to Canadaland.com/joinCan't get enough Canadaland? Follow @Canadaland_Podcasts on Instagram for clips, announcements, explainers and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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NATO Foreign Ministers are gathering in Sweden today, as the alliance faces mounting strains. President Trump has repeatedly criticized NATO, threatened action over Greenland and now the Pentagon says thousands of US troops will be pulled from Europe. One country that has been especially outspoken is Spain, openly challenging Washington over its war on Iran and sharply criticizing Israel's Palestine policy. Ahead of that key NATO meeting, the Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares joined Christiane.  Also on today's show: tennis star Rafael Nadal; NYT reporter Mike Isaac    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Middle East remains trapped in limbo, as President Trump threatens to unleash overwhelming force on Iran, only to pull out last minute again. Egypt has been grappling with the economic blows of the conflict, and has been involved in trying to stop the fighting. Last week, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with his Iranian counterpart in India. He joined Christiane in London for an exclusive conversation about what comes next for the Middle East.  Also on today's s episode: former US prosector Andrew Weissmann, author of "Liar's Kingdom: How to Stop Trump's Deceit and Save America"; Josh Tyrangiel, author of "AI for Good"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's warning further attacks on Iran are still possible, despite backing down this week. The US President called off the strikes after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He says officials are still locked in negotiations with Iran, and he claims Democrats are trying to stop him. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking this is the sixth time Trump has been on the verge of initiating military strikes and has pulled back. He says it comes amid word Iran's Foreign Minister met with Pakistan's Interior Minister and they claim there's diplomatic progress. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports expert divers have located the Italian divers who drowned in a Maldives underwater cave.

As Brics foreign ministers meet in India, the bloc faces divisions over the US-Iran war, rising energy prices and growing global economic uncertainty. Plus: are financial burdens bringing an end to expensive weddings and parties?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marco Rubio, America's secretary of state, accused Iran of leaving sailors stranded on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz “for dead” and urged negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salih Hudayar is the Foreign Minister and former Prime Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile. He was born in East Turkistan, fled to the United States as a political refugee at age 7, and has spent his life working to bring international attention to what the US government and over a dozen Western parliaments have formally recognized as a genocide. We covered: how China invaded and occupied East Turkistan in 1949 with Stalin's help; the 1996 secret document that became the blueprint for genocidal policy; how China created a fake jihadist organization to justify its crackdown; how China and Turkey funneled 20,000 Uyghurs into Syria to manufacture a "terrorism" narrative; Xi Jinping's "show no mercy" speech and the bombing that followed two hours after his plane left; the 2.2 million Chinese officials sent to live inside Uyghur homes; the forced removal of over a million children into military boarding schools; 16,000 mosques destroyed; Muslim names, Ramadan fasting, and the Arabic greeting "Assalamu Alaikum" all banned; and the ongoing organ harvesting program in which an estimated 25,000 to 50,000 young Uyghurs are killed annually for their organs. The genocide is now in its 13th year. Millions remain in concentration camps. This is happening now. Learn more and get involved:  Follow on social media → https://x.com/ETExileGov  Recommended reading: "The Xinjiang Procedure" by Ethan Gutmann (organ harvesting research) TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro — who is Salih Hudayar? 0:25 — What is East Turkistan — and why China calls it "Xinjiang" 1:59 — Mao, Stalin, and the 1949 invasion 2:25 — Born in East Turkistan, fled to the US at age 7 4:37 — His father's mission: never forget where you came from 6:18 — Chinese raids on his family home 7:22 — ROTC, Oklahoma Army National Guard, and a kidney disease that ended his military career 8:13 — The Turkic world: Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Uzbeks 9:46 — China's 1996 Document No. 7 — the secret blueprint for genocide 11:51 — The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and crushing the independence movement 14:03 — How China created a fake jihadist group to justify the crackdown 17:31 — Were there actual terrorist attacks in East Turkistan? 18:31 — The Tiananmen Square car attack — false flag? 22:04 — How China and Turkey funneled 20,000 Uyghurs into Syria 24:23 — Grooming, brainwashing, and Chinese intelligence operations 32:23 — Xi Jinping's "show no mercy" speech 35:07 — The anti-extremism law: beards, Ramadan, and thought control 37:10 — Phase two: arresting everyone 38:12 — 2.2 million Chinese officials sent into Uyghur homes 41:02 — Children forcibly removed to state "orphanages" 43:19 — Why Muslim countries stay silent — Belt and Road leverage 44:45 — 16,000 mosques destroyed. Muslim names banned. 48:38 — Returning to East Turkistan in 2012 and 2014 53:11 — The Kant massacre: 3,000–4,000 killed 55:26 — His grandfather refused to leave 55:55 — The asylum process 59:05 — Organ harvesting: 25,000–50,000 killed annually 59:28 — How to support East Turkistan Watch full episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Vb53s4I0A&list=PLb5trMQQvT077-L1roE0iZyAgT4dD4EtJ Listen on Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lou-perez-podcast/id1535032081 Listen on Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2KAtC7eFS3NHWMZp2UgMVU  Lou's book — That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r  TheLouPerez.com |  info@thelouperez.com  Newsletter: https://substack.com/@louperez #UyghurGenocide #EastTurkistan #China #Xinjiang #SalihHudayar #CCP #HumanRights #LouPerezPodcast #Uyghur #GenocideAwareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist and Author of "The Heartbeat of Iran", brings us the latest developments in the conflict in the Middle East.

The Californian man suspected of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington attended by President Trump and other senior administration figures is due in court to face charges of assaulting a federal officer and using a firearm during a violent crime. King Charles and Queen Camilla are preparing to arrive in the US capital for a state visit amid heightened security. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has had talks in Russia with President Putin, as Tehran suggests postponing the resolution of the issue of its nuclear programme. The feud between X owner Elon Musk and Open AI boss Sam Altman is reaching court. Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving founding member of the legendary American pop group, "The Ronettes", has died. And we hear about the special shoes worn by the Kenyan, Sabastian Sawe, when he became the first person to run an official marathon in under two hours. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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Iranian foreign minister Arras Araghchi is in Islamabad today to discuss peace between his country and the US. Donald Trump's foreign policy advisors Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are travelling to Pakistan's capital later to do the same. The Iranian foreign ministry, however, has said no direct talks with the US are planned. The BBC's Pakistan correspondent gives us the latest.Also in the programme: Explosions and gunfire in Mali as armed groups launch coordinated attacks.(Photo: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, 17th February 2026. Credit: Reuters/Pierre Albouy TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

David Harris is joined by Georg Georgiev, the former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, to discuss the heroic 1943 rescue of 48,000 Bulgarian Jews from a train bound for Nazi death camps, as well as the current state of Bulgarian Jewry, and contemporary Bulgaria's relationship with the state of Israel.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: Sinan Ciddi discusses Turkey's pursuit of regional dominance under Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Despite positioning itself as a peaceful mediator, Turkey's support for Hamas and Hezbollah undermines its credibility. Recent US sanctions against Turkish entities for aiding terrorist organizations further expose the country's compromised position.1879

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has just come into effect. Iran's Foreign Minister says 'in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire'. Freddy Gray is joined by Spectator contributor Charlie Gammell, an expert on Iran, to discuss the negotiations and why they originally broke down plus what a post-conflict Iran could look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank Holland and the Investment Committee debate how to position your portfolio after Iran's Foreign Minister declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain open during the ceasefire. Plus, the Committee share their latest moves. And later, we hit the latest Calls of the Day.    Investment Committee Disclosures Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Iran's Foreign Minister says ships can again use the crucial Persian Gulf sea route while a ceasefire continues to hold. Markets have reacted sharply to the news. The price of Brent Crude fell 10 percent on the news. Shares in oil companies have fallen, while shares in airlines and other heavy energy users have risen sharply. And we hear from Lebanon about how the country's economy is faring.

Lebanon awoke to news of a ceasefire, and a surge of optimism -- which was shattered by deadly Israeli strikes. An aid worker in Beirut describes the aftermath. Despite the ongoing war of words between Iran and the U.S., Norway's Foreign Minister tells us the two-week ceasefire is the best possible result for the region and the world -- in the short term. It's been decades since the body of his first victim was found, and a 62-year-old New York architect has finally confessed to being the Gilgo Beach serial killer -- pleading guilty to killing eight women. Biologists in Northern California believe their conservation efforts are making a difference for the California Condor -- because a pair of birds appear to be tending to the region's first egg in a century.When their school board threatens to cut several middle school music programs, a trio of high schoolers in B.C. step in to ensure nobody pulls the strings. New research finds that merely doing hours and hours of meditation every day for a week can completely rewire your brain and body. As It Happens, the Wednesday Edition. Radio with namaste-ing power.

Iran's foreign minister claims Tehran never threatened nuclear weapons, only that it possesses highly enriched uranium that could produce bombs. The panel reacts to the controversial statement, questioning Iran's credibility and debating whether the regime is bluffing or signaling real nuclear capability.