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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. President Isaac Herzog announced Wednesday that US President Donald Trump had written him to ask him to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently standing trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Magid brings other instances in which the US president has pushed for the end of Netanyahu's trial and describes the contents of this new “Free Bibi” letter. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said “there’s some concern” about events in the West Bank undermining efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Gaza, in his first remarks on the latest spate of settler violence. This comes after a week in which dozens of Israelis launched a large-scale arson attack on Palestinians in the West Bank, targeting factories and farmland between the major cities of Nablus and Tulkarem. Magid reports on Rubio's statements, gives the context for them, and explains how they mark a departure for the Trump administration. Early this week, Magid exclusively reported that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas fired his finance minister for allowing payments to Palestinian security prisoners through an old mechanism -- often called “pay-to-slay.” These stipends are awarded to the prisoners or their families, giving them monthly salaries based on the length of their sentence, which correlates to the severity of the crimes. We hear why these payments raise such red flags for Israelis and Americans. Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House on Monday and made a media splash as the former terrorist was shot shooting hoops and enjoying Trump's branded cologne. In an interview with The Washington Post, al-Sharaa claimed the US president supports his insistence on a complete Israeli withdrawal from Syrian territory as a condition for a comprehensive security deal between the long-warring neighboring countries. Magid weighs in. US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Central Asian, Muslim-majority country of Kazakhstan will be the first country to join the Abraham Accords in his second term. Since the nation established diplomatic relations with the Jewish state in 1992, shortly after it broke away from the Soviet Union, what does either country gain by this step? Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Trump writes to Herzog asking him to pardon Netanyahu amid ‘unjustified’ trial What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: The case for pardoning Netanyahu Rubio says ‘there’s some concern’ West Bank violence could undermine Gaza ceasefire France says it will help draft constitution for Palestinian state as Abbas visits Paris Abbas fires his finance minister over illicit payments to Palestinian prisoners — sources Sharaa says Trump backs demand for Israel to withdraw forces from Syrian territory Kazakhstan, which already has relations with Israel, to join Abraham Accords Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves. IMAGE: President Donald Trump walks with Israel's President Isaac Herzog, left, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport, October 13, 2025, near Tel Aviv. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 1,358.As Ukrainian forces struggle against overwhelming Russian manpower in the Zaporizhzhya region, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls for the conscription age to be lowered. We bring the latest on a corruption scandal inside Ukraine's state nuclear power company, and assess the geopolitical significance of Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords. Meanwhile, in Russia, Sergey Lavrov appears to have fallen out of favour with the Kremlin once again and officials have cut off internet access around military sites.ContributorsDominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Kilner (Former Russia Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Ukrainian minister implicated in nuclear power corruption scandal suspended (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/minister-implicated-suspended/ Ukraine faces ‘huge problems' finding soldiers as men flee abroad, says Kyiv mayor (POLITICO):https://www.politico.eu/article/war-in-ukraine-draft-age-russia-vitali-klitschkoUK's Jonathan Powell contacted Moscow in bid to build back channel to Vladimir Putin (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/f06920c2-94f6-49b8-89df-82ace669cf25?shareType=nongift Trump Admin Pushes to Weaken Ukraine Resolution on Russian Occupation at UN, Sources Tell Kyiv Post (Kyiv Post):https://www.kyivpost.com/post/63999 Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of America at Night with Rich Valdés, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund breaks down new revelations in the January 6th pipe bomber investigation, raising questions about whether it could have been an inside job. Then, retired Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt joins to discuss Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords, the latest developments in Ukraine, and share a heartfelt Veterans Day message honoring America's heroes. Finally, filmmaker Michael Pack, director of The Last 600 Meters and former CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, reflects on lessons from past wars and the enduring courage of veterans as new conflicts emerge across the Middle East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La mer Caspienne est un cas unique au monde : immense étendue d'eau fermée, elle est qualifiée de mer par son nom, mais de lac par sa géographie. Pourtant, d'un point de vue juridique international, elle n'est ni tout à fait l'un ni l'autre.Située entre la Russie, le Kazakhstan, le Turkménistan, l'Azerbaïdjan et l'Iran, la mer Caspienne est un bassin endoréique : elle n'a aucune communication naturelle avec les océans. Selon la géographie physique, c'est donc un lac salé, le plus grand du monde, avec une superficie de 370 000 km². Mais sa salinité (autour de 12 g/l) et son immense taille ont longtemps nourri l'ambiguïté : historiquement, les peuples riverains l'ont appelée “mer”, et les cartes l'ont toujours représentée ainsi.La vraie question, toutefois, est politico-juridique. Car si la Caspienne est une mer, elle relève du droit maritime international, notamment de la Convention des Nations unies sur le droit de la mer (dite de Montego Bay, 1982). Dans ce cas, chaque pays riverain aurait une zone économique exclusive et un plateau continental, avec des droits d'exploitation sur le pétrole et le gaz situés dans sa partie. Si, en revanche, on la considère comme un lac, il faut la partager selon des règles spécifiques de droit interne entre États, par des accords bilatéraux ou multilatéraux.Pendant des décennies, cette ambiguïté a provoqué des tensions diplomatiques. L'effondrement de l'URSS en 1991 a tout compliqué : de deux États riverains (URSS et Iran), on est passé à cinq. Chacun voulait défendre sa part des immenses gisements d'hydrocarbures sous le fond caspien. L'enjeu était colossal.Après des années de négociations, un compromis a été trouvé en 2018 avec la Convention d'Aktau, signée par les cinq pays. Elle a établi un statut hybride :La mer Caspienne n'est ni un océan ni un lac au sens strict.Son eau de surface est partagée comme celle d'une mer, ouverte à la navigation commune.Mais son fond marin (où se trouvent les ressources) est divisé entre les États, comme pour un lac.Ainsi, la Caspienne bénéficie d'un régime juridique sui generis, c'est-à-dire unique en son genre. Ce statut permet à chacun des pays riverains d'exploiter ses ressources tout en maintenant une souveraineté partagée sur l'ensemble. En somme, la mer Caspienne est juridiquement… un peu des deux : une mer par son nom et ses usages, un lac par sa nature, et un compromis diplomatique par nécessité. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House Monday, the first Syrian President to visit in decades, in what officials describe as a historic step in U.S.-Syria relations. The visit focused on counterterrorism cooperation, economic development and advancing regional peace and security. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, with more nations expected to follow in normalizing relations with Israel. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Qanta Ahmed, journalist, expert on Muslim radicalism and a NYU Langone sleep disorder specialist, who was just in the Iraqi Kurdistan region meeting with leaders who may have an important role in U.S.-Syria relations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max and Maria had a livestreamed conversation in the CSIS Brack Studio with Dara Massicot and Kateryna Bondar to discuss Russian and Ukrainian battlefield adaptations and technological innovations. This conversation took place on November 5, 2025. A video recording is available at CSIS.org. "How Russia Recovered: What the Kremlin Is Learning From the War in Ukraine" by Dara Massicot (Foreign Affairs, October 2025) "How and Why Ukraine's Military Is Going Digital" by Kateryna Bondar (CSIS.org, October 2025) "Russia's War in Ukraine: The Next Chapter" by Max Bergmann and Maria Snegovaya (CSIS.org, September 2025)  

President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House Monday, the first Syrian President to visit in decades, in what officials describe as a historic step in U.S.-Syria relations. The visit focused on counterterrorism cooperation, economic development and advancing regional peace and security. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, with more nations expected to follow in normalizing relations with Israel. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Qanta Ahmed, journalist, expert on Muslim radicalism and a NYU Langone sleep disorder specialist, who was just in the Iraqi Kurdistan region meeting with leaders who may have an important role in U.S.-Syria relations. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for November 7, 2025. 0:30 We dig into the latest political bait-and-switch from Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Schumer’s new proposal to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for another year is being sold as a move to lower healthcare costs — but it’s really a carefully timed political trap designed to corner Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. Nearly 1,000 flights across the country today were canceled as the FAA's mandatory reductions take place. The former soviet Socialist Republic of Kazakhstan has joined the Abraham Accords. Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced today she's running for Governor of New York. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 We unpack the surprising rise of Zoran Mamdani in New York City politics — and what his victory says about shifting attitudes in America’s younger generations. We explore how Mamdani’s campaign tapped into quality-of-life frustrations, appealing to voters disillusioned by the high cost of living and the fading promise of the American Dream. 16:00 MTV is calling it quit in other countries. We ask the American Mamas if they think the same will happen in the U.S. Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, reminisce about the golden age of MTV—back when music videos ruled the airwaves, A-ha played in every living room, and Cyndi Lauper and Huey Lewis were household names. The Mamas reflect on how MTV once shaped a generation, connecting fans deeply with artists’ faces, stories, and creativity—and how today’s music landscape, dominated by TikTok trends and streaming algorithms, feels far less personal. They also talk about MTV’s slow fade, the endless reruns of Ridiculousness, and whether the network could ever recapture the magic that made it a cultural phenomenon. With humor, heart, and plenty of ‘80s memories, they ask the big question: Is there still room for real music television in America today? If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 We unpack the latest congressional standoff, where Democrats’ refusal to advance legislation has effectively frozen President Trump’s agenda in place. With insights from Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, we explore how deliberate obstruction and political gamesmanship have turned Congress into a stalemate. 25:00 We Dig Deep into why the government shutdown shows no signs of ending — and why that may be by design. After recent elections, Democrats believe they’ve found a winning formula: resist Donald Trump at all costs, even if it means keeping Washington frozen. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joins the discussion, revealing that even one of the most bipartisan Republicans in Congress couldn’t name a single Democrat willing to cross the aisle to reopen the government. The conversation unpacks how Chuck Schumer’s own words — “every day the shutdown continues, it gets better for us” — have become a guiding strategy for Democrats seeking political advantage over progress. We explore how the party has shifted the narrative from fiscal issues to health care and anti-Trump messaging, turning the shutdown into a campaign tool rather than a policy standoff. Democrats need Trump as their foil — their political “Lex Luthor” — to keep their base energized and their message alive. 32:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. 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Play along, keep score, and share your results with us on Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanGroundRadio. 40:00 We take a closer look at the Republican Party’s potential 2028 lineup — and the surprising signals coming from inside the Trump administration. A new Politico report reveals that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has no plans to run for president if Vice President J.D. Vance enters the race, a move the hosts say underscores an unusual sense of unity among top GOP figures. This administration's cabinet is getting things done, and we're saying, "Whoa!" 41:30 And we finish off with a Slidell woman who helped stop a shoplifter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few people outside Kazakhstan know of the famine that destroyed nomadic life in the 1930s, and left more than a third of the population dead or displaced to China and far beyond. The famine, called Asharshylyk in Kazakh, was one of the most deadly man-made famines of the 20th Century; even more so, proportionately, than the much better known Holodomor in Ukraine during the same period. It resulted from the coming of Soviet power, the violent suppression of nomadism and forced settlement into disastrous collective farms. During the Soviet years, no one mentioned the Asharshylyk in public and its history was not at schools or universities. Rose Kudabayeva's grandparents didn't breathe a word to her about the Asharshylyk although they lived through the worst of it, losing several of their children. Now she travels through Kazakhstan trying to fill out the story, meeting archivists, writers, musicians, camel farmers and of course her own relatives.

Đất hiếm (REEs) là nền tảng của kinh tế xanh và công nghệ quốc phòng. Trong khi Trung Quốc thống trị nguồn cung, một cuộc cách mạng đang âm thầm diễn ra tại Việt Nam, Ấn Độ, Myanmar và Kazakhstan. Sở hữu hơn 30 triệu tấn trữ lượng, các cường quốc mới nổi này đang tái định hình chuỗi cung ứng toàn cầu, vươn lên chuỗi giá trị từ quặng thô đến nam châm công nghệ cao. Khi nhu cầu tăng gấp bốn lần vào 2040, đây là kỷ nguyên vàng để Châu Á kiến tạo thịnh vượng, tự chủ và dẫn đầu công nghệ.

Kazakhstan plans to join the Abraham Accords, Sudan's RSF agrees to a humanitarian ceasefire, Ukraine sentences a Russian soldier for allegedly executing a Ukrainian POW, President Trump agrees to comply after a judge's order on SNAP benefits, The U.S. Senate reje cts a resolution requiring approval for military action against Venezuela, Unions sue over Trump's federal hiring questions, Resident doctors in the U.K. reject a pay offer ahead of labor strikes, 2025 is logged as among the hottest years on record, and Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package, Sources: www.verity.news

VOV1 - Hội nghị thượng đỉnh giữa Mỹ và 5 nước Trung Á gồm Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, và Turkmenistan (C5+1), vừa diễn ra tại Washington, Mỹ, đánh dấu bước ngoặt trong chính sách Trung Á của chính quyền Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump.

Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Jamaica, Uganda, Kazakhstan and Germany.Zohran Mamdani won New York City's race for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction of the US Democratic Party. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith considers the political choices and challenges ahead.The world watched last week as Hurricane Melissa slowly crashed into Jamaica, causing extensive damage across the island – and killing at least 75 people across the region. Nada Tawfik witnessed the damage caused on Jamaica's West coast.The glaciers in Uganda's Rwenzori mountains sustain unique ecosystems, but are rapidly reaching the point of no return as they continue to shrink. Hugh Kinsella Cunningham joined local community groups trying to mitigate the effects of climate changes in the region's foothills.Kazakhstan's economy is very much on the up, as it forges closer ties with China. Tim Hartley recently returned to the country after a hiatus of some two decades – as he followed the Wales football team, which was playing there - and saw up-close how the country has changed.The Berlin Wall became a concrete manifestation of the Cold War division between East and West – but it was by no means the only barrier built during this era. John Kampfner travelled to a small village in south Germany that was once divided by a wall of its own, which radically changed the lives of locals living there.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Kate Adie presents stories from the USA, Jamaica, Uganda, Kazakhstan and Germany.Zohran Mamdani won New York City's race for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction of the US Democratic Party. BBC North America editor Sarah Smith considers the political choices and challenges ahead.The world watched last week as Hurricane Melissa slowly crashed into Jamaica, causing extensive damage across the island – and killing at least 75 people across the region. Nada Tawfik witnessed the damage caused on Jamaica's West coast.The glaciers in Uganda's Rwenzori mountains sustain unique ecosystems, but are rapidly reaching the point of no return as they continue to shrink. Hugh Kinsella Cunningham joined local community groups trying to mitigate the effects of climate changes in the region's foothills.Kazakhstan's economy is very much on the up, as it forges closer ties with China. Tim Hartley recently returned to the country after a hiatus of some two decades – as he followed the Wales football team, which was playing there - and saw up-close how the country has changed.The Berlin Wall became a concrete manifestation of the Cold War division between East and West – but it was by no means the only barrier built during this era. John Kampfner travelled to a small village in south Germany that was once divided by a wall of its own, which radically changed the lives of locals living there.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

For review:1. Secretary of War Hegseth Speech to Defense Industry Leaders.2. Ukrainian forces continue to stubbornly defend the pocket around Pokrovsk despite relentless Russian assaults, leading to an ever-increasing threat of encirclement.3.  US to Establish Presence at Airbase in Syria.4. The US has added the entire text of US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for ending the Gaza war to the UN Security Council Resolution.5. US President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the Central Asian, Muslim-majority country of Kazakhstan will be the first country to join the Abraham Accords in his second term.6. Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at preventing President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.The vote to advance the resolution failed with 49 supporting it and 51 senators opposing. 7. A pair of US B-52 bombers flew over the Caribbean Sea along the coast of Venezuela on Thursday, in the fourth such show of force by American military aircraft in recent weeks.

The political freeze that has paralyzed lawmakers and shut down the federal government for 37 days might be thawing. Regardless, lawmakers remain at a stalemate while essential services face increasing strain. The Sekulow team discusses the ongoing challenges of reopening the federal government, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker Mike Johnson leading their sides during the shutdown, the Trump Administration's response, the ACLJ's new case defending a student who had her "Jesus Club" banned, Kazakhstan joining the Abraham Accords – and much more.

Former Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, Fox News Contributor and author of Never Give an Inch: Fighting for the America I Love, joined The Guy Benson Show today to react to the ongoing persecution of Christians in Africa and the genocide unfolding in Sudan, and Pompeo emphasized the importance of standing for essential American ideals globally like the freedom of religion. Pompeo also weighed in on President Trump's recent strikes against cartel drug boats in the Pacific, saying the President's aggressive actions are justified and necessary to protect American interests. Finally, Pompeo discussed the expansion of the Abraham Accords with the addition of Kazakhstan, and why he has hope that more countries could join the pact. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hugh Hallman, Attorney, Educator, and former Mayor of Tempe, joins Seth in studio for the full hour to talk about Kazakhstan’s historic admission into the Abraham Accords and the work that lead to this momentous occasion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today on America in the MorningShutdown Flight Delays On a day when the Senate is hoping to vote later today on ending the government shutdown, today is the day that the FAA has ordered flights to be cut due to staffing shortages.  Yesterday, there were 200 canceled flights across the nation – today that number is expected to be above one thousand, with thousands more delayed.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports that air traffic controllers and TSA agents received a zero paycheck for the second time since the government shutdown began, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, speaking on Fox News, says the flight cutback is all about air safety.   Pelosi's Retirement After nearly 40 years on Capitol Hill, Nancy Pelosi is retiring from Congress.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   Musk's Big Payday The world may soon have its first “Trillionaire.”  Joan Jones has the story of Elon Musk's payday approval granted by Tesla shareholders.   NFL Player's Suicide There is shock through the sports world after 24-year-old Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland took his own life after being involved in a police chase.  The story from correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh.   Senate Blocks Venezuela Measure The Senate has blocked a measure to limit military action by the Trump administration against Venezuela.   Hoagie Hurler Cleared Justice is served for a man who hurled a hoagie at a federal immigration agent in Washington.  The details from correspondent Jennifer King.     Latest On SNAP & Government Shutdown Senators appear closer to ending the government shutdown, now in its 38th day, as a vote is expected later today on a deal that could re-open the government, but it's far from certain enough Democrats are on board.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   Virginia Teacher's Day In Court A jury awarded $10 million dollars in a civil case to a Virginia teacher who was shot by a first grade student in 2023.  As correspondent Haya Panjwani reports Abagail Zwerner still has a bullet inside her chest from that shooting, and her legal team, speaking outside the courthouse, says her long ordeal is far from over – audio courtesy of Court TV.   Heritage Foundation Fallout The fallout continues surrounding the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation following an interview by Tucker Carlson with Nick Fuentes.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   SCOTUS On Passports The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to require the sex designation on US passports to align with a traveler's biological sex, a blow to transgender and non-binary Americans who have argued the policy is unconstitutional.   Trump's Drug Deal At the White House, President Trump unveiled a new deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs including Wegovy and Zepbound.  Lisa Dwyer reports.    New Member Of Abraham Accords The White House announced that Kazakhstan will agree to normalizing relations with Israel and join the Abraham Accords, joining the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco who formalized relations with Israel during President Trump's first term in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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En 20 saisons, "Pékin Express" a emmené ses candidats aux quatre coins du monde, mais toujours sous des climats chauds ou tempérés. Pour la première fois dans son histoire, l'émission mythique change totalement de décor : la 21e saison s'annonce hors du commun : les 8 binômes vont affronter le froid, la neige et des épreuves inédites dans ce qui promet d'être l'édition la plus difficile jamais réalisée. Le tournage a en effet eu lieu au au Kazakhstan, 9e plus grand pays du monde, qui mesure cinq fois la France et où les hivers sont rudes. Écoutez Thierry Guillaume, le producteur de "Pékin Express", au micro de Laurent Marisck.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Talking seriously about Marxism necessitates defining conservatism. Jessica Grose’s opinion piece “For Gen Z-ers, Work Is Now More Depressing Than Unemployment” at The New York Times. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. Kazakhstan will become the latest nation to join the Abraham Accords.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ice Hockey: Japan Routs Kazakhstan 6-0 in Opener of Women's Asia Championship

Pour cette nouvelle saison de "Pékin express" toujours animée par Stéphane Rotenberg, cap sur un territoire inédit pour la course : le Kazakhstan, neuvième plus grand pays du monde, qui mesure cinq fois la superficie de la France.

Time for heading off. It's the moment in the show when we take you travelling to locations you might always have wondered about. We love hearing about your adventures, so if you have one you'd like to share, please email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today we're going with Afternoons listener Frida Harper to Kazakhstan, Kyrgistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

VOV1 - Hợp tác giữa Mỹ và Trung Á đang bước sang giai đoạn mới khi cơ chế “Xê 5 cộng 1” - (C5+1) gồm Mỹ và 5 quốc gia khu vực gồm Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan và Uzbekistan kỷ niệm 10 năm hình thành.

Khoảng 20 chuyến công du đến 20 nước trong vòng hơn một năm giữ chức tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam, ông Tô Lâm có lẽ là nhà lãnh đạo đảng công du nước ngoài nhiều nhất. Trong khuôn khổ những chuyến công du này, Việt Nam nâng cấp Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn diện với 6 nước, và Đối tác Chiến lược với 5 nước khác. Dưới thời ông Tô Lâm, Việt Nam đang “quốc tế hóa” vai trò của tổng bí thư. Khi đưa tin về chuyến công du Anh Quốc và Bắc Ireland của ông Tô Lâm, từ 28-30/10/2025, hãng tin Anh Reuters nhận định nhà lãnh đạo quyền lực nhất của Việt Nam, ông Tô Lâm, đã đóng vai trò trung tâm trong việc định hình chính sách đối ngoại kể từ khi trở thành tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản vào năm ngoái (2024), một nỗ lực trước đây do chủ tịch nước và thủ tướng dẫn đầu. Cho thế giới thấy nhà lãnh đạo thực sự ở Việt Nam Ngay sau khi chính thức được bầu làm tổng bí thư, tại buổi họp báo ngày 03/08/2024, ông Tô Lâm có bài phát biểu “khẳng định kế thừa và phát huy những thành quả cách mạng mà cố tổng bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng và các thế hệ lãnh đạo đi trước đã gây dựng”. Điểm này đang được ông Tô Lâm phát triển mạnh mẽ hơn, theo nhận định của giáo sư danh dự Carl Thayer, Đại học New South Wales : “Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đang tận dụng sự lãnh đạo của mình để phát huy di sản của người tiền nhiệm Nguyễn Phú Trọng, người đã chính thức hóa vai trò của tổng bí thư trong quan hệ đối ngoại của Việt Nam. Tổng bí thư Trọng đã được lãnh đạo chính phủ Anh và Nhật Bản, hai nền dân chủ tự do, đón tiếp, và được tổng thống Barack Obama tiếp đón tại Nhà Trắng. Ông Trọng cũng đã tiếp đón tổng thống Joe Biden tại Hà Nội”. Theo thông lệ, chuyến công du nước ngoài đầu tiên của tân tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam là đến Lào, sau đó là Cam Bốt và Trung Quốc - nước láng giềng rộng lớn mà ngay vào thời kỳ đầu thành lập nước Việt Nam Dân chủ Cộng hòa, Việt Nam xác định rõ chính sách đối với Trung Quốc “là phải thân thiện”. Tiến sĩ Vũ Khang, học giả thỉnh giảng tại Đại học Boston, Mỹ, nhận định với RFI Tiếng Việt : “Việc Việt Nam quốc tế hóa vai trò của tổng bí thư thực ra không có gì là bất ngờ. Một trong những ưu tiên hàng đầu của Việt Nam là bảo vệ an ninh của thể chế, và một trong những cách đó là nâng cao vai trò của tổng bí thư trên trường quốc tế. Với các nước chung chí hướng như là Bắc Triều Tiên, Trung Quốc hay Lào thì đây cũng không phải là một sự thay đổi lớn do vai trò của quan hệ kênh Đảng từ lâu đã được khẳng định”. Đọc thêmViệt Nam : Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm thăm Bắc Triều Tiên, dự lễ 80 năm thành lập đảng Lao Động Tiếp theo là hàng loạt vòng công du cho đến cuối năm 2024. Ví dụ, tháng 09/2024, tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đến dự Hội nghị thượng đỉnh Tương Lai, Đại Hội Đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc và làm việc ở Hoa Kỳ. Sau đó, ông công du nước Cuba anh em. Đến đầu tháng 10, ông công du Mông Cổ, tiếp theo là Ireland và Pháp. Đến tháng 11 là Malaysia. Trong những chuyến công du này, Việt Nam nâng cấp quan hệ lên thành Đối tác Chiến lược Toàn Diện với ba nước Mông Cổ, Pháp, Malaysia. Các nước ASEAN mở đầu cho vòng công du năm 2025 của tổng bí thư Tô Lâm. Tháng 03, ông thăm Singapore, Indonesia, nâng cấp quan hệ lên mức cao nhất với hai nước. Với những hoạt động này, tổng bí thư “đang đảm nhiệm vai trò nhà ngoại giao cấp cao, thường là nhiệm vụ của chủ tịch nước hoặc thủ tướng”, theo ý kiến của giáo sư Zachary Abuza, Đại học Chiến tranh Quốc gia Hoa Kỳ ở Washington : “Bằng cách này, ông Lâm đã khẳng định rõ ràng rằng ông coi chức vụ quyền lực nhất của đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam là chức vụ có chức năng điều hành trong đảng-nhà nước, điều mà những người tiền nhiệm của ông, những người chỉ tập trung vào chính sách và hệ tư tưởng, chưa từng đảm nhiệm”. Trong tháng 05, ông thăm bốn nước thuộc Liên Xô cũ (Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Nga, Belarus), nhân chuyến công du theo lời mời dự Ngày Chiến thắng với lễ diễu binh trên Quảng trường Đỏ ở Matxcơva. Ba tháng sau ông thăm Hàn Quốc. Trong tháng 10/2025, ông Tô Lâm công du Bắc Triều Tiên dự lễ kỷ niệm 80 thành lập đảng Lao Động Triều Tiên, sau đó là vòng công du hai nước châu Âu Phần Lan và Bulgari, cuối cùng là Anh Quốc và Bắc Ireland, nâng cấp quan hệ đối tác chiến lược với Helsinki và đối tác chiến lược toàn diện với Luân Đôn. Có thể thấy ông Tô Lâm quảng bá mạnh hơn, cho quốc tế thấy rõ hơn hình ảnh và vai trò của tổng bí thư - nhà lãnh đạo trên thực tế của Việt Nam, theo nhận định của Giáo sư Carl Thayer ngày 28/09 : “Tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đã liên tiếp công du nước ngoài kể từ khi nắm quyền lãnh đạo đảng và đóng vai trò quan trọng trong việc ký kết bảy quan hệ đối tác chiến lược toàn diện mới (Úc, Pháp, Malaysia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore và Thái Lan). Ông Tô Lâm đang chứng minh rằng vị thế tổng bí thư không chỉ quan trọng đối với các vấn đề đối nội mà còn cả đối ngoại”. Đọc thêmLãnh đạo Việt Nam Tô Lâm đi Mỹ dự Đại Hội Đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc Một yếu tố mới, được tiến sĩ Lê Hồng Hiệp nhận định trên trang Fulcrum ngày 02/07/2025, là vai trò của “Đệ nhất phu nhân” định nghĩa lại nền ngoại giao và chính trị Việt Nam. Bà Ngô Phương Ly, “đệ nhất phu nhân trên thực tế, đã mở đường cho việc tăng cường các nỗ lực ngoại giao của Việt Nam và làm dịu đi hình ảnh của chồng bà” : “Bà Phương Ly, phu nhân của tổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản Việt Nam Tô Lâm, đang nhanh chóng nổi lên như một nhân vật mang lại sự thay đổi trong ngoại giao quốc tế của Việt Nam. Bà tháp tùng ông Tô Lâm trong hầu hết các chuyến thăm nước ngoài và tiếp đón các nhà lãnh đạo nước ngoài tại Việt Nam. Thông qua việc thường xuyên tham gia các hoạt động văn hóa và xã hội với các đối tác nước ngoài, bà đã nâng cao vị thế ngoại giao của Việt Nam và nâng cao hình ảnh của ông Tô Lâm trước công chúng, qua đó góp phần nâng cao vị thế chính trị của ông. Ví dụ, trong chuyến thăm Singapore của ông Tô Lâm vào tháng 03/2025, bà Phương Ly đã tham gia các cuộc thảo luận về các vấn đề văn hóa với bà Loo Tze Lui, phu nhân thủ tướng Singapore Lawrence Wong, và chứng kiến ​​lễ ký kết Biên bản ghi nhớ giữa Học viện Âm nhạc Quốc gia Việt Nam và Nhạc viện Yong Siew Toh của Singapore. Gần đây hơn, trong chuyến thăm Việt Nam của tổng thống Pháp Emmanuel Macron tháng 05/2025, bà Phương Ly đã tháp tùng bà Brigitte Macron tham quan Bảo tàng Mỹ thuật Việt Nam và Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám, chia sẻ những hiểu biết sâu sắc về di sản văn hóa phong phú của Việt Nam với Đệ nhất phu nhân Pháp”. Đọc thêmQuảng bá hình ảnh Việt Nam qua những chuyến công du của lãnh đạo thế giới Vai trò của tổng bí thư trong “định hình chính sách đối ngoại” Ngoài việc khẳng định quyền lực lãnh đạo thực sự ở Việt Nam, những chuyến công du nước ngoài của ông Tô Lâm, với tần suất dày đặc hơn so với người tiền nhiệm, còn nằm trong định hướng Hội nhập quốc tế trong tình hình mới, được quy định trong Nghị quyết số 59 (ngày 24/01/2025) và được cổng thông tin Chính phủ nhấn mạnh ngày 16/09 là “quyết sách quan trọng, đánh dấu bước ngoặt lịch sử trong tiến trình hội nhập quốc tế của đất nước”. Một mặt, Nghị quyết đưa ra hướng dẫn củng cố mối quan hệ “hữu nghị truyền thống” lâu đời của Việt Nam với Nga, Cuba, Bắc Triều Tiên. Mặt khác, Nghị quyết cũng cho thấy Việt Nam đang chủ động hơn trong các vấn đề quốc tế. Giáo sư Carl Thayer, Đại học New South Wales, phân tích : Nghị quyết số 59 lưu ý rằng hội nhập quốc tế đòi hỏi “chủ động, tích cực và dũng cảm” để thúc đẩy các mạng lưới đối tác đã được thiết lập, tranh thủ các nguồn lực bên ngoài, củng cố lòng tin chính trị và giải quyết các thách thức khu vực và toàn cầu thông qua hợp tác hòa bình, tất cả đều trên cơ sở tôn trọng luật pháp quốc tế. Nghị quyết số 59 cũng củng cố một trong những mục tiêu quan trọng của hội nhập quốc tế - duy trì môi trường hòa bình và ổn định để Việt Nam có thể phát triển kinh tế. Ví dụ chuyến công du Bình Nhưỡng của tổng bí thư Tô Lâm cũng được coi là nhằm trong chiến lược “bảo vệ đất nước từ sớm và từ xa, trước khi đất nước lâm nguy” phù hợp với chủ trương của Nghị quyết số 59, theo nhận định của giáo sư Carl Thayer : “Nếu ông Tô Lâm đến thăm Bình Nhưỡng, ông có thể sẽ tìm hiểu xem Việt Nam có thể đóng vai trò ngoại giao và chính trị nào trong bất kỳ tiến trình hòa bình nào trên bán đảo Triều Tiên. Việt Nam có lợi ích thiết yếu trong việc duy trì ổn định trên bán đảo Triều Tiên. Bất kỳ sự suy giảm nào trong hiện trạng, dẫn đến đối đầu giữa Hoa Kỳ và Hàn Quốc với Bắc Triều Tiên, Trung Quốc và Nga, sẽ đẩy Việt Nam ra ngoài lề và gây khó khăn cho quan hệ với các cường quốc”. Đọc thêmTổng bí thư đảng Cộng Sản, chủ tịch nước Việt Nam Tô Lâm công du Mông Cổ, Ireland và Pháp Trong số 5 quan điểm chỉ đạo về hội nhập quốc tế, hội nhập quốc tế về quốc phòng, an ninh được coi là một trong những trụ cột và là “một nội dung rất quan trọng”, theo phát biểu ngày 16/09 của ông Lê Hoài Trung, lúc đó là quyền ngoại trưởng. Ngoài ra, Việt Nam “chuyển từ xin nhận, gia nhập, tham gia sang chủ động đóng góp và xây dựng, định hình và sẵn sàng đóng góp có trách nhiệm vào công việc chung của cộng động quốc tế”. Sự kiện Hà Nội đăng cai tổ chức Lễ mở ký Công ước Liên Hiệp Quốc về chống tội phạm mạng ngày 25/10/2025, được Việt Nam coi là “dấu mốc lịch sử không chỉ với cộng đồng quốc tế mà còn khẳng định vai trò vị thế của Việt Nam trên trường quốc tế”. Trang VnExpress đưa tin “các nước đánh giá cao vai trò lãnh đạo, dẫn dắt của Việt Nam thông qua sáng kiến đăng cai Lễ mở ký”. Nhân dịp này, tổng bí thư Tô Lâm đã tiếp tổng thư ký Liên Hiệp Quốc Antonio Guterres. Cho dù “hội nhập quốc tế là sự nghiệp của toàn dân” nhưng được thực hiện “dưới sự lãnh đạo tuyệt đối, trực tiếp và toàn diện của Đảng, sự quản lý thống nhất của Nhà nước”. Trong tiến trình này, tổng bí thư không chỉ còn muốn đứng đầu đảng, giữ vai trò về tư tưởng, mà là một nhà lãnh đạo cao nhất đất nước. Hình ảnh mới này đang được ông Tô Lâm làm cho các đối tác phương Tây quen dần, theo nhận định của tiến sĩ Vũ Khang, Đại học Boston : Đối với các đối tác phương Tây, Việt Nam đã đặt các đối tác phương Tây vào vị trí phải công nhận tính chính danh và sự ngang hàng của vị trí tổng bí thư với các vị trí nguyên thủ quốc gia qua các cuộc gặp cấp cao. Đây cũng là một di sản của cố tổng bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng khi ông đã thành công bắt Mỹ phải công nhận tổng bí thư là ngang hàng với chức tổng thống Mỹ, từ đó mở ra các nước phương Tây khác cũng chấp nhận theo. Điều này chứng tỏ đây là một chính sách đường dài chứ không phải ngắn hạn cho kỳ Đại hội Đảng sắp tới, và dù ai ở vị trí tổng bí thư đi chăng nữa thì cũng sẽ được kế thừa di sản này.

Born in the bluegrass of Kentucky and raised on Wyoming's high plains, Shelby Means is one of the foremost bassists in bluegrass, with nearly two decades of experience in bluegrass, folk, rock, Americana, and country outfits. Now based in Charleston, SC, Means spent a dozen years in Nashville, TN. During that time she performed most notably as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated all-women bluegrass band Della Mae. She later joined Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on bass and vocals, earning her first GRAMMY® win for their 2023 album, City of Gold.Means is a driving player with a deep pocket, a singular stage presence, and a magnetic, centered approach to the upright bass. Beyond her work on the instrument, she's also an accomplished songwriter and a heartfelt vocalist whose voice is rooted in tradition while authentically her own. With her debut solo music Means invites listeners to experience the same soulful presence and adventurous spirit she has built her career on. Her singing and playing has been heard across the country and around the world, from NPR's airwaves, the Grand Ole Opry, Bonnaroo, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and Newport Folk to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Kazakhstan, Australia, and beyond.

In Part 1, Lee and Paul reflect on ultimate underdogs Mjällby becoming Swedish champions and the key figures behind their unlikely Allsvenskan triumph. How have sporting director Hasse Larsson and coach Anders Torstensson shown courage in the face of adversity? Why are Mjällby the best-ever team in Swedish history? And why is the village of Hällevik looking for a new postman? And from one first-time champion to another, Titas Teiten of Baltic Football News has the lowdown on new Lithuanian title-winners Kauno Žalgiris. Part 2 continues in Lithuania, where Lee has paid a visit to second-tier champions TransINVEST and their stunning newstadium to ask some key questions. How does a new club based in a village outside Vilnius and owned by a logistics company build a fanbase from scratch? What has the reaction been in the rest of Lithuania? And why is football firmlyin the shadow of basketball in this beautiful Baltic country? To finish off, there are tales of helicopters, heartbreak and heroism in Ireland, Iceland and Kazakhstan respectively. More from Baltic Football NewsRead the Baltic Football News WebsiteListen to the Baltic Football Podcast Chapters00:00 – Intro00:45 – The Mjällby miracle09:37 – Kauno Žalgiris with Baltic Football News 14:08 – A trip to TransINVEST 29:45 – Ireland's marathon helicopter31:51 – Relegation for cup winners Vestri32:50 – Final-day drama in Kazakhstan34:23 – On The Spot

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1180: Fresh off a global adventure, Paul and Kyle return with stories from Kazakhstan, a look at why destination fees are climbing faster than car prices, and how Rivian and GM are tightening up their EV operations as the market cools.Destination fees — the unavoidable “shipping” charges tacked onto every new vehicle — are climbing faster than sticker prices. Once a minor line item, these fees have ballooned across brands, marking the steepest industrywide increase in at least a decade as automakers quietly offset rising costs and tariffs.Average destination fees jumped 8.5% for 2025 models, the biggest one-year spike in 10 years, according to Edmunds.Fees have risen 27% since 2021, now averaging $1,549, up from $1,220 just four years ago.Some models saw even sharper hikes — Porsche up 48%, Ford up 39%, Stellantis up 35%.Analysts point to inflation, heavier vehicles, and new tariffs as key cost drivers.“It's another place where they can increase the price without increasing the price,” said Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions.As the EV market cools and cost pressures rise, both Rivian and GM are trimming teams to stay efficient. Rivian's cutting hundreds after the loss of key EV tax credits, while GM is reducing salaried positions tied to design and development as part of a broader restructuring.Rivian is laying off 4.5% of its workforce — about 600 employees — as it consolidates operations in sales, service, and marketing.CEO RJ Scaringe said the move reflects a “changing operating backdrop” as demand softens following the expiration of the $7,500 EV credit.Rivian will continue investing in its next-gen R2 platform to reach a broader market beyond its luxury R1 lineup.GM confirmed more than 200 white-collar job cuts in Detroit, mostly in its design engineering and CAD teams.The automaker is also managing $1.6 billion in EV-related write-downs and tariff costs as it shifts strategy to protect margins amid a slower adoption curve.0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier1:25 More Than Cars just got back from Kazakhstan7:42 Destination Fees Skyrocket On 2025 Models10:33 Rivian Lays Off 600, GM Cuts 200Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

2025-10-26 | Silicon Wafers 041 | DAILY UPDATES | The hammer is falling on Putin's regime, swinging against the oil revenues that support the system and the illegal war. The first cracks are showing in Moscow's façade, as oil is targeted, and the main buyers China and India blink. Putin says that the sanctions are serious but will not affect his regime. He's lying and immediately dispatched a Kremlin minion and apparent ‘deal maker' to the US to advocate for lifting the sanctions. See the problem with the logic – please remove these sanctions that are having no effect on us. It simply makes no sense. What else is happening? Russia's fourth-largest refinery goes dark after a Ukrainian strike. We'll also look at fresh data on desertions, Russia's creeping mobilization by stealth, hybrid hits against Europe, and what frontline commanders say about the next phase of drone warfare. ----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------SOURCES: Reuters, “Analysts: ‘Can't be one and done' on sanctions,” Oct 22–24, 2025The Guardian / Reuters markets wrap, oil jump then ease, Oct 23–24, 2025Reuters, “Chinese state majors suspend seaborne Russian oil; India to cut,” Oct 23–24, 2025The Guardian, “Putin: sanctions may cause ‘some losses',” Oct 23, 2025The Moscow Times, “Putin Envoy Visits U.S. After New Sanctions,” Oct 24, 2025; Reuters, Dmitriev appointed special envoy, Feb 23, 2025Kyiv Independent, “Ryazan (4th-largest) refinery suspends operations after attack,” Oct 25, 2025Reuters, “Orenburg gas plant hit — Kazakhstan cuts Karachaganak output,” Oct 20, 2025Reuters graphics, “Inside Ukraine's refinery strike campaign,” Oct 16, 2025ISW / Critical Threats, Russian Offensive Campaign Assessments, Oct 22–24, 2025Mediazona, “20,662 refusal-to-serve cases by end-May,” Jun 26, 2025----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

Max and Maria spoke with Clayton Seigle about how new sanctions from the Trump administration could potentially impact Russian energy revenues. Additionally, they discussed the effects of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries. This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2025.

October 23, 2025-World Taekwondo Elections and Rules Changes From Wuxi.    The General Assembly and elections are completed in Wuxi, China as the World Championships get underway.    President Choue has been re-elected.   Astana, Kazakhstan has been selected as the home of the 2027 World Championships.   New and returning Vice-Presidents and Council Members have been elected. Additionally, some rules changes have been approved which are discussed by Master Marc Zirogiannis. Catch our exclusive interview with WT President Dr. Chung-won Choue at in the new issue of Taekwondo Life Magazine.  Available everywhere.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a violent attack on ICE officers in Los Angeles, political backlash over Trump's $250 million White House ballroom, new data showing rising grocery and utility costs, and how lobbyists are turning to YouTube and podcasts to reach the President. We then go global with updates on Ukraine, Gaza, and Trump's growing influence in Central Asia.   Democrat Activist Attacks ICE Officers: Federal agents attempted to arrest an illegal alien and Democrat influencer in California, who used his car to ram ICE officers before being shot and hospitalized. Bryan links this to escalating left-wing rhetoric and warns that “Democrats' calls to do whatever it takes to stop Trump are getting people killed.”   Trump's White House Ballroom Sparks Debate: The President began construction on a new East Wing ballroom funded by private donors. While critics like Mazie Hirono and Hillary Clinton call it symbolic of dictatorship, Elizabeth Warren argues it shows Trump is out of touch with struggling Americans. Bryan notes her line could resonate as power bills and grocery costs rise.   Economic Pressures Mount: Electricity prices are up four percent due to AI data centers, while turkey prices have jumped forty percent and beef remains high. Walmart and Aldi are competing to keep Thanksgiving meals under $4 per person. Bryan calls it a test of whether Democrats can exploit pocketbook frustration.   Lobbyists Turn to Podcasts: According to Politico, D.C. lobbyists are now paying to place clients on top conservative podcasts and YouTube shows to get Trump's attention — bypassing Congress entirely. Bryan warns listeners to “trust, but verify” what they hear online.   Global Peace Efforts and the Mineral Wars: Europe is drafting a “Trump Plan for Peace” to end the war in Ukraine, while Vice President JD Vance works to hold Gaza's ceasefire together amid Turkish power plays. Meanwhile, Trump is expanding influence in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan through trade and mining deals designed to block China's Silk Road ambitions.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: ICE officer attack Los Angeles, Trump White House ballroom East Wing, Elizabeth Warren Trump economy critique, electricity prices AI data centers, Walmart Aldi Thanksgiving deals, Politico podcast lobbying Trump, Ukraine Trump peace plan Europe, Gaza JD Vance ceasefire Turkey, Trump Kazakhstan tungsten mine China Silk Road

Max and Maria spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the outcomes of the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and why they're significant for both Moldova, and the broader region. This conversation was recorded on October 14, 2025.

Interview with Nicholas Bridgen, CEO of Ferro-Alloy Resources Ltd.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/ferro-alloy-resources-lsefar-low-cost-vanadium-play-preps-feasibility-study-for-june-2025-6715Recording date: 15th October 2025Ferro Alloy Resources has released feasibility study results for its Kazakhstan vanadium project, revealing exceptional economics that position the company among the lowest-cost producers globally. Phase 1 development demonstrates a net present value of $749 million with a 22% internal rate of return, while production costs of just $0.36 per pound after byproduct credits place the project in the bottom decile of global vanadium operations.Chief Executive Nicholas Bridgen attributes these compelling economics to two fundamental advantages. The company's sedimentary ore deposit differs markedly from the magnetite sources that supply 95% of global vanadium production, requiring no concentration or roasting processes. This geological advantage translates directly into lower processing costs and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, the deposit contains 8.5% carbon content that can be processed into carbon black substitute, a valuable byproduct for tire manufacturing commanding prices around $500 per ton.The project's strategic positioning extends beyond pure economics. With vanadium designated as a critical metal across Western countries, Ferro Alloy Resources benefits from multiple financing pathways as governments seek to diversify supply chains away from Chinese dominance. The carbon black substitute product carries approximately one-tenth the embedded emissions of conventional production, potentially adding $100-200 per ton in value as carbon tariffs expand globally.Phase 1 targets 8,500 tons of vanadium pentoxide annually, with Phase 2 conceptually three times larger. Seven ore bodies have been identified across the project area, though only the first has been fully incorporated into current planning. Existing infrastructure including power lines, road access to international rail connections, and favorable open-pit mining conditions reduce both capital requirements and execution risk.The company now advances toward front-end engineering design, evaluating both Western financing aligned with critical minerals strategies and competitive Chinese contractors for cost-efficient development. With a 15,000 ton-per-year pilot plant already demonstrating superior recovery rates compared to laboratory testing, Ferro Alloy Resources presents investors with a de-risked pathway into vanadium production at a strategically significant moment for global supply chains.View Ferro-Alloy Resources' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/ferro-alloy-resourcesSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

What does it take to circle the globe by bicycle? Follow Ted Eliason's four-year solo journey across 56 countries and over 82,000 kilometers. A journey propelled by a desire to escape the corporate world and experience life at pedal-stroke speed. From sandstorms in Kazakhstan to chaotic Indian roads, he shares stories of unexpected kindness, raw challenges, and the transformation that comes from pushing far beyond your comfort zone. Rich with reflections on fear, resilience, and human connection, Ted's story reveals how long-distance cycling can fundamentally shift your perspective. Whether it's tackling language barriers in Latin America or finding comfort on unfamiliar roads, he reminds us that the world is both bigger and more welcoming than we imagine. Catch up with Ted on Facebook, Instagram at @bikingthebluemarble, and on YouTube at @tedeliason3483 Join our community at Warmshowers.org, follow us on Instagram @Warmshowers_org, and visit us on Facebook. You can also contact Tahverlee directly at Tahverlee@Warmshowers.org.Special thanks to our sponsor, Bikeflights – the best in bicycle shipping service and boxes, guaranteed.Theme Music by Les Konley | Produced by Les KonleyHappy riding and hosting!

For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a little-known Chinese company is exporting these tools to other countries, including Myanmar, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. Ali Rogin speaks with WIRED senior writer Zeyi Yang to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For years, China’s government has used what’s known as the “Great Firewall” to censor the internet inside its country and block access to select foreign websites. Now, a document leak shows that a little-known Chinese company is exporting these tools to other countries, including Myanmar, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. Ali Rogin speaks with WIRED senior writer Zeyi Yang to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On this week's episode of AvTalk, Russian president Vladimir Putin admits Russian air defenses damaged Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243 before it crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan. American Airlines unveils its centennial logo ahead of its 100th anniversary next year. More than half of Finnair's A321 fleet is currently undergoing inspections after the seat covers were […] The post AvTalk Episode 341: Dry Clean Only appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves in the United States. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. Could the taste of a feral apple offer a doorway to the wild? In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to rediscover apples, unearthing a rich and complex history while illuminating how we can reimagine our relationship with nature.Apples are popular, but in our everyday lives we rarely encounter more than a handful of varieties: of the sixteen thousand apple varieties once celebrated in America, scarcely a fifth remain accessible. Kumar reveals the richness of a hidden world, bringing readers to the vibrant forests and orchards where historic trees still survive. These mature and wild orchards offer more than just fruit: they are havens for creatures from hummingbirds to bears and a living connection to generations past. She brilliantly weaves together science and childhood memories with the apple's storied history, from its roots in Kazakhstan to Spanish orchards in the Southwest and Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello fruitery. Kumar shows how—if we follow untamed paths—the tang and texture of an apple can lead us back to the wild. Our guest is: Priyanka Kumar, who is the author of Conversations with Birds, and The Light Between Apple Trees. Her essays appear in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Review of Books, Orion, and Sierra magazine. She holds an MFA, and has taught at the University of California Santa Cruz and the University of Southern California. Her feature documentary, The Song of the Little Road, is in the permanent collection of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, and her awards include an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, a New Mexico/New Visions Governor's Award, an International Center for Jefferson Studies Fellowship, and an Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Fellowship. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is a writing coach and freelance editor. She is the producer of the Academic Life podcast, and writes the show's newsletter. Playlist for listeners: Big Box USA In The Garden Behind the Moon Disabled Ecologies Endless Forms The Well-Gardened Mind Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 275+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Oil and gas operations rely on heavy machinery and equipment that perform critical tasks, yet most of this equipment remains disconnected from the digital landscape of cloud computing, analytics, and autonomy. This lack of connectivity leaves operators with higher costs, inefficient maintenance, and limited visibility into how their assets are really performing. The traditional approach to equipment design is no longer enough. Operators face pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and cut costs, but without better data and smarter tools, these goals remain out of reach. The industry cannot afford to keep treating its infrastructure as “dumb metal.” You might think that only big equipment suppliers can make smart metal, but IJACK, a Canadian equipment manufacturer, is proving otherwise. By embedding remote monitoring, cloud connectivity, and AI-driven analytics into its products, the company enables operators to troubleshoot issues without rolling a truck, optimize performance across entire fleets, and gain valuable insight from real-time data. In this episode, I speak with Dan McCarthy, President of IJACK, about how his team transformed compressors and pumps into intelligent assets, why the industry needs to embrace innovation, and how a small-town company from Saskatchewan is now serving customers around the world.

TRADCAST EXPRESS - Episode 216 Topics covered: Leo XIV weighs in on 'Cardinal' Cupich's lifetime achievement award for a pro-abortion and pro-LGBT 'Catholic' senator. Leo XIV's message to an interreligious conference in Bangladesh. Leo XIV's message to a an interreligious conference in Astana, Kazakhstan. In video message to people of Lampedusa, Leo XIV claims "enemies do not exist." Leo XIV presides over ceremony honoring ecumenical 'martyrs', omits line in Creed. Leo XIV releases Apostolic Letter Dilexi Te on love for the poor. Links: Video: "Pope Leo XIV comments on Cupich's plan to bestow award on Senator Durbin", EWTN News (Sep. 30, 2025) "USA: Pro-abortion politician declines Cardinal Cupich award: Pope Leo intervenes and Archbishop of Chicago issues this statement", Zenit (Oct. 1, 2025) Leo XIV, Message to Participants in the Interreligious Meeting in Bangladesh, Vatican.va (Aug. 28, 2025) Leo XIV, Message to Participants in the 8th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan, Vatican.va (Sep. 14, 2025) "Leo XIV Backs 1986 Assisi Prayer Meeting, Abu Dhabi Declaration in Message to Interreligious Conference", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 17, 2025) "Francis to Interreligious Youth in Mozambique: 'Our Differences are Necessary'", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 7, 2019) Leo XIV, Video message on the occasion of the presentation of the candidacy of the ‘Gestures of Welcome' project to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in Lampedusa, Italy, Vatican.va (Sep. 12, 2025) John XXIII, Address Gaudet Mater Ecclesia (Oct. 11, 1962) Pope St. Pius X, Encyclical Pascendi Dominici Gregis (Sep. 8, 1907) Pope Pius XI, Encyclical Divini Redemptoris (Mar. 19, 1937) Book: Henri Fesquet, The Drama of Vatican II (New York, NY: Random House, 1967). See page 813. "Commemoration of the Martyrs and Witnesses of the Faith of the 21st century", Vatican.va (Sep. 14, 2025); booklet for ceremony HERE Video: "Commemoration New Martyrs and Witnesses to the Faith - 21st Century 14 September 2025 Pope Leo XIV", Vatican News (Sep. 14, 2025) Cindy Wooden, "Modern Christian martyrs show power of love in face of hatred, pope says", OSV News (not dated) Video: "Leo XIV and the Omission of the 'Filioque' from the Creed", Novus Ordo Watch (Sep. 17, 2025) "Knowing When to Swallow: Leo XIV Omits Controversial Line in Common Recitation of ‘Ecumenical' Creed", Novus Ordo Wire (Sep. 23, 2025) Pope Leo XIII, Apostolic Letter Testem Benevolentiae (Jan. 22, 1899) "Non-Catholic ‘Martyrs': Francis adds 21 murdered Copts as ‘Saints' to Roman Martyrology", Novus Ordo Wire (May 17, 2023) Leo XIV, Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te (Oct. 4, 2025) Sign up to be notified of new episode releases automatically at tradcast.org. Produced by NOVUSORDOWATCH.org Support us by making a tax-deductible contribution at NovusOrdoWatch.org/donate/

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, we cover a major breakthrough in Alaska's mineral wars, a new AI scandal in Silicon Valley, the collapse of illegal crossings at America's southern border, a Supreme Court showdown over free speech and therapy laws, shocking new evidence of Biden family corruption, major trade and infrastructure deals from Central Asia to Africa, and the hidden health threat of microplastics. From Alaska's mining roads to Kazakhstan's railways and Germany's labs, today's brief connects America's economic revival to global corruption and the future of health and technology.   Trump Greenlights Alaska's Ambler Road and Trilogy Metals Stake: President Trump approved a fast-track permit for the Ambler Road and bought a 10 percent federal stake in Trilogy Metals, unlocking Alaska's copper, cobalt, and germanium reserves. The Ambler Mining District could make America less dependent on China for critical minerals. Bryan calls it “the most underreported but crucial story of the week.”   AI Model Claude Knows When It's Being Tested: Anthropic's Claude chatbot told researchers, “I think you're testing me,” revealing situational self-awareness and manipulation patterns similar to OpenAI's “scheming” models. Bryan warns, “The machines are beginning to recognize us — and that should terrify everyone.”   Illegal Border Crossings Hit 50-Year Low: CBS confirms crossings are at their lowest since 1970, with Trump's monthly totals down to 9,000 compared to Biden's 238,000 per month last year. Bryan argues the data “proves Biden's border crisis was a choice — a deliberate policy of demographic change.”   Supreme Court Hears Conversion Therapy Free Speech Case: Evangelical therapist Kaley Chiles challenged Colorado's ban on discussing faith-based counseling. Both conservative and liberal justices, including Elena Kagan, seemed to side with her on First Amendment grounds. Bryan recalls the 1977 ACLU defense of Nazi speech in Skokie, noting, “It's conservatives defending free speech now, not liberals.”   Biden Family Corruption in Ukraine and Romania: A declassified CIA report shows Ukrainian officials viewed Joe Biden's 2015 visit as “evidence of U.S. double standards on corruption” given Hunter's Burisma ties. Days earlier, Hunter and James Biden tried cutting a land deal in Romania tied to criminal charges. Bryan says, “This was a criminal racket, not a family — and they pardoned themselves.”   Trump's $4.2 Billion Locomotive Deal with Kazakhstan: Forbes reports the U.S. will sell 300 locomotives to Kazakhstan's Wabtec, while Trump's new “TRIPP Corridor” from Asia to Europe blocks China's Belt and Road trade route. “The White House is playing chess in Central Asia — one rail deal at a time,” Bryan notes.   Africa's Diamond Collapse and U.S. Opportunity: As Botswana's diamond market crashes, Trump eyes a rail deal connecting Zambia to Botswana to secure uranium and rare earths for U.S. industry.   Ukraine Using Drones Supplied by Kyiv Against Russia in Mali: AFP confirms Ukrainian intelligence is arming rebels, some tied to al Qaeda and ISIS, in Mali to target Russian and Chinese contractors.   German Scientists Warn on Microplastics and Gut Health: Researchers found that plastics change gut bacteria in ways resembling depression and cancer. Bryan invites listener feedback: “Better we talk about this now — before we learn the hard way.”   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Trump Ambler Road Alaska, Trilogy Metals federal stake, Alaska copper cobalt germanium, Anthropic Claude AI awareness, OpenAI scheming AI safety, CBS border crossings 50-year low, Biden border policy demographics, Kaley Chiles Colorado therapy case Supreme Court, ACLU Skokie Nazi free speech 1977, Joe Biden Hunter Burisma CIA report, James Biden Romania land deal, Trump Kazakhstan Wabtec locomotives TRIPP corridor, Botswana diamond collapse, Ukraine Mali drones al Qaeda ISIS, German microplastics gut health study

Conan speaks with Asya in Kazakhstan about how a chicken sandwich led to their meeting, local customs around tea, and Conan's latest book recommendations. Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.