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Join historian Greg Jenner for a snappy, silly and seriously fascinating journey into the Indus Civilisation - one of the world's earliest urban societies, and one that deserves way more hype. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, facts and sound effects that bring ancient history to life for families and Key Stage 2 kids.From Minecraft-worthy city planning and elephant-wide streets to private indoor toilets and artisan craft markets, the Indus people were ahead of their time. They built over 1,400 towns and cities across what is now Pakistan, India and Afghanistan, all connected by shared writing, pottery and beads. But despite leaving behind thousands of texts, we still can't read their script.Greg explores the mystery of their faceless society, the unicorn obsession, and their surprisingly bougie diet of beef, mango and turmeric. There's also a deep dive into their plumbing prowess, some historians say their sanitation systems weren't matched until Victorian Britain. Expect musical numbers, sketch comedy, and a quiz to test what you've learned. It's history with heart, humour and high production value. Perfect for curious kids, families, and fans of You're Dead To Me.Written by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch, Athena Kugblenu and Dr Emma Nagouse Host: Greg Jenner Performers: Mali Ann Rees and John-Luke Roberts Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Associate Producer: Gabby Hutchinson Crouch Audio Producer: Emma Weatherill Script Consultant: Dr Danika Parikh Production Coordinator: Liz Tuohy Production Manager: Jo Kyle Sound Designer: Peregrine AndrewsA BBC Studios Production
As the year comes to a close, Immigrantly host Saadia Khan reflects on belonging, faith, and identity without assimilation. In this solo year-end episode, Saadia shares why she doesn't celebrate Christmas, having grown up in Pakistan surrounded by nearly three million Christians who do, and how witnessing joy across difference has shaped her understanding of respect, pluralism, and belonging. She reflects on holding on to her Muslim identity on her own terms, without turning it into an assimilation exercise. Saadia also looks back on an unexpected but transformative 2025 for Immigrantly Media: launching the Love-ly relationships podcast with Mehak, producing over 200 episodes across the network, and building an app that emerged organically from her own immigrant experience of self-censorship and identity editing. Looking ahead to 2026 with cautious optimism, she previews what's next, including Bitefully, a new food podcast with MasterChef winner Claudia Sandoval, and Borderly, a four-part Immigrantly series centered on human stories from the U.S.–Mexico border. This episode is both a reflection and a thank-you to the community that makes Immigrantly possible—and an invitation to end the year by holding on to the parts of ourselves we were once told to edit. Join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can find more information at http://immigrantlypod.com. Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! You can connect with Saadia on IG @itssaadiak Email:saadia@immigrantlypod.com Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Saadia Khan I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Lou Raskin I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound The episode also highlights music by the famous Kashmiri Musician Ghulam Nabi Sheikh and other Kashmiri musicians Immigrantly Podcast is an Immigrantly Media Production. For advertising inquiries, contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Want to go deeper into your own identity? Download Belong on Your Own Terms, the app helping first-gen, second-gen, and third-culture kids reclaim belonging on their own terms. link below http://studio.com/saadia Don't forget to subscribe to Immigrantly Uninterrupted for insightful podcasts. Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TISS is a weekly podcast where Varun, Kautuk, Neville & Aadar discuss crazy "facts" they find on the internet. Come learn with them... or something like that.This week, the boys are diving into a hilarious episode of 'Desperate ex's, JCB & Keanu Reaves Scam'To support TISS, check out our Instamojo: www.instamojo.com/@TISSOPFollow #TISS Shorts where we put out videos: https://bit.ly/3tUdLTCYou can also check out the podcast on Apple podcast, Spotify and Google podcast!https://shorturl.at/hfQZXhttp://apple.co/3neTO62http://spoti.fi/3blYG79http://bit.ly/3oh0BxkCheck out the TISS Sub-Reddit: https://bit.ly/2IEi0QsCheck out the TISS Discord: / discord Buy Varun Thakur's 420 Merch - http://bit.ly/2oDkhRVSubscribe To Our YT Channels:Varun - https://bit.ly/2HgGwqcAadar - https://bit.ly/37m49J2Kautuk - https://bit.ly/3jcpKGaNeville - https://bit.ly/2HfYlWyFollow Us on Instagram:Varun - / varunthakur Aadar - / theaadarguy Kautak - / cowtuk Neville - / nevilleshah. Chapters:00:00 - Teasing Bawa01:26 - Bawa's Birthday02:43 - Welcome & Introduction03:02 - What is Hyping?03:25 - Indigo Flight Canceled: "IT WAS MY WEDDING"04:04 - Indigo bad-dua04:47 - Driving to Bangalore05:22 - Sorry Bangalore07:34 - Episode Introduction07:46 - Dhurandar References08:26 - Dhurandar Review11:26 - Indian Films with Ajit Doval Obsession12:35 - Ajit Doval in Yashraj spy universe13:00 - Dhurandar is Animal 2.014:46 - Action Seq on Old Hindi songs16:50 - Toxicity needed for the movie17:20 - Violence in a movie19:00 - Akshaye Khanna Killed the movie?20:39 - Rest of the cast21:33 - Sanju Baba Accent25:58 - Sanju Baba Action while pushing 7027:35 - Longest Ad on Cigarette28:52 - Smoking in Theatre30:59 - Dhurandhar Pt. 232:28 - Tarantino Verse33:46 - Production Design35:16 - Is it a “Propa” Film?36:13 - Pakistani Memers37:31 - Destruction of Pakistan in CInema37:56 - Whatsapp News Agency38:41 - Pakistan News Paper on Chat GPT39:48 - AI Robot40:48 - AI F*ck ups (Scottish Footbald)41:57 - Chevrolet Tahoe for $143:49 - AI Watch Face Generation Attempt44:36 - Indigo Anonymous45:05 - Airlines Pilot Norms46:20 - Pilot Shortage Issues46:51 - Indigo's Master Plan47:33 - Right to Compensation for Passengers48:06 - Air India Misplaced Boeing49:21 - Indigo Airport Chaos50:10 - Juggad to board a flight50:39 - caught the Wrong Guy52:51 - Indigo Ground Staff53:00 - Gurgaon Indigo Staff53:48 - Indigo Management Retribution54:34 - Indigo's apology55:08 - High Charges for Other Flight Tickets56:23 - Why Indigo Suffered?58:16 - Arnab asks central govt.59:00 - Pakistan's Solution1:01:12 - Bangsy's Trauma1:02:07 - Reading Superchats1:03:48 - Sumukhi Cameo1:13:29 - Reading SuperchatsThumbnail - Anjali Handa
Pakistan's CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met his Libyan counterpart, Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar last week. Munir, during his visit to Libya sealed a $4 Billion arms deal and agreed to sell weapons to Haftar-led Libyan National Army. #CutTheClutter Ep 1775 looks at what this deal, despite a ban on sale of arms to Libya, means. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the endless war in the African country between Khalifa Haftar-led LNA (Libyan National Army) & Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh-led govt which is recognised, and the geopolitical complexities.----more----
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Minister of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadiq Malik comes on the Pakistan Experience to discuss the Floods, Climate Change, Early Warning Systems, the Hybrid Regime, Balochistan, PTI vs the Writ of the State, Imran Khan's sisters being mishandled, deforestation, accountability, electric vehicles, and more.Dr. Musadik Malik holds a BS in Pharmacy from the University of the Punjab.He then went to University of Illinois, where he earned an MBA, an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration and Policy.In addition, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Health Economics and Medical Decision Making at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.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 Karachi and Motorways6:38 Climate Change, Housing Societies and RUDA25:00 Floods, Early Warning Systems and GLOF34:00 RUDA and Flood prevention Systems44:00 Deforestation, Cutting Trees and Accountability 52:10 Siyaasi Majbooriyan and Petroleum 1:02:12 Balochistan and the Hybrid Regime1:19:00 Military Courts, Institution Strengthening and Writ of the State1:29:40 Imran Khan's sisters being manhandled and writ of the state1:35:20 Gandapur and PTI's incitement to violence1:40:15 Audience Questions
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1.800.000 Afghans se retrouvent depuis le mois de janvier 2025 ; étrangers dans leur propre pays. Le Pakistan voisin chasse les immigrés afghans ; les accusant de lutter contre le régime, d'être à l'origine d'attentats ou d'accentuer la crise économique. L'Iran, parallèlement, leur reproche d'être des espions à la solde d'Israël, ou la cause de tensions économiques et sociales… (Rediffusion) De l'autre côté des frontières, l'Afghanistan rigoriste des talibans où les conditions de réintégration sont très incertaines. À Spin Boldak, à la frontière avec le Pakistan, et à Islam Qala, en bordure de l'Iran, le constat est le même : le grand désarroi. «Étrangers dans leur propre pays en Afghanistan», un Grand reportage de Margot Davier.
From November 20, 2023: Over the past few weeks, the country of Pakistan has pursued an aggressive wave of deportations targeting thousands of Afghan refugees, some of whom have been in Pakistan for generations. Many fear that this move will add to the already precarious and humanitarian situation facing Afghanistan. But the Taliban regime, for one, has reacted in a way few expected.To talk through these refugee removals and their ramifications, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Madiha Afzal, a Fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution. They talked about the origins of the Afghan refugee population in Pakistan, how this latest action intersects with concerns over terrorism, and where the crisis may be headed next.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dhurandhar is among the most significant political movies at scale in the history of Bollywood yet. In its direct, violent and rude way, Dhurandhar marks the rise of the new-generation Indian soft power, and Pakistan is unapologetically the target. Watch #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
Chapters:0:00 Sindhi Hate 4:15 Elite of Pakistan hates all indigenous communities 11:36 Confirmation Bias, Sindhi cultural day and Police Brutality 17:00 Propaganda and hate against communities 20:40 Bus vs Bike driver on Sindhi Cultural Day23:11 Hatred is being promoted in Karachi26:40 Karachi is used as a counter weight against Sindhi Resistance 29:00 People get hatred for just celebrating being Sindhi30:01 - Sindhi hatred pages on Instagram32:00 Understanding the Urdu Speaking and Mohajir Identity35:58 Karachi is being pushed back into violence and chaos39:22 Altaf Hussain is being relaunched41:41 The Politics of Pakistan and the Politics of Karachi42:44 Classism and hatred for the poor44:07 Save Karachi from racismThe 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/join
Jahrzehntelang galt Pakistan als sicherer Hafen für Millionen afghanische Flüchtlinge, die vor Krieg und Verfolgung in ihrer Heimat flohen. Damit ist Schluss. Bis Jahresende will Pakistan die Flüchtlinge abschieben. In Afghanistan erwarten sie Armut, Hunger und die radikal-islamistischen Taliban. Mehrafzon Jalili hatte grosse Träume. In Afghanistan studierte die 24-jährige Zahnmedizin. Dann kamen die Taliban, ihr Vater wurde ermordet, die Rest-Familie floh ins Nachbarland Pakistan. Gut vier Jahre später steht wieder alles auf der Kippe. Erst setzten sie die pakistanischen Vermieter auf die Strasse. Dann wurde auch ihr Not-Lager in einem Park in Islamabad mitten in der Nacht von der Polizei gestürmt. Pakistan will bis Jahres-Ende alle afghanischen Flüchtlinge ausschaffen. Darunter auch solche, die vor der Machtübernahme der Taliban für westliche Regierungen oder das Militär gearbeitet haben. In Afghanistan drohen ihnen Folter und Tod. Frauen wie Mehrafzon Jalili dürfen unter den Taliban nicht studieren, nicht arbeiten, nicht einmal singen. «Afghanistan ist wie ein Friedhof geworden», sagt Jalili. Pakistan - politisch instabil, hochverschuldet und vom Militär dominiert - gibt den afghanischen Flüchtlingen pauschal eine Mitschuld an den vielen Terroranschlägen in Pakistan - und bestraft sie. Die Flüchtlinge würden zu Sündenböcken gemacht, kritisieren Menschenrechtsorganisationen. Die internationale Gemeinschaft, die helfen könnte, schaut weg.
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This week, we begin looking back on some of the most moving moments shared on The Voice of the Martyrs Radio in 2025: Hope & Nagy have been called by God to live in some very difficult places. They were serving Him in Libya when civil war broke out; they stayed and thrived under the Lord's protection. Then they heard the Lord call them to a new and equally-challenging land. Jerry Mattix has been banned twice from entering Türkiye, once in 2013 and again earlier this year. Jerry knows God is able to do His work among Turkish people without him in the country. Nathan and Kari were raised differently, yet the Lord called them to Himself, and to missions, together. In South Asia, they are seeing the gospel on fire, not waiting for foreign missionaries but moving forward through the gospel fervor of national Christians. John Samara knows the high cost of serving Christ in a place like Syria. He grew up there and continues to serve persecuted Christians in the Middle East and North Africa through Ananias House. Eric Mock, from Slavic Gospel Association, shares how war between Russia and Ukraine has actually accelerated SGA's ministry as they provide aid and share the gospel with hundreds of thousands of people. Teaching students in the UK and around the world, Dr. Michael Reeves has a passion for strengthening the faith of persecuted Christians in hostile and restricted nations. He served as a missionary on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Ty Scott, leader of VOM's work in east and southern Africa, shares about Christians living in a country that has never been discussed on VOM Radio until this year — Comoros. He also shared how VOM handles Bible distribution in Africa. Author of the book, Inside Afghanistan, John Weaver, shares what it looks like to be a Christian in Afghanistan today. Believers must carefully plant gospel seeds and seek out people of peace. Abraham & Sara minister to Muslim refugees in the Middle East who are open to the gospel. They see the hunger to know Jesus, and the Lord is revealing Himself to these refugees through dreams, visions, and the love of Christ, as seen in the example of Abraham, Sara, and their team. After hearing these brief excerpts, you'll want to listen to the entire conversations with these guests from 2025. Click on the links below to listen at VOMRADIO.net or listen in the VOM APP. Hope & Nagy, gospel workers to Libya and the Middle East Jerry Mattix, long-time aid ministry worker and pastor in Türkiye Nathan & Kari, gospel workers in South Asia with the International Mission Board (IMB) John Samara, Founder and Executive Director of Ananias House Eric Mock, the Senior Vice President of the Slavic Gospel Association Dr. Michael Reeves, President of Union School of Theology in the United Kingdom Ty Scott, VOM's Regional Leader for East and Southern Africa John Weaver, long-time gospel worker in Afghanistan Abraham & Sara serve refugees at a church in a Middle Eastern country We thank the Lord for allowing VOM Radio to encourage and challenge listeners all over the world this year. Thank you for faithfully listening and praying for our persecuted family in restricted nations and hostile areas around the world! We'd love to hear from you! Let us know what conversation in 2025 most inspired your faith or equipped you to pray. You can also give online to support persecuted Christians through the work of The Voice of the Martyrs. Next week, we'll have Part II of our look back to the most moving moments of 2025 on VOM Radio.
In this episode we had an awesome time talking with Tom "War Yoga" Billinge. A martial artist, author, and Stonelifter (among many other things), Tom has travelled the world seeking to obtain knowledge from historically rooted physical practices. He has a deep understanding of ancient Greece's culture of strength and competition, and has even rediscovered and placed his hands on a piece of Greece's Stonelifting past that is nearly 3,000 years old!!! Tom has also witnessed firsthand (and partaken in) the varied Stonelifting practices of South Asia, and more specifically Pakistan, where the feats of strength performed are so impressive many find them difficult to believe! It was an absolute pleasure talking with Tom who has a wealth of Knowledge and a knack for sharing it in a very very enthusiastic and entertaining way!!!
Die Abschiebepolitik Pakistans bedroht die afghanischen Flüchtlinge. Gerade Frauen haben in ihrer alten Heimat unter den Taliban keine Zukunft. Im Talk erzählt Südasien Korrespondentin Maren Peters über ihre Eindrücke aus Pakistan und die journalistischen Herausforderungen im Land.
What is a call? How does a person know if God is calling them to mission service? Join in a discussion as these and other questions are addressed.
11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) Jeff Dornik, @jeffdornikfounder and CEO of Pickax, the groundbreaking social media platform built on two uncompromising principles: freedom of speech and freedom of reach. THE APP: PickaxAre Bots Boosting the Popularity of Kooks and Fueling Division in America?New research reveals algorithms’ hidden political powerLook at the REAL source of Nick Fuentes’ sudden rise: foreign bots Nick Fuentes turns out to matter a lot less than his promoters and detractors have been assuming: His rapid rise is built on foreign bots, not any genuine American fanbase. The online-extremism-tracking National Contagion Research Institute’s bombshell report shows that the Holocaust-denying, self-proclaimed racist’s “surge into national visibility” was driven by engagement from accounts located outside the United States — mainly in India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Malaysia and Indonesia. 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tensions continue to rise off the coast of Venezuela as U.S. President Donald Trump orders a blockade on sanctioned ships to and from the country. James Story served as the U.S. ambassador in Caracas under both the Trump and Biden administrations, and he shares his predictions on what might happen next. Plus Ravi's One Thing on India, Pakistan, and 2025's great U.S. policy pivot. Keith Johnson: Trump's Venezuela Fixation Is Not About the Oil Alexandra Sharp: Trump Intensifies Pressure Campaign on Venezuela Emma Ashford and Evan Cooper: Trump Should Stick to His Guns on Venezuela Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to a special, first annual, holiday episode of Squash Radio! PSA player Grace Gear joins the show to discuss her embrace of social media and how it has translated into over a million views of her content ( which is roughly a million more than Bill gets)! To kick off the show, PJ and Bill talk the PSA World Championship's move to Egypt, Pakistan Juniors, the USQ CEO search and a preview of the January PSA schedule. Squash Radio is sponsored by Sunrise Courts: www.sunrise-courts.com & Penfold Golf: www.penfoldgoffusa.com.
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comIn this week's segment from Mehdi Unfiltered, Mehdi is joined by the two sons of the detained former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, Kasim and Sulaiman Khan, to talk about their father's prison conditions, their plans to visit Pakistan in January, and respond to claims made by the Pakistani government that their father is being treated "like a prince" in jail.SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribeWATCH ‘MEHDI UNFILTERED' ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/mehdi-unfilteredFIND ZETEO:Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_newsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonewsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonewsFIND MEHDI:Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasanTwitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan
The new spy thriller Dhurandhar has sparked a massive controversy. The Adtiya Dhar film explores the concept of 'sleeper spies' -- spies who are deeply embedded in a target country's society. On this episode of In Our Defence, host Dev Goswami and national security expert Sandeep Unnithan look at what the film gets right and wrong about this aspect of espionage. The two talk about the intersection of ISI and Pakistani underworld that the film portrays and discuss how that is a hat-tip to the unholy alliance between the Pakistani deep state and Dawood Ibrahim that was forged in the early 1960s. The two also look back at the stories of some of the world's most legendary sleeper agents such as Mossad's Eli Cohen and Soviet Russia's famous 'Cambridge Five'. Also on this episode is a look at how the Research and Analysis Wing's (RAW) operations evolved in Pakistan under several Prime Ministers and what intelligence agencies are actually asked with. Produced by Areeb Raza Sound mixed by Suraj Singh
Hear Argus' essential analysis of phosphate market in India and Pakistan, focusing on how DAP prices are developing, the status of contract negotiations, DAP exports from China, TSP exports from Morrocco and the market outlook for 1Q 2026. Join Tom Hampson, Global Editor – Phosphates, Adrian Seewald, Senior Market Reporter – Phosphates and Mike Nash, Senior Editor – Fertilizers as they discuss these topics in the latest episode of Argus' Fertilizer Matters podcast series. Key questions answered in this podcast: - What were the key market sentiments from the Fertilizer Association of India conference - How have DAP prices developed in December? - Chinese exports to India to be delayed in 2026? - How are 1Q phosphoric acid contract negotiations developing? - How has Pakistan fared with this year's high season compared with previous years? - Why has the differential between DAP cfr Pakistan and DAP cfr India fluctuated? - How could domestic DAP Pakistan prices and demand develop in 1Q 2026? - How have India and Pakistan reacted to Morocco's push to move more TSP into South Asia
Retired agent William Peterson reviews two cases, his kidnapping investigation where two American businessmen in Kenya where held for ransom and his assistance in the capture and identification of terrorist Sajid Mir, a senior member of the Pakistan-based Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT). Mir is on the FBI Most Wanted list for his leading role in the planning, preparation, and execution of the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. These were just two of the significant investigations Peterson worked during his FBI counterterrorism and international law enforcement career. He served in the FBI for 23 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/381-william-peterson-kenya-kidnapping-most-wanted-terrorist-sajid-mir/ Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson talks Russia, Ukraine, China, the collapse of Europe's economy and more. Then Junaid S Ahmad talks Pakistan, Imran Khan and why Zionism will fail. And then filmmakers Tami Gold and JT Takagi talk about Third World Newsreel and revolutionary film. For the full discussion, please join us on Patreon at - https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-full-jt-146035006 Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired US army colonel and former chief of staff to United States Secretary of State Colin Powell. He is an anti-war critic of U.S. foreign policy and a member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity. Junaid S Ahmad teaches Law, Religion and Global Politics and is the Director of the Centre for the Study of Islam and Decolonization (CSID), Islamabad, Pakistan. He is a member of the International Movement for a Just World (JUST), the Movement for Liberation from Nakba (MLN) and Saving Humanity and Planet Earth (SHAPE). Tami Kashia Gold is a multidisciplinary artist, cultural worker and a professor at Hunter College CUNY. Her teaching focuses on documentary production and LGBTQ non-fiction studies. As a filmmaker, Tami has produced RFK In The Land Of Apartheid; Signed, Sealed and Delivered: Labor Struggle in the Post Office; The Last Hunger Strike: Ireland 1981; Another Brother, among others. Tami is a recipient of a Rockefeller, Guggenheim and Fulbright Fellowships; NY/NJ Video Arts Fellowships; AFI Independent Filmmakers Fellowship and Tribeca Audience Award; GLAAD Media Award; Urban Visionaries Award, Museum of Television and Radio; Excellence in the Arts Award from the Manhattan Borough President; Cine Golden Eagle Award;1st Place Athens International Film and Video Festival; HUGO Award; Gold Plaque Chicago International Film Festival; Director's Choice Award, Black Maria; Video Golden Apple Award; National Media Network Festival among others. JT Takagi (Orinne JT Takagi) is an award-winning independent filmmaker and sound recordist. Her films are primarily on Asian/Asian-American and immigrant issues and include BITTERSWEET SURVIVAL, THE #7 TRAIN, THE WOMEN OUTSIDE, and NORTH KOREA: BEYOND THE DMZ, which all aired on PBS. As a sound engineer, she has recorded for numerous public television and theatrical documentaries with Emmy and Cinema Audio Society nominations including the 2018 Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning STRONG ISLAND by Yance Ford, BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION, and TELL THEM WE ARE RISING by Stanley Nelson, and others. She also manages Third World Newsreel, a non-profit alternative media center, and serves on the boards of both community and national organizations working on peace and social justice. ***Please support The Katie Halper Show *** For bonus content, exclusive interviews, to support independent media & to help make this program possible, please join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thekatiehalpershow Get your Katie Halper Show Merch here! https://katiehalper.myspreadshop.com/all Follow Katie on Twitter: https://x.com/kthalps Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthalps Follow Katie on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@kthalps_
Staats- und Regierungschefs der EU beraten weiter um russisches Vermögen, EU-Staaten ringen um Mercosur-Abkommen, Bundesinnenminister Dobrindt will Einreise von Afghanen aus Pakistan abschließen, Fünf Milliarden Euro für digitale Bildung an Schulen durch Einigung auf Digitalpakt 2.0, Einigung auf Sparpaket für Krankenkassen, Schufa-Speicherfristen laut Bundesgerichtshof grundsätzlich rechtens, Täter nach Amokfahrt in Mannheim zu lebenslanger Freiheitsstrafe verurteilt, Eis- und Schneefestival in der Stadt Harbin in China, Das Wetter
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Theresa Seiger discuss the Brown University shooting and manhunt, plus more on Russian President Putin's annual press conference, a meeting on the Thai-Cambodia border conflict, an important deadline for the French parliament, and Pakistan selling a majority of its national airline.Our next episode will be out Jan. 8, 2026.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Theresa Seiger, David Wyllie, Vivian Wang, Alex Moore and Hua Hsieh. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2025 Factal. All rights reserved.
In this message, Pastor Zach Backues explores biblical joy as rooted in the person of Jesus Himself, not in circumstances. Drawing from experiences in persecuted churches in Pakistan, Pastor Zach illustrates how deep suffering can coexist with profound joy when believers fix their eyes on Christ's smiling face and approval. Joy is presented as Jesus' own anointing that He shares with us, enabling endurance through trials and inviting us into a side-by-side relationship with Him.
Dhurandhar Breaks Pakistan's Narrative and Records and Modi Breaks Gandhian Narrative with G RAM G
Staats- und Regierungschefs der EU beraten weiter über russisches Vermögen, EU-Staaten ringen um Mercosur-Abkommen, Bundesinnenminister Dobrindt will Einreise von Afghanen aus Pakistan abschließen, Fünf Milliarden Euro für digitale Bildung an Schulen durch Einigung auf Digitalpakt 2.0, Einigung auf Sparpaket für Krankenkassen, Schufa-Speicherfristen laut Bundesgerichtshof grundsätzlich rechtens, Täter nach Amokfahrt in Mannheim zu lebenslanger Freiheitsstrafe verurteilt, Eis- und Schneefestival in der Stadt Harbin in China, Das Wetter
Unknown Gunmen Hit Bangladesh | Dhurandhar Meltdown in Pakistan | Sumit Peer Roasts
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Comedian and actor Kumail Nanjiani (Eternals, Silicon Valley) joins the crew to discuss his latest comedy special, 'Night Thoughts.' Kumail reminisces about his early childhood in Karachi, Pakistan, dealing with bullying, and the journey to self-acceptance. He shares candid insights into his creative process, the role of his wife Emily in his work, and the challenges of returning to standup comedy after a long hiatus. Podcrushed listeners can grab Rosetta Stone’s LIFETIME Membership for 50% OFF! Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/podcrushed today to get started. Go to https://www.airalo.com and use code PODCRUSHED for 15% off your first eSIM. Terms apply. Make changing time easier for you and your little one… order Magnetic Me today! New customers get 15% off your first order when you go to https://www.MagneticMe.com 00:00 Introduction 06:44 Adolescent Awakenings and Awkward Moments 14:02 Cultural and Familial Reflections 37:43 Navigating Teenage Challenges 41:38 Arriving in America: First Impressions 43:04 Struggles in Biology Class 43:54 Choosing a New Path: English Literature 44:53 First Weeks in America: A Tough Transition 47:55 Discovering Comedy: The First Standup Experience 52:38 Moving to Chicago: Pursuing Standup 54:04 Bombing on Stage: Lessons Learned 01:03:20 Returning to Standup: A New Perspective 01:08:23 Creating 'Night Thoughts': The Process 01:23:22 Final Thoughts
EU-US relations remain tense after Washington's new national security strategy slammed the European Union's migration policies, warning that the bloc risks “civilizational erasure.” Also, heavy winds, rain and cold are making life dangerous for Palestinians in Gaza. And, a lawyer takes Pakistan's government to court over taxes on pads and tampons. Plus, a look at a traditional celebration in Ghana known as Detty December. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sukkur - IBA Sukkur, Ghanta Ghar, Sindhu and Food Vlog - Sindh ka Shehzad Episode 3The 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/join
Chapters:0:00 Introduction and Manbun3;00 Mosharraf Zaidi and the current regime11:00 PTI's future15:25 Shahbaz Sharif23:00 War with India24:46 Nadir Ali and Entertainment content37:00 Ayurvedic Medicine vs Western Medicine 43:30 Pitfalls of Capitalism and Public Policy making55:00 Hum Jannat Jaye gai1:00:32 God and existential philosophy1:10:24 Zahid Ahmed's clip and Hamza Ali Abbasi's evolution1:17:30 Malash story1:20:30 Audience QuestionsThe 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/join
Hunderte Afghanen haben jahrelang in Pakistan auf ihre Ausreise nach Deutschland gewartet. Die Bundesregierung hat sie jetzt abgelehnt. In Afghanistan droht ihnen, Haft, Folter, Tod. Und: In Berlin geht ein Drohnen-Abwehrzentrum an den Start. Tobias Armbrüster
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Jahrzehntelang galt Pakistan als sicherer Hafen für Millionen afghanische Flüchtlinge, die vor Krieg und Verfolgung in ihrer Heimat flohen. Damit ist Schluss. Bis Jahresende will Pakistan die Flüchtlinge abschieben. In Afghanistan erwarten sie Armut, Hunger und die radikal-islamistischen Taliban. Mehrafzon Jalili hatte grosse Träume. In Afghanistan studierte die 24-jährige Zahnmedizin. Dann kamen die Taliban, ihr Vater wurde ermordet, die Rest-Familie floh ins Nachbarland Pakistan. Gut vier Jahre später steht wieder alles auf der Kippe. Erst setzten sie die pakistanischen Vermieter auf die Strasse. Dann wurde auch ihr Not-Lager in einem Park in Islamabad mitten in der Nacht von der Polizei gestürmt. Pakistan will bis Jahres-Ende alle afghanischen Flüchtlinge ausschaffen. Darunter auch solche, die vor der Machtübernahme der Taliban für westliche Regierungen oder das Militär gearbeitet haben. In Afghanistan drohen ihnen Folter und Tod. Frauen wie Mehrafzon Jalili dürfen unter den Taliban nicht studieren, nicht arbeiten, nicht einmal singen. «Afghanistan ist wie ein Friedhof geworden», sagt Jalili. Pakistan - politisch instabil, hochverschuldet und vom Militär dominiert - gibt den afghanischen Flüchtlingen pauschal eine Mitschuld an den vielen Terroranschlägen in Pakistan - und bestraft sie. Die Flüchtlinge würden zu Sündenböcken gemacht, kritisieren Menschenrechtsorganisationen. Die internationale Gemeinschaft, die helfen könnte, schaut weg.
SOMALIA PUNTLAND 2022 Ambassador Hussein Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss global terror outbreaks, including ISIS-linked attacks in Australia and Afghanistan. Haqqani argues the West prematurely declared victory, ignoring radical ideologies. He notes Pakistan's internal power struggles and failure to track jihadists, warning the region remains a launchpad for international terrorism. Bill Roggio analyzes the ISIS allegiance of Australian shooters, distinguishing ISIS's immediate caliphate goals from Al-Qaeda's patient state-building. He warns that while Al-Qaeda focuses on consolidating control in places like Somalia (Al-Shabaab), they remain a potent global threat capable of launching external attacks when strategically advantageous. John Hardie discusses US pressure on Ukraine to withdraw from Donetsk and drop NATO bids for peace. He details Russian advances near Pokrovsk but doubts their ability to capture remaining fortress cities. Hardie notes Ukrainian resistance to territorial concessions despite Russian battlefield initiative and Western diplomatic maneuvering. David Daoud reports on Hezbollah's regeneration in Lebanon, aided by Iranian funding and weapons. He criticizes the Lebanese government's inaction and the international community's appeasement strategy. Daoudargues that failing to disarm Hezbollah to avoid civil war only guarantees Lebanon's slow deterioration into a failed state. Malcolm Hoenlein condemns the Bondi Beach terror attack as part of a global pattern of Islamist violence fueled by appeasement. He highlights the Australian government's failure to address warning signs, including anti-Semitic marches, and notes Iranian influence, warning that ignoring these threats invites further radicalization and violence. Malcolm Hoenlein expresses skepticism about Syria's leader, Al-Sharaa, calling him a "terrorist in a suit" despite Washington's support. He details Israel's concerns over weapons flowing into southern Syria and Hezbollah'srearmament, warning that Iran continues to build missile capabilities and destabilize the region despite economic ruin. Cleo Paskal critiques the UK's deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, endangering the strategic US base on Diego Garcia. She warns that China's influence in Mauritius could compromise the base. Paskal argues the deal ignores Chagossian rights and leaves the region vulnerable to Chinese expansionism. Akmed Sharawi reports on a "blue-on-green" attack in Syria where an infiltrated security officer killed Americans. He attributes this to the Syrian leadership's reckless integration of jihadist militias into security forces without vetting. Sharawi and Roggio argue this proves terrorists cannot be trusted to police other terrorists. Edmund Fitton-Brown warns that the West's premature "retirement" of counterterrorism efforts has allowed threats to incubate in conflict zones like Afghanistan. He argues that ignoring these regions inevitably leads to attacks in the West, as terrorists seek attention by striking "peaceful" environments, necessitating renewed forward engagement. Edmund Fitton-Brown argues the Muslim Brotherhood creates an environment for violent extremists like ISIS. He criticizes Western governments, specifically Australia, for appeasing Islamists and recognizing Palestine, which he claims fuels anti-Semitism and radicalization. He warns of "copycat" attacks spreading to the US and Europe due to this permissiveness. Alejandro Pena Esclusa and Ernesto Araujo celebrate the Nobel Peace Prize for Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, viewing it as recognition of peaceful resistance against the Maduro regime. They discuss the regional struggle against a "project of power" linking Marxist socialism, drug trafficking, and authoritarian allies like Russiaand Iran. Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pena Esclusa analyze Latin America's rightward shift, citing Chile's rejection of a leftist constitution and election disputes in Honduras. They attribute leftist defeats to the failure of socialism and credit the "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine for encouraging democratic changes against regional narco-regimes. Professor Jonathan Healey details King Charles I's failed 1642 attempt to impeach and arrest five MPs, a move driven by Queen Henrietta Maria calling him a "poltroon." This "cinematic" blunder, betrayed by Lady Carlisle, unified Parliament against the King, marking a decisive step toward the English Civil War. Professor Jonathan Healey explains how the plague and volatile London crowds, including "Roundhead" apprentices, eroded King Charles I's authority in early 1642. The King's failed arrest attempt alienated moderates, shifting support to Parliamentarian John Pym, while the atmosphere of fear and disease accelerated the nation toward inevitable conflict. Professor Jonathan Healey describes the collapse of royal authority as King Charles I flees London after facing hostile crowds and biblical threats. While Queen Henrietta Maria seeks foreign aid, Charles establishes a court in York, accepting that armed conflict is necessary to subdue Parliament's radical legislative challenges. Professor Jonathan Healey recounts the humiliating refusal of Hull's governor to admit King Charles I, a key moment signaling open warfare. He discusses the irreconcilable ideological split over whether power derives from God or the people, illustrating the tragedy through figures like John Bankes who sought futile compromise.
Ambassador Hussein Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss global terror outbreaks, including ISIS-linked attacks in Australia and Afghanistan. Haqqani argues the West prematurely declared victory, ignoring radical ideologies. He notes Pakistan's internal power struggles and failure to track jihadists, warning the region remains a launchpad for international terrorism. 1867
Tonight on The Ezra Levant Show, Ezra delivers a stark warning after the horrific terrorist massacre at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach. During a public Hanukkah celebration attended by many local Australian Jewish families, two Muslim migrants — a father and son from Pakistan — opened fire, murdering at least 16 people and wounding dozens more. It was the deadliest anti-Jewish terror attack Australia has seen in decades — and it didn't happen in a war zone, but in one of the world's most peaceful, beautiful cities. This massacre was not an isolated incident, but rather the predictable result of years of government policies allowing Jew hatred in the streets. But it wasn't just the pro-Hamas protests that brought Australia to the point of murdering Jews, lighting a menorah. It was also more universal policies, the type of politics that Canada knows all too well: • Mass, unvetted immigration from extremist regions • Political and media tolerance for open Hamas support • Laws that disarm law-abiding citizens while empowering criminals • Police and politicians who refuse to name Islamist terror for what it is Australia, like Canada, has aligned itself symbolically with Hamas, refused to crack down on extremist networks, and criminalized self-defence — leaving Jewish communities exposed and undefended. Instead of confronting Islamic extremism, Australia's leaders are already blaming “right-wing extremism” and calling for more gun control. So, we have to ask: if these conditions produced a massacre in Sydney, why wouldn't they produce one in Toronto, Montreal, or Ottawa? This episode is a warning — not just for Jews, but for all Canadians, Brits, and Americans in the Western world. If a country refuses to change direction, it will eventually arrive at its destination. Listen to tonight's episode to understand what just happened in Australia — and why Canada may be closer than we think.
Part I: Akhi Pillalamarri (@AkhiPill) and Pratik Chougule (@pjchougule) explains why India and Pakistan won't resort to nuclear weapons. Part II: David Glidden (@dglid) interviews Amb. Thomas Miller, former chair of the board of the U.S. subsidiary of Intralot, a corporation that runs lotteries in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Timestamps 0:00: Chougule introduces segment with Pillalamarri 1:07: Chougule introduces Glidden interview with Miller 1:46: Parallels between lotteries and prediction markets 2:47: Intro ends 4:48: Pillalamarri segment begins 5:12: Kylasa (@aenews) side bet with Mehndiratta (@tenad0me) 5:51: Odds on nuclear war 6:01: Anti-nuclear norms 6:55: Why India and Pakistan haven't used nukes 7:34: Terrorism vs. nukes 8:46: India's no first use doctrine 10:05: Variance 10:18: Anthropic effects 10:52: Nuclear taboos 10:58: Why Pakistan won't transfer nukes 11:36: Polymarket market on nuclear detonation 11:45: Segment ends 12:00: Interview with Miller begins 12:17: Miller's background 12:46: Rumsfeld 14:27: Chougule 14:44: Washingtonian profile of Chougule 15:06: Intralot 15:26: Lotteries offering sports betting 15:58: Prediction markets 16:46: Business of prediction markets 17:02: Amazon 18:36: How Miller got into lottery business 19:43: Lottery expansion into sports betting 20:46: Women 21:19: Lottery regulation 21:44: How lotteries gained acceptance 24:10: Demographic of prediction market users 25:02: Forecasting as an ambassador 26:07: Black swan events 26:20: History 26:30: Intelligence before Russian invasion of Ukraine 28:59: Data in diplomacy 29:47: Iraq War 31:23: AI 32:04: Prediction markets for diplomacy 37:09: Using prediction markets to anticipate bad events 37:36: Prediction markets for resource allocation decisions 37:52: Medical research 39:43: Segment ends 39:57: DC Forecasting and Prediction Markets Meetups Trade on markets related to nuclear weapons and war at Polymarket.com, the world's largest prediction market. Join us for the final DC Forecasting and Prediction Markets meetup on Wednesday, December 17 from 6-9pm at the Flying Mexican on Capitol Hill, close to the Eastern Market metro station (blue/orange lines), NOT our usual Rocklands BBQ location in Arlington. Be sure to show up on the correct side of the river this month! Meet and socialize with others interested in forecasting, prediction markets, political gambling, sports betting, or anything else relating to predicting the future. Thanks to our sponsor, food and drinks will be provided to all attendees of this month's meetup. Open to all ages. Last-minute/onsite walk-in RSVPs here on this Partiful event page are welcomed! Who are we? We are prediction market traders on prediction markets like Kalshi, Manifold, PredictIt, and Polymarket, forecasters (e.g. on Metaculus and Good Judgment Open), sports bettors (e.g. on FanDuel, DraftKings, and other sportsbooks), consumers of forecasting (or related) content (e.g. Star Spangled Gamblers, Nate Silver's Silver Bulletin, Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten), effective altruists, rationalists, futurists, and data scientists. This meetup is hosted by the Forecasting Meetup Network. Get notified whenever a new meetup is scheduled and learn more about the Forecasting Meetup Network here: https://bit.ly/forecastingmeetupnetwork Join our Discord to connect with others in the community between monthly meetups: https://discord.com/invite/hFn3yukSwv
Last week, Mounir Nakhla told me about his entrepreneurial journey with MNT Halan, and how the company has risen to become of the Africa's fastest growing start-ups. On this bonus episode, Mounir talks to me about the strategy behind their recent expansion into 3 new territories — Turkey, the UAE & Pakistan. Watch my full conversation with Mounir here: This episode is brought to you by EFG Hermes One, your one app for investing in more than 35 stock markets worldwide. Start Investing Today: https://app.efghermesone.com/ Chapters: 0:00 On this episode... 5:12 Consolidation vs. Expansion 8:36 The impact of geopolitical factors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The field of contemporary Holocaust studies is increasingly international in perspective. These approaches do not detach themselves from European history; rather, they incorporate perspectives and voices not always considered in more traditional Holocaust studies. The contributors to Global Approaches to the Holocaust: Memory, History and Representation (U Nebraska Press, 2025) take such an approach as they examine the Holocaust, adding to the historical and memorial reach of the subject through an international range of voices. Global Approaches to the Holocaust asks: What happens when scholars shift their focus from an exclusively European perspective of the Holocaust? What new insights are gained from exploring the impact of the Holocaust from outside the European milieu? How do countries that were not directly affected by Nazi policies of occupation and extermination remember the Holocaust? What does an expansive approach to the Holocaust entail? With essays about North and South Africa, Mauritius, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, the Philippines, the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Pakistan, Palestine, Colombia, New Zealand, and more, Global Approaches to the Holocaust seeks to create a critical voice in Holocaust studies that encompasses not only Europe but also Asia, Africa, South and North America, Australia, and the Middle East. 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
Pakistan's Ahmadiyya Muslim community continues to be severely and systematically persecuted by the government. The Pakistani government has enacted a series of discriminatory laws and ordinances that restrict Ahmadiyya Muslims' ability to observe their faith, including identifying as Muslim. In the first half of 2025, spikes in targeted violence against the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan have contributed to a growing climate of fear. Authorities have increasingly prevented Ahmadiyya Muslims from sacrificing animals during Eid and have conducted “preventative arrests” ahead of the religious holiday. On today's episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Commissioner Stephen Schenck speaks with Amjad Khan, a lawyer and spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, on the current situation for Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan.With Contributions from:Veronica McCarthy, Public Affairs Specialist, USCIRF
Patrick opens with the aftermath of a brutal terror attack at a Sydney Hanukkah party, recounting piercing eyewitness accounts and confronting the painful reality of anti-Semitic violence. Voices from callers and commentators collide, forcing difficult questions about ideology, Western society, and faith, while Muslim perspectives challenge the boundaries of silence and condemnation. The episode veers between prayer, outrage, and searching for answers in a world shaken by relentless extremism. Audio: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Kills 15 (01:00) https://x.com/TheocharousH/status/2000218949938545077?s=20 Audio: Douglas Murray "Something is going to happen, and Americans need to GET READY." (02:39)https://x.com/ImtiazMadmood/status/2000249424291787154?s=20 Audio: Muslim murders - They were father and son, reportedly from Pakistan https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2000309636675846266?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (05:08) Audio: Eyewitness of Australia terror attack says the terrorist was firing for 20 minutes while cops were frozen in place (07:53) https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/2000234562694103089?s=20 Francis - The clip you just played is right on the money. I am concerned that this will happen in America. (11:55) Timeline of Muslim terror attacks over the years (15:34) AUDIO: Australian Muslim: “Jihad is definitely part of our religion. Allah prefers and rewards Muslims who directly fight our infidel enemies more than those who do nothing.” (22:45) https://x.com/realmaalouf/status/2000300836635967534?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ Audio: Muslim Emirati commentator AQ Almenhali discuss the motivations behind Islamic attack on Jews in Australia (24:46) https://x.com/MarinaMedvin/status/2000219724223807806?s=20 Audio: Eight years ago, the UAE’s Foreign Minister HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed issued a warning to the West (27:44) https://x.com/visegrad24/status/2000209485793484889?s=20 Sam - I want to add to your list. I am a Christian from Iraq and left when I was 14. Ottomans killed Christians who wouldn't convert 100 years ago and forced Bishops to watch. We need to wake up. (28:53) Audio: Just hours after the October 7th Massacre, a large crowd of migrants gathered in front of the Sydney Opera House to celebrate and chant: “Gas the Jews” (36:27) https://x.com/visegrad24/status/2000229487888507018?s=20 Audio: Lauren Southern in 2015 - Islam is dominating. Lauren Southern is a Canadian commentator and author known for her commentary on immigration, feminism, and Islam. (37:34) https://x.com/AntonioTweets2/status/2000228194666840420?s=20 Richard - Banning a religion by name is prohibited by 1st Amendment but we can limit Muslim immigration. We could do this immediately. US has been fighting Muslims since the beginning. I hope the Church would step forward to convert Muslims. (41:16) Here is the list Patrick read about Muslim terrorist attacks: 1979 The Iranian Embassy Takeover = Muslims1983 The Beirut Embassy bombers = Muslims1983 The Beirut Marine bombers = Muslims1985 The Achille Lauro Hijackers = Muslims1988 The Pan-Am #103 Bombers = Muslims1993 The First WTC bombers = Muslims1994 The Air France Hijackers = Muslims1994 The Buenos Aires bombers = Muslims1996 The Khobar Towers Bombers = Muslims1998 The Kenyan U.S Embassy = Muslims2000 The U.S.S. Cole Bombers = Muslims2001 The Shoe Bomber = Muslim2001 The 9/11 hijackers = Muslims2002 The 2002 Bali Nightclub = Muslims2002 The Moscow Theatre Attackers = Muslims2002 The Beheading of Daniel Pearl = Muslims2002 The Beltway Snipers = Muslims2004 The Madrid Train Bombers = Muslims2004 The Besian School Attackers = Muslims2005 The 7/7 bombers = Muslims2005 The 2005 Bali Bombings = Muslims2008 The Bombay Attackers = Muslims2009 The Fort Hood Shooter = Muslim2009 The Underwear Bomber = Muslim2012 The Libyan U.S. Embassy Attack = Muslims2013 The murder of Lee Rigby = Muslims2013 The Boston Marathon Bombers = Muslims2014 The Yazidi Massacre of 2014 = Muslims2015 The Charlie Hebdo Attacks = Muslims2015 The San Bernardino Attacks = Muslims2016 The Ankara Airport Attack = Muslims2016 The Beheading of French priest = Muslims2016 The Minnesota Mall stabbings = Muslim2016 The Nice Attack = Muslim2016 The Orlando attack = Muslim2017 The Westminster Attack = Muslim2017 The Manchester Arena bombing = Muslim2017 The London Bridge Attack = Muslims2018 The Surabaya bombings = Muslims
Pakistan closed its border with Afghanistan in October following sporadic fighting between the two countries.Since then, the movement of goods has stopped, and lines of trucks have been waiting to cross. We look at the impact of this key trade route being shut and what it means for livelihoods and businesses on both sides of the border. If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Will Bain Producer: Hannah Mullane(Picture: Lorries and a group of people congregating at the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Credit: BBC)
This week, Marcus Fernandez, VOM's Regional Leader for Central Asia, joins VOM Radio for the first time. He'll share about the fast-growing church in Iran, the North Caucasus—an area never before discussed on VOM Radio—and how persecution is escalating in Pakistan. Twenty years ago, Marcus witnessed the growth of the church in China, despite a season of intense persecution. He says he sees the same phenomenon today in Iran, where faithful believers are bold in sharing the gospel and distributing God's Word—and where there is intense persecution. He'll share how Iranian Christians are seen as allies to Israel and, when arrested, often charged with espionage, a crime that carries the death penalty. The North Caucasus is a predominantly Muslim region of Russia. Marcus will share what it is like to be a Christian there. Listen for the story of Marcus meeting a believer in the region and sharing about the work of The Voice of the Martyrs to help persecuted Christians who sacrifice and suffer in order to follow Christ. "Is there any other option besides that?" the brother asked. "There is no Christian in Dagestan that didn't have to pay a price." Marcus will share how a Christian leader says he's never seen the level of brutality against Christians in Pakistan that he's seeing now. Marcus will also share how we can pray for persecuted brothers and sisters in Pakistan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan. The number of believers needing a Bible in Iran and many other nations is increasing. If you'd like to be part of advancing toward the goal of a Bible for every believer, visit www.vomradio.net/donate. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.