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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.

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

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Alliances Redrawn: Pakistan & Saudi's Security Pact Riyadh and Islamabad just inked a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement, pledging to treat an attack on one as an attack on both. Pakistan formalizes decades of unofficial military support, gaining Saudi investment, while Saudi taps Pakistan's nuclear and military heft. India, already deepening defense ties with Riyadh, is left rethinking strategy. Chabahar Shock: India's $250M Gamble at Risk The US revoked sanctions relief on Iran's Chabahar Port, effective Sept 29. For India, Chabahar is a crucial link to Afghanistan and Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan. Now New Delhi faces a brutal choice: risk US sanctions or abandon years of investment and regional influence. Lavrov Fires Back: Ancient Civilizations Won't Bow Russia's Sergey Lavrov mocked Washington's tariff threats, defending India and China as “ancient civilizations” that won't bend. With Trump slapping 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil, Lavrov warned America's pressure play may be backfiring. Adani Cleared: Loopholes and Lessons SEBI just gave Gautam Adani a clean slate after Hindenburg's allegations. Turns out Adani did route funds via intermediaries, but it wasn't illegal then. Rules only tightened in 2021. The case exposes how corporate giants exploit regulatory gaps—and why timing is everything. Britain's £150bn Mirage London hailed massive US investment pledges—Microsoft (£22bn), Google (£5bn), Blackstone (£90bn). But job losses outpace promises, and giants like Merck and AstraZeneca are fleeing. Critics say the UK risks becoming a launchpad for US firms, not a growth hub itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Den Atomwaffensperrvertrag haben weder Pakistan noch Indien jemals unterzeichnet. Der schwelende Kaschmir-Konflikt eskalierte zuletzt mit einem ballistischen Raketentest und dem Abschuss mehrerer indischer Kampfjets durch Pakistan. Eine weiterreichende Steigerung konnte durch Vermittlung der USA vermieden werden. Die Frage nach dem verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit Atomwaffen ist drängender denn je. Dazu zwei Exklusivinterviews von Mohsin Raza Khan in Islamabad.

In the wake of Israel's unprecedented strike on Qatari soil, Muslim leaders are weighing their response. Pakistan, the Islamic world's only nuclear power, warns that words alone will not deter further aggression. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar tells Talk to Al Jazeera that Pakistan, as part of the Ummah or global community of Muslim believers, "will discharge its duty". He discusses whether the Islamic bloc can deliver legal, financial, or diplomatic consequences, and how far Islamabad is prepared to go.

Đất hiếm là vũ khí lợi hại giúp Trung Quốc đối mặt với chính sách bảo hộ của Hoa Kỳ. Washington khai thác thuế nhập khẩu vì các mục đích kinh tế và nhất là địa chính trị. Lá chủ bài của Nga là năng lượng. Matxcơva đang dùng đòn « Ngoại giao ống dẫn khí đốt » để phá vỡ gọng kềm trừng phạt của phương Tây, mà mắt xích đầu tiên là Hoa Kỳ. RFI tiếng Việt phỏng vấn Igor Delanoë phó giám đốc Đài Quan Sát Pháp-Nga.  Đến dự thượng đỉnh Tổ Chức Hợp Tác Thượng Hải Thiên Tân, dự lễ duyệt binh trên Quảng Trường Thiên An Môn Bắc Kinh, tổng thống Nga Vladimir Putin không bỏ lỡ cơ hội phô trương quan hệ thắm thiết với các lãnh đạo Ấn Độ, Bắc Triều Tiên và đặc biệt là với nước chủ nhà Trung Quốc. Ở Thiên Tân, hôm 01/09/2025 Trung Quốc, Nga và Ấn Độ khẳng định quyết tâm mở rộng tầm hoạt động của Tổ Chức Hợp Tác Thượng Hải (SCO) ra ngoài lĩnh vực an ninh. Các bên đồng ý thành lập một ngân hàng phát triển dành riêng cho các nước thành viên. Bắc Kinh, Matxcơva mạnh dạn hơn trên con đường xây dựng một trật tự thế giới mà ở đó tất cả không còn chỉ xoay quanh các nước phương Tây. Hai ngày sau, tổng thống Nga đến Bắc Kinh dự lễ duyệt binh nhân kỷ niệm 80 năm kết thúc Thế Chiến Thứ Hai và họp thượng đỉnh song phương Nga-Trung. Đây là dịp để lãnh đạo tập đoàn dầu khí Gazprom thông báo Matxcơva và Bắc Kinh « khởi động lại chương trình xây dựng đường ống đưa khí đốt Power of Siberia 2 ». Đây sẽ là tuyến đường thứ ba đưa khí đốt của Nga sang Trung Quốc, sau Siberia 1 và Tuyến đường Phương Đông. Power of Siberia 2, dự án trị giá 12 tỷ euro để xây dựng đường ống từ các mỏ khí của Nga ở Yamal đến khu vực đông bắc Trung Quốc, đi qua Mông Cổ. Một khi đi vào hoạt động, tuyến đường này cho phép cung cấp 50 tỷ mét khối khí đốt hàng năm cho Trung Quốc. Báo chí Matxcơva nói đến « dự án vĩ đại nhất thế giới trong ngành công nghiêp năng lượng ». Yếu tố chính trị trong thỏa thuận năng lượng Nga-Trung  Trả lời RFI tiếng Việt, chuyên gia Igor Delanoë phó giám đốc Đài Quan Sát Pháp-Nga CCI, cộng tác viên của Viện Quan Hệ Quốc Tế và Chiến Lược Pháp IRIS, công nhận đây là một dự án vô cùng quan trọng đối với cả Matxcơva lẫn Bắc Kinh vào lúc Nga đã mất đi khách hàng quan trọng nhất là châu Âu. Song người Pháp có câu « le diable se cache dans les détails » nghĩa là thành công hay thất bại của dự án tùy thuộc vào những « chi tiết nhỏ ». Hiện tại còn nhiều « chi tiết » không hề nhỏ, hai đối tác chính là Gazprom của Nga và CNPC của Trung Quốc vẫn còn bất đồng. Igor Delanoë nhắc lại, tuần trước nhiều thỏa thuận hợp tác song phương đã được ký kết tại Bắc Kinh nhân chuyến công du Trung Quốc của tổng thống Vladimir Putin. Igor Delanoë : « Trong quan hệ giữa Nga và Trung Quốc, đôi bên đã ký kết khoảng 20 văn kiện liên quan đến nhiều lĩnh vực : nông nghiệp, y tế, giáo dục, không gian... Tuy nhiên nổi bật nhất là bản ghi nhớ về chương trình xây dựng đường ông dẫn khí Power of Siberia 2. Phía Nga đã nói đến một văn bản có giá trị pháp lý ràng buộc trong thời hạn 30 năm. Quá trình đàm phán đã kéo dài và theo chỗ tôi được biết thì hai tập đoàn Gazprom và CNCP vẫn chưa đạt đồng thuận về nhiều điểm : phía CNCP của Trung Quốc đòi mua khí đốt của Nga với mức giá như là Gazprom bán ra trên thị trường nội địa. Đó là điều kiện tập đoàn Nga không thể thỏa mãn, bởi vì buôn bán như vậy Gazprom không có lợi ích thương mại nào cả ». Khí đốt : Trung Quốc sẽ chấp nhận lệ thuộc đến 60 % vào một đối tác ? Igor Delanoë : « Dự án đường ống dẫn Siberia 2 đã bắt đầu được đàm phán từ lâu nay, nhưng mà trước đó, Siberia 1 đã đi vào hoạt động từ 2019, với công suất hiện tại là 38 tỷ mét khối mỗi năm. Trong chuyến công du Trung Quốc lần này, tổng thống Nga đã đồng ý nâng công suất của Siberia 1 lên tới 44 tỷ mét khối/năm. Hơn nữa giữa Matxcơva và Bắc Kinh còn có một đường ống thứ ba, cho phép xuất khẩu mỗi năm 10 tỷ mét khối khí đốt sang Trung Quốc. Một khi đi vào hoạt động thì đường ống Power of Siberia 2 mới là dự án quan trọng nhất : công suất của đường ống này là 50 tỷ mét khối hàng năm. Như vậy cộng cả ba đường ống để Nga cung cấp khí đốt cho Trung Quốc, trong tương lai Matxcơva có thể xuất khẩu đến 106 tỷ mét khối một năm cho quốc gia châu Á này. Đây là một điểm rất quan trọng đối với Gazprom vào lúc mà thị trường châu Âu đã khép lại – (trước đây mua vào 150 tỷ mét khối/năm). Trung Quốc tuy không thể hoàn toàn thay thế vào chỗ trống Liên Âu để lại, nhưng ít ra thì cũng bù đắp lại được khoảng 2 phần 3 thị phần của châu Âu ». Với Nga, dự án pipeline Siberia 2 rõ ràng là vô cùng quan trọng. Đối với Trung Quốc cũng vậy - nhất là khi mà Bắc Kinh đang đàm phán về giá cả với Gazprom. Chuyên gia về Nga Igor Delanoë  lưu ý thêm những điểm như sau : Igor Delanoë : « Trong dự án Siberia 1, đường ống dài 2.200 km nối liền vùng Iakoutie đông Siberia của Nga với tỉnh Hắc Long Giang, đông bắc Trung Quốc, chi phí xây dựng chủ yếu do tập đoàn Nga đài thọ. Sở dĩ mà Gazprom có thể tài trợ là nhờ doanh thu từ xuất khẩu khí đốt sang châu Âu. Châu Âu mua khí đốt của Nga với giá cao. Giờ đây với chi phí xây dựng cơ sở hạ tầng đó, liệu có sẽ do Trung Quốc đảm nhiệm hay không ? Chưa thể giải đáp câu hỏi này. Hiện tại Gazprom hiện tại đang gặp « khó khăn về tài chính » : ngân sách đầu tư của tập đoàn này cho năm nay giảm 7 % so với hồi 2024. Gazprom phải sa thải 40 % nhân sự tại trụ sở tại Saint Petersbourg ; Tháng 5/2024 lần đầu tiên từ hơn 2 thập niên qua, tập đoàn này thông báo làm ăn thua lỗ (lỗ hơn 3,5 tỷ đô la). Đây là hậu quả trực tiếp từ các biện pháp trừng phạt Âu, Mỹ đánh vào kinh tế Nga từ khi Matxcơva đưa quân xâm chiếm Ukraina ». Mượn bóng Trung Quốc để kích thích Hoa Kỳ ? Do vậy, giới trong ngành cho rằng, tổng thống Putin đã tận dụng chuyến công du Trung Quốc vừa qua để phô trương thành tích trong hợp tác năng lượng với Bắc Kinh. Từ trước đến nay bản thân tổng thống Putin luôn thận trọng với Siberia 2 khi Trung Quốc đòi mua khí đốt của Nga với giá rẻ và đòi Gazprom đài thọ phần lớn các phí tổn xây dựng đường ống. Về phía Bắc Kinh tới nay, Trung Quốc vốn chủ trương không để phụ thuộc quá 50 % vào bất kỳ một nhà cung cấp năng lượng nào. Với Siberia 2, một khi đi vào hoạt động, cùng với hai đường ống đã có sẵn thì Nga sẽ trở thành nguồn cung cấp chiếm đến 60 % nhập khẩu khí đốt của Trung Quốc ! Phải chăng vì chiến tranh Ukraina kéo dài mà hai nhà lãnh đạo quyền lực nhất ở Bắc Kinh và Matxcơva đã thay đổi quan điểm ?  Không loại trừ khả năng « văn bản ghi nhớ mang tính ràng buộc » về Power Siberia 2 được thông báo hồi tuần trước là một thông điệp Matxcơva gửi tới Washington. Nga từng chính thức mời tập đoàn dầu khí ExxonMobil của Mỹ « trở lại » với dự án Sakhalin. Hơn một chục ngày sau thượng đỉnh Donald Trump -Vladimir Putin tại Anchorage, Alaska, báo tài chính Mỹ The Wall Street Journal đưa tin ExxonMobil dường như đang đàm phán với Rosneft để tham gia trở lại dự án khai thác dầu khí Sakhalin 1 trong vùng Viễn Đông Nga. Về điểm này chuyên gia Pháp, Igor Delanoë đánh giá :   Igor Delanoë : « Có tin đồn rằng người Mỹ có thể quay lại tham gia dự án Sakhalin ở Viễn Đông Nga. Điều này sẽ đòi hỏi Washington phải ngừng trừng phạt Nga để cho phép các tập đoàn của Mỹ quay lại với dự án này. Nhưng chúng ta thấy rõ, tại thượng đỉnh Thiên Tân cũng như là sự kiện ở Bắc Kinh sau đó, hình ảnh thắm thiết giữa Nga - Ấn Độ - Trung Quốc còn là thông điệp nhắm tới Hoa Kỳ. Tuy vậy đây chỉ là một giải pháp tình thế khi các bên xích lại gần nhau vì đừng quên là vẫn có nhiều bất đồng sâu sắc, đặc biệt là về tranh chấp biên giới giữa Ấn Độ và Trung Quốc, rồi gần đây hơn là giữa Ấn Độ với Pakistan mà Mỹ thì đang sưởi ấm quan hệ với Pakistan và cả Trung Quốc thì đã đứng về phía Islamabad. Chẳng qua là do Mỹ gây áp lực với Ấn Độ và đã đẩy thủ tướng Modi vào vòng tay các ông Tập Cận Bình và Vladimir Putin. Đây là khuynh hướng chung. Về phía ông Putin, thông điệp ẩn đằng sau những sự kiện này là gửi đến người Mỹ, để nói rằng: nếu Hoa Kỳ không buông Ukraina, thì cái giá địa chính trị mà họ phải trả là việc củng cố liên minh tam giác Á-Âu gồm Nga, Trung Quốc và Ấn Độ - với các dự án năng lượng như khí đốt sang Trung Quốc và dầu mỏ sang Ấn Độ ». Nga « bắt đúng mạch » của Mỹ  Igor Delanoë : « Trong lĩnh vực dầu khí, trước khi nổ ra chiến tranh Ukraina, ExxonMobil có một số dự án hơp tác với Nga ở vùng Bắc Cực và Viễn Đông. Nhưng tất cả đã bị đóng băng hoặc bỏ dở một khi Matxcơva đưa quân sang Ukraina và bị phương Tây trừng phạt. Từ khi Donald Trump trở lại cầm quyền, ông đã nối lại đối thoại song phương với Vladimir Putin. Năng lượng là một hồ sơ được đôi bên thảo luận. Nga đề nghị mời Mỹ quay lại và Matxcơva không chỉ mang dầu hỏa khí đốt ra để nhử mà còn để ngỏ khả năng cùng hợp tác khai thác đất hiếm, hợp tác trong nhiều lĩnh vực khác nữa. Các doanh nhân thân cận với Donald Trump rất chú ý đến điểm này và có thể là Washington đang buông tay với Ukraina để xích lại gần hơn với nước Nga của Vladimir Putin. Để đạt được mục tiêu này, thì điều kiện tiên quyết là đến một lúc nào đó phải dỡ bỏ các lệnh cấm vận kinh tế Nga. Trước mắt các bên mới chỉ bàn thảo đến dự án Sakhalin ». Vẫn Igor Delanoë ghi nhận, Nga dùng lá bài đầu tư, kinh tế, năng lượng và cả khoáng sản để thu hút trước hết là chú ý của các nhóm lợi ích bao quanh tổng thống Trump. Mục đích của Matxcơva là thuyết phục được chủ nhân Nhà Trắng vừa giảm hỗ trợ cho Ukraina, vừa nhờ Hoa Kỳ bẻ gấy mắt xích đầu tiên của loạt trừng phạt nhắm vào kinh tế Nga. Một khi mà Washington dỡ bỏ cấm vận với Nga, thì không có lý do gì để các đối tác của Hoa Kỳ như Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc và châu Âu tiếp tục cô lập Matxcơva. Rất có thể là Vladimir Putin muốn dùng dự án Sakhalin như công cụ hiệu quả nhất bởi chỉ cần Mỹ thực sự quay lại, đó sẽ là một tín hiệu gửi đến các đối tác khác – hoặc đối tác cũ của Nga – về triển vọng nối lại hợp tác năng lượng. Theo nhà nghiên cứu Igor Delanoë Nhật Bản, Hàn Quốc cũng đang nóng lòng chờ đợi một tín hiệu « thuận lợi » nào đó theo chiều hướng này. Đâu chỉ có Trung Quốc hay Mỹ mới biết dùng các công cụ kinh tế để phục vụ các lợi ích địa chính trị. 

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. India is at the center of some big moves this week—diplomatic, economic, and corporate. In Beijing, Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif tried to woo Vladimir Putin, praising Russia's “balancing act” in South Asia and calling him a “dynamic leader.” But here's the truth—India's ties with Moscow run deeper, built over decades of defense and energy cooperation, far outweighing Islamabad's fresh overtures. Meanwhile, Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong has chosen New Delhi for his maiden visit, underlining confidence in India's growth story. Deals on aviation, space, finance, and digital innovation are on the table, along with a $1.3 billion PSA port project. Singapore remains India's top investor and is doubling down with plans to put in $15 billion this year. On the energy front, Russia has offered India even bigger discounts on crude, just as the Trump administration slapped 50% tariffs on Indian exports. New Delhi isn't backing down—its refiners find Russian oil too cost-effective to resist. PM Modi reinforced at the SCO summit that Russia remains a “special partner.” Back home, Tata Consultancy Services finally landed a mega deal after a long dry spell—a $640 million contract with Danish insurer Tryg. The win comes at a time when rivals have been snapping up billion-dollar clients and TCS faces investor concerns after weak growth and job cuts. And setting the stage for long-term reform, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new task force to cut red tape and ease compliance for small businesses, paired with GST reforms. With GDP at 7.8%, inflation at an eight-year low, and a recent S&P upgrade, India's economic resilience is shining through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's latest Agni-V missile test, just days before the PM's visit to China, got tongues wagging this week. Was it a message to Beijing? Islamabad? Or both? In this episode of In Our Defence, national security expert Sandeep Unnithan joins host Dev Goswami to unpack the story of how and, more importantly, why India became a nuclear power. From the first "Smiling Buddha" test in 1974 to the Pokhran-II Shakti series in 1998, and today's Agni-V, this is the story of India's nuclear weapons programme. Produced by Taniya Dutta Sound Mix by Suraj Singh

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

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with his Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad. The talks with Ishaq Dar included the sixth Strategic Dialogue between China and Pakistan, with both nations agreeing to strengthen cooperation across multiple fields.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday for a three-day visit, following a high-level stop in India earlier in the week, where he met both Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His trip to Pakistan comes at a pivotal moment. Islamabad has recently repaired relations with the United States after more than a decade of estrangement, just as Washington's ties with India have soured. Eram Ashraf, a UK-based China-Pakistani relations scholar and author of a forthcoming book on Sino-Pakistani security ties during the Cold War, joins Eric to discuss how Beijing is going to maneuver in South Asia's rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Minhas Kahn about her book, Divine Diplomacy, which explores the impact of post-9/11 American evangelicals on Pakistan-United States relations. Kahn details how her research challenged initial perceptions of evangelicals, revealing that many engaged in positive diplomacy through humanitarian aid, fostering interfaith harmony, and advocating for religious freedom. She argues that this engagement not only influenced US foreign policy but also helped create a better understanding at a local level in Pakistan, leading to new dialogues and initiatives. The conversation also delves into the complexities of US-Pakistan relations, the misuse of religion for political purposes, the differing interpretations of concepts like blasphemy laws, and Pakistan's strategic need to balance its alliances with major world powers. Dr. Minhas Kahn is an Associate Professor of International Relations with nearly two decades of experience in teaching, research, and policy engagement. She earned her Master's from the University of Peshawar in 2005 and began her academic career soon after, joining the Department of International Relations as a lecturer in 2006. Her Ph.D. research, “Evangelicals' Influence on U.S. Foreign Policy: Impact on Pakistan–U.S. Relations (2001–2007),” earned her a fully funded fellowship at the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim–Christian Understanding (ACMCU) at Georgetown University in 2010, followed by her selection as a SUSI Scholar at the University of Florida in 2012. She completed her Ph.D. in 2013 and progressed to Assistant Professor in 2014 before assuming her current role as Associate Professor. Dr. Kahn has also held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, researching religious freedom and democracy in Pakistan under the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA). This work, along with her fellowship at the Center for Women, Faith, and Leadership (CWFL) in Washington DC, reflects her commitment to understanding the complex ties between religion, politics, and security. Her published work explores religious extremism and terrorism, interfaith dynamics, peacebuilding, countering violent extremism, Islamophobia and Westophobia, South Asian regional politics, and the role of gender in peace and security. She regularly presents her research at national and international conferences and remains dedicated to producing scholarship that bridges divides and informs policy.

After nearly eight decades of on-again-off-again conflict, India and Pakistan neared the brink of all-out war last spring. The intense, four-day conflict was an unsettling reminder of the dangers of military escalation between two nuclear-armed adversaries. Though the ceasefire was reached and both sides claimed victory, Delhi and Islamabad are still on edge and tensions remain high. On the GZERO World Podcast, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Khar joins Ian Bremmer to discuss Pakistan's response to India's strikes, which she believes were unjustified, and why Pakistan needs to defend itself from further aggression.One fifth of the world's population lives on the Indian subcontinent, and Khar says putting them at stake because of a political conflict is dangerous because “you do not know how quickly you can go up the escalation ladder.” Bremmer and Khar also discuss the US role in mediating the conflict with India, Pakistan's domestic and economic challenges, its strategic partnership with China, and the dangers for global security if the world abandons a rules-based international order.“As someone who was representing this country as foreign minister, I used to wonder, why were we reduced to eating grass to become a nuclear power?” Khar says, “And now, that is the only thing providing deterrence and security against a country which feels it can attack us anytime, any day.”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Hina Khar Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

After nearly eight decades of on-again-off-again conflict, India and Pakistan neared the brink of all-out war last spring. The intense, four-day conflict was an unsettling reminder of the dangers of military escalation between two nuclear-armed adversaries. Though the ceasefire was reached and both sides claimed victory, Delhi and Islamabad are still on edge and tensions remain high. On the GZERO World Podcast, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Khar joins Ian Bremmer to discuss Pakistan's response to India's strikes, which she believes were unjustified, and why Pakistan needs to defend itself from further aggression.One fifth of the world's population lives on the Indian subcontinent, and Khar says putting them at stake because of a political conflict is dangerous because “you do not know how quickly you can go up the escalation ladder.” Bremmer and Khar also discuss the US role in mediating the conflict with India, Pakistan's domestic and economic challenges, its strategic partnership with China, and the dangers for global security if the world abandons a rules-based international order.“As someone who was representing this country as foreign minister, I used to wonder, why were we reduced to eating grass to become a nuclear power?” Khar says, “And now, that is the only thing providing deterrence and security against a country which feels it can attack us anytime, any day.”Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Hina Khar Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.

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

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She was accused of having an affair. Then shot dead on camera, allegedly under orders from a tribal council in Balochistan. But only after the video of the killing went viral did authorities in Pakistan arrest suspects. What does the killing of Bano Bibi and Ehsan Ullah reveal about what it takes for victims to get justice? In this episode: Sadia Baloch (@sadiabalochssb), Human Rights Defender Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz, Chloe K. Li, and Tamara Khandaker with Marya Khan, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kisaa Zehra and our guest host, Manuel Rapalo. 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

Asim Munir in Beijing, Ishaq Dar in Washington: Pakistan has returned to its 1971 power play, courting both the United States and China. In episode 1702 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the twin trips, Islamabad's geopolitical intentions, and the implications for India's position in South Asia

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam engages with Paul Amato, a seasoned expert in nuclear deterrence policy. They discuss the evolving landscape of nuclear strategy, the importance of education and leadership in nuclear discussions, and the challenges faced in communicating the significance of nuclear deterrence. Amato emphasizes the need for modernization of nuclear forces and the necessity of understanding the risks associated with nuclear escalation. The conversation also touches on the differences in nuclear strategy between Europe and the Pacific, and the importance of providing flexible options for national leadership in the face of nuclear threats.Mr. Amato served as Director for Nuclear Deterrence Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense (2015–March 2025), leading a team responsible for U.S. nuclear strategy, force posture, modernization, arms control, and allied engagement. He was the principal author of the 2022 Nuclear Posture Review and led development of classified guidance for the President and Secretary of Defense. Earlier, he focused on NATO nuclear policy and extended deterrence with South Korea, and represented OSD in arms control talks with Russia and China. He previously served as Pakistan Country Director, deploying to Afghanistan and the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. A retired Marine Corps Colonel with 28 years of service and three combat tours, Mr. Amato also practiced law for 12 years. He holds a BA from Franklin & Marshall and a JD from the University of Pittsburgh.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Every day, hundreds of Afghan refugee families in Pakistan are being deported back to their country. Since April 1, Islamabad has stepped up its deportations of migrants and refugees from Afghanistan. This wave of expulsions is part of the "Plan for the Repatriation of Foreigners in an Illegal Situation", implemented since October 2023 by the Pakistani authorities, who cite security reasons amid the resurgence of terrorist attacks in the country. Tens of thousands of Afghans have been deported as a result.

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While the Shanghai Cooperation Organization provides a platform for political and economic collaboration, its enduring strength lies in its capacity to nurture connections of the heart and mind - connections that transcend borders, Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi said.巴基斯坦驻华大使哈利勒·哈什米表示，虽然上海合作组织为政治和经济合作提供了一个平台，但其持久的力量在于培养心灵和思想联系的能力，这种联系超越了国界。Hashmi made the remarks in a message to a recent cultural salon jointly hosted by China Daily and Beijing Foreign Studies University under the theme "Harmonious Resonance: Celebrating Friendship and Meaningful Connections".哈什米是在最近由《中国日报》和北京外国语大学联合主办的主题为“和谐共鸣：庆祝友谊和有意义的联系”的文化沙龙上发表上述言论的。The top envoy from Islamabad emphasized that beyond political and economic cooperation, true connections are rooted in mutual understanding, shared values, and respect for diverse cultural identities.来自伊斯兰堡的高级特使强调，除了政治和经济合作，真正的联系植根于相互理解、共同价值观和对不同文化身份的尊重。"The spirit of theSCO reminds us that peace, inclusiveness, mutual respect, and shared prosperity are not abstract ideals—they are achievable through dialogue and a deep appreciation for our diverse cultural identities," he said.他说：“上合组织的精神提醒我们，和平、包容、相互尊重和共同繁荣不是抽象的理想，可以通过对话和对我们多元文化身份的深刻理解来实现。”。"Through music, painting, dance, and storytelling, we discover what unites us - our shared humanity, our hopes, and our desire for a more peaceful and connected world," he said.他说：“通过音乐、绘画、舞蹈和讲故事，我们发现了将我们团结在一起的东西——我们共同的人性、我们的希望以及我们对一个更加和平和互联的世界的渴望。”。Gozde Ozturk, the charge d' Affaires of the Turkish embassy, praised the sincerity and warmth she has experienced during her time in Beijing, saying that the human connections she formed have helped her better understand Chinese culture.他说：“通过音乐、绘画、舞蹈和讲故事，我们发现了将我们团结在一起的东西——我们共同的人性、我们的希望以及我们对一个更加和平和互联的世界的渴望。”。"I see a commonality between Turkish and Chinese cultures that we both attach great importance to friendship and social community, living in harmony as a community."“我看到了土耳其和中国文化的共同点，我们都非常重视友谊和社会共同体，作为一个社区和谐相处。”Ozturk added that the long-standing relationship between Turkiye and China—dating back to the ancient Silk Road—continues to thrive through both official exchanges and grassroots connections.Ozturk补充说，突厥语和中国之间的长期关系可以追溯到古代丝绸之路，通过官方交流和基层联系继续蓬勃发展。inclusivenessn.兼容并蓄/ɪnˈkluːsɪvnəs/grassroots connectionsn.基层联系/ˈɡrɑːsruːts kəˈnɛkʃənz/

On June 13th, Israel launched attacks on several military and nuclear facilities in Iran, marking the beginning of a 12-day war between the two countries. The United States followed with targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power and posing a threat to regional and global stability. China's involvement in the conflict was limited to condemning the Israeli and US use of military force and calling for de-escalation. Beijing offered only rhetorical support for Tehran. To discuss what the Israel-Iran war reveals about China's relationship with Iran, its evolving strategy in the Middle East, and the broader implications for US-China competition, we are joined by Yun Sun on the podcast today. Yun is a Senior Fellow, co-Director of the East Asia Program and Director of the China Program at the Stimson Center. Her recent piece in The Wire China entitled “How China Sees Iran's Future” offers provides a nuanced take on Beijing's calculus during and after the war. Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:34] China's Diplomatic Strategy Toward the Middle East[05:00] A Limited Chinese Response and China's Regional Role[08:19] Chinese Perceptions of Iran's External Strategic Blunders[15:00] Trickling Chinese Investment into Iran[20:10] Chinese Concerns About a Nuclearized Iran[25:09] Implications of the Israel-Iran War for China's Energy Security[32:04] Trump's Response Shaping Chinese Views of the United States 

Meet Diana Barakzai — the courageous Afghan woman who grew up in Pakistan, and founded the first Afghan women's cricket team in Kabul in 2009. Despite the hardships and obstacles in the war-torn country, Diana did not give up and her dream of bringing women onto the playing field became a reality.

This week, Drewby and Yergy head to Islamabad, Pakistan, to discuss the case of Noor Mukadam, a diplomat's daughter, who was beheaded by Zahir Jaffer, her one time boyfriend. After turning turning down his proposal, Noor was tortured and SAed before Zahir finally killed her. She managed to escape his home twice, only to be intercepted by Zahir's domestic staff. Stay tuned until the end for a special segment from our good friend, Areej, about life as a woman in Pakistan. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Materials: https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/pakistans-shaukat-mukadam-my-daughter-noor-1.1632653198101 https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/the-mukadam-siblings-our-sister-noor-1.1633255255888  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Noor_Mukadam  https://tribune.com.pk/story/2321549/noor-mukadam-murder-case-a-timeline https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/noor-mukadams-murder-in-pakistan-has-shocked-the-world-here-her-childhood-friend-in-australia-remembers-her/i4ia7t5vo https://www.rte.ie/radio/doconone/1321049-justicefornoor  https://x.com/aClockworkObi/status/1925904464579297613 https://www.dawn.com/news/1674184  https://images.dawn.com/news/1193650/osman-khalid-butt-calls-out-focus-on-noor-mukadams-privilege-after-sc-verdict  https://www.dawn.com/news/1912575  https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/19/zahir-jaffers-defence-challenges-death-sentence-over-unassessed-mental-health-claim-in-sc/  https://www.brecorder.com/news/40109619  https://thefridaytimes.com/24-Feb-2022/timeline-how-zahir-jaffer-pretended-to-be-mentally-unwell-to-escape-law  https://arynews.tv/noor-mukadam-case-and-zahir-jaffers-sentence-a-timeline https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/870255-barefoot-noor-accompanied-zahir-to-airport-but-he-aborted-ny-travel-plans-last-minute  https://www.dawn.com/news/1647623  https://www.dawn.com/news/1643964/zahir-jaffers-father-sought-therapyworks-help-to-shift-son-to-clinic-before-police-arrived-investigators  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL7L1cBF-Hc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxBoy2KNHi8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG_KSNdZYxc

On April 22, 2025, gunmen in the town of Pahalgam, located in the disputed region of Kashmir, killed 26 people—mostly Indian tourists. A four-day military clash between India and Pakistan ensued, bringing both countries to the brink of a full-blown war, before a ceasefire was reached on May 10, 2025. During the India-Pakistan clashes, Beijing urged both sides to deescalate and called for a “political settlement through peaceful means.” But China did not play a neutral role in the conflict. Consistent with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's purported statement to his Pakistani counterpart that “China fully understands Pakistan's legitimate security concerns and supports Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty and security interests,” China reportedly provided intelligence, satellite equipment, and other forms of support to Pakistan before and during the clashes.To analyze China's role in the conflict, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Andrew Small. Andrew is a senior transatlantic fellow with GMF's Indo-Pacific program, and author of two books on China, including “The China-Pakistan Axis: Asia's New Geopolitics,” which is now ten years old, but remains an insightful and relevant study. Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:46] China's Diplomatic Response to the India-Pakistan Clashes[05:58] Beijing's Offer of Playing a “Constructive Role”[10:56] A Testing Ground for Chinese Weaponry and Equipment[14:03] China's Cautious Approach to Sino-Indian Relations[18:10] Military Support and the Sino-Pakistan Relationship[23:44] Implications for Chinese Arms Exports[26:27] Indian and Pakistani Assessments of Chinese Involvement[30:06] Influence of US-China Rivalry on India-Pakistan Relations

Preview: Colleague Bill Roggio reports on the confirmed link between the terrorist of the Kashmir attack in April and the Pakistan state. More later. 1965 ISLAMABAD

Pakistan' Shehbaz Sharif govt has plunged headlong into cryptocurrency; a thread ties its newly formed crypto council to firm with links to Trump family. In episode 1673 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta connects the dots to explain how Islamabad has wiggled its way into the Trump White House—and the crypto link that you can't miss.----more----Read WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/trump-steve-zach-witkoff-crypto-6d8a96be----more----Read Dawn articles: https://www.dawn.com/news/1914010/fictitious-assets----more----Read Dawn articles: https://www.dawn.com/news/1901170/a-questionable-pivot-towards-crypto

Despite opposition from clerics in Pakistan, a bill banning child marriage in Pakistan's capital city, Islamabad, has recently been passed by the National Assembly and awaits the signature of the President. Azadeh Moshiri, BBC Pakistan correspondent and Senator Sherry Rehman, who has spent more than 7 years campaigning to get it through, join Kylie Pentelow. The American folk trio I'm With Her have routinely taken time out from their individual careers to dream up songs together. On their long-awaited second album Wild and Clear and Blue, they sing about reaching into the past, navigating a chaotic present, and bravely moving forward into the unknown. They join Kylie in the studio.From displays to collections, the lack of female specimens at natural history museums shows a clear gender bias -- that's according to Assistant Director of the Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge Jack Ashby. Jack has written about this as part of his new book, and he joins Kylie to tell us more. Metro journalist Alice Giddings has been spat on, not once, but twice, as she was out jogging on the streets of west London. Keen to find out other women's experiences, she began an investigation, in partnership with the organisation Women's Running, to discover other women's experiences. She joins Kylie. Madeline Potter grew up in a Roma family in post-communist Romania. She's traced the history and stories of her community, as well as her own experiences and treatment across continental Europe and the UK in her book, The Roma: A Travelling History. Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Emma Pearce

Bộ Ngoại giao Ấn Độ khiến Tổng thống Donald Trump “bẽ mặt” khi tuyên bố không có chuyện Mỹ "làm trung gian" cho "lệnh ngừng bắn hoàn toàn và ngay lập tức" giữa New Delhi và Islamabad, nhấn mạnh thỏa thuận này đã "đạt được trên cơ sở song phương".

NEWS WEAKLY 159 – EDITORIAL EDITIONA podcast where we punch the news in the headlines… weakly.Title: The Hypernormalisation of Journalistic Jingoism Summary:A few weeks ago, India and Pakistan were one bad decision away from nuclear war. But you wouldn't know that from the news coverage. You'd think Karachi had been flattened, Pakistani generals were surrendering en masse, and Indian fighter jets had laser-blasted their way to the gates of Islamabad—if you watched Indian TV news, that is. Spoiler: none of it happened. What did happen was a masterclass in disinformation, state propaganda, media jingoism, and the dangerous, ridiculous, terrifying theatre of war-as-content.In this special editorial edition, Sami Shah takes a blowtorch to the concept of hypernormalisation—where fake news becomes realer than truth, and everyone knows it's bullshit but plays along anyway. From the USS Maine to Vietnam, from Colin Powell's slideshow to Karachi's imaginary destruction to from Pakistan's own delusions—we trace the long, painful, deeply stupid history of war narratives shaped not by fact, but by flag-waving fantasy.And we end where it matters most: here in Australia. With one last bastion against this wave of reality-denial. A flawed, bald-headed, beige-toned but vital institution: the ABC. Why public broadcasting matters more than ever. And why we lose it at our peril.Quote of the Week:“I don't know why but there needs to be a study into whether approving another season of Hard Quiz results in male pattern baldness or being bald predisposes one to approving another season of Spicks and Specks.”Support the ShowLike your news satire free-range, cruelty-free, and ad-free?Join the News Weakly Patreon at patreon.com/samishah for scripts, exclusives, and bonus content.CreditsSami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster.For more: http://thesamishah.comTheme music “Historic Anticipation” by Paul MottramThis podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Sami Shah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#cuttheclutter Ten days after New Delhi and Islamabad agreed to cessation of hostilities, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has been promoted to rank of field marshal. In Ep 1665 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss the newest variant of hybrid administration in Pakistan, and the false flag claim involving mention of Amritsar—which exposed the coordination between the GHQ in Rawalpindi and separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d

#cuttheclutter Pakistan has a long and recurring reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts—25 times since 1958. IMF continues to support Islamabad and suggests that Pakistan's economy is showing signs of recovery. In Episode 1664 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the latest $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and stringent conditionalities IMF has imposed on Pakistan, including tax reforms, subsidy cuts, agricultural & power sector overhauls. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Pakistan media's coverage on the IMF bailout & conditionalities https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/03/29/agri-income-tax-collection-to-begin-july-2025-with-retrospective-effect-from-january/ https://www.dawn.com/news/1872430 https://www.dawn.com/news/1845301 https://www.brecorder.com/news/40352324 https://www.brecorder.com/news/40352324 https://www.dawn.com/news/1730732 https://www.dawn.com/news/1847797 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch CTC on Pakistan's 24th bailout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzAPl00DlVo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch CTC on Pakistan's economic condition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcmCa-O-wI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read IMF reports on Pakistan: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/profile/PAK https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/CR/2025/English/1pakea2025001-print-pdf.ashx https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/CR/Issues/2025/05/17/Pakistan-First-Review-Under-the-Extended-Arrangement-Under-the-Extended-Fund-Facility-567021 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

Trump was first to announce India-Pakistan ceasefire, even before the two neighbours. Push by Islamabad comes as Washington, in recent years, has pivoted strongly towards India.  

President Trump says India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire -- after four days of cross border attacks. He said the agreement had been reached after a long night of talks mediated by the United States. Mr Trump congratulated both sides on "using common sense and great intelligence." Pakistan's foreign minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the agreement, saying Islamabad had always strived for peace and security, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity. There's been no word yet from India.Also in the programme: The Syrian Jews visiting Damascus; and the Soviet spacecraft that's fallen back to Earth.(Photo: Police officers inspect metal debris, amid hostilities between India and Pakistan, in a field on the outskirts of Jalandhar, India, May 10, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Stringer)

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticBecome A Patron Of The Notorious Mass Effect Podcast For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme! Join Our Patreon Here: https://ow.ly/oPsc50VBOuHIn this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz dives into the rise of Maanu and Annural Khalid, two Pakistani artists who captivated audiences with their Coke Studio Pakistan, Season 15 hit “Jhol.” Maanu, a Lahore-based hip-hop artist, blends rap, EDM, and R&B, while Islamabad's Annural Khalid shines with soulful Punjabi vocals. Released in June 2024, “Jhol,” a soulful Urdu duet produced by Xulfi, explores love and longing, amassing over 30 million YouTube views and 50 million global streams. Analytic Dreamz breaks down its viral success, from topping Spotify Pakistan's Viral 50 to a 20% stream spike after Coke Studio Live Dubai. With 800K+ Instagram Reels and a strong Indian fanbase, “Jhol” showcases cross-border appeal. Join Analytic Dreamz for an in-depth look at its cultural impact and sales milestones.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

durée : 00:35:54 - Cultures Monde - par : Mélanie Chalandon - La tension est à son comble entre New Delhi et Islamabad, alors que des frappes ont été menées par l'Inde chez son voisin en réponse à un attentat terroriste sur son sol, dont il attribue la responsabilité au gouvernement pakistanais. Jusqu'où les deux pays sont-ils prêts à aller dans l'escalade ? - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Isabelle Saint-Mézard Professeur des universités à l'Institut français de géopolitique à Paris 8 et chercheuse associée à l'Ifri; Laurent Gayer Chercheur au Centre d'études et de recherches internationales (CERI/Sciences Po, Paris)

Two nuclear-armed powers are on the brink of war as India strikes Pakistan and Pakistan promises retaliation. CNN's Nic Robertson is just back from Kashmir. He joins 360° from Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. Plus, we're just hours away from the start of the conclave at the Vatican. Anderson has details on some of the potential papal front-runners who could be elected to succeed Pope Francis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. India-Pakistan Clash Escalates, Nuclear Stakes Rise – India confirms precision strikes on terror camps inside Pakistan following a deadly Islamist attack in Kashmir. Pakistan claims civilian deaths and says it downed two Indian jets. Amid mutual denials and rising rhetoric, concerns grow over Islamabad's long-range missile development reportedly capable of hitting the U.S. Trump Brokers Red Sea Truce with Houthis - Sort Of – President Trump halts bombing in Yemen following a U.S.-brokered agreement for the Houthis to stop targeting Red Sea shipping. But the militants vow to keep attacking Israel, raising uncertainty about the deal's durability. Sudan's Port City Attacked, Global Gum Arabic Supply Threatened – RSF rebels launch drone strikes on Port Sudan, crippling the country's main export hub for gum arabic—a critical ingredient in food and medicine. The UAE is accused of backing the rebels. OPEC Quietly Helps Trump Squeeze Putin – Saudi Arabia and other producers increase oil output, crashing prices and cutting into Russia's war budget. Trump hints this pressure campaign could yield a major Middle East breakthrough in the coming days. U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume Publicly Amid Factory Panic – After weeks of secret meetings, Treasury and trade officials from both nations will meet Friday in Switzerland. Chinese firms, desperate to survive tariff shocks, are fraudulently relabeling goods and rerouting exports through Malaysia and Canada. Canada Flooded with Chinese Goods, U.S. Warns of Backdoor Imports – Trump raises concerns that Chinese products are being funneled into the U.S. via Canada. Canadian PM Mark Carney flatters Trump in hopes of avoiding a trade fight, but tensions remain high. Supreme Court Upholds Trump's Military Ban on Transgender Recruits – In a 6-3 ruling, justices affirm the Pentagon's authority to exclude or remove individuals with gender dysphoria from military service. Trump Orders Lia Thomas Records Erased, Columbia Fires 180 Researchers – The administration enforces Title IX, demanding Penn strip Lia Thomas' swimming records. Separately, Columbia lays off staff after Trump slashes funding over anti-Semitism concerns. DOJ Investigates Minnesota DA for Race-Based Prosecution Policy – The Soros-backed DA who dropped charges against a Tesla vandal now faces scrutiny for admitting race influences her charging decisions. The DOJ warns this violates civil rights law. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

C dans l'air du 7 mai 2025 - Inde / Pakistan : le risque d'une guerre totale ?La crainte de l'embrasement. Suite aux échanges de tirs entre l'Inde et le Pakistan, la communauté internationale exhorte les deux puissances nucléaires à la « retenue ». Les frappes survenues la nuit dernière ont fait au moins vingt-six morts côté pakistanais, et douze côté indien. L'Inde a justifié ses frappes comme des représailles à l'attentat de Pahalgram du 22 avril dernier. Vingt-six morts avaient été dénombrés dans le Cachemire indien, région au coeur de tensions depuis 1947.Suite au 22 avril, New Delhi avait accusé Islamabad, qui avait dément formellement. Hier, l'Inde a donc « frappé des infrastructures terroristes au Pakistan ». Mais la riposte immédiate du Pakistan fait craindre une escalade vers le pire. Islamabad assure se « réserver le droit absolu de répondre de façon décisive à cette attaque indienne non provoquée ».Pendant ce temps, des images montrent que l'armée chinoise possède des barges d'invasion qui pourraient permettre à ses troupes de débarquer à Taïwan. Celles-ci ont été repérées, fin mars, dans le sud de la Chine. L'offensive de l'Empire du Milieu continue donc, et la crainte d'une invasion de Taïwan est à son maximum. Les habitants de l'île s'y préparent.Enfin, du côté de Moscou, les commémorations du 9 mai auront lieu sous les yeux de Xi Jinping, l'invité de marque de Poutine. C'est une démonstration de force militaire et diplomatique qui se préparent donc sur la place rouge. Mais Volodymyr Zelensky a affirmé qu'il ne pouvait garantir la sécurité du lieu, une menace voilée qui laisse supposer de possibles attaques de drones ukrainiens. Alors, est-on à l'aube d'une guerre de grande ampleur entre l'Inde et la Pakistan ? L'invasion de Taïwan par la Chine est-elle inéluctable ? Quels sont les enjeux de la cérémonie du 9 mai pour Poutine ?LES EXPERTS : BRUNO TERTRAIS - Directeur adjoint de la FRS, conseiller géopolitique à l'Institut MontaigneGÉNÉRAL DOMINIQUE TRINQUAND - Ancien chef de la mission militaire française auprès de l'ONU, auteur « D'un monde à l'autre »Melissa LEVAILLANT - Chercheure senior à l'European Council on Foreign Relations, spécialiste de l'Inde et des enjeux de sécurité en Indo-PacifiqueJean-Maurice RIPERT - Ambassadeur de France, ancien ambassadeur à Pékin et à MoscouPRÉSENTATION : Caroline Roux - Axel de Tarlé - REDIFFUSION : du lundi au vendredi vers 23h40PRODUCTION DES PODCASTS: Jean-Christophe ThiéfineRÉALISATION : Nicolas Ferraro, Bruno Piney, Franck Broqua, Alexandre Langeard, Corentin Son, Benoît LemoinePRODUCTION : France Télévisions / Maximal ProductionsRetrouvez C DANS L'AIR sur internet & les réseaux :INTERNET : francetv.frFACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/Cdanslairf5TWITTER : https://twitter.com/cdanslairINSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/cdanslair/

Tension is high in Indian administered Kashmir following the killing on 22nd April of 26 civilians almost all of whom were Hindu tourists. They were visiting Pahalgam - an area often described as the “Switzerland of India”. Militants opened fire on them and in the days since relations between India and Pakistan, which both claim Kashmir in full but only administer it in part, have deteriorated. India accuses Pakistan of supporting the militants and Islamabad rejects the allegations. This is the latest attack in a decades-long dispute over the region. David Aaronovitch and guests ask what happens next and what sort of a response we are likely to see from India and also Pakistan? Guests: Andrew Whitehead: Former BBC India correspondent and expert on Kashmir and its history, author of ‘A Mission in Kashmir' Anbarasan Ethirajan: BBC South Asia Regional Editor Husain Haqqani : Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC and former Pakistan ambassador to Sri Lanka and the US Michael Kugelman - South Asia analyst based in Washington DC and author of Foreign Policy magazine's South Asia Brief newsletter Sumantra Bose: Professor of International and Comparative Politics at Krea University in India and author of Kashmir at the Crossroads: Inside a 21st-Century ConflictPresenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Caroline Bayley, Nathan Gower, Kirsteen Knight Production co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Sound engineers: Sarah Hockley and James Beard Editor: Richard Vadon

President Donald Trump hailed his first 100 days in office as a success at a rally in Michigan last night, despite his approval rating suggesting otherwise. Harvard University has released its task force reports on campus antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias. Pakistan is claiming India is planning to attack Islamabad. A group of high school students are being told to hand themselves in or face kidnapping charges, after an extreme hazing incident. Plus, an escaped exotic animal causes chaos on an Alabama highway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  First, following a pivotal meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral at the Vatican, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a temporary, three-day ceasefire in Ukraine. But the international community remains highly skeptical of his motives. Later in the show—an update on the brewing conflict between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, as their forces continue to trade cross-border gunfire, and leaders in Islamabad bolster their military defenses, warning of an imminent Indian military incursion into their territory. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://TryBeef.com/PDB for 2 free Flat Iron steaks with your first box over $250. Plus, for a limited time enjoy 5% off on almost everything site-wide excluding subscriptions and B-stock. Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world. Border Wars: Arrests, Deportations, and a Democrat Judge Jailed – ICE operations over the weekend net nearly 1,000 arrests across Florida, Colorado, and beyond. Meanwhile, a Wisconsin judge is arrested after helping an illegal alien escape from her courtroom—sparking outrage and praise from Democrats nationwide. Mysterious Explosion Rocks Iran – A likely sabotage operation destroys rocket fuel supplies at a major Iranian port, dealing a blow to Tehran's missile and nuclear programs. Suspicions point to Mossad or CIA involvement. Iran Peace Talks Progress, But Major Obstacles Remain – Trump's team reports "positive" meetings in Oman. Still, Tehran refuses to give up missile programs or limit nuclear enrichment, key sticking points in any deal. India-Pakistan Tensions Flare After Terror Attack – Pakistan-backed militants massacre civilians in Kashmir, triggering fears of a fifth war between two nuclear-armed rivals as New Delhi cuts off water supplies and exchanges gunfire with Islamabad. China's Silent Economic Squeeze – Xi Jinping's government privately acknowledges its dependence on U.S. goods like quartz, medicines, and petrochemicals. Publicly, Beijing denies any trade weakness even as it quietly drops tariffs on key American imports. Germany's Defense Minister Undermines Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan – Berlin urges Kyiv to reject the White House proposal, even as Ukraine's government admits it cannot retake Crimea and signals a willingness to compromise for peace. Ukraine's War Effort Faltering – Massive troop recruitment efforts flop, debt deadlines loom, and Ukraine's reliance on foreign aid exposes deep vulnerabilities that are weakening Zelenskyy's negotiating position. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32​

Afghan women’s rights activists are facing deportation from Pakistan, along with hundreds of thousands of Afghans living there. The activists risk imprisonment or death if they return to life under the Taliban in Afghanistan. Afghans have sought refuge in Pakistan for years, but the government says they cannot remain there indefinitely. As international resettlement programs shut down and Pakistan accelerates removals, where can Afghans go? In this episode: Liliana Harrington, Senior Campaigner for Avaaz Episode credits: This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili and Chloe K. Li, with Melanie Marich, Remas Alhawari, Kisaa Zehra, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, and our guest host Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. 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 Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube