Podcasts about Havana

Convidados: Cristiana Mesquita, diretora de notícias para o Caribe da Associated Press (AP), em Havana; e Ariel Palacios, correspondente da Globo e da GloboNews para América Latina. Desde a Revolução Cubana, em 1959, a relação entre Estados Unidos e Cuba é de rivalidade, e a Ilha convive há décadas com um embargo econômico. Nas últimas semanas, contudo, os cubanos estão experimentando algo inédito: viver sob escassez severa de petróleo, que afeta a distribuição de alimentos e remédios, paralisa o transporte público e provoca apagões diários. Cuba produz apenas 40% do petróleo que precisa para manter a economia de pé e tem a Venezuela como sua maior fornecedora – uma parceria na qual oferta serviços de saúde e de inteligência em troca de preços muito abaixo da média de mercado. Desde a captura de Nicolas Maduro pelos Estados Unidos, essa torneira fechou. Neste episódio, Victor Boyadjian entrevista Cristiana Mesquita, diretora de notícias para o Caribe da Associated Press (AP), para contar como está a vida das cerca de 10 milhões de pessoas que vivem na Ilha. Cristiana, que mora em Havana há quatro anos e visita o país com frequência desde a década de 1990, fala sobre a rotina dos moradores da capital cubana e o sentimento deles em relação ao regime. Depois, a conversa é com Ariel Palacios, correspondente da Globo e da GloboNews para América Latina. Ele explica o que há de diferente nesta crise em Cuba e o que faz a Ilha despertar interesse na geopolítica global.

In this episode, Kelsi Sheren interviews Jesse Beltran, a former president of the International Center Against the Abuse of Covert Technologies. They discuss the phenomenon of Havana Syndrome, its symptoms, and the challenges faced by individuals seeking help. Beltran shares his experiences with frequency detection, biosensors, and the implications of nanotechnology in medicine. The conversation delves into the ethical concerns surrounding the pharmaceutical supply chain and the potential for emerging technologies to be used in neurological warfare. Throughout the discussion, the importance of medical transparency and human rights is emphasized. In this conversation, Kelsi Sheren and Jesse Beltran delve into the complex issues surrounding human rights, behavior modification, and the implications of modern medical practices. They explore the historical context of experimentation on vulnerable populations, the psychological effects of media manipulation, and the potential for false memories to influence societal beliefs. The discussion also touches on the ethical dilemmas posed by euthanasia and the legal frameworks that allow for non-consensual experimentation. Amidst these heavy topics, they highlight the importance of natural remedies and the hope for a future where human rights are respected and preserved.FOLLOW: Stop 3024.com Mindnexuslive.com Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context01:12 Jesse Beltran's Background and Expertise03:37 Havana Syndrome and Its Symptoms09:37 The Mental Health System and Its Challenges12:13 Community Response and Initial Findings15:01 Frequency Detection and Testing Methods19:29 Biosensors and Surgical Removal22:30 Nanotechnology and Its Implications25:22 Nanorobots and Their Potential Uses29:44 Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Concerns30:12 Emerging Technologies and Neurological Warfare34:34 The Future of Human Control and Manipulation43:49 Experiences of Silence in Conflict Zones44:09 Spiritual Awakening in Iran45:36 Behavior Modification and Human Rights46:32 Prison Experimentation and Human Rights Violations48:39 The Power of False Memories51:43 Mass Manipulation and Media Control54:40 The Impact of Medical Procedures on Human Rights56:52 Euthanasia and Societal Control01:00:12 Hope Amidst Medical and Psychological Challenges01:02:06 Legal Loopholes in Non-Consensual Experimentation01:04:30 Natural Remedies and Their Efficacy01:10:44 The Future of Human Rights and Genetic Modification- - - - - - - - - - - -One Time Donation! - Paypal - https://paypal.me/brassandunityBuy me a coffee! - https://buymeacoffee.com/kelsisherenLet's connect!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thekelsisherenperspective?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3DX: https://x.com/KelsiBurnsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsie_sheren/Substack: https://substack.com/@kelsisherenSUPPORT OUR PEOPLE - - - - - - - - - - - -MasterPeace - 10% off with code KELSI - https://www.MasterPeace.Health/KelsiKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin - 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: For the first time ever, American F-22 stealth fighters are deployed to Israel, marking a dramatic shift in U.S.–Israel military coordination as pressure builds on Iran during high-stakes nuclear negotiations. The Treasury Department authorizes licensed companies to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba's private sector, signaling a subtle but meaningful recalibration of U.S. policy toward Havana. President Trump announces he is directing the release of long-classified government UFO records, promising new transparency on decades of unexplained aerial sightings. New research reveals leading artificial intelligence models escalated to nuclear weapons use in the vast majority of simulated war scenarios, raising serious questions about AI's role in future military decision-making. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promocode PDB at checkout. Ava: See how millions are boosting their credit with Ava—download the Ava app and use code BAKER for 20% off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For sixty years Washington and Havana have been having a geopolitical tango fuelled by obsession and ideology. The island nation of Cuba has been a socialist splinter in the finger of the Florida coastline, its regime infecting the region. Now, with the toppling of Nicolás Maduro and Venezuelan oil tightly controlled by the US, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel could be next. To get into the finer details of the US's new found dominance in the Caribbean, Venetia is joined by The Telegraph's foreign reporter, Lily Shanagher.Plus, former national security advisor John Bolton, voices the need for regime change in Venezuela, Iran and Cuba. Coining the phrase ‘Troika of Tyranny' in 2018, Bolton has had Cuba in his sights for many years as a rogue state. So what should happen next in the region? John Bolton lays bare the truth about Trump's decision making and the need for swift action.Producer: Peter ShevlinExecutive Producer: Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditorContact us with feedback or ideas:@venetiarainey@RolandOliphant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Jess, Les, and Andy unpack a deadly and still-unfolding incident off the coast of Cuba, where Cuban authorities opened fire on a Florida-registered speedboat, killing one U.S. resident. Havana claims the vessel carried weapons and gear that could have been used for a terrorist attack and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the episode as an “unusual incident.” What exactly do we know about the incident? Is this an isolated maritime confrontation or the kind of flashpoint that could provoke a major U.S. response? How does the U.S. military's build up in the Middle East impact how Washington may respond to this episode?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.@nottvjessjones@lestermunson@andykeiserLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter!We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/sr8CJ5O7adg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's March 2, 1933, and a U.S. Senator fresh off busting the Teapot Dome scandal—America's biggest political corruption case—is secretly honeymooning with a glamorous Cuban widow when his train suddenly stops between Wilson and Rocky Mount. He doesn't get back on. In this episode of JoCoYo, we ride the rails with Thomas J. Walsh from Montana mines to Havana romance, through poisoning rumors and political enemies, to his mysterious final stop just 40 miles from Benson—where a political titan met eternity and Johnston County entered the history books.

AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on President Trump's take on talks between Washington and Havana.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up — a high stakes shootout on the high seas leaves four dead after Cuban forces open fire on a U.S.-registered speedboat. Havana claims it foiled an armed terrorist infiltration, but with nearly all the details coming from the Cuban government, serious questions remain. Later in the show — Russia's asymmetric warfare campaign against Europe appears to be expanding underground. New reports allege secret tunnels are being used to funnel migrants into European territory, with specialists from the Middle East reportedly recruited to construct the routes. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB  Ultra Pouches: Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does yesterday's gunfight between Cuban forces and a Florida speedboat put the US on the brink of a new crisis? Havana says it killed four people trying to infiltrate the island ... Bill and Hillary Clinton begin their closed-door testimony today on the Epstein saga. Will they say anything of substance? ... Nuclear talks with Iran resume. Is this the last chance for diplomacy of a prelude to a US military strike?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The LatinNews Podcast, we assess Cuba's deepening economic crisis under intensifying US pressure and ask a central question: does severe hardship necessarily lead to regime collapse?The grinding strategy targeting oil supplies has sharply reduced fuel availability, paralysed transport and worsened daily life on the island. Yet despite visible deterioration, public order remains intact and the Cuban state continues to function.Joining us is Dr Jorge Domínguez, retired professor at Harvard University and a leading expert on Cuba, who has just returned from Havana. Drawing on first-hand observations, he examines the gap between economic collapse narratives and the resilience of the Cuban state.We discuss the evolving nature of US pressure, the distinction between embargo and blockade, China and Russia's limited roles, the political durability of the regime under President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and the possible short-term scenarios ahead.Follow LatinNews for analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondon LinkedIn: Latin American Newsletters Facebook: @latinnews1967 For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

Moving fluidly from New York's new generation to Europe's creative hubs and onward to Havana and beyond, this playlist underscores the music's global dialogue, its openness to diverse traditions, and a shared spirit of curiosity that connects bold experimentation, reflective balladry, and socially aware themes within today's evolving jazz landscape. The playlist features Caelan Cardello; Dave Douglas; Gonzalo Rubalcaba [pictured], Daniele Sepe; Melissa Aldana; Robert Lucaciu; Julie Campiche; Roberto Fonseca, Vincent Segal; Max Nagl; and Simon Hanes. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/21998024/Mondo-Jazz [from "John Neely" to "The Number of the Beast Is 666"]. Happy listening!

International Law: Must a plaintiff prove that the defendant trafficked in property confiscated by the Cuban government as to which the plaintiff owns a claim when making a claim for expropriation? - Argued: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:44:16 EDT

Havana Docks Corp. v. Royal Caribbean Cruises | 02/23/26 | Docket #: 24-983 24-983 HAVANA DOCKS CORP. V. ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES DECISION BELOW: 119 F.4th 1276 CERT. GRANTED 10/3/2025 QUESTION PRESENTED: The LIBERTAD Act is an essential pillar of United States foreign policy toward Cuba's hostile and anti-American regime. Title III of that Act creates a private right of action for United States nationals who have a claim to property confiscated by that regime against persons who traffic in that property. 22 U.S.C. § 6082(a)(1). The Act specifies that such trafficking "undermines the foreign policy of the United States" by, among other things, "provid[ing] badly needed financial benefit" to the Cuban regime. Id . § 6081(6). The question presented here applies in every case brought under Title III, and will determine whether that provision continues to advance U.S. foreign policy toward Cuba: whether a plaintiff must prove that the defendant trafficked in property confiscated by the Cuban government as to which the plaintiff owns a claim (as the statute requires), or instead that the defendant trafficked in property that the plaintiff would have continued to own at the time of trafficking in a counterfactual world "as if there had been no expropriation" (as the divided Eleventh Circuit panel held below). LOWER COURT CASE NUMBER: 23-10151, 23-10171

This Day in Legal History: Order 9066On this day in legal history, enforcement of Executive Order 9066 began in earnest following its signing by Franklin D. Roosevelt earlier in February 1942. The order authorized the military to designate exclusion zones and remove individuals deemed security risks from certain areas of the country. In practice, it led to the forced relocation and incarceration of more than 110,000 Japanese Americans, most of whom were U.S. citizens. Families were removed from their homes, businesses were lost, and entire communities were dismantled. The government justified the policy as a matter of national security during World War II. Critics argued it was rooted in racial prejudice rather than military necessity.The constitutionality of the policy reached the Supreme Court in Korematsu v. United States. Fred Korematsu, a U.S. citizen, had refused to comply with the exclusion order and was convicted. In a 6–3 decision, the Court upheld his conviction, accepting the government's claim that the exclusion was justified by wartime necessity. The majority deferred heavily to the executive branch, emphasizing the perceived threat on the West Coast. In dissent, several justices warned that the decision validated racial discrimination under the guise of military urgency.Decades later, the ruling came to be widely regarded as a grave error. In 1988, Congress passed the Civil Liberties Act, formally apologizing and providing reparations to surviving internees. In 2018, the Supreme Court explicitly stated that Korematsu was wrongly decided, rejecting its reasoning even though it was not formally overturned in the technical sense. The episode remains a cautionary example of how constitutional protections can erode in times of crisis.The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear two cases concerning the scope of the Helms-Burton Act, a 1996 law that allows American companies to sue over property confiscated by Cuba after the 1959 revolution. One case involves ExxonMobil's effort to recover more than $1 billion for oil and gas assets seized by Cuba in 1960. Exxon sued a Cuban state-owned company in 2019, alleging it continues to profit from the confiscated property. A lower court ruled that the Cuban entities could claim foreign sovereign immunity, which generally protects foreign governments from being sued in U.S. courts. Exxon has asked the Supreme Court to reverse that decision.The second case involves four cruise operators—Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises—accused of unlawfully benefiting from docks in Havana that were originally built and operated by a U.S. company before being seized by Cuba. The docks were used between 2016 and 2019, after travel restrictions were eased under President Obama. A trial judge initially ruled against the cruise lines and awarded more than $100 million in damages, but an appeals court later dismissed the case, finding that the original concession had expired before the cruise lines used the property. The Supreme Court's decisions could clarify how broadly Congress intended the Helms-Burton Act to apply and whether claimants face significant legal barriers when seeking compensation.US Supreme Court to hear Exxon bid for compensation from Cuba | ReutersU.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) beginning just after midnight on Tuesday. The decision comes several days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that those tariffs were unlawful. The agency said it would deactivate the tariff codes tied to President Donald Trump's IEEPA-related orders but did not explain why collections continued for days after the ruling. It also did not address whether importers who paid the duties would receive refunds.The suspension of the IEEPA tariffs coincides with the implementation of a new 15% global tariff introduced under a different statutory authority. Customs clarified that the halt applies only to the IEEPA-based tariffs and does not affect other trade measures, including those enacted under Section 232 for national security reasons or Section 301 for unfair trade practices. Economists have estimated that the now-invalidated IEEPA tariffs generated more than $175 billion in revenue and were bringing in over $500 million per day. As a result, the ruling potentially exposes the government to significant refund claims from importers.US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday | ReutersJPMorgan Chase informed President Donald Trump and his hospitality company in February 2021 that it was closing their bank accounts, according to newly released documents tied to Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against the bank and its CEO, Jamie Dimon. The letters were sent about a month after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. At the time, several businesses and organizations distanced themselves from Trump, including law firms and the PGA of America.In its February 19, 2021 letters, JPMorgan did not provide a detailed explanation for ending the relationship. The bank stated generally that it may determine a client's interests are no longer served by continuing with J.P. Morgan Private Bank. JPMorgan has previously argued that Trump's lawsuit lacks merit. Trump's legal team, however, claims the letters amount to an admission that the bank intentionally “de-banked” him and his businesses, allegedly causing major financial harm.Trump contends that JPMorgan violated its own policies and unfairly targeted him for political reasons. The newly disclosed letters were submitted as part of the bank's effort to transfer the case from federal court in Miami to New York, where JPMorgan argues the dispute is more closely connected.JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after Jan. 6 attack | ReutersA federal judge in Florida declined to overturn a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla stemming from a fatal 2019 crash involving the company's Autopilot system. The court found that the evidence presented at trial sufficiently supported the jury's conclusion that Autopilot played a role in the collision, which killed 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon in Key Largo. The jury determined that both the driver and Tesla shared responsibility for the crash.Jurors originally awarded $59 million to Benavides' parents and $70 million to her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, who was injured in the incident. After accounting for comparative fault, the compensatory damages were reduced to about $42.6 million, with the driver found 67% responsible and Tesla 33% responsible. The jury also imposed $200 million in punitive damages against the company.Tesla asked the court to set aside the verdict or grant a new trial, arguing that the damages were excessive and that its conduct did not meet Florida's legal threshold for punitive damages. The company also contended that state law limits punitive damages to three times the compensatory award. The judge rejected these arguments, stating that Tesla was largely repeating points already considered and dismissed during trial.At trial, plaintiffs argued that Autopilot was defective because it could be activated on roads it was not designed for and did not adequately ensure driver attention. They also claimed Tesla overstated the system's capabilities. The driver admitted he had looked away from the road moments before the crash.Tesla Can't Escape $243M Autopilot Crash Verdict - Law360 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report: The stage appears set for a potential showdown with Iran, as the United States assembles its largest concentration of military power in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Former Naval Intelligence Commander Paul Chabot (sha-BOW) joins us to assess what this buildup signals — deterrence, preparation, or something more. Washington ramps up pressure on Havana, even as reports surface of discreet outreach to figures tied to the Castro family. Former CIA analyst and author of Manufacturing Delusion, Buck Sexton, weighs in on what this dual-track strategy could mean for the future of Cuba policy. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief HomeServe: Protect your home systems from costly repairs with HomeServe—plans start at $4.99/month at https://HomeServe.com.  Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog's food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. Ultra Pouches: Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ZORRO SORROW - 02.18.2026 - #917 BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #917 - 02.18.2026 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount https://CanaryCry.Support   Send address and shirt size updates to canarycrysupplydrop@gmail.com Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By:   Executive Producers Sir LX Protocol Baron of the Berrean Protocol***   Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Rebecca T, Sir Marty K, Bruce W, Cage Rattler Coffee, Veronica D, Mrs Tinfoilhatman, Sir Casey the Shield Knight, Sir Scott Knight of Truth   Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clankoniphius Links: JAM   SHOW NOTES: SEWER SURVEVILLENCE  Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance (Fox)   METAVERSE/ZUCK Project Lazarus to continue posting on Social Media, warning on 4Chan years ago (X) → Death isn't the end: Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave (BI)   WW3 4Chan post about Iran war (X) Image: Military on the move to Iran (X) Polymarket odds of war with Iran  "Sponsor Market Rewards"   EPSTEIN/NWO Epstein files missing from years surrounding 9/11 (X) "factually" Clip: Trump talks about Howard Lutnik watched twin towers get hit (X) Epstein and Lutnik were in business together (CBS) New investigation in Zorro Ranch (TIME) Clip: TPUSA endorsed Don Huffine speaks on why he bought Zorro Ranch last year (X) Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say (Reuters)   NORWAY/EPSTEIN/BEAST SYSTEM Former Norway PM charged with 'gross corruption' over Epstein ties (Jerusalem post) CIA, Pentagon investigated secret 'Havana syndrome' device in Norway (WaPo)   EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS TALENT/TIME END

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Recorded live from the Sundance Film Festival, GG Hawkins hosts a roundtable conversation with four short film directors premiering work at the festival: Kelly McCormack (How Brief), Anna Baumgarten (Balloon Animals), Ana Alpízar (Norheimsund), and Anooya Swamy (Pankaja). The filmmakers discuss the origins of their films, navigating production across Cuba, India, Canada, and the U.S., working within (and outside of) film school structures, and the deeply personal themes of grief, mother-daughter relationships, disappearance, and survival that unexpectedly connect their work. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guests discuss… Shooting narrative shorts on location in Havana, Bangalore, Vancouver, and Los Angeles Returning to Cuba to film Norheimsund after seeking asylum in the United States How Pankaja draws from growing up in the slums of Bangalore and confronting personal memory Making a $6,500 microbudget short inside a real grocery store overnight Building a short film over eight years and resisting the “proof of concept” mindset Working within NYU's film school structure versus creating outside institutional systems Casting mother-daughter dynamics rooted in real-life relationships Designing color theory, texture, cement, and dirt as emotional language Shooting inside real police stations and navigating bureaucracy while telling stories about it Grief as a “big soup of emotions” and balancing melancholy with comedy Collaborating with ride-or-die creative partners Advice for emerging filmmakers about not compromising and trusting instinct Memorable Quotes: “Dreaming doesn't cost a thing.” “Choosing oblivion.” “We often live really simple lives in complicated worlds.” “You are allowed not to compromise.” Guests: Kelly McCormack – Director, How Brief Anna Baumgarten – Writer/Director, Balloon Animals Ana Alpízar – Director, Norheimsund Anooya Swamy – Writer/Director, Pankaja Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina tukimsikia Barbara Batte Guevara, Mkufunzi anayefundisha lugha ya Kiswahili katika Chuo Kikuu cha Havana nchini Cuba. Kwa kushirikiana na Tanzania chuo hicho ambacho mwezi uliopita kimetimiza miaka 298 tangu kuanzishwa kwake, hivi karibuni kimetoa fursa kwa Wacuba kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili.Anold Kayanda wa Idhaa hii amemtembelea Profesa Barbara Batte katika jiji la Havana nchini Cuba ili kufahamu zaidi kuhusu hatua hii na mafanikio yaliyofikiwa hadi kufikia sasa. Pia tunakuletea habari kwa ufupi kama zifuatazo.Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Antonio Guterres ametoa wito wa kuanzishwa kwa Mfuko wa Kimataifa wa Akili Mnemba au AI wenye thamani ya dola bilioni 3, ili kuhakikisha teknolojia hiyo inawanufaisha watu wote duniani, badala ya kuwa mali ya mataifa machache au kampuni chache zenye nguvu. Akizungumza katika Mkutano wa Kimataifa wa kujadili Athari za AI huko New Delhi nchini India, Guterres amesema mustakabali wa AI unapaswa kujengwa kwa ushirikiano wa kimataifa”.Mashambulizi makali yanayoendelea kufanywa na Israeli dhidi ya maeneo ya Palestina ya Gaza na Ukingo wa Magharibi ambayo inakalia kimabavu yanatia hofu ya uwezekano wa utokomezaji wa kabila, imesema Ripoti mpya ya Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Haki za Binadamu (OHCHR), ya kuanzia Novemba 1 2024 hadi Desemba 31 2025. Ripoti inasema mashambulizi ya Israeli yameweka mazingira ambamo kwamo wapalestina kama kundi watashindwa kuendelea kuishi Gaza huku Ajith Sunghay, Mkuu wa Ofisi ya OHCHR Palestina akisema, “ripoti inachambua  mwenendo wa mapigano ya jeshi la Israeli, linaloendelea kuua idadi kubwa ya raia, kusababisha njaa, kuwahamisha takribani wakazi wote wa Gaza, tena zaidi ya mara moja — na kuharibu miundombinu iliyosalia ya kiraia ya Gaza.”wanamgambo wa vikosi vya Rapid Support Forces (RSF) nchini Sudan walitekeleza kampeni iliyoratibiwa ya uharibifu dhidi ya jamii zisizo za kiarabu ndani ya mji wa El-Fasher na viunga vyake, kampeni yenye viashiria vya mauaji ya kimbari, imeeleza ripoti mpya iliyotolewa leo na Tume Huru ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kuchunguza Ukweli kuhusu Sudan. Ripoti imetaja vitendo hivyo ni pamoja na kuua wanachama wa kundi la kikabila linalolindwa; kusababisha madhara makubwa ya kimwili na kiakili; ambavyo ni vipengele muhimu vya kosa la mauaji ya kimbari chini ya sheria za kimataifa.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili tunawasikiliza baadhi ya wanafunzi wa Chuo Kikuu cha Havana wanaojifunza lughaya Kiswahili. Tuanze na Yibran Nunez Batte.Mwenyeji wako ni Leah Mushi, karibu!

Die Stad Windhoek het stappe gedoen om die handelsreëlings by Havana Fourway te verduidelik namate konstruksie aan die opgradering van Eneas Peter Nanyemba-pad toeneem. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het met stadswoordvoerder Lydia Amutenya gepraat, wat sê dat verkopers wat binne die padreserwe werksaam is, na 'n aangewese gemeenskapsmark en taxistaanplek verskuif sal word. Dit sal die weg baan vir die voortsetting van die dubbelbaanprojek, terwyl verseker word dat informele handel sonder ontwrigting voortgaan.

No podcast ‘Notícia No Seu Tempo’, confira em áudio as principais notícias da edição impressa do jornal ‘O Estado de S.Paulo’ desta quinta-feira (19/02/2026): Investigação do Departamento de Inteligência Policial (Dipol) da Polícia Civil de São Paulo constatou que o Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) conta hoje com 12 “sintonias” para administrar o crime e os bandidos no Brasil e no exterior vinculados à facção. “Sintonia” é o nome dado a setores do PCC responsáveis por determinada “missão”. No novo organograma do PCC, consta agora uma “Sintonia da Internet”, responsável por fiscalizar o uso das redes sociais, garantir “segurança e discrição nas trocas de mensagens” e manter “a unidade ideológica” do grupo. Outra estrutura nova, mas sem o tamanho de uma “sintonia”, é o Setor do Raio X, espécie de “corregedoria” interna, responsável por auditar as contas da facção. E mais: Economia: BC liquida Pleno; conta para o FGC com caso Master já chega a R$ 56 bi Política: Evangélicos denunciam preconceito em desfile que exaltou Lula Internacional: Sem combustível, Cuba usa neto de Raúl para negociar com EUA, diz site Metrópole: Viradouro leva quarto título na Sapucaí, o terceiro em 6 anosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up — we're getting a revealing look at the White House's quiet strategy for Cuba, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly opens backchannel discussions not with Havana's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, but with the grandson of Raul Castro. Later in the show — another round of trilateral peace talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine wraps up with little to show. Despite diplomatic efforts, the battlefield reality remains largely unchanged, raising fresh questions about whether negotiations can gain traction anytime soon. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog's food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB50 or use code PDB50 at checkout. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/PDB & Use code PDB for up to 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Casey Harper is joined by journalist Yoe Suarez and The Washington Stand’s Jared Bridges to discuss the economic and political state of Cuba. Growing up in Havana, Yoe knows firsthand what the socialist regime is capable of. The three unpack Venezuela’s impact on Cuba, what life is like on the island, and where the country is headed. Only time will tell what will happen to Cuba.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Potomac River Sewage Spill: DC Water targets mid‑March repair; Trump, Moore clash over response WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist TOPICS FROM CAL: Three personal stories about Jesse Jackson. CBS News president continues to clean house of liberals. Bye Bye Anderson Cooper. Iran "talks" will not go anywhere. Trump warms Tehran and "Cuber" as JFK used to pronounce it, or suffer "grave consequences." Havana has no oil, he says. Whoopi Goldberg Denies Ties to Jeffrey Epstein After Her Name Surfaces in Files: ‘I Wasn’t His Girlfriend, I Wasn’t His Friend’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify.Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'ConnorInstagram: WMALDCShow Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Casey Harper is joined by journalist Yoe Suarez and The Washington Stand's Jared Bridges to discuss the economic and political state of Cuba. Growing up in Havana, Yoe knows firsthand what the socialist regime is capable of. The three unpack Venezuela's impact on Cuba, what life is like on the island, and where the country is headed. Only time will tell what will happen to Cuba.

America's correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about Peru's eighth leader in almost a decade being ousted, as well as an ongoing fuel crisis in Cuba which has caused trouble for waste collection, with rubbish piling up on streets in the capital Havana.

Host Casey Harper is joined by journalist Yoe Suarez and The Washington Stand’s Jared Bridges to discuss the economic and political state of Cuba. Growing up in Havana, Yoe knows firsthand what the socialist regime is capable of. The three unpack Venezuela’s impact on Cuba, what life is like on the island, and where the country is headed. Only time will tell what will happen to Cuba.

──────────────────────────────────── 00:00:51:15 — Directed Energy Weapons Move From Theory to BattlefieldAutonomous killer systems and microwave weapons are described as transitioning from speculation into active military doctrine. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:07:44:24 — Intelligence Agencies Downplayed Directed Energy CapabilitiesInternal awareness of microwave weapon effects is contrasted with public minimization of their existence. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:14:59:19 — Hypersonic Missiles Undermine “Golden Dome” DefenseAdvanced missile systems are cited as rendering proposed U.S. missile shields technologically and financially unrealistic. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:21:12:01 — Federal Agents Escalate Use of Crowd-Control WeaponsTear gas, flash bangs, and rubber bullets are reportedly deployed broadly against protesters and bystanders. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:29:13:09 — Body Cam Footage Captures Aggressive Use-of-Force DirectiveA supervisor's recorded comments raise concerns about normalization of escalatory force tactics. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:35:48:25 — Federal Immunity Shields Officers From AccountabilityBroad immunity claims collide with court findings noting repeated excessive-force violations. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:04:52:09 — FDA Blocks New mRNA Flu ShotRegulators halt advancement of a Moderna flu vaccine, breaking with expectations of streamlined approval. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:18:50:21 — Vaccines Framed as National Security InfrastructureGlobal health leaders argue vaccine production should operate as centralized state security architecture. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:23:54:27 — Pandemic Policies Normalize Permanent Emergency PowersMandates, liability shields, and censorship are portrayed as embedded tools of governance beyond crisis conditions. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:24:17:13 — Legislative Push to End Vaccine Manufacturer ImmunityNew legislation challenges longstanding liability protections for pharmaceutical companies. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:43:14:10 — Third-Term Discussion Challenges Constitutional LimitsPublic talk of bypassing the 22nd Amendment is framed as normalization of executive permanence. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:55:48:12 — Convicted Elites Rebrand Through Alternative MediaDisgraced figures leverage online platforms to rebuild public narratives and pressure for clemency. ──────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

──────────────────────────────────── 00:00:51:15 — Directed Energy Weapons Move From Theory to BattlefieldAutonomous killer systems and microwave weapons are described as transitioning from speculation into active military doctrine. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:07:44:24 — Intelligence Agencies Downplayed Directed Energy CapabilitiesInternal awareness of microwave weapon effects is contrasted with public minimization of their existence. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:14:59:19 — Hypersonic Missiles Undermine “Golden Dome” DefenseAdvanced missile systems are cited as rendering proposed U.S. missile shields technologically and financially unrealistic. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:21:12:01 — Federal Agents Escalate Use of Crowd-Control WeaponsTear gas, flash bangs, and rubber bullets are reportedly deployed broadly against protesters and bystanders. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:29:13:09 — Body Cam Footage Captures Aggressive Use-of-Force DirectiveA supervisor's recorded comments raise concerns about normalization of escalatory force tactics. ──────────────────────────────────── 00:35:48:25 — Federal Immunity Shields Officers From AccountabilityBroad immunity claims collide with court findings noting repeated excessive-force violations. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:04:52:09 — FDA Blocks New mRNA Flu ShotRegulators halt advancement of a Moderna flu vaccine, breaking with expectations of streamlined approval. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:18:50:21 — Vaccines Framed as National Security InfrastructureGlobal health leaders argue vaccine production should operate as centralized state security architecture. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:23:54:27 — Pandemic Policies Normalize Permanent Emergency PowersMandates, liability shields, and censorship are portrayed as embedded tools of governance beyond crisis conditions. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:24:17:13 — Legislative Push to End Vaccine Manufacturer ImmunityNew legislation challenges longstanding liability protections for pharmaceutical companies. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:43:14:10 — Third-Term Discussion Challenges Constitutional LimitsPublic talk of bypassing the 22nd Amendment is framed as normalization of executive permanence. ──────────────────────────────────── 01:55:48:12 — Convicted Elites Rebrand Through Alternative MediaDisgraced figures leverage online platforms to rebuild public narratives and pressure for clemency. ──────────────────────────────────── Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Het is donker op Cuba. Grote delen van de dag, en van de nacht, zitten mensen op het eiland zonder stroom. De oorzaak: een groot tekort aan olie. Het verouderde energienetwerk draait daar op. Cuba haalde veel olie uit Venezuela, maar de Amerikaanse president Trump blokkeert dat nu. De olietekorten komen bovenop andere problemen, en maken die ook groter. In de winkels ligt minder eten, het openbaar vervoer rijdt niet meer, en de straten liggen vol met vuilnis dat niet meer wordt opgehaald. In deze podcast vertelt antropoloog Sanne Derks van de Wageningen Universiteit, die in Havana woont, wat zij meemaakt in haar wijk. Correspondent Boris van der Spek, die laatst nog op Cuba was, legt uit hoe het land in deze situatie terechtgekomen is.  Reageren? Mail: dedag@nos.nl Presentatie en montage: Dieuwke Teertstra Redactie: Ulrike Nagel 

On January 29, which coincides with the twelfth anniversary of the declaration of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace (at the CELAC meeting in Havana, Cuba), the Trump administration designated Cuba as "an unusual and extraordinary threat... to the national security and foreign policy of the United States." As a result of this designation, the US is tightening the economic blockade on Cuba, with a particular emphasis on stopping fuel deliveries, and is threatening any nation that provides aid. Clearing the FOG speaks with Netfa Freeman of the Black Alliance for Peace about the impact of the blockade, the significance of Cuba's example of internationalism and defending its sovereignty, as well as assisting other nations in doing the same, and efforts to support the Cuban people. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

Havana-based journalist Liz Oliva Fernández of Belly of the Beast joins us for an interview about the economic siege of Cuba by the United States. We talk about the looming specter of regime change and the collapse of Cuba's healthcare system and power under the weight of a decades-long blockade. (NOTE: Liz's connection was a little spotty so the ending of the interview is a little abrupt.) [This is the second half of our recent premium episode. If you would like to hear the first half where Felix and Will recap recent news such as the El Paso airspace closure and James Fishback's run for governor, subscribe to patreon.com/chapotraphouse]. Watch The War on Cuba: https://www.bellyofthebeastcuba.com/the-war-on-cuba

From the BBC World Service: As the energy crisis in Cuba continues, the port of Havana has received two ships carrying humanitarian aid sent by Mexico. Cuba is struggling after the Trump administration put a virtual oil blockade on the island. Then, the center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a landslide election victory, so what will it mean for the nation's economy? And, after more than four decades, the designer behind Japan's Hello Kitty character is stepping down.

From the BBC World Service: As the energy crisis in Cuba continues, the port of Havana has received two ships carrying humanitarian aid sent by Mexico. Cuba is struggling after the Trump administration put a virtual oil blockade on the island. Then, the center-right Bangladesh Nationalist Party has secured a landslide election victory, so what will it mean for the nation's economy? And, after more than four decades, the designer behind Japan's Hello Kitty character is stepping down.

Cuba goes dark as fuel shortages affect power supplies. We hear from the people affected by the outages, and the price the island nation is paying as the darkness spreads. As we approach the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we speak to the man in charge of keeping the power going as Ukraine approaches a humanitarian crisis.In Bangladesh, we get reaction as the Bangladesh National Party and allies win a commanding, two‑thirds‑plus majority in the first general election since the student‑led uprising that drove Sheikh Hasina from office in 2024. And we ask - what next for an economy hit so hard by US tariffs? And PlayStation has surprise‑launched a new God of War game, Sons of Sparta, on the PS5. We hear from a gaming expert on why this franchise is such a big deal.(Picture: A bicitaxi rides in a street of Havana, on February 13, 2026. Credit: YAMIL LAGE / AFP via Getty Images.)

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Thursday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan unpacks a mysterious 10-day airspace shutdown over El Paso that officials blame on cartel drone activity, though conflicting reports suggest something far more serious may have been unfolding along America's southern border. He then shares troubling developments from Tucson following the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, raising broader concerns about cartel presence and sanctuary city policies in Southern Arizona. Bryan also covers a deadly school shooting in Canada tied to gender dysphoria and media language battles, escalating felony charges against anti-ICE agitators, a major court fight over detaining illegal migrants without bond, and renewed global pressure on Iran as President Trump considers military and economic escalation. The episode closes with updates from Syria, Nigeria, and Central America, where U.S. pressure campaigns are reshaping alliances and squeezing hostile regimes from Havana to Managua.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 12 2026 Wright Report, El Paso airspace shutdown cartel drone mystery, Ft Bliss directed energy test, Tucson kidnapping Nancy Guthrie, sanctuary city cartel presence Arizona, Canada trans school shooting media language debate, Title 18 Section 111 ICE felony charges, Fifth Circuit detention without bond asylum ruling, Iran nuclear escalation USS George H.W. Bush carrier group, ghost fleet tanker seizure plan, Syria al-Tanf base withdrawal, Nigeria ISIS U.S. trainers, Guatemala expels Cuban doctors, Nicaragua Ortega migrant flights crackdown

More countries advise against all but essential travel to Cuba, as US squeeze on oil supplies bites. It follows moves by the Trump administration to impose what is in effect an oil blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on any country supplying Havana.Also in the programme: President Trump has repealed a government scientific finding that carbon emissions endanger human health, removing the legal basis for federal climate change regulations; and we ask, is the artificial intelligence revolution going to transform humanity?(Photo: A man fishes near the Cuban-flagged tanker Alicia, docked at the Matanzas terminal, in Matanzas, Cuba, February 10, 2026. Credit Reuters/Norlys Perez)

As Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions from Congress, federal files reveal a new characterization of how much Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's misdeeds. Cuba tells airlines they won't be able to refuel in Havana, as US sanctions lead to an oil shortage. And drugmaker Novo Nordisk sues compound pharmacy Hims & Hers over copied weight loss drugs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Global Brief edition of The Wright Report, Bryan reports that Cuba's communist regime is running on fumes as Mexico cuts off oil shipments under pressure from President Trump, pushing Havana into its deepest crisis in decades and accelerating what appears to be a serious U.S. push for regime change. Bryan then turns to Ukraine, where President Trump delivers a blunt peace ultimatum to both Zelenskyy and Putin, while U.S. pressure on Russian oil sales begins to show real impact. He also reveals how the U.S. military seized another ghost-fleet tanker carrying Venezuelan oil bound for China, tightening the squeeze on Beijing, Moscow, Tehran, and Caracas. The episode closes with a stark look at China's global behavior, from the persecution of Christians to the environmental and security threat posed by its massive illegal fishing fleet, followed by encouraging medical research showing that coffee consumption may significantly reduce dementia risk.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 10 2026 Wright Report, Cuba oil cutoff Mexico Sheinbaum Trump tariffs, Cuba regime change crisis Havana fuel shortage, Ukraine peace ultimatum Trump Zelenskyy Putin June deadline, Russia oil squeeze India cuts purchases, ghost fleet tanker seizure Diego Garcia Venezuelan oil, China persecution of Christians Xi Jinping crackdown, illegal Chinese fishing fleet South Africa penguins, Taiwan blockade fishing vessels, coffee dementia risk study Massachusetts gut microbiome

The return of the Cold War between the United States and Cuba has only exacerbated the tide of baseball defectors from the communist nation. In October of 2012, for the first time in over 60 years, two million baseball crazy Cubans could listen to a World Series game on the radio, just as Tony and his father were able to listen to the 1955 World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees, at the old sugar mill in Camaguay, Cuba. In 1960. Tony Perez took advantage of safe passage to the United States, as did 14,000 other Cuban children, over a two year period, during Operacion Pedro Pan, a reality that could never take place in today's political climate. The re-lowering of the Coconut Curtain, between the two nations, stunts youth and imagination on both sides of the 93 mile (150km) wide Straits Of Florida. This week we follow the improbable baseball journey of The Big Dog; Tony Perez from the streets of Havana, Cuba to the Pantheon Of Immortals in Cooperstown, New York. #AtanacioRegalPerez #TonyPerez #BigDog #Doggie #CincinnatiReds #BigRedMachine #LeeMay #JohnnyBench #PeteRose #JoeMorgan #SparkyAnderson #MayorOfRiverfront #GeorgeFoster #KenGriffeySr #CaesarGeronimo #MontrealExpos #BostonRedSox #TonyPacheco #BobbyMaduro

The United States is intensifying its focus on Cuba, after removing its ally Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela. Can Havana withstand the pressure?  Bianna Golodryga speaks to Cuba's deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio in a rare interview from Havana. And, the Brazilian film dazzling critics: "The Secret Agent." Oscar-nominated Wagner Moura and director Kleber Mendonca Filho join the program from New York. Then, a troubling report on the African men Russia is funneling to the frontlines in Ukraine. Plus, "Mr. Nobody Against Putin"...the Oscar-nominated documentary about a Russian teacher who caught on video the Kremlin propaganda aimed at children. And from the archives, Christiane's 1988 trip to meet the singers vying to perform at the Calgary Opening Ceremonies.   Air date: February 7, 2026   Guests: Carlos Fernández de Cossío David Borenstein Wagner Moura & Kleber Mendonça Filho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Adie introduces stories from the Gaza-Egypt border, Cuba, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Slovenia.The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt reopened this week after being mainly kept shut since Israel captured the Gazan side in 2024. It's opening has brought relief to many Palestinians who see it as a lifeline to the world. However, there has been frustration over delays and the small number of people being allowed through each day. Yolande Knell has been following developments.Outside Venezuela, nowhere was last month's US military action in Caracas felt more keenly than in Cuba. Venezuela has helped prop up the Communist-run island for twenty-five years, with subsidised supplies of crude oil. Will Grant reports from Havana on the island's growing economic crisis.Bangladesh goes to the polls next week in its first election since a student uprising forced the previous Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to flee for India. However, a new student-led political party is already in crisis. Azadeh Moshiri reports from Dhaka.Ukraine continues to endure heavy Russian bombardment of its energy grid - in the capital more than a thousand buildings are still without power. But locals are finding innovative ways to keep warm amid freezing temperatures, as Abdujalil Abdurasulov discovered at a disco on a frozen river.The Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina are officially underway and one of Europe's smallest countries is hoping to fly higher than the rest. Guy De Launey met the Slovenian brother and sister who are favourites for ski-jumping gold.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

A deep dive into Havana Syndrome—mysterious brain injuries, strange sounds, Cold War echoes, and modern intelligence intrigue—examining whether diplomats were targeted by secret weapons or mass psychogenic illness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin: First up—a Russian cargo aircraft tied to Moscow's defense industry lands at a Cuban military base, raising fresh questions about renewed military coordination between Havana and the Kremlin. The flight is drawing comparisons to the secretive aircraft movements seen just weeks before Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was taken into custody. I'll walk through what we know and why it matters. Later in the show—despite the shootdown of an Iranian drone just one day earlier, new reporting suggests Washington and Tehran are quietly preparing to resume nuclear talks in Oman. Iran is signaling it may be open to limited compromises, even as tensions remain high across the region. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Discover iconic meals from legendary restaurants delivered nationwide with Goldbelly—get 20% off your first order at https://Goldbelly.com with promo code PDB. American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB  Ridge Wallet: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% Off @Ridge with code PDB at https://www.Ridge.com/PDB #Ridgepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOW SCHEDULE2-2-20261719 ROME1.Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal and Husain Haqqani discuss imminent potential US air strikes on Iran, expressing skepticism that air power alone can achieve regime change or lasting results without ground forces or sustained commitment.2.Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani analyze Russia's offer to mediate between the US and Iran, concluding Moscow is not a credible partner and aims to distract Washington while protecting its strategic interests in Tehran.3.Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that Cuban personnel are fleeing Venezuela as oil payments cease, signaling a crisis for Havana following Maduro's detention and the collapse of the socialist alliance that sustained both regimes.4.Alejandro Peña Esclusa explains that while Europeans criticize Maduro's capture, Venezuelans support it, hoping for the release of remaining political prisoners under a new amnesty law restoring democratic governance.5.James Holmes of the Naval War College and Gordon Chang discuss Alfred Thayer Mahan's nineteenth-century view of Hawaii as strategic opportunity, drawing parallels to modern Chinese expansionism and current interest in Greenland.6.James Holmes and Gordon Chang argue Greenland is vital for Arctic defense and mineral access, suggesting the USseeks military bases there to deny access to Russia and China in polar competition.7.Fraser Howie and Gordon Chang assert Xi Jinping's goal of making the renminbi a global reserve currency is impossible without lifting capital controls and accepting trade deficits that Beijing refuses to tolerate.8.Conrad Black criticizes the Prime Minister for labeling Canada a middle power, urging increased defense spending to secure the Northwest Passage and Arctic sovereignty against encroaching rivals.9.Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio warn that US-Iran talks ignore the mass killings of protesters, while characterizing Maliki's potential return in Iraq as a hostile act against Western interests and regional stability.10.Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio argue Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow airspace use for strikes on Iran is theatrical to avoid Iranian retaliation, noting Riyadh privately remains a dependable US partner.11.David Daoud and Bill Roggio explain Hezbollah is downplaying Gaza ties to avoid dragging Lebanon into war, prioritizing the rehabilitation of its image among the economically weary Shiite population in Lebanon.12.David Daoud and Bill Roggio note Hezbollah is refilling ranks after Israeli strikes, suggesting new leader Naim Qassem's quiet demeanor may help the group lay low and regenerate its capabilities.13.John Hardie and Bill Roggio report Russia is recruiting gamers and specialists for a new military branch, the Unmanned Systems Forces, aiming for 210,000 troops by 2030 to expand drone warfare capabilities.14.John Hardie and Bill Roggio state negotiations are deadlocked as Russia demands territory and a veto on security guarantees, while Putin ultimately seeks domination over Ukraine's geopolitical orientation and sovereignty.15.Joe Truzman and Bill Roggio describe the war as a slow boil, noting Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire is stalling because Hamas refuses to disarm or surrender heavy weapons to Israel.16.Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report a fragile deal where the SDF integrates into the Syrian state to avoid destruction, though tensions remain regarding Turkey and the fate of ISIS prisoners in the northeast.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—President Trump drops the hammer on Cuba, taking direct aim at the regime by moving to choke off its oil lifeline and escalate economic pressure on Havana. Later in the show—behind-the-scenes diplomacy may be picking up between Washington and Tehran, as mediators work to arrange a possible meeting in Ankara. Plus, a deadly wave of attacks in Pakistan sparks a sweeping security crackdown, with 145 militants killed over two days of fighting and new concerns emerging over the fragile peace with India. And in today's Back of the Brief—we follow up on a story we brought you last week, as SpaceX says it has successfully shut down Russian forces' use of stolen Starlink terminals on the battlefield in Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief ZBiotics: Visit https://zbiotics.com/PDB for 15% off StopBox: Get firearm security redesigned and save 15% off @StopBoxUSA with code BAKER at https://www.stopboxusa.com/BAKER#stopboxpod Stash Financial: Don't Let your money sit around. Go to https://get.stash.com/PDB to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down President Trump's major move in the Mineral Wars with a new multi-billion-dollar stockpile aimed at countering China's grip on critical resources, plus why a high-level global meeting this week could shake commodity markets. He then reveals how Chinese drone makers appear to be sneaking banned technology back into the United States under new brand names, raising fresh national security alarms. The episode turns global with a potentially war-altering oil deal involving India and Russia, mounting evidence that Iran is rebuilding its nuclear sites and edging toward a second U.S. strike, and intensifying pressure on Cuba as Trump signals regime change may be near. Bryan closes with encouraging medical breakthroughs from Japan and the UK that highlight the growing importance of gut and oral health in treating schizophrenia and cancer.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 3 2026 Wright Report, Project Vault mineral stockpile China, Mineral Wars rare earths strategy, China drone ban DJI workaround, Xtra Drones SkyRover national security risk, India stops buying Russian oil Ukraine war impact, Iran nuclear site rebuilding satellite images, Midnight Hammer II strike risk, Cuba oil blockade regime change Trump, Russian plane Havana mystery, gut microbiome schizophrenia Japan study, fecal transplant capsules cancer UK research

Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that Cuban personnel are fleeing Venezuela as oil payments cease, signaling a crisis for Havana following Maduro's detention and the collapse of the socialist alliance that sustained both regimes.1940 VENEZUELA

What if a scripted TV raid on Venezuela turned into real-life headlines? In this eye-opening episode, Glenn sits down with investigative journalist and author Annie Jacobsen to unpack the shocking U.S. operation that captured Maduro — drawing direct parallels to her advisory work on the show “Jack Ryan,” where she pushed for “an authentic kill-or-capture mission inside Venezuela.” Glenn shares his take on Trump's unorthodox strategy, noting, “I felt like he took one stone and knocked out 200 birds,” with ripple effects impacting China, Russia, and beyond.  Delving into advanced weaponry, Annie explains how Havana syndrome technology has “existed since the '50s,” while Glenn warns of the rapid advancement of AI and drone warfare. The duo discusses Trump's nuclear fears, the limits of presidential power and intelligence agencies, Greenland, and the feasibility of the “Golden Dome” — before agreeing that, as we witness this rapidly accelerating arms race that could redefine global conflict, we must work together to prevent World War III.       GLENN'S SPONSORS: Home Title Lock: Go to ⁠https://hometitlelock.com/glennbeck⁠ and use promo code GLENN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details, visit ⁠https://hometitlelock.com/warranty⁠.  Byrna: Byrna is the best alternative to deadly force. Visit ⁠https://byrna.com/GLENN⁠ for a 10% discount.          Relief Factor: If you're living with aches and pains, see how Relief Factor, a daily drug-free supplement, could help you feel better and live better. Try the three-week QuickStart for just $19.95 by visiting ⁠https://ReliefFactor.com⁠.            PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial ⁠#250⁠ and say the keyword “baby,” or visit ⁠https://preborn.com/glenn⁠.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices