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After the deadly bomb blast in Delhi, a blast in Islamabad. Six months after Operation Sindoor was launched, are tensions in South Asia rising again? And what are the diplomatic impacts of the investigation's international trail? Editing: Vishnoo Jotshi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The longest government shutdown in history is now over after a group of Senate Democrats broke with the party to vote for a bill that funds the federal government.Meanwhile, House Democrats facilitated the release of emails from the Epstein files that reference President Donald Trump and suggest that he knew about former financier Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes.Shots were fired at ICE agents in Chicago this week amid chaotic immigration enforcement operations.And, in global news, in the face of the growing U.S. presence around his country, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is mobilizing his army, ordering the deployment of some 200,000 soldiers.Donald Trump sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over corruption charges the latter is facing in his country.Following explosions in Islamabad and New Delhi, both India and Pakistan and on edge. It remains unclear who is responsible for the attacks.We cover the most important stories from around the world on the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ atplus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

En mystisk video, som Mikkel Bjørn fra Dansk Folkeparti har delt på sociale medier, har sat ild til debatten om muslimske bønnekald i Danmark. Mikkel Bjørn påstår, at videoen viser et bønnekald fra en moske, som forstyrrer freden i et villakvarter i Brøndby Strand, og som ifølge Mikkel Bjørn »forsøger at omforme vores boligområder til noget, der mere minder om Islamabad end om en dansk forstad«. Talspersoner fra moskeerne i området afviser, at lyden på videoen, som er blevet set over 800.000 gange, stammer fra deres moskeer. De sår derimod tvivl om, hvorvidt videoen er fabrikeret. Samtidig har videoen fået udlændingeminister Rasmus Stoklund til at undersøge, om der skal lovgives mod bønnekald i Danmark, og det har skabt splid internt i regeringen. Så hvad er op og ned i den video, Mikkel Bjørn har delt? Gæster: Anders Redder og Rune Stenger Jacobsen, begge journalister på Jyllands-Posten Vært: Jacob Grosen Tilrettelæggelse og produktion: Mathias Bonde Foto: Axel Emil HammerboSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us your feedback — we're listening1 Peter 5 : 7 — National Prayer for Pakistan: Casting Every Burden on Jesus Christ6 P.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Dubai, from Dubai to Nairobi — as evening falls, we lift the nation of Pakistan to the feet of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.Scripture (NIV)“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5 : 7 (NIV)Show NotesThe name of Jesus Christ brings peace to troubled nations. Across the world, people search “prayer for Pakistan,” “Jesus bring peace,” and “hope for my country.” 1 Peter 5 : 7 is a personal and national invitation — bring every worry, every weight, and every wound to Christ.From London to Islamabad, Dubai to Nairobi, believers lift their prayers for Pakistan — a nation rich in history, faith, and resilience. Jesus Christ still reigns above its challenges, calling hearts to unity and healing. Where fear and division try to rule, His care restores and His love rebuilds.Tonight we pray for peace in Pakistan's cities, for wisdom for its leaders, protection for its people, and revival across the land — that the name of Jesus Christ would be known, honoured, and loved.10 Global Prayer Points Prayer for peace in Pakistan Prayer for unity and healing through Jesus Christ Prayer for Christians in Pakistan to be protected Prayer for wisdom for government leaders Prayer for strength for families in hardship Prayer for revival and hope in the nation Prayer for reconciliation between communities Prayer for the Church in Pakistan to shine with love Prayer for youth to find faith in Jesus Christ Prayer for national restoration under God's careLife ApplicationWhen a nation casts its burdens on Jesus Christ, His care becomes its covering. No land is beyond His reach.DeclarationJesus Christ, You are Lord over Pakistan. Your peace heals our divisions, Your love unites our people, and Your care covers our land.Call to ActionShare this national prayer to stand in faith for Pakistan. Partner with DailyPrayer.uk to spread Christ-centred devotionals across the nations. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for daily prayers with Reverend Ben Cooper.1Peter57, PrayerForPakistan, PeaceThroughJesSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Pakistan takes on Syria in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad. In this video, Ismail Farooq previews the crucial Pakistan vs Syria clash - breaking down squad news, Adil Nabi's long-awaited debut, Solano's tactics, and the chaos behind Pakistan's preparation. From selection controversies to tactical expectations, this is Pakistan football's big reality check. Can they pull off a miracle, or is another disaster coming?Pakistan 18 November ko Jinnah Stadium Islamabad mein Syria ka muqabla karegi, AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers mein. Iss video mein Ismail Farooq detay hain poora preview iss crucial Pakistan vs Syria clash ka - squad news, Adil Nabi ka intezaar khatam, Solano kay tactics aur Pakistan ki tayariyon ke peeche total chaos ka analysis. Selection controversies se le kar tactical expectations tak, yeh hai Pakistan football ka bara reality check. Kya hum aik moujza expect kar saktay hain, ya phir ek aur disaster aanay wala hai?Pressing Matters 178#PakistanFootball #PakistanvsSyria #AFCAasianCup #PakistanTeam #Solano #AdilNabi #OnTheMic #IsmailFarooq #PakistanFootballNews #PakistanFootballAnalysis00:00 - Intro01:41 - Pakistan's squad11:17 - Pakistan's predicted line-up17:20 - Syria19:08 - Prediction20:01 - OutroWatch our other football/fighting videos here:Football: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT45c02Xykj7OyMZWOws23bSUEsVgA22I&si=w4TTMcnYx8WaZoUbFighting: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT45c02Xykj7UzusuPWy7lwIfNbduhA2R&si=ydQSDkRxJ_ZSguQT-----------------------------------------------------------------------

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the car explosion in New Delhi and suicide bombing in Islamabad, plus more on a transit strike deadline in Montreal, elections in Chile, a constitutional referendum in Ecuador and the Saudi crown prince visiting the White House.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Halima Mansoor, Alex Moore, David Wyllie, Michael Archer and Agnese Boffano. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2025 Factal. All rights reserved.

//The Wire//2300Z November 11, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: VBIED ATTACK STRIKES ISLAMABAD, 12X FATALITIES REPORTED. RIOTS BREAK OUT AT UC BERKELEY AT STUDENT EVENT. WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC INITIATIVES. SOLAR FLARES PROMPT SPACE WEATHER WATCHES FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Global: Several Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from the sun were reported yesterday, which are expected to result in the observance of aurora at lower latitudes than normal tonight and possibly the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch this morning, which is valid for this evening into tomorrow.Analyst Comment: This is nothing to freak out over, but still something to keep in mind just in case power outages strike some areas. Interference with radio communications should also be expected as well, particularly shortwave frequencies. When solar weather is more active (as it is right now), weird things tend to happen, which are nearly impossible to predict. In practical terms, this usually means that people living at lower latitudes can see the Northern Lights, but what people can't usually see is the interference, fluctuations, and anomalies that this kind of thing causes with anything that relies on electricity to function.These CMEs are a bit bigger than normal, and at least one is directed at Earth (meaning that it's more likely to be impactful that usual, as the solar energy will hit our atmosphere more directly). So communications and electrical infrastructure may be damaged later tonight. Thursday night should be the worst, but the space weather forecast is still rather variable at the moment.Pakistan: Following yesterday's explosion in India, a Vehicle-Borne IED was detonated outside a court in Islamabad. 9-12x people were killed and dozens wounded during the attack. Tehrik-e-Taliban - Pakistan (otherwise known as TTP, or the main Taliban faction operating within Pakistan) claimed responsibility for the attack.Analyst Comment: Immediately following this explosion (which is the worst Islamabad has experienced in many years), locals reported Pakistan starting to move military resources toward the border with India. Right now it's hard to say what's going on, but two deadly explosions detonating in the heart of two nations that are constantly at each other's throats is probably going to result in tensions escalating a bit once again.-HomeFront-California: A general state of unrest broke out at UC Berkeley last night following a series of Turning Point USA events at the university. ANTIFA militants clashed with police, prevented other students from attending the TPUSA event, and otherwise caused much disturbance.Analyst Comment: Going into the heart of the beast of Berkeley, with a Charlie Kirk event no less, was always going to result in this level of kinetic activity, so it is a miracle nobody was killed. Berkeley may be infamous for many things, but it's also a legendary ANTIFA stronghold where militants dominate the terrain in significant numbers. Flyers advertising this riot were spread weeks ago, which signifies the level of planning present for something that seems as simple as a counter-protest/riot.Washington D.C. - Several developments on the economic front have been announced over the past few days. The White House has announced efforts to normalize 50 year mortgages, while Fannie Mae has announced plans to remove their minimum credit score required to obtain a home loan, instead using their own risk assessment criteria to evaluate each loan independently of a minimum credit score. In a media interview with Fox, President Trump also reiterated plans to bring 600,000 Chinese students into the United States, confirming again the plans to double the number of Chinese students allowed into the US.-----END TEARLINE-----

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv William and Catherine to mark Armistice Day Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over 5bn Bitcoin stash Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistans interior minister UK unemployment rate rises to 5 as jobs market weakens O Yeong Su Squid Game star acquitted of sexual misconduct charge Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments Nearly all NHS hospitals are missing cancer targets is yours one of them Hundreds arrested in high street crime crackdown Why has one of Edinburghs best views been off limits for seven years

Ít nhất mười hai người đã thiệt mạng và gần ba mươi người bị thương sau khi một kẻ đánh bom liều chết kích nổ bom bên ngoài một tòa án quận ở Islamabad. Một nhánh của Taliban Pakistan, được biết đến với tên gọi Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, đã nhận trách nhiệm về vụ nổ, phá toang một trong những khu vực pháp lý đông đúc nhất thủ đô.

A WARNING THAT THIS STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT At least twelve people have been killed and nearly thirty injured after a suicide bomber detonated explosives outside a district court in Islamabad. A faction of the Pakistani Taliban known as Jamaat-ul-Ahrar has claimed responsibility for the blast, which tore through one of the capital's busiest legal precincts.

De spanningen tussen India en Pakistan hebben een nieuw hoogtepunt bereikt nu er ook bloedige aanslagen op de hoofdsteden New Delhi en Islamabad zijn uitgevoerd. Hoewel de onderzoeken nog lopen is het grote vingerwijzen al begonnen en heeft Pakistan een ‘staat van oorlog' uitgeroepen. Over de escalatie spreken we met Pakistankenner Suzanna Koster en Lisa Dupuy, correspondent India bij NRC.  (12:48) De stille helden van Soedan Hoe bouw je een toekomst op als je land al 2,5 jaar lang wordt verwoest door oorlog? In Soedan zorgen lokale organisaties via gaarkeukens ervoor dat de bewoners, ondanks alle obstakels en gevaren, toch hulp krijgen. Maar sinds de steun van de Amerikaanse overheid is weggevallen en het geweld blijft aanhouden, dreigt dit netwerk van gaarkeukens in te storten. Daarover Collega-redacteur Noëlle Habraken. Presentatie: Laila Frank

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Nearly all NHS hospitals are missing cancer targets is yours one of them UK unemployment rate rises to 5 as jobs market weakens Why has one of Edinburghs best views been off limits for seven years Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistans interior minister Hundreds arrested in high street crime crackdown Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over 5bn Bitcoin stash William and Catherine to mark Armistice Day Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments O Yeong Su Squid Game star acquitted of sexual misconduct charge

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Suicide bombing in Islamabad kills 12, says Pakistans interior minister O Yeong Su Squid Game star acquitted of sexual misconduct charge Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues UK unemployment rate rises to 5 as jobs market weakens Nearly all NHS hospitals are missing cancer targets is yours one of them Government sets out plan to phase out animal experiments Cryptoqueen who fled China for London mansion to be sentenced over 5bn Bitcoin stash Why has one of Edinburghs best views been off limits for seven years William and Catherine to mark Armistice Day Hundreds arrested in high street crime crackdown

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tropical Storm FungWong Storm Circle Continues Shrinking The Central Weather Administration says Tropical Storm Fung-wong is continuing to weaken, with its storm circle shrinking. As a result, Yunlin County and Penghu are no longer included in the Land Warning area. Forecasters believe the system may weaken into a tropical depression sooner than previously expected. As of 9 a.m. today, the center was located about 140 kilometers west-southwest of Eluanbi, at the island's southermost tip. It was moving in an east-northeasterly direction at speeds between 16 and 32 kilometers per hour. The storm is packing sustained wind speeds of 72 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 101 kilometers per hour. The storm circle, with a radius of 150 kilometers, has entered the southern part of Taiwan. The CWA's land warning remains in effect for Pingtung,Chiayi,Tainan,Kaohsiung,Nantou,Hualien,Taitung , and theHengchun Peninsula. Forecasters note that satellite imagery shows the storm's structure has deteriorated, with the upper and lower centers separating. Fung-wong is still expected to move northeast and potentially make landfall on the Hengchun Peninsula this evening. (NS) Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 69-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 27,853 on turnover of $8.9-billion N-T. The market ground on Tuesday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing gave up its early gains to end the trading lower. The market rose to the day's high within 10 minutes of opening on buying sparked by a rally on Wall Street overnight led by tech heavyweights, but selling quickly emerged (出現了) - with large cap tech stocks, including T-S-M-C, in focus. Pakistan Bombing Leaves 12 Dead A suicide bombing in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad has killed at least 12 people, and injured (受傷) another 30. The blast happened near the entrance of the city's district court. The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blamed India for the attack. Hira Mustafa sent this report from the blast site in Islamabad. EU India Navies Take Over Pirates Ship The European Union and Indian navies have taken over a ship used by pirates off the coast of Somalia to seize a Malta-flagged tanker. The Iranian fishing vessel was used as a “mother ship” for the attacks. A team from the Spanish frigate ESPS Victoria boarded the the vessel and found the original crew safe. The EU naval force says piracy in the area has been disrupted (被擾亂的). Somali pirate attacks have increased over the last year, partly due to instability caused by attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea corridor. Blue Diamond Auctioned for Over 25Million A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees. The “Mellon Blue” is named for the late American arts patron Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. The "Fancy Vivid Blue and Internally Flawless" stone had been expected to fetch $20-$30 million at the Christie's auction on Tuesday. Some experts say the price of the gem was weighed down by a broader market mood, with geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty keeping many buyers away. Christie's says its highest price for a vivid (鮮豔的) blue diamond was set in Geneva in 2016 when the 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue sold for more than $57 million. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. AI 不只是科技，更是投資的新藍海 ?? 您還沒上車嗎? 11/22下午二點，由ICRT與元大投信共同舉辦的免費講座 會中邀請理財專家阮幕驊和元大投顧分析師及專業團隊 帶你掌握「AI 投資機會」 加碼好康！ 只要「報名並親臨現場參加活動」 就有機會抽中 全家禮券200元，共計5名幸運得主！ 活動地點：台北文化大學APA藝文中心--數位演講廳（台北市中正區延平南路127號4樓） 免費入場，名額倒數中!! 立即報名：https://www.icrt.com.tw/app/2025yuanta/ 「投資一定有風險，基金投資有賺有賠，申購前應詳閱公開說明書」 #AI投資 #元大投信 #理財講座 #免費講座 #投資趨勢 #ETF -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Sedikitnya 12 orang tewas dan 27 lainnya terluka dalam serangan bom bunuh diri di luar Pengadilan Distrik Islamabad. Ledakan terjadi saat kawasan pengadilan dipadati pengunjung yang hadir untuk sidang. Pelaku meledakkan diri dekat mobil polisi setelah gagal memasuki kompleks pengadilan. Hingga kini, belum ada pihak yang mengaku bertanggung jawab atas serangan ini.

Today's HeadlinesDeadly Islamabad bombing reroutes Gospel work in PakistanDouble typhoons bring “creation care” to the foreReligious freedom clampdown: what is and isn't happening in South Korea

On today's episode: House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away. There's no timeline on when flight cuts will ease up after the government shutdown ends. Judge to hear arguments on law cutting Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds. ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows. Indian police detain suspects in Kashmir after deadly New Delhi car blast. Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end. President Trump lays a wreath as the US celebrates its military veterans. Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump. Judge adopts Utah congressional map creating a Democratic-leaning district for 2026. Oscar-nominated actor Sally Kirkland, known for 'Anna,' dies. Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast. Christian missionary father and daughter killed in South Florida plane crash. Stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday. SGA’s Thunder handle Curry’s Warriors in a top NBA clash, a hoops executive who traded away a superstar is fired, one top 10 team avoids an upset while another falls in college basketball, the top teams in the CFP rankings remain unchanged in college football, the NFL’s reigning No. 2 pick has surgery and MLB’s top managers are revealed. NBA confirms that the All-Star Game will feature a U.S. vs. the World format this season. Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge stemming from Miami shooting. Fired coach Brian Kelly lawsuit alleges LSU is declining to honor the terms of his contract. Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks. Syria says it is joining the anti-IS coalition but not the military one. A suicide bomber has struck outside a court in Islamabad, killing 12 people. Grieving relatives in New Delhi want news of the loved ones, after a New Delhi car bomb explosion. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Pakistan's interior minister says a suicide attack has killed 12 people and injured many more near a crowded courthouse in the capital, Islamabad. Mohsin Naqvi says the authorities were not treating this as "just another bombing". Also: India hunts those involved in Monday's car explosion in a crowded street in the capital Delhi which killed eight people. COP30 looks at how to help poorer countries adapt to the impact of climate change as extreme weather takes an ever bigger toll. Evidence that speaking more than one language can delay the ageing process. Britain aims to phase out animal testing in medical and scientific research. And the Portuguese football superstar, Ronaldo, says next year's World Cup will be his last.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

More than 20 miles of gigantic wall, out in the ocean, are hoping to defend Jakarta, Indonesia's capital and Southeast Asia's biggest mega-city, from rising seawater. Also, US foreign direct investment in Africa has surpassed China's for the first time since 2012. And, New Delhi and Islamabad were both hit with bombs, killing at least 20 people between them, and both Indian and Pakistani officials are trying to find out the exact cause of the explosions. Plus, the genre-bending American band Deerhoof releases its first single, “Immigrant Songs,” a playful take on a serious issue.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The government shutdown may be ending, but air travel is likely to be impacted for months. The UK is pausing some intelligence sharing with the US over its military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats. President Donald Trump's is floating 50-year mortgages. Pakistan's capital has suffered its deadliest attack in almost 20 years. Plus, why China has removed two of its most popular gay dating apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus: Paramount Skydance shares jump after the entertainment company reports third quarter earnings. And Pakistan blames India-backed militants for a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad, raising tensions in the region. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Estos días, si todo transcurre sin problemas, se debería aprobar ese proyecto de ley para dotar de fondos nuevamente a la administración federal. El problema es que si se aprueba solo habría fondos hasta enero, y nadie sabe si podríamos volver a una situación parecida entonces. Hablamos con una trabajadora federal que nos contará como lleva semanas sin recibir su salario.Vamos a hablar de la polémica de la BBC por el documental de Donald Trump. Hoy, su director se ha dirigido a la plantilla para hablar de lo ocurrido. Estaremos en Israel donde se ha aprobado en primera lectura un proyecto de ley presentado que busca aplicar la pena de muerte a aquellos palestinos que maten a un ciudadano israelí por racismo u hostilidad. Luego se lo ampliamos. Además un atentado suicida en Islamabad ha sido reivindicado por los talibanes paquistaníes en un momento de enorme tensión con Afganistán. Estaremos allí. También les vamos a hablar de la relación de China con Nicaragua a raíz de la llegada de un buque hospital chino en una misión humanitaria, y del naufragio de un barco con decenas de personas de la etnia rohinya que se ven obligadas casi a diario a huir de Myanmar.Escuchar audio

Ontario's provincial housing minister may block hundreds of new apartments from being built because of security concerns from corporate neighbour, Sanofi Pasteur. The US Senate has voted to end the government shutdown. China makes progress flattening its CO2 emissions, which US remains largely missing from United Nations' COP30 climate summit. Security officials in Pakistan say at least 12 people have been killed by a car bomb outside a court in Islamabad. G7 foreign ministers, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meeting in Niagara-region to discuss end to war in Ukraine. Nova Scotia high school students living near military community honour veterans this Remembrance Day.

At least 12 people have died after a blast outside a court in Pakistan's capital; New laws in Victoria to give police more powers to stop violence during protests; And in tennis, Carlos Alcaraz fights back to tighten his grip on the ATP Finals group.

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For review:1. Pakistan said Sunday it was committed to “dialogue” with Afghanistan despite peace talks ending after deadly violence, with Islamabad stressing its security concerns persist.2. IDF Officer's Body Returned After More Than 11 Years in Hamas Captivity; 4 Hostages Remain.3. Israel has warned Lebanon's army that it is not satisfied with the actions taken so far against the Hezbollah terror group, vowing to continue its stepped-up bombing campaign unless the situation changes.The Israel Defense Forces has recently stepped up these strikes, killing three Hezbollah members in two separate strikes on Saturday, after an intense bombing campaign on Thursday.4. In a late Friday interview, John Hurley, the undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, said Iran has managed to funnel about $1 billion to Hezbollah this year despite a raft of Western sanctions that have battered its economy.5. Another Israel-Iran war is “only a matter of time,” according to a report by The NY Times, which says Iran still has a stockpile of enriched uranium and is racing to build thousands of missiles.6.  Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Ready to Meet with US SEC of State Rubio to Discuss Ukraine.7. German Armed Forces counter-Drone Munition.Dubbed SADM, the Small Anti-Drone Missile will be fitted onto Rheinmetall-made Skyranger 30 anti-aircraft vehicles. The missile will extend the Skyranger's effective engagement range from 2 to about 6 kilometers 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningRomans 8:28 — Faith Under Fire: Global Prayer for the Persecuted and Underground Church9 A.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Lagos, from Lagos to Buenos Aires — as the free Church gathers in the open, the underground Church worships in secret, yet one Spirit unites them all.Scripture (NIV)“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (NIV)Show NotesAcross the world, believers risk everything to follow Jesus. Reports from Open Doors and Release International reveal persecution intensifying in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Yet Romans 8:28 declares that God still turns suffering into strength and pressure into purpose.From London to Islamabad, Lagos to Buenos Aires, the underground Church stands as a living testimony that faith cannot be chained. Where governments restrict, grace multiplies. Where darkness threatens, light spreads faster. The cross has always flourished under fire — and it will again.This morning we lift up every hidden worshipper, every imprisoned pastor, every family forced into exile. May the God who works all things for good turn their trials into triumph and their silence into song.10 Global Prayer Points (SEO Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for the persecuted church worldwide Prayer for underground believers in danger Prayer for pastors and leaders in prison Prayer for courage to stand for Christ Prayer for strength amid oppression and fear Prayer for families separated for their faith Prayer for revival in restricted nations Prayer for religious freedom and justice Prayer for unity across the global Church Prayer for hope and healing for the sufferingLife ApplicationWhen one believer stands under fire, the whole Body of Christ is called to kneel beside them in prayer.DeclarationGod, turn persecution into purpose. Your Church will not be silenced — Your glory will shine through every trial.Call to ActionShare this Faith Under Fire prayer to mobilise global intercession. Partner with DailyPrayer.uk to support Scripture-anchored prayer movements worldwide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for daily devSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 41:10 — Faith Under Fire: Global Prayer for the Persecuted and Underground Church9 A.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Lagos, from Lagos to Buenos Aires — as the Church gathers freely in some nations, others meet in silence, yet Christ is Lord of all.Scripture (NIV)“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)Show NotesAround the world, countless believers live out faith under pressure. Open Doors and Release International report rising persecution across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East — churches burned, pastors imprisoned, and believers exiled for naming Jesus. Yet Isaiah 41:10 still echoes: Do not fear… I am with you.From London to Islamabad, Lagos to Buenos Aires, the persecuted Church stands unshaken. Their courage is not born of comfort but of conviction — that Christ is worth everything. The same righteous right hand that upheld the early disciples still holds today's underground believers through danger, exile, and despair.This morning, we lift them before God: men and women risking all for the gospel. May their courage strengthen us, their faith inspire us, and their endurance remind us that no prison can silence praise.10 Global Prayer Points Prayer for persecuted Christians worldwide Prayer for underground believers in restricted nations Prayer for pastors and evangelists in danger Prayer for strength and endurance under persecution Prayer for protection of churches under attack Prayer for believers imprisoned for their faith Prayer for families separated for following Christ Prayer for revival in hostile regions Prayer for global unity and courage in the Church Prayer for religious freedom and hope in sufferingLife ApplicationWhen one part of the Body suffers, the whole Church is called to stand — in prayer, in faith, and in love.DeclarationI will not forget my persecuted brothers and sisters. The same God who strengthens them strengthens me.Call to ActionShare this Faith Under Fire prayer to raise awareness and intercession. Partner with DailyPrayer.uk to amplify globalSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJoshua 1:9 — Faith Under Fire: Global Prayer for the Persecuted and Underground Church9 A.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Lagos, from Lagos to Buenos Aires — as believers gather in freedom, others worship in secret, yet the same Spirit unites them all.Scripture (NIV)“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 (NIV)Show NotesAcross the world, millions follow Christ in silence, under threat, or behind locked doors. “Prayer for the persecuted church” rises daily from nations where faith costs everything. Joshua 1:9 stands as their anthem — courage in the face of fear, strength in the face of suffering.From London to Islamabad, Lagos to Buenos Aires, stories of hidden worshippers inspire the global body. The same God who walked with Joshua in battle walks with pastors imprisoned for preaching, with believers denied work, and with families torn apart for faith. The underground church is not forgotten — it is the living proof that the gospel cannot be chained.This morning, we pray for courage, comfort, and endurance for our brothers and sisters under fire. May God's Word run swiftly through every closed nation, and may those in darkness know they are not alone.10 Global Prayer Points Prayer for the persecuted church worldwide Prayer for underground believers in danger Prayer for courage to stand firm in faith Prayer for protection of Christians in hostile regions Prayer for comfort for imprisoned pastors Prayer for families separated for their faith Prayer for revival in restricted nations Prayer for unity across the global church Prayer for governments to allow religious freedom Prayer for endurance and hope under persecutionLife ApplicationCourage grows when you remember who goes with you — the Lord Himself.DeclarationI will not fear. The Lord my God is with me. His presence gives me courage to stand firm in faith.Call to ActionShare this “Faith Under Fire” prayer to strengthen believers worldwide. Partner with DailyPrayer.uk to support global Scripture-based prayer outreach. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for dailySupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningHebrews 13:3 — Global Prayer for the Persecuted and Underground Church9 A.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Beijing, from Beijing to Mogadishu — the cry of the persecuted Church rises, and we will not stay silent.Scripture (NIV) “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” — Hebrews 13:3 (NIV)Show Notes Every day, more than 360 million Christians live under high levels of persecution. Churches are raided, Bibles are banned, believers are arrested, and faith is driven underground — yet the Gospel is still advancing. The persecuted Church is not a headline — it is our family.From London to Islamabad, Beijing to Mogadishu, followers of Jesus are risking their lives to do what we do freely: pray, worship, and speak the name of Christ. Today's prayer exists to lift the global body of Christ that suffers in silence, survives in secret, and stands in supernatural courage.We do not pray for them — we pray with them.10 Global Prayer Points Prayer for persecuted Christians worldwidePrayer for underground churches in hostile nationsPrayer for believers in prison for their faithPrayer for strength and courage under persecutionPrayer for secret pastors and house-church leadersPrayer for access to Bibles in restricted countriesPrayer for protection from government surveillancePrayer for revival inside closed nationsPrayer for families of martyrs and missing believersPrayer for religious freedom across the worldLife Application If one part of the Body suffers, we all suffer. Freedom is not for comfort — it is for intercession.Declaration I stand with the persecuted Church. I will remember, I will pray, and I will not be silent.Call to Action Share this global prayer today. Support this ministry at DailyPrayer.uk so the Gospel can reach nations where Christianity is illegal. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for daily intercession with Reverend Ben Cooper.PersecutedChurch, UndergroundChurchPrayer, Hebrews133, PrayerForBelieversInPrison, FaithUnderFire, GlobalIntercession, ReverendBenCooper, DailyPrayerPodcast, StandWithTheSuffering,Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listening9 A.M. ReleaseHebrews 13:3 — Faith Under Fire: Daily Global Prayer for the Persecuted and Underground Church9 A.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Seoul, from Islamabad to Mogadishu, from Beijing to Kabul — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and spiritual warfare intercession.Scripture (NIV)“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” — Hebrews 13:3 (NIV)Show NotesWhile the world scrolls, the persecuted Church bleeds, prays, endures, and refuses to deny Christ. Hebrews 13:3 is not a suggestion — it is a command to remember, intercede, and stand with those who risk their lives for the Gospel.Today we lift believers in North Korea, Somalia, Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Iran and every nation where the name of Jesus is illegal, where gathering in worship is a crime, and where owning a Bible demands courage unto death.This is not sympathy — it is spiritual partnership. Their pain is our prayer. Their persecution is our assignment.Let this be our united confession today: “Lord, strengthen Your Church under fire. Give them courage, protection, miracles, and victory.”10 Global Prayer Points Prayer for persecuted Christians around the world Prayer for strength and courage for the underground church Prayer for believers in prison for their faith Prayer for Christians in North Korea and restricted nations Prayer for protection over secret house churches Prayer for boldness to preach the Gospel under persecution Prayer for Bibles to reach closed nations Prayer for families of martyrs and missing believers Prayer for revival in nations hostile to Christianity Prayer for God to break chains of religious oppressionLife ApplicationIf you are free to worship, you are called to pray. Freedom is not for comfort — it is for intercession.DeclarationI stand with the persecuted Church. I will not be silent. Christ is building His Church and the gates of hell will not prevail.Call to ActionShare this global prayer for the persecuted Church. Support Bible smuggling, underground pastors, and believers in hiding. Send prayer requests to info@dailyprayer.uk — we pray until the chains break.Hebrews133, PersecutedChurcSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPhilippians 4:13 — Night Prayer for Victory, Faith, and God's Strength to Rise Again Tomorrow10 P.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Auckland, from Toronto to Kampala, from Madrid to Islamabad — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope.

🇵🇰 Pakistán siempre ha buscado mantener a Afganistán bajo su influencia, especialmente por razones estratégicas. Con India como enemigo histórico al este, Islamabad necesitaba tener su frontera occidental controlada, evitando gobiernos afganos hostiles o aliados de Nueva Delhi 🇮🇳. Por eso apoyó a los talibanes desde los años noventa y nunca confió en figuras como Ashraf Ghani, demasiado cercano a Estados Unidos y a India. Su objetivo era asegurar la “profundidad estratégica”: que Afganistán fuese un colchón y no una amenaza. 🇺🇸🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Sin embargo, tras la retirada estadounidense y el retorno de los talibanes al poder, ese plan se ha vuelto en su contra. Los talibanes afganos ya no obedecen a Islamabad, dan cobijo al Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan —que ha desatado una ola de atentados— y coquetean con India, que ve en Afganistán una oportunidad para cercar a Pakistán desde el oeste. Lo que antes fue una relación de subordinación se ha convertido en un pulso entre dos gobiernos islamistas rivales, donde Kabul busca afirmarse como poder soberano y Pakistán sufre las consecuencias de haber alimentado durante décadas a su propio enemigo.

We use the recent cease-fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan as an opportunity to explore how Afghanistan has changed in the four years since the U.S. withdrawal. They discuss the Taliban's evolving role as a governing force, shifting regional power dynamics, and the complex relationship between Kabul and Islamabad.The conversation also highlights a surprising development — tourism in Afghanistan has been quietly but steadily increasing, nearly doubling each year since the withdrawal, reflecting both changing perceptions and the country's efforts to re-engage with the outside world.Drawing inspiration from the International Crisis Group's detailed coverage of South Asia, Robert and Ruairí provide context, insight, and a critical look at Afghanistan's uncertain but fascinating path forward.For further reading, visit the International Crisis Group's Afghanistan page:

Le Pakistan est devenu un pays inhospitalier pour les 2,8 millions d'Afghans qui y vivent. Au nom de la lutte contre le terrorisme, Islamabad mène depuis plusieurs mois une politique d'expulsion massive, conduisant au départ de centaines de milliers d'entre eux vers l'Afghanistan. Beaucoup se retrouvent face à un choix impossible : rester dans la clandestinité ou tout quitter à nouveau. Un reportage réalisé par Shahzaib Wahlah, Ondine de Gaulle, et en collaboration avec Ihsan Ullah Ahmadzai.

Pakistan has become inhospitable for the 2.8 million Afghan refugees who have lived there for decades. In the name of fighting terrorism, Islamabad has been pursuing a policy of mass deportation, expelling more than 660,000 Afghan refugees since the beginning of the year. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah, Ondine de Gaulle and Sonia Ghezali report, in collaboration with Ihsan Ullah Ahmadzai. 

Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan have agreed to a ceasefire after some of the worst cross-border violence in years. Relations have soured over Islamabad's accusation that Kabul is aiding the Pakistan Taliban in attacks against the Pakistani military - a claim Kabul denies. With deep mistrust and armed groups still active, can the fragile peace between the two countries really hold? In this episode: Ali Latifi, (@alibomaye), Asia editor, The New Humanitarian Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Noor Wazwaz, and Marcos Bartolomé, with Amy Walters, Farhan Rafid, Fatima Shafiq, Tamara Khandaker, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Will the next phase of the Long War erupt inside a nuclear-armed state?The Taliban, a monster Islamabad built but can't control, is waging a war against Pakistan — and it shouldn't surprise anyone. After decades of Islamabad playing both arsonist and firefighter — nurturing the Taliban, harboring al Qaeda, and weaponizing jihad against India — Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn reunite to dissect why the blaze is finally backfiring on Pakistan. 

It's Tuesday, October 21st, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson                    Xi Jinping fired 9 Chinese military commanders China's communist system is in turmoil, as the defense ministry announces the removal of nine very senior military commanders from duty, including a number two general, He Weidong. Since 2023, the communist leader, Xi Jinping, has administered the removal of dozens of senior officers. These moves signal a factionalism from within the party and the Chinese military. Experts question whether Jinping will survive in his position. This week, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is holding its Fourth Plenary Session where leaders will work out a Five-Year Plan. The outcome of this meeting will reveal Jinping's standing in party politics. Keep in mind: God is in control. Haggai 2:22 says, “The word of the Lord came unto Haggai … I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms. … I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, everyone by the sword of his brother.” Pakistani pastor survives murder plot A Pakistani pastor survived a murder attempt in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the morning of Sunday, September 21, reports Barnabas Aid. Pastor Kamran Naz had been traveling by bus, accompanied by his mother, from his home in Gujranwala to lead a church service in Islamabad when he was attacked by two unidentified gunmen. One bullet wounded the pastor in the right leg. A second bullet narrowly missed his head. The attackers then fled on a motorcycle as some church members who were present swiftly came to the pastor's aid and contacted emergency services. Pastor Kamran had previously notified the police of numerous death threats. He was warned to stop ministering at the church or face the consequences.  Pastor Imran Amanat, leader of the Christian advocacy group LEAD Ministries Pakistan, said, “We will not be intimidated or silenced. We demand that the authorities immediately ensure the protection of Christian leaders and hold the criminals accountable. If the government continues to ignore these threats, it becomes complicit in the persecution.” According to Open Doors, Pakistan is the eighth most dangerous country worldwide for Christians. Swedish parents lost custody over kids' required church attendance Certain European nations have now been recognized for their systemic violation of parental rights, especially if the parents happen to be Christian.  Alliance Defending Freedom International is working on a case in Sweden, where parents have lost custody of their children under charges of “religious extremism.” The parents had simply restricted the phone use of their teen children and required attendance at church meetings. After three years of attempts to regain custody, Daniel and Bianca Samson are appealing their case to the European Court of Human Rights. Recently, the High Court has already condemned countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, and Romania for systemic violations in family separation and child welfare cases. Iran threatens Israel Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took to social media (X) yesterday, effectively taunting the American government, threatening Israel, and asserting independence for the nation's nuclear program. He asked, “What authority do you, Americans, have to dictate what a country should or shouldn't do if it possesses nuclear industry? What position do you hold in the world? How is it any of America's business whether Iran has nuclear capabilities and nuclear industry or not? .. . The U.S. President boasts that they've bombed and destroyed Iran's nuclear industry. Very well, in your dreams!” Trump urges Putin and Zelenskyy to end the war President Donald Trump is urging Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy to end the war on Russia's terms.  He warned Zelenskyy of Russian President Vladimir Putin's threat to “destroy” Ukraine it there is no agreement.  The Financial Times described the meeting as a “shouting match”, with Trump throwing maps in the room, and “cursing all the time.” Japan greenlights Morning After Pill Japan has just approved the abortifacient drug known as the over-the-counter “morning after” pill. Japan also approved the RU-486 abortion kill pill back in April 2023. Japan recorded 686,000 births in 2024. That's down from 762,000 in 2023, and down from 2,000,000 in 1975. Jeremiah 32:35 speaks of this child sacrifice.  “They built the high places of Baal in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to offer up their sons and daughters to Molech, though I did not command them, nor did it enter into my mind, that they should do this abomination.” Day 21 of U.S. government shutdown The U.S. government shutdown is rounding its 21st day. With 900,000 employees furloughed, the shutdown represents the most severe in American history.  Indeed, 7,850 flights were delayed due to air traffic control staffing shortages on Sunday.  According to TheHill.com, 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA agents are presently working without pay. Housing bubble has burst The housing bubble has burst in multiple cities across the United States. The median house values in Oakland, California and Austin, Texas have dropped by 24% since the peak in 2022. Significant declines have also been reported in New Orleans, San Francisco, Fort Myers, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, reports WolfStreet.com. Gold and silver hit new record highs Metals continued their journey upwards and onwards in Monday's market activity. Gold hit $4,350 per ounce and silver hit $52 and change per ounce, reports Reuters. Trump's Education Dept. funds conservative ideology at colleges The Trump Education Department is offering preferential funding for those universities willing to bend more conservative. Only Vanderbilt, the University of Arizona, and the University of Texas at Austin have embraced to the idea out of the nine universities approached with the proposal, reports Breitbart.  MIT, Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Southern California have all rejected the Trump administration's encouragement to abolish their departments opposed to conservative ideas.  Major jewel heist at Louvre in Paris, France And finally, a team of four thieves broke into the Louvre Museum in Paris over the weekend. They stole priceless jewels dating back to the 19th Century, reports Reuters. Among the stolen items were a tiara and brooch belonging to Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, an emerald necklace and a pair of emerald earrings from Empress Marie Louise, Napolean's second wife, and a tiara, a necklace, and single earring from the sapphire set that belonged to Queen Marie-Amelie and Queen Hortense. (Also a brooch known as the "reliquary brooch” was taken). Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, October 21st, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

After a week of cross-border violence, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to an immediate ceasefire. Islamabad accuses its neighbour of harbouring armed groups, allegations that Kabul denies. So, will this lead to lasting peace? And how does the conflict play out regionally?In this episode: Javaid Ur-Rahman, Investigative Journalist. Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior Fellow and Director, South Asia Program, Stimson Center. Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group's Afghanistan expert Ibraheem Bahiss and South Asia director Samina Ahmed about clashes this week between Afghan and Pakistani forces. Richard first speaks with Ibraheem about what triggered the latest confrontation, including reported Pakistani strikes on Pakistani militants, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Kabul and in border regions. They trace the strained relations between Kabul and Islamabad and why the Taliban authorities struggle to address Pakistan's concerns – with Islamabad accusing the Kabul authorities of sheltering the TTP and allowing cross-border attacks – even as they have reined in other foreign militants. Richard then turns to Samina to discuss the spike in militant violence in Pakistan's western regions, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, how Islamabad views possible rapprochement between the Taliban and India, Islamabad's broader foreign relations – including a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and warmer ties to Washington – and the risk of further clashes.Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more, check out our Afghanistan and Pakistan country pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, Kenton continues his climb up Laila Peak in Pakistan, providing real-time updates as he and the team move up the mountain from Basecamp, and then all the way back to Islamabad. He describes ice towers, snow slopes, glaciers and rock formations. He explains the challenging terrain, and shares his thoughts and feelings both on the way up and on the way back down. All expeditions need space for reflection - this one perhaps more than most. A night sleeping under the stars helped Kenton to do this, as well as the ever-present Pakistani hospitality. If you are yearning for the mountains, this episode is for you!

HEADLINE: Implications for Delhi of the Pakistan-Saudi Arabian Handshake GUEST NAME: Sadanand DhumeSUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Sadanand Dhume about Pakistan-Saudi Arabian relations. This development concerns Delhi, which has maintained close ties with Saudi Arabia through trade and counterterrorism cooperation. As Pakistan remains an adversary, any strengthening of Riyadh-Islamabad relations is viewed with suspicion and concern in New Delhi. 1865 ISLAMABAD

The popular Tales from the Trails is back and this week Kenton is taking us on a journey through Pakistan. Starting in Islamabad, Kenton and his team fly to Skardu (not without drama!), then take 4x4s to Hushe, high in the Hushe Valley, before they continue on foot to Laila Peak's Basecamp. As always, Kenton provides vivid descriptions of the landscape unfolding around him as he travels deeper into the mountains. This episode is recorded on the go, so please forgive us the background noise!

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Debate and the Saudi-Pakistan Weapons Deal GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski analyzes Iran's claim of an NPT right to enrichment. He also warns about a new, unacknowledged arrangement potentially giving Saudi Arabia access to Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. 1965 ISLAMABAD

Arabia Saudí ha decidido reforzar sus lazos con Pakistán suscribiendo un acuerdo en materia de defensa que es muy significativo en tanto en cuanto Islamabad es uno de los pocos países del mundo que tiene armas nucleares. Hablamos con Ana Ballesteros Peiró, investigadora sénior no residente del Real Instituto Elcano y doctora en Estudios Árabes e Islámicos por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.Escuchar audio

Enviromentalist Masood Lohar comes on TPE for a must-watch episode of the podcast on flooding, the Indus Water System, the history of the river Ravi, Tsunamis, Kalabagh Dam, urban floods, Karachi's drainage and more.Why is there so much hatred against Sindhis? Will Karachi be destroyed in 20 minutes?Will Lahore and Islamabad be flooded if RUDA and Kalabagh Dam are built?Find out this and more in this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience.Masood Lohar is a leading voice in climate advocacy and urban regeneration, with 20+ years of experience in ecological restoration and policy innovation. He founded Clifton Urban Forest in Karachi, transforming barren land into a thriving ecosystem of 700,000 native trees—including 600,000 mangroves—that sequesters 5 metric tons of CO₂ daily. As former Country Head of UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program, he championed rainwater harvesting, urban wetlands, and climate-smart agriculture. A TEDx speaker and columnist, Masood blends cultural heritage with sustainability, offering poetic yet practical solutions. His storytelling inspires global audiences with a vision rooted in community and nature.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/joinChapters:0:00 Introduction 1:30 Karachi, Flooding and Pollution5:05 Risk of Earthquake and Tsunami in Karachi13:18 Emaar, DHA Phase 8 and Tidal Pressure15:50 Lyari and Malir Rivers19:00 Celebrating Sawan, Story of Budha 21:30 Badin, Village Life and the Indus Delta24:55 Real Estate-ification of Pakistan29:00 RUDA and the river Ravi32:02 Hate against Sindhis and Darya-e-Sindh43:52 Dam48:00 River Ravi51:07 Indus Water Treaty and the Indus Water System1:00:05 Sutlej Canals and Cholistan Canal Project1:02:20 How to fix the flooding in Punjab1:07:30 China kyon dam bana raha hay1:09:10 Karachi Urban Forest and Mangroves1:17:00 Karachi Drainage1:21:00 Audience Questions

Pakistan: Meets Bangladesh. Husain Haqqani, Hudson https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/24/pakistan-foreign-minister-in-bangladesh-for-historic-visit-to-boost-ties 1965 ISLAMABAD

Afghanistan and the CIA. Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani. 1965 ISLAMABAD