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Senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, Dr Shihab-Eldin joins us on The afikra Podcast to discuss his extensive career in nuclear and solar energy research, particularly his work in Kuwait on pioneering solar energy projects. We explore the challenges and potential of transitioning away from fossil fuels, the energy trilemma of affordability, security, and sustainability, and the role of decarbonization technologies. Dr Shihab-Eldin also reflects on the historical and future perspectives of energy supply and demand, the impact of carbon emissions, and the viability of nuclear power. We conclude with a discussion on climate change impacts in the Arab world and the necessity of international cooperation for future energy solutions.00:00 Introduction 01:12 Early Career and Solar Energy Initiatives04:10 Challenges and Opposition to Solar Energy05:37 Energy Reserves and Future Predictions09:19 The Energy Trilemma11:57 Environmental Impact and Efficiency23:40 Global Emissions and Climate Change29:51 Global Race and Industrialization31:04 Direct Air Capture Technology33:33 Scaling and Cost Challenges34:33 Political Will and Global Cooperation40:35 Renewable Energy and Solar Power43:59 Global Warming and Climate Change in the Arab World54:11 Nuclear Energy: Past, Present and Future59:24 Final ThoughtsAdnan Shihab-Eldin is a senior visiting research fellow at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies and a board member of the Kearney Energy Transition Institute. A former research physicist at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, he has held academic and visiting positions at institutions such as Kuwait University, UC Berkeley, Harvard, and CERN. He previously served as director general and board member of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, and held senior roles at organizations including the IAEA, UNESCO, and OPEC. A long-standing member of the World Federation of Scientists' Energy Permanent Monitoring Panel, he also co-chairs its Management of Catastrophic Risks panel. Shihab-Eldin has received numerous honors, including the IAEE's 2023 award for Outstanding Contributions, the 2022 Spirit of Salam Award, and UC Berkeley's 2017 Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award.Hosted by:Mikey Muhanna

China, Russia, and Iran support the International Atomic Energy Agency in playing a constructive role in resolving issues pertaining to Iran's nuclear program. A joint meeting between senior diplomats from the three countries and the head of the IAEA sent that message on Thursday. What's the significance of the joint meeting in Vienna? What came out of the Iranian Foreign Minister's visit to Beijing? What can we expect from the third round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S.?

Zwischen Krieg und Diplomatie. Eine geopolitische Bestandsaufnahme.Ein Kommentar von Rainer Rupp.In den letzten zwei Monaten verzeichnete die Region dramatische Entwicklungen, dominiert von diplomatischen Wendepunkten, militärischen Drohkulissen und einem potenziellen historischen Abkommen zwischen den USA und dem Iran. Diese Entwicklungen beeinflussen nicht nur die regionale Machtbalance, sondern haben auch globale Auswirkungen. Insgesamt bleibt der Nahe und Mittlere Osten weiterhin ein Pulverfass, wenn es auch in Bezug auf den Iran Lichtblicke gibt.Atomverhandlungen: Hoffnung auf EinigungZentrales Element der aktuellen Dynamik sind die indirekten Atomverhandlungen zwischen den USA und dem Iran, die in Maskat und Rom stattfanden. Die erste Gesprächsrunde am 12. April 2025 in Oman markierte den Beginn eines vorsichtig optimistischen Dialogs. In dieser Phase sprachen beide Seiten von einem „konstruktiven Austausch“. Der iranische Außenminister Abbas Araghchi und Trumps Sondergesandter Steve Witkoff kommunizierten über Vermittler, wobei die Atmosphäre laut Araghchi „ruhig und respektvoll“ war.In der zweiten Gesprächsrunde am 19.- 20. April in Rom wurde eine entscheidende Weiche gestellt: Eine Expertengruppe wurde eingerichtet, um technische Details zur friedlichen Nutzung der iranischen Nukleartechnologie unter Aufsicht der IAEA auszuarbeiten. Die Amerikaner verzichteten auf ihre ursprüngliche Forderung nach kompletter Aufgabe der Urananreicherung, was der iranischen Delegation entgegenkam.Trump, der durch innenpolitischen Druck zu einem außenpolitischen Erfolg drängt, zeigte sich ungewohnt versöhnlich:„Ich will verhindern, dass Iran eine Atombombe hat. Aber ich wünsche mir, dass Iran großartig, wohlhabend und sicher ist.“Solche Aussagen stehen im Kontrast zur früheren aggressiven Rhetorik und zeugen von einer möglichen realpolitischen Wende.Gleichzeitig warnt der Iran: Sollte seine zivile Infrastruktur durch die USA oder Israel angegriffen werden, sehe man sich gezwungen, doch noch Atomwaffen zu entwickeln – ein symbolisches Schachspiel mit hochriskanten Zügen.Mediale und wirtschaftliche SignaleAuch internationale Medien wie CNN, Reuters und The New York Times zeigten sich nach den iranisch-amerikanischen Gesprächen in Rom optimistisch. Analysten betonten die Bedeutung des Dialogs für die Stabilität der Energiepreise. Die Märkte reagierten prompt: Der Ölpreis fiel nach Bekanntwerden der diplomatischen Fortschritte, was das Vertrauen in eine bevorstehende Deeskalation stärkte.Militärische Drohgebärden und strategische AufrüstungTrotz diplomatischer Fortschritte wurde das Umfeld durch massive militärische Aufrüstung getrübt. Die USA verlegten strategische B-2-Bomber nach Diego Garcia und stationierten Flugzeugträger in der Region. Der Iran reagierte mit der Enthüllung seiner „Raketenstädte“ sowie dem Einsatz seines neuen „Sepehr“-Radarsystems, das als Über-den Horizont-Radar bis zu 2000 km weit reicht – inklusive Israels Territorium vollkommen abdeckt.Diese technologischen Fortschritte unterstreichen Irans Fähigkeit zur Abschreckung. Zugleich erkennen US-Geheimdienste an, dass ein Angriff auf den Iran nicht nur militärisch riskant, sondern auch politisch kontraproduktiv wäre, da er einen regionalen Flächenbrand auslösen könnte...hier weiterlesen: https://apolut.net/krisenregion-naher-osten-von-rainer-rupp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least 12 people; Vietnam increases government bond sales and China, Russia and Iran jointly meet with IAEA. Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On Daily and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nitendra Singh is a nuclear engineer with expertise in nuclear safety and design working at ITER organization as a Project Associate responsible for the safety assessment of Tritium Breeding Blanket Systems (TBBS). He holds a Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering from Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), India; a Master in Nuclear Engineering from Université Paris Sud-XI (now, Paris-Saclay), France and a Master of Technology in Nuclear Science and Technology from the University of Delhi, India. He has management diplomas in Nuclear Energy Management from IAEA, Austria, and in Nuclear Knowledge Management from the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI), Russia.His technical expertise includes Nuclear Severe Accident Management, Nuclear Safety Design and Passive Systems, Tritium Breeding Blanket Systems, and Advanced Nuclear Reactor Core Design. He has authored several publications in severe accident safety design, and fast breeder reactor core designHis book “Basic Concepts Behind Fast Breeder Reactor Core Design” sets an example for advanced second stage of the India's three stage Nuclear Program. He is the only scientist in the country who has performed the hands-on experimental program on melt-water interaction towards the design of indigenous core catcher. The innovative severe accident safety system is key to address Fukushima kind of scenarios.His design study on long-life core fuel pin design for the Indian fast breeder reactor using internal breeding gain concept, set up a basis for long-term utilisation of reactor core. This concept will be backbone of “Sookshma”.In addition, he is an avid speaker on advanced nuclear systems, fusion technology, nuclear and fusion policy, and climate change actions. He is the founder of the Indian Youth Nuclear Society (IYNS) and the Women in Nuclear in India association (WiN-India) and co-founded the Women in Fusion (WiF) international organization, Nuclear4Climate initiative, and InFusEd (International Fusion Energy Education) initiatives at ITER. Furthermore, he is the founder and CEO of “IYNS: Tech-Solutions” and working towards design of India's First Micro Reactor “SUK-M (Sookshma)”.

Heute: Die Bombe der Mullahs – Wie gefährlich ist die Lage wirklich? Verfügt der Iran über Atomwaffen? und Kann er einen Flächenbrand im Mittleren Osten auslösen? Die Geschichte rund um diese Frage reicht weit zurück bis in die Zeit des Schahs von Persien 1968 und ist reichlich spektakulär. Heute ist die Frage, wie gefährlich kann der Iran werden? Verfügen die islamischen Revolutionäre in Teheran über die Atombombe? Sichtbar ist: Sie greifen entweder selbst mit Raketen Israel an oder lassen ihre Huthi Terroristen im Jemen Raketen auf Israel schießen und übrigens auch auf Frachter, die durch den Golf von Aden ins Rote Meer fahren. Hans Hofmann-Reinecke kann bei der Beantwortung helfen. Er studierte Kernphysik in München und arbeitete in der Kernphysikalischen Forschung. Er war Inspektor bei der internationalen Atomenergiebehörde (IAEA) und hilft im Gespräch mit Holger Douglas, zunächst einmal zu klären, wie aus dem harmlosen Schwermetall Uran eine Atombombe werden kann. Seine aktuellen Bestseller „Grün und dumm“ und zuletzt „Die Farbe des Scheiterns“ sind bei Amazon erhältlich. Webseite: https://www.tichyseinblick.de

Die US-Regierung hat über 2 Milliarden US-Dollar für die Elite-Universität Harvard eingefroren. Die Uni hat sich den Forderungen von US-Präsident Donald Trump widersetzt. Dabei geht es etwa um den Umgang mit Pro-Palästina-Demonstrationen, aber auch um Diversitätskriterien der Universität. Weitere Themen in dieser Sendung: Das UNO Kinderhilfswerk UNICEF warnt, dass die humanitäre Katastrophe im Sudan noch grösser werden könnte. So habe sich die Zahl der hilfsbedürftigen Kinder durch den Bürgerkrieg in zwei Jahren fast verdoppelt, und zwar auf über 15 Millionen Kinder. Der Chef der Internationalen Atomenergiebehörde IAEA will noch diese Woche in den Iran reisen. Über die Hälfte der neuen IV-Renten werden in der Schweiz wegen psychischer Krankheiten ausbezahlt.

The Isotopes for Hope Podcast is a series that highlightsCanadian leaders in the country's isotope and cancer care sector who are contributing to Canada's leadership role in fighting cancer. While this podcast aims to frame the industry's future in this area, we also feature unique stories and perspectives about the importance of isotopes from current industry leaders. This episode features Lisa Stevens, Director of Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Lisa joins James for a discussion about the important work that the IAEA leads, its Rays of Hope initiative, and the new partnership between the CNIC and the IAEA in support of the initiative. In 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched Rays of Hope, an initiative aimed at addressing disparities in radiation medicine for cancer treatment in low- and middle-income countries. Through partnerships with governments, internationalfinancial institutions, and the private sector, Rays of Hope helps to save lives by increasing access to radiotherapy infrastructure and diagnostic imaging used in cancer care. 

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the Wall Street and business titans who supported the 2024 Trump campaign are starting to turn on him, one calling the current situation "a clown show".The show has gotten even more extreme overnight. The US has added another 50% to tariffs on its imports from China, taking the total to 104%.But first up today, the overnight GDT Pulse dairy auction saw SMP prices fall a bit more than expected, down -2.6% from last week's full auction. But the WMP price slipped much less than expected, down just -1.8% on the same basis. The falling currency over the past week means there is no net change in NZD. The floating exchange rate is doing its job as a stabiliser.In the US, nominal retail sales surged last week, up +7.2% from the same week a year ago as consumers rushed to stock up on goods ahead of the tariff-induced hikes. That was its fastest rise since late-2022. Some of that 'gain' will have been from early price hikes, of course.Going the other way, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell sharply in March, by its most since June 2022 and to its lowest level since October 2024. This was a much larger fall than anyone saw coming. They anticipated a fall but not like this. The component 'uncertainty index' stayed at record high levels.Americans' appetite for consumer debt actually fell in February by -US$810 mln, the first drop since November. This followed a downwardly revised increase of +US$8.9 bln in January and came in well below the +US$15 bln rise expected. There were sharp and notable drops in demand for credit card debt, and car loan debt.The latest UST 3 year bond auction was well supported. But there was a notable -8.5% drop in total bids this time, the largest easing of support we have seen. It delivered a median yield of 3.70%, down from 3.85% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.In China, there is a notable fall in the price of iron ore, down -12.5% from the start of April. That has yet to show up in the cash USD price of Australian iron ore, but it will soon. For reference the price of copper is down -18% in the same eight days.In China, the 'home team' is stepping up to buy equities to prevent them crashing further. State funds were reported to be very active yesterday. Separately, China is letting its currency weaken as a counterweight to the American tariffs. The yuan (CNY) isn't moving much but trending from the target 7.2:USD, but this official set rate is moving in the same direction as the offshore yuan (CNH) and heading to 7.35:USD. It is now at a 17 year low to the USD. China said it will "fight to the end" opposing the new US tariffs.Australia's NAB business confidence index ticked lower in March 2025 from a revised negative level in February, and it is now at its lowest level since November 2024.Staying in Australia, the Westpac Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey is seeing fear rising after the Trump tariff actions. Sentiment is -10% lower among those surveyed after the earlier April US tariff announcements. Aussies are now less confident on prospect of interest rate cuts by the RBA.Internationally, the IAEA says that while there is enough uranium being mined to support nuclear energy demand for the next 25 years, more will be needed if the current high-growth plans for capacity expansion continue, and the world could run out by 2080.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.25%, up +10 bps from this time yesterday. Risk premiums are still rising.The price of gold will start today at just under US$2980/oz, and up +US$14 from yesterday.Oil prices have dropped -US$1.50 from yesterday at just over US$60/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$63.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 55.5 USc, unchanged from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +40 bps at 92.9 AUc and that's a ten month high. Against the euro we up +10 bps from yesterday at just on 50.8 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today now just on 65.6 and up +10 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$77,213 and falling, and down another -2.1% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at +/- 2.6%.Join us at 2pm later today for the Official Cash Rate review, the first by newly appointed interim Governor Christian Hawkesby. A -25 bps cut to 3.50% is widely anticipated, but given the global turmoil, most of the focus will be on how they see those pressures playing out in New Zealand and how they will respond to them.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Welcome to episode #978 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Dr. Christopher DiCarlo is a philosopher, educator, author, and ethicist whose work lives at the intersection of human values, science, and emerging technology. Over the years, Christopher has built a reputation as a Socratic nonconformist, equally at home lecturing at Harvard during his postdoctoral years as he is teaching critical thinking in correctional institutions or corporate boardrooms. He's the author of several important books on logic and rational discourse, including How To Become A Really Good Pain In The Ass - A Critical Thinker's Guide To Asking The Right Questions and So You Think You Can Think?, as well as the host of the podcast, All Thinks Considered. In this conversation, we dig into his latest book, Building A God - The Ethics Of Artificial Intelligence And The Race To Control It, which takes a sobering yet practical look at the ethical governance of AI as we accelerate toward the possibility of artificial general intelligence. Drawing on years of study in philosophy of science and ethics, Christopher lays out the risks - manipulation, misalignment, lack of transparency - and the urgent need for international cooperation to set safeguards now. We talk about everything from the potential of AI to revolutionize healthcare and sustainability to the darker realities of deepfakes, algorithmic control, and the erosion of democratic processes. His proposal? A kind of AI “Geneva Conventions,” or something akin to the IAEA - but for algorithms. In a world rushing toward techno-utopianism, Christopher is a clear-eyed voice asking: “What kind of Gods are we building… and can we still choose their values?” If you're thinking about the intersection of ethics and AI (and we should all be focused on this!), this is essential listening. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 58:55. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on X. Here is my conversation with Dr. Christopher DiCarlo. Building A God - The Ethics Of Artificial Intelligence And The Race To Control It. How To Become A Really Good Pain In The Ass - A Critical Thinker's Guide To Asking The Right Questions. So You Think You Can Think?. All Thinks Considered. Convergence Analysis. Follow Christopher on LinkedIn. Follow Christopher on X. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to AI Ethics and Philosophy. (03:14) - The Interconnectedness of Systems. (05:56) - The Race for AGI and Its Implications. (09:04) - Risks of Advanced AI: Misuse and Misalignment. (11:54) - The Need for Ethical Guidelines in AI Development. (15:05) - Global Cooperation and the AI Arms Race. (18:03) - Values and Ethics in AI Alignment. (20:51) - The Role of Government in AI Regulation. (24:14) - The Future of AI: Hope and Concerns. (31:02) - The Dichotomy of Regulation and Innovation. (34:57) - The Drive Behind AI Pioneers. (37:12) - Skepticism and the Tech Bubble Debate. (39:39) - The Potential of AI and Its Risks. (43:20) - Techno-Selection and Control Over AI. (48:53) - The Future of Medicine and AI's Role. (51:42) - Empowering the Public in AI Governance. (54:37) - Building a God: Ethical Considerations in AI.

Marc and Nick sit down with Laura Williams, author, consultant, and 21st century learning specialist to discuss increasing student engagement, leveling up cooperative learning, and how to make a meaningful impression on your classes. Show Notes: Laura Williams on X, BlueSky LinkedIn Follow Marc on X, online, TikTok, or YouTube Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898

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*Qatar calls for safeguards for all Israeli nuclear facilities Qatar reiterated its call for intensified international efforts Saturday to subject all of Israel's nuclear facilities to the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Qatar's Ambassador Jasim Yacoub Al Hammadi highlighted “the need for the international community and its institutions to uphold their commitments under resolutions of the UN Security Council, which called on Israel to subject all of its nuclear facilities to IAEA safeguards.” He also highlighted “the urgency for the international community and its institutions to take decisive action to compel Israel to implement international resolutions, recognise the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. *Russia says France has repeatedly lied Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has accused France of lying and violating international agreements, including the implementation of the Minsk agreements for a settlement in Ukraine and violated security guarantees given to Viktor Yanukovych, a former Ukrainian president. He stressed: "France, like other countries, didn't fulfill its guarantees. It was a real lie," adding that when French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of posing a threat to Europe, he did not mention France's mistakes. The Minsk Agreements were meant to resolve the Crimea crisis in 2014, as well as Eastern Ukraine. *Arab League denounces attack on security forces in Syria The Arab League condemned acts of violence and attacks on government security forces to fuel internal tensions and threaten civil peace in Syria. It expressed "condemnation of violence, attacks on government security forces, and reckless killings, threaten civil peace, and exacerbate the challenges Syria is facing at this critical stage."​​​​​​​ The Arab League emphasised that "such circumstances require a focus on policies and measures that strengthen and safeguard stability and civil peace to thwart any plans aimed at destabilising Syria and undermining its chances for recovery." *North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time North Korea has unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the US. The naval vessel appears to be a 6,000-ton-class or 7,000-ton-class one which can carry about 10 missiles, South Korean submarine expert said, adding the use of the term “the strategic guided missiles” meant it would carry nuclear-capable weapons. *Un warns South Sudan's peace process at risk amid growing violence A recent surge in violence and escalating political tensions in South Sudan are putting a fragile peace process in jeopardy, a UN human rights commission warned. "We are witnessing an alarming regression that could erase years of hard-won progress," Yasmin Sooka, chairperson of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, said. She urged leaders to "urgently refocus on the peace process, uphold the human rights of South Sudanese citizens, and ensure a smooth transition to democracy."

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More corruption is being uncovered by the day with USAID funds.  Join Paul and Tiana as they talk about violence against DOGE and the reality of the Supreme Court decision.News:How USAID Funded HamasBiden Admin Quietly Funneled $3 Mil to Palestinian Government 'Security Forces' for Weapons Training—After Its Members Carried Out Attacks on Israelis Oscars 2025: Making Antisemitism Fashionable In Mainstream CulturePastor Steve Caudle calls for "conflict" and "violence" against Elon Musk & D.O.G.E. Trump Rebukes ‘Big Lie' Of Trans Ideology In Congress Address: ‘You Are Perfect Exactly The Way God Made YouJeff Childers Coffee and Covid GROK summary of the Supreme Court DecisionExpert Sounds Alarm on Antisemitism on Social Media: ‘A Very Worrying Narrative Shift'Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stock jumps, IAEA reports sayTo learn more go to www.thewarriorsrising.com

VOA 한국어 아침 뉴스 프로그램 '워싱턴 뉴스 광장'입니다. 북한이 영변 핵 시설 내 원자로 재가동을 시작했으며, 핵연료 재처리를 준비하는 징후가 포착됐다고 국제원자력기구(IAEA)가 밝혔습니다. 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 4일 밤 미국 의회 상하원 합동 회의에서 연설할 예정입니다. 트럼프 2기 행정부 출범 이후 첫 번째 주요 연설입니다. 방송 시간: 한반도 오전 5:00~6:00 (UTC 20:00~21:00).

VOA 한국어 간판 뉴스 프로그램 '뉴스 투데이', 2025년 3월 4일 1부 방송입니다. 북한이 영변 핵 시설 내 원자로 재가동을 시작했으며, 핵연료 재처리를 준비하는 징후가 포착됐다고 국제원자력기구(IAEA)가 밝혔습니다. 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 4일 밤 미국 의회 상하원 합동 회의에서 연설할 예정입니다. 트럼프 2기 행정부 출범 이후 첫 번째 주요 연설입니다. 방송 시간: 한반도 오후 8:00~9:00 (UTC 11:00~12:00).

VOA 한국어 간판 뉴스 프로그램 '뉴스 투데이', 2025년 3월 4일 2부 방송입니다. 북한이 영변 핵 시설 내 원자로 재가동을 시작했으며, 핵연료 재처리를 준비하는 징후가 포착됐다고 국제원자력기구(IAEA)가 밝혔습니다. 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 4일 밤 미국 의회 상하원 합동 회의에서 연설할 예정입니다. 트럼프 2기 행정부 출범 이후 첫 번째 주요 연설입니다. 방송 시간: 한반도 오후 9:00~10:00 (UTC 12:00~13:00).

VOA 한국어 간판 뉴스 프로그램 '뉴스 투데이', 2025년 3월 4일 3부 방송입니다. 북한이 영변 핵 시설 내 원자로 재가동을 시작했으며, 핵연료 재처리를 준비하는 징후가 포착됐다고 국제원자력기구(IAEA)가 밝혔습니다. 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 4일 밤 미국 의회 상하원 합동 회의에서 연설할 예정입니다. 트럼프 2기 행정부 출범 이후 첫 번째 주요 연설입니다. 방송 시간: 한반도 오후 11:00~자정 (UTC 14:00~15:00).

Ngày 15/01/2025, thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính đã thông báo mục tiêu của Việt Nam là “hướng tới việc xây dựng xong Nhà máy điện hạt nhân Ninh Thuận trong 5 năm”, tức là 2030. Theo ông Phạm Minh Chính, yêu cầu cấp bách này là “để hướng tới năm 2030 kỷ niệm 100 năm thành lập Đảng”, Việt Nam sẽ có nhà máy điện hạt nhân đầu tiên, “góp phần đáp ứng nhu cầu điện sạch”, nhất là với mục tiêu tăng trưởng kinh tế đạt 2 con số, tăng trưởng điện theo dự báo “phải tăng từ 15-18%”. Vào năm 2009, Quốc Hội Việt Nam đã từng phê duyệt kế hoạch xây dựng hai nhà máy điện hạt nhân ở Ninh Thuận, với tổng cộng 4 lò phản ứng hạt nhân với tổng công suất 4.000 MW. Nhưng một phần do những quan ngại từ tai nạn hạt nhân Fukushima năm 2011 và một phần do khó khăn về ngân sách vào thời gian đó, vào năm 2016, Việt Nam đã phải quyết định ngưng dự án này lại. Nay, để bảo đảm an ninh năng lượng và thúc đẩy tăng trưởng kinh tế nhưng vẫn thực hiện được cam kết về chống biến đổi khí hậu, Việt Nam phải quay trở lại với các dự án điện hạt nhân.Nhưng trong khoảng thời gian 5 năm, khá ngắn ngủi, liệu Việt Nam có đủ khả năng để hoàn thành việc xây dựng nhà máy điện hạt nhân đầu tiên? Trả lời RFI Việt ngữ ngày 22/01/2025, giáo sư Phạm Duy Hiển, nguyên Viện trưởng Viện Nguyên tử Đà Lạt, không tin vào khả năng đó:"Xây nhà máy điện hạt nhân, nhất là với các lò phản ứng cở trên 1.000 MW, là rất phức tạp, phải qua rất nhiều công đoạn, các cọc mốc. Đầu tiên là có đối tác đưa hợp đồng cho mình; gần như là nói rất rõ là lò phản ứng loại gì, công suất bao nhiêu, tác động đến môi trường như thế nào v.v…, nhất là kinh phí để xây dựng. Nếu ta đồng ý thì có thể ký hợp đồng để khởi công.Từ khi ký hợp đồng khởi công đó cho đến lúc nhà máy chạy, phát điện được thường phải mất từ 7 đến 10 năm. Trước khi có mốc đầu tiên đó thì phải có giai đoạn chuẩn bị. Giống như là xây một cao ốc, trước hết phải xây các cọc để chống đỡ. Theo tổng kết của Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc  tế, phải có đủ 19 cọc, không thiếu cái nào. Cho nên, mọi việc ở đây là rất phức tạp, chứ không đơn giải như thế.Như hiện trạng của Việt Nam, cho đến lúc khởi công thì phải mất từ 3 đến 5 năm. Từ khởi công cho đến phát điện phải mất từ 7 đến 10 năm. Hiện nay, Rosatom của Nga đã xây dựng các nhà máy điện hạt nhân như thế ở rất nhiều nước. Ở châu Âu, họ xây cho Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ, Hungary, sang đến Ai Cập, ở châu Á thì có Bangladesh. Tình trạng tương đối giống Việt Nam chính là Bangladesh, tức là không giàu có gì lắm và nhân lực thì đại khái là như vậy.Bangladesh bắt đầu khởi công là cuối 2017, đến nay là 2025 , tức là 8 năm xây dựng, vẫn chưa phát điện được. Tương tự như thế ở Ai Cập và Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. Rosatom của Nga xây hết, công suất là trên 1.200 MW. Nga hiện nay là nước xuất khẩu điện hạt nhân lớn nhất thế giới và chất lượng lò phản ứng của Rosatom xây cho các nước đó rất là tốt. Phải đạt được một số cọc mốc đã, mà cọc mốc đầu tiên để từ đó khởi công công trình cho đến khi có điện thì phải mất ít nhất là 7 năm. Cơ sở hạ tầng là chính, rồi vấn đề quản trị kinh doanh, vấn đề môi trường của địa điểm xây nhà máy và nhất là hệ thống pháp quy. Chúng ta có hệ thống pháp quy hạt nhân để dùng cho các ứng dụng nhỏ, các ứng dụng chất phóng xạ và ion hóa thôi, nhưng chúng ta chưa có hệ thống pháp quy hạt nhân cho nhà máy điện hạt nhân. Có pháp quy ấy rồi, thì phải có những người đứng đầu pháp quy ấy. Cái đó còn khó khăn hơn nữa. Nói tóm lại, nói trong 5 năm nữa, tức năm 2030, sẽ có điện hạt nhân, theo tôi là phi lý."Về nhân lực, theo chính phủ, Việt Nam hiện đã có một đội ngũ khoảng 400 người trong lĩnh vực điện hạt nhân, nhưng dĩ nhiên là để có thể vận hành nhà máy điện hạt nhân đầu tiên, phải gấp rút đào tạo thêm nhân lực. Thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính đã yêu cầu Tập đoàn Điện lực Việt Nam (EVN) và các cơ quan xác định rõ nhu cầu đào tạo và báo cáo, đề xuất ngay cho chính phủ. Về điểm này, giáo sư Phạm Duy Hiển nhấn mạnh:"Nhân lực để vận hành nhà máy thì đối tác phải có trách nhiệm đào tạo. Trong quá trình xây dựng 7, 8 năm như thế, mỗi năm đào tạo vài chục thì như thế cũng đủ. Nhưng vấn đề chính của nhân lực, đó chính là những người đứng đầu các cơ quan pháp quy để xét duyệt những cái họ đưa ra cho mình, thì không có.Việt Nam trước đây cũng biết như thế, cho nên ngay từ năm 2011, Nga đã đề nghị với Việt Nam là muốn có một nguồn nhân lực chủ chốt như thế, thì phải xây một trung tâm hạt nhân, với một lò phản ứng công suất tương đối lớn. Chúng ta đã vào cuộc rồi, mười mấy năm nay, trung tâm ấy đã được chọn địa điểm ở Đồng Nai, nhưng cho tới nay vẫn chưa khởi công được. Nhân lực trình độ cao phải qua rèn luyện, đào tạo trong nước, còn nhân lực để vận hành nhà máy thì phía đối tác phải lo.Ở đây, vấn đề khác nhau ở chổ: ta xây dựng và vận hành nhà máy hạt nhân với tư cách gì? Với tư cách là một người chủ quản, chứ không phải với tư cách một người mà họ nói thế nào thì nghe thế ấy. Cái đó là rất nguy hiểm.Tôi nhấn mạnh một lần nữa: Phải vận hành với tư cách người chủ quản của nhà máy, tức là phải làm chủ hoàn toàn, mà muốn như thế thì phải có đủ hệ thống pháp quy và đồng thời phải có những người thật giỏi để điều hành hệ thống pháp quy đó."Về nhiệm vụ chuẩn bị cơ sở hạ tầng, thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính giao cho tỉnh Ninh Thuận làm chủ đầu tư, kêu gọi hợp tác công tư, thu hút đầu tư để khai thác dân dụng sân bay Thành Sơn (Ninh Thuận), đồng thời ông yêu cầu chính quyền tỉnh này thực hiện việc giải tỏa để lấy đất xây nhà máy điện hạt nhân..Địa điểm chọn đầu tư dự án nhà máy điện hạt nhân Ninh Thuận 1 và 2 thuộc xã Vĩnh Hải và Phước Dinh (tỉnh Ninh Thuận) “trước đây đã được các đơn vị tư vấn trong và ngoài nước khảo sát, đánh giá kỹ”.Hiện chưa biết là Việt Nam sẽ xây nhà máy điện hạt nhân đầu tiên với sự trợ giúp của nước nào. Về hợp tác quốc tế thì thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính hôm 15/01 chỉ cho biết là Việt Nam sẽ hợp tác với Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc tế (IAEA).Nhưng có một sự trùng hợp về thời điểm đáng chú ý, đó là, nhân chuyến thăm Việt Nam của thủ tướng Nga Mikhail Mishustin vào giữa tháng 1 vừa qua, Việt Nam và Nga vừa ký một thỏa thuận hợp tác về năng lượng hạt nhân  Khi hội kiến thủ tướng Phạm Minh Chính, tại Hà Nội ngày 13/01/2025, tổng giám đốc tập đoàn năng lượng hạt nhân Rosatom của Nga, ông Alexey Likhachev, cho biết Rosatom sẵn sàng hỗ trợ Việt Nam xây dựng nhà máy điện hạt nhân, thành lập trung tâm hạt nhân mới, chuyển giao công nghệ, nội địa hóa sản phẩm hạt nhân và phát triển khoa học cũng như công nghiệp hạt nhân “với tầm nhìn lâu dài lên đến hàng trăm năm.” Như vậy; phải chăng đối tác chính của Việt Nam trong dự án xây nhà máy điện hạt nhân đầu tiên sẽ là Nga? Giáo sư Phạm Duy Hiển ghi nhận:"Khi anh xây với một đối tác nào rồi, thì anh sẽ tiếp tục làm việc với đối tác đó. Vì Việt Nam sẽ tiếp tục thiếu điện và để có thể đạt được mục tiêu netzero năm 2050, nên ta sẽ phải xây không chỉ 1 lò 1.200 MW, mà phải xây nhiều lò. Đối tác đó phải là đối tác có thể giúp chuyển giao công nghệ cho Việt Nam. Cho nên việc chọn đối tác là rất quan trọng.Cả Nga và Nhật đều đã hứa làm nhà máy điện ở hai huyện của tỉnh Ninh Thuận. Gần đây, thông tin chủ yếu chỉ thấy từ phía Nga, bởi vì thủ tướng Nga và đại điện Rosatom đã sang Việt Nam. Còn phía Nhật thì chưa thấy nói đến chuyện tiếp tục như thế nào.Tôi nghĩ mình đã hứa trước với hai nước đó rồi, thì thế nào Nhật cũng sẽ xây và nếu Nhật xây thì họ cũng sẽ xây lò phản ứng thế hệ 3+ giống Nga."Chính phủ Hà Nội ngày 04/02/205 đã thông báo trong tháng 2 này sẽ thảo luận với các đối tác ngoại quốc về dự án phát triển hai nhà máy điện hạt nhân đầu tiên của Việt Nam. Các đối tác đó bao gồm Nga, Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc, Pháp và Mỹ. Theo thông báo của chính phủ, tập đoàn điện lực Việt Nam EVN và tập đoàn dầu khí PetroVietnam đã được chỉ định là các nhà đầu tư cho hai nhà máy điện hạt nhân đầu tiên. Trước đây, nhiều người nghĩ rằng đối với những nước như Việt Nam, xây các lò phản ứng công suất thấp là khả thi hơn, nhưng theo giáo sư Phạm Duy Hiển, do nhu cầu về điện của Việt Nam nay quá lớn và quá cấp bách, Việt Nam bắt buộc phải hướng tới các lò phản ứng thế hệ 3+.

In this episode, we're drilling into something that's arguably under-discussed: How to make IT itself more sustainable through the life cycle of its products. We'll be talking about how we can build sustainability into our products and why it's important to think about sustainability at every step of the product life cycle, with Karim Abou Zahab, principal technologist for sustainable transformation at HPE's Living Progress organisation.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. About this week's guest, Karim Abou Zahab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-abouzahab/?originalSubdomain=es Sources cited in this week's episode:IAEA stats on data centre energy usage: https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings/data-centres-and-data-transmission-networksEV lifespan report: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-024-01698-1

In this episode, we're drilling into something that's arguably under-discussed: How to make IT itself more sustainable through the life cycle of its products. We'll be talking about how we can build sustainability into our products and why it's important to think about sustainability at every step of the product life cycle, with Karim Abou Zahab, principal technologist for sustainable transformation at HPE's Living Progress organisation.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. About this week's guest, Karim Abou Zahab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-abouzahab/?originalSubdomain=es Sources cited in this week's episode:IAEA stats on data centre energy usage: https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings/data-centres-and-data-transmission-networksEV lifespan report: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-024-01698-1

In this episode, we're drilling into something that's arguably under-discussed: How to make IT itself more sustainable through the life cycle of its products. We'll be talking about how we can build sustainability into our products and why it's important to think about sustainability at every step of the product life cycle, with Karim Abou Zahab, principal technologist for sustainable transformation at HPE's Living Progress organisation.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations and what we can learn from it. About this week's guest, Karim Abou Zahab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-abouzahab/?originalSubdomain=es Sources cited in this week's episode:IAEA stats on data centre energy usage: https://www.iea.org/energy-system/buildings/data-centres-and-data-transmission-networksEV lifespan report: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-024-01698-1

Seit heuer präsentieren wir Ihnen eine neue zehnteilige Sendereihe auf radio klassik Stephansdom – den Ballkalender. Constantin Staus-Rausch besucht in der heurigen Ballsaison zehn Wiener Bälle, erzählt über deren Geschichte und berichtet live und aktuell über die heurige Ausgabe.In der aktuellen Ausgabe berichtet Staus-Rausch vom IAEA Staff Association Ball in der Wiener Hofburg in Wien.Der IAEA Ball ist der Ball der internationalen Atomenergiebehörde mit Sitz in Wien in der UNO City. Die Ursprünge des Balles reichen bis ins Jahr 1961, damals noch unter der Bezeichnung »Ball de tetes«, danach auch »UN Day Ball« oder »UNIDO Ball«. Seither wurde der Ball mit Unterbrechungen im Palais Auersperg, im Hotel Intercontinental, in den Sophiensälen, im Wiener Rathaus, im Austria Center und in der Hofburg ausgerichtet. Chapeau, dazu passt auch das Logo der IAEA, wo ein Elektron von Location zu Location schwirrt. Seit 1996 findet der Ball in der Wiener Hofburg statt, wo es der IAEA offenbar ganz gut gefällt.

//The Wire//2300Z February 14, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: DRONE ATTACK STRIKES CHERNOBYL CONTAINMENT UNIT, NO RISK OF BREACH REPORTED. TRUMP CONTINUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Ukraine: This morning a drone attack was carried out in Chernobyl, with an unidentified drone exploding on the New Safe Containment unit (aka, the sarcophagus) surrounding the infamous Reactor 4 building. Following the blast, IAEA inspectors have determined that the inner structure of the containment unit was not breached, and that radiation levels remain as before.-HomeFront-Maryland - Public image woes continue for the US Secret Service following reports of an agent accidentally shooting herself in the leg on Wednesday. The accident occurred at the James J. Rowley Training Center (JJRTC) on Wednesday, which required airlifting the trainee to a hospital in Baltimore.Washington D.C. - President Trump signed an executive order removing funding for all educational institutions that require the COVID vaccine. Other executive actions this week involved solidifying and specifying the authorities that diplomats have when engaging in policy discussions with other nations, as well as formally banning transgender personnel from military service.Florida: A US Navy training mishap resulted in a brief forest fire within the Ocala National Forest on Wednesday. US Navy aircraft conducting training with live weapons accidentally dropped a bomb in the wrong place, roughly 6 miles from their intended target at the Pinecastle Range. The resulting explosion caused a wildfire that expanded to approximately 20 acres before being contained. AC: The Pinecastle Range, being the only range on the East Coast that allows live-fire training for air-to-ground bombing, is located within this national forest and therefore frequently host to minor forest fires. Missing the target by many miles may be relatively uncommon, however it's not unheard of at this training site due to the perceptibly higher training schedules throughout the DoD over the past few years.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: As one might expect with regards to the Chernobyl attack, Ukraine says the drone was Russian, and Russia denies all involvement. As of yet, no evidence can reliably determine who the munition belonged to, but the debris is indicative of a Russian drone platform. However, this is not likely to matter much in the long run as this incident was very likely to serve a more political message and set the tone at the ongoing security conference in Munich.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

รายการรอบโลก Daily วันที่ 14/02/2025: - ประธานาธิบดีโดนัลด์ ทรัมป์ของสหรัฐฯ กำลังเปิดศึกทางการค้ากับไต้หวันด้วยการประกาศทวงคืนอุตสาหกรรมชิปกลับมาเป็นของสหรัฐฯ เมื่อวานนี้ - ส่วนประเด็นการเจรจาสันติภาพระหว่างรัสเซียและยูเครน ล่าสุด ประธานาธิบดีโวโลดิเมียร์ เซเลนสกี ออกมาประกาศว่าจะไม่ยอมรับข้อตกลงสันติภาพใดๆ ระหว่างรัสเซียกับสหรัฐฯ ที่ยูเครนไม่มีส่วนร่วมในการเจรจา - นอกจากประเด็นการเจรจาสันติภาพแล้ว ล่าสุด ทางทบวงการพลังงานปรมาณูระหว่างประเทศหรือ IAEA ออกมาเปิดเผยว่าโรงไฟฟ้านิวเคลียร์เชอร์โนบิลที่เคยเกิดเหตุระเบิดเมื่อหลายสิบปีก่อนถูกโจมตีด้วยโดรน

Is AI the latest chapter in our long history of creating an all-knowing God? AI ethicist Christopher DiCarlo certainly suspects it is. In his new book "Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It, DiCarlo argues that we are creating AI systems with godlike capabilities that will eventually exceed all human intelligence through their ability to make unprecedented inferences and connections. Like so many other self-styled ethicists, DiCarlo emphasizes the urgent need to establish ethical guardrails and principles for AI development. He expresses both hope for AI's potential benefits, particularly in medicine, while warning about the risks of losing control of super intelligent systems that might, one day, develop their own ethical frameworks. Given that AI development is currently largely controlled by profit-driven companies and shaped by geopolitical competition rather than ethical considerations, DiCarlo advocates for raising public awareness and establishing robust international oversight bodies (similar to the IAEA for nuclear weapons) to govern AI development. He argues that AI's potential for systemic manipulation and control makes it potentially more dangerous than nuclear weapons, as it wouldn't require human intervention for the technology to destroy humanity. Christopher is a Senior Researcher at Convergence Analysis, an AI consultancy. He teaches in the Department of Biology at the University of Toronto and The Life Institute at Toronto Metropolitan University and is a past Visiting Research Scholar at Harvard University. He is the founder of Critical Thinking Solutions, the Ethics Chair for the Canadian Mental Health Association, a lifetime member of Humanist Canada, and an Expert Advisor for the Centre for Inquiry Canada. Christopher has published three books, including an international best-seller. He has won several awards including TV Ontario's Big Ideas Best Lecturer in Ontario Award and Canada's Humanist of the Year.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, why don't we put tariffs on Qatar and Saudi Arabia? Qatar for funding Hamas, which murdered American citizens, and Saudi Arabia for ripping us off on oil prices, helping drive up the cost of gasoline for all Americans. If it's good enough for our allies, it's good enough for these Arab countries. Also, the IAEA says that Iran is accelerating their uranium enrichment program. If the U.S. is going to talk to Iran they'll need to talk very fast and every deal Iran has made has been nothing but subterfuge to buy time. Now, there's no time left. Later, a federal Judge ruled after 25 minutes of arguments that Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship was unconstitutional. This judge knew what he wanted to do - temporarily block Trump's order no matter what. Afterward, Democrat members of Congress keep trashing Pete Hegseth as a drunk. There should be background checks for them, just so we can make sure none of them are drunks, cheats, spies, or reprobates of other sorts.  This would be especially useful for Senators, who are in the apparent business of smearing and degrading presidential nominees they disagree with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The World Nuclear News team looks back over the most read articles in 2024 - with topics including tech giants turning to nuclear energy for data centres, nuclear battery innovations, the uranium market and progress on current and proposed nuclear power capacity projects. Then World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León sits down with host Alex Hunt to pick out key developments of the year - such as the public backing for nuclear from large financial institutions at New York Climate Week and political leaders declaring their commitment at the IAEA's Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels.She also highlights the importance of discussions at COP29 about carbon markets, and reflects on the similarities and differences in the case put for nuclear energy at conferences held in different parts of the world.Looking ahead to 2025 there are big set-piece events to look forward to - such as World Nuclear Association's 50th Symposium, COP30 and the first World Nuclear Supply Chain conference - as well as likely big moments for Turkey and Bangladesh's first units - and continued work on financing and achieving a change in multilateral bank lending policies towards nuclear.Key links to find out more:World Nuclear NewsCOP29World Nuclear AssociationNet Zero NuclearEmail newsletter:Sign up to the World Nuclear News daily or weekly news round-upsContact info:alex.hunt@world-nuclear.orgEpisode credit:  Presenter Alex Hunt. Reporters Claire Maden and Warwick Pipe. Co-produced and mixed by Pixelkisser Production 

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. In today's episode, ToI senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for a special bonus episode of our weekly What Matters Now podcast. Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, an Iranian career diplomat who participated in the previous round of nuclear talks, has been Iran's vice president for strategic affairs since August. In that role, he wrote an op-ed in the bimonthly Foreign Affairs journal. The century-old magazine focuses on international relations and policy and can serve as a platform to float ideas and hear reasoned responses. In Zarif's article, "How Iran Sees the Path to Peace," among the arguments raised was the idea of a "referendum" voting on the governance of the territory that largely includes the Jewish state. "Iran can continue to play a constructive role in ending the current humanitarian nightmare in Gaza and work with the international community to pursue a lasting and democratic solution to the conflict," writes Zarif. "Iran will agree to any solution acceptable to Palestinians, but our government believes that the best way out of this century-long ordeal would be a referendum in which everyone living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea — Muslims, Christians, and Jews — and Palestinians driven to diaspora in the twentieth century (along with their descendants) would be able to determine a viable future system of governance. This is in line with international law and would build on the success of South Africa, where an apartheid system was transformed into a viable democratic state." To Rettig Gur, Zarif's op-ed -- filled with posturing and warnings to the Western world -- is a sign of Iran's faltering regime and he explains why. So this week, we discuss this new era of Iranian potential weakness and how the West needs to handle it wisely, as Haviv Rettig Gur weighs in on what matters now. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel's ongoing live blog. Discussed articles include: IAEA chief: Iran poised to ‘dramatically' increase stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium US deepens sanctions on Iranian oil as smuggling said to rake in billions for Tehran Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: Masoud Pezeshkian, center, flashes a victory sign after casting his vote in Iran's presidential election as he is accompanied by former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, left, at a polling station in Shahr-e-Qods near Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2024. (AP/Vahid Salemi)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was an honor today to welcome Dr. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Dr. Grossi is a distinguished diplomat with an esteemed career spanning 40 years in nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. He has served as the IAEA's Director General since December 2019 and was re-appointed for a second four-year term beginning in December 2023. Prior to his current role, Dr. Grossi served as Argentina's Ambassador to Austria. Other career highlights include Argentine Representative to the IAEA, President of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Assistant Director General for Policy and Chief of the Cabinet at the IAEA, and Chief of Cabinet at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. He began his career as Argentine Representative to NATO. We were delighted to visit with Dr. Grossi. In our conversation, we discuss the IAEA's critical role in nuclear safety, development, and nonproliferation amid global challenges, including efforts to prevent nuclear accidents in active conflict zones. Dr. Grossi discusses the agency's unprecedented decision to establish a permanent presence of IAEA experts at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to ensure safety and security, the agency's ongoing communication with both Ukrainian and Russian leadership to mitigate risks during wartime, and the dedication of the IAEA staff who have volunteered for these high-risk missions. We cover the IAEA's history, which was inspired by President Eisenhower's “Atoms for Peace” initiative, the agency's evolving mission in regulatory and industrial standardization, the increasing interest in nuclear energy as a demand-driven solution to global power needs, and how the IAEA is supporting countries through their Milestones Program to provide guidance for adopting nuclear energy. Additionally, we explore the growing role of private capital in nuclear projects and the IAEA's efforts to engage with international financial institutions including the World Bank to create a more favorable investing environment for nuclear energy, geopolitical dynamics influencing the sector, and the IAEA's collaboration with nuclear CEOs, vendors, and clients worldwide. It was a profound look at the challenges and opportunities shaping nuclear energy and we are deeply grateful to Dr. Grossi for sharing his time and insights. Mike Bradley kicked off the show by highlighting that even though broader U.S. equity markets continue to post new highs, they're still trying to decipher Trump's current tariff “rhetoric” from future tariff “realism.” Trump surprised markets again this weekend by vowing to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS countries that don't/won't commit to be anchored to the U.S. dollar. He also noted that current global events (including South Korea's President declaring Marshall Law on Tuesday & French lawmakers possibly seeking to hold a no-confidence vote to topple the French President on Wednesday) could spill over and potentially stall the runup in U.S. equities. On the crude oil market front, WTI has traded up ~$2/bbl this week (~$70/bbl) on news the U.S. is sanctioning several foreign entities tied to the Iranian crude oil tanker “shadow fleet.” OPEC delayed their virtual meeting to Dec 5th and consensus is betting OPEC will agree to delay an oil production increase by another three months. On the natural gas front, U.S. natural gas price plunged this week to ~$3/MMBtu due to a warmer 6-10-day weather outlook and a rebound in U.S. gas production (~104bcfpd). European natural gas prices continue to stay elevated mostly due to extremely high November gas storage withdrawals. The EU raised their February gas storage target levels to 50% (up from 45%) due to growing 2025 supply concerns. On the energy equity front, Energy is among the worst performing S&P sectors this past week (down ~1%) due to the strong U.S. dollar, modest OPEC Meeting uncertainty and Canadian/Mexican crude oil

An assisted dying bill passes its second reading in the UK House of Commons, Venezuela criminalizes support for sanctions, Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of cease-fire violations, Georgia protesters clash with police after the government suspends EU membership talks, The IAEA says Iran plans to expand its nuclear program, Canada announces plans to boost border security amid Trump's proposed tariffs, An Australian daycare pedophile is sentenced to life in prison, The UK's transport secretary resigns over a 2014 fraud discharge, Pro-Palestinian protesters are arrested at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen in Paris five years after being damaged in a fire. Sources: https://www.verity.news/

The new US treasury secretary will have the power to shape the global economy with its tariff and tax policy. Plus: should Iran be censured before the IAEA? Also, Peace Brigades International documents the threats faced by global human-rights activists and an interview with the founder of European Sleepers to mark the release of our latest ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs' magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Note from James:This week, there's a lot happening with Iran. Some strategies the U.S. has tried with them are just mind-boggling. My guest, Ken Timmerman, says it best: Iran is the biggest issue we face right now, and the closest we've been to World War III. What went wrong? What could go wrong next?Ken has been covering Iran and terrorism for 40 years. In this episode, we unpack his early days as a hostage of terrorists, the state of Iran's nuclear ambitions, and some downright shocking conclusions. I challenge Ken on some of his points, but his insights are hard to ignore. His new book, The Iran House, is a must-read for anyone wanting to understand the history and future of this volatile situation. Here's Ken Timmerman, terrorism expert and author of The Iran House.Episode Description:James sits down with investigative journalist and war correspondent Ken Timmerman to discuss the ongoing threat posed by Iran and its nuclear ambitions. From being held captive by terrorists to winning a $6 billion court judgment against Iran for their involvement in 9/11, Ken's experiences provide unparalleled insights into Middle Eastern politics. The episode explores why Iran's regime remains a global threat, the role of U.S. policy in shaping the region, and what's needed to empower the Iranian people toward meaningful change.What You'll Learn:Why Iran's leadership is considered the most significant threat to global security today.Ken's personal story of surviving 24 days as a terrorist hostage and how faith shaped his outlook.How Iran funds terrorist organizations across Sunni and Shia divides to destabilize the region.The real impact of U.S. policies, from Obama's nuclear deal to Trump's “maximum pressure” campaign.How empowering the Iranian people can lead to regime change without military intervention.Timestamped Chapters:[01:30] James' introduction: Why Iran matters now more than ever.[02:58] Ken's harrowing experience as a hostage in Beirut.[12:27] How Iran's funding spans both Sunni and Shia terrorist groups.[18:00] The controversy of U.S. policies toward Iran: Obama vs. Trump.[39:54] Non-violent warfare: Empowering Iranians for change.[55:16] Iran's nuclear capabilities and global implications.[01:07:23] Final thoughts: A hopeful path forward for peace.Additional Resources:Ken Timmerman's latest book: The Iran House: Tales of Revolution, Persecution, War, and Intrigue.Ken's memoir: And the Rest is History: Tales of Hostages, Arms Dealers, Dirty Tricks, and SpieU.S. Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism Fund informationA history of Iran's nuclear ambitions from the International Atomic Energy Agency ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

IRAN: IAEA TO TEHRAN. Orde Kittrie is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a leading expert on international law, nonproliferation, and sanctions policy. A former U.S. State Department legal advisor, he has extensive experience in addressing Iran's nuclear program and related security issues. 1400

IRAN: IAEA TO TEHRAN. Orde Kittrie is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a leading expert on international law, nonproliferation, and sanctions policy. A former U.S. State Department legal advisor, he has extensive experience in addressing Iran's nuclear program and related security issues. 1500

As the incoming Trump administration rapidly fills up with loyalists, can Democrats do any more than watch it all unfold? James Carville was the architect of Bill Clinton's decisive victories in the 1990s who popularized the line, "It's the economy, stupid." Now he's the subject of a new documentary on MAX, he joins the program from New Orleans.  Also on today's show: Rafael Grossi, Director General, IAEA; Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, co-creators of "Warriors"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tổng giám đốc IAEA sắp thăm Iran; Nhà Trắng: Biden, Trump sẽ gặp nhau tại Phòng Bầu dục vào ngày 13/11; Các đồng minh châu Á của Mỹ lo lắng chờ đợi nhiệm kỳ thứ hai của ông Trump; Đoàn Taliban lần đầu dự hội nghị về khí hậu của Liên Hợp Quốc tại Azerbaijan

Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations that Russia is preparing to attack Ukraine's nuclear plants. At the same time, Iranian officials have repeatedly stated they are interested in resuming nuclear diplomacy. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

1/2: IRAN: The IAEA kicks the can and plans for more of the same talks. Andrea Stricker, FDD undated

2/2: IRAN: The IAEA kicks the can and plans for more of the same talks. Andrea Stricker, FDD 1925 Persia

PREVIEW - IRAN: NUKES: Conversation with colleague Andrea Stricker of FDD regarding the IAEA meeting in Vienna that once again did not resolve the outstanding suspicions that Iran is rapidly creating a bomb-making apparatus, from yellowcake to warhead. More tonight. 1906 Tabriz Russian troops

GOOD EVENING. The show begins in Ukraine where the president replaces his wartime cabinet. 1824 Crimea CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #UKRAINE: Zelensky fires his cabinet. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute 9:15-9:30 #RUSSIA: War of attrition continues up to and not including Mobilization. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute 9:30-9:45 #AI: Transformation but much more expensive and with a much longer time frame. #SCALAREPORT: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 9:45-10:00 #CUBA: Why does the EU ignore the political prisoners. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #WEST BANK: Hamas as well as other gangs. Jonathan Conricus, senior fellow at FDD 10:15-10:30 IRAN: What about the economy under sanctions? Dr. Saeed Ghasseminejad, senior Iran and financial economics advisor at FDD 10:30-10:45 #GAZA: Human shields and the IDF. Lt. Gen. David Deptula (Ret.), Dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies 10:45-11:00 IRAN: What to expect from the IAEA meeting on September 9. Behnam Ben Taleblu, Research Fellow at FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #NORTH AMERICA: Recommendation that the three successful states work close together. Elaine Dezenski, FDD 11:15-11:30 #POTUS: In praise of H.R. McMaster. Cliff May, FDD 11:30-11:45 1/2: #HOTEL MARS: The asteroid and the dinosaurs. Simone Marchi, SWRI. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com 11:45-12:00 2/2: #HOTEL MARS: The asteroid and the dinosaurs. Simone Marchi, SWRI. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #MrMarket: Permit seeking disorder. Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus Center 12:15-12:30 #UK: The recent riots in the North -- and poor growth and worse housing. Conrad Black, National Post 12:30-12:45 #FREE SPEECH: Less and less. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 12:45-1:00 am FRANCE: Collioure on the Mediterranean and Patrick O'Brian. Simon Constable, Occitanie

IRAN: What to expect from the  IAEA meeting on September 9.  Behnam Ben Taleblu is a Research Fellow where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues. Mr. Taleblu previously served as a Senior Iran Analyst at FDD. Prior to his time at FDD, Mr. Taleblu worked on non-proliferation issues at an arms control think-tank in Washington. UNDATED PERSIA POLICE

PREVIEW: IRAN: IAEA: US NAVY: Conversation with colleague Behnam Ben Taleblu re the upcoming IAEA meeting in Vienna and what to expect from the US and its allies. More tonight. 1925 Persia

The IAEA says Tehran now has almost enough of the uranium material to make four nuclear bombs if enriched further. Also: Ukraine F-16 fighter jet crashes just weeks after it was donated by NATO allies.

#IRAN: Another IAEA showdown in Vienna and Tehran offers to talk. Andrea Stricher, FDD 1906 PERSIA POLICE. TURKOMEN HEADS.

PREVIEW; IRAN-IAEA: Conversation with colleague Andrea Stricker re the September Vienna meeting of the IAEA to decide what are the next steps in seeking to slow or disrupt Iran's suspect nuclear weapons program. More tonight. 1959 On the Beach. Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner

//The Wire//2230Z August 12, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: KURSK OFFENSIVE CONTINUES. UNREST IN U.K. REMAINS CONSTANT. WESTERN POWERS CONTINUE TO ESCALATE TENSIONS IN MIDDLE EAST.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Eastern Europe: A fire broke out at Zaporizhzhia NPP in central Ukraine over the weekend, prompting much confusion about the incident. Russian forces claim the fire was the result of Ukrainian shelling, whereas Ukrainians claim that Russian soldiers set fire to a pile of rubber tires underneath one of the cooling towers. AC: Neither side has provided evidence of their claims, though the fire has since been extinguished. Personnel at the IAEA did note that they received a report of a drone attack on the facility, but that “no impact has been reported for nuclear safety”.In Russia, the Kursk offensive continues as before, with neither Ukraine nor Russia providing much concrete data with which to determine front line positions. AC: While the current front line remains debatable, what is far more clear is that Ukrainian units (of debatable size, composition, and combat power) almost certainly have more freedom of maneuver within Russia's rear areas than Russian forces would like to admit. Conversely, the forces dedicated to such a large offensive results in questions related to the other fronts, which have largely been locked in stalemate for many months.Western Europe: The European Union has written a public letter to Elon Musk, personally threatening him and his company (Twitter/X) with legal consequences for any offensive content that might arise from Donald Trump during his upcoming interview on the platform.United Kingdom: Unrest and violence continues as before. Yesterday, a stabbing attack occurred in Leicester Square wounding a woman and an 11-year-old girl. The assailant was detained at the scene. Police have not released any images of the attacker.Middle East: Preparations for a widening war continue to be made by all parties, despite widening (and contradictory) assessments regarding Iran's potential counterattack. Hezbollah conducted a few rocket attacks over the weekend, continuing the trend of harassing fires. -HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Pentagon statements over the weekend confirmed an increased level of forces within the Middle East. SECDEF Austin has ordered the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CSG to make all sail for the CENTCOM AOR, making haste for the transit to the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has also ordered the USS GEORGIA (SSGN 729) to the region. These forces compliment the USS WASP ARG (currently in port Cyprus).-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Though an interview with a politician is something that ordinarily would be squarely within the political realm, an exceptionally large international organization such as the EU becoming involved in a minor interview highlights the priorities that some European nations place on censorship and limiting access to information.In Russia, much confusion and contradiction remains in Kursk. As the Ukrainian advance largely was conducted with light reconnaissance units in lightly-armored vehicles, Ukrainian forces have been spotted deep in Russian territory (possibly as far north as Semenovka). However, the real concentration of Ukrainian forces is largely still located within a few kilometers of the border. This is a major factor contributing to contradictory reports: Certain Ukrainian units can claim that they are in a certain location, but due to only being a light recon force, they have no ability to hold that position. Conversely, Russian forces can ignore recon elements in their press briefings (or even more deceptively, label larger armored columns as “recon” units), so as to downplay the threat. Though there is some strategic value in choosing to focus on the main axis of advance instead of highlightin

The IAEA is charged with promoting the peaceful use of atomic energy. But with uncertainty in Iran and a delicate situation in Ukraine, can the organisation still keep risks under control? The world's most important diamond company is in trouble. Could selling out save them (10:31)? And, a look at Russia's low-tech tank defences (16:51)Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.