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#wbc #turkialalshikh #daznboxing ️️️☎️WBC Boxing Grand Prix in Riyadh, Day 3 Live Fight Chat + News And Notes

#wbc #turkialalshikh #daznboxing ️️️☎️WBC Boxing Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Live Fight Chat + News And Notes

#wbc #turkialalshikh #daznboxing ️️️☎️WBC Boxing Grand Prix in Riyadh, Day 2 Live Fight Chat + News And Notes

We delve into the power of sports to help propel the regeneration of an entire neighbourhood. We’ll explore how smart stadium design can help cities grow in a more sustainable way and hear from the architecture firm behind the world’s largest landscape-led project, Riyadh’s Sports Boulevard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:   The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for another round of nuclear talks—but at the same time, top Iranian officials are now openly advocating for the development of a nuclear bomb.   Washington and Riyadh are on the verge of finalizing a nuclear cooperation deal, signaling a major milestone in Saudi Arabia's ambitions to develop atomic energy.   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure at home. Thousands of Israeli veterans, Mossad operatives, and elite paratroopers are calling for an end to the Gaza war—even if it means negotiating with Hamas.   And in today's Back of the Brief: New satellite imagery shows North Korea may be constructing its largest warship to date.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Kikoff: Tax season is the perfect time to take control of your financial future. Get your first month FREE at https://getkikoff.com/mike TriTails Premium Beef: Visit https://TryBeef.com/PDB for 2 free Flat Iron steaks with your first box over $250 Birch Gold: Text PDB to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back Major General William M. Matz Jr., a distinguished retired U.S. Army officer, whose new book, My Toughest Battle: A Soldier's Lifelong Struggle with Polio, chronicles his journey of overcoming polio and his distinguished military career. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1962, Matz embarked on a military career that spanned over three decades. As an infantryman, he served in Korea and Panama, and as a company commander with the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam, where he was wounded during the 1968 Tet Offensive. His service extended to multiple tours with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and he held the position of executive secretary to Secretaries of Defense Caspar Weinberger and Frank Carlucci. Matz also served two years with Navy/Marine Corps amphibious forces in the Pacific during a second tour in Vietnam and deployed with the 7th Infantry Division to Panama during Operation JUST CAUSE in 1989. Upon retiring from the Army in 1995, Matz transitioned to the defense industry, holding positions such as Vice President of Army Programs at Raytheon Company and General Manager for Vinnell/Northrop Grumman's Saudi Arabian National Guard Modernization Program in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In 2005, President George W. Bush appointed him to the Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission, where he served until 2008. He also served as President of the National Association for Uniformed Services, advocating for service members, veterans, and their families. In January 2018, President Donald Trump appointed Matz as the Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), a position he held until March 2021. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials, honoring the service of U.S. armed forces. Throughout his career, Matz received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star for Valor, Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. We're grateful to UPMC for Life and Tobacco Free Adagio Health for sponsoring this event!

Off a weekend that saw a big win for a star in the welterweight division we recap the Matchroom card, go over some fight news and have some excellent nostalgia on tap, as well. It's part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to break it all down.They start with a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Atlantic City, NJ. That saw welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis wipe out Eimantas Stanionis to unifiy the IBF/WBA titles and win the vacant Ring Magazine belt. Just how good was Ennis and of course, what is likely to do next?On the undercard, junior lightweight Raymond Ford beat Thomas Mattice in garbage fight for the ages. New pro/junior middleweight Omari Jones racks up an easy KO1 over William Jackson. Plus, welterweight Shakhram Giyasov KO4 Franco Ocampo (He's Ennis' due WBA mandatory)Then, some NewsWBC cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack has a new challenger in Noel Mikaelian, the “champion in recess,” who replaces injured mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki on the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard on May 3 in Riyadh.The WBO announced it has granted an extension to the purse bid deadline for the fight between WBO/WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora and WBO mandatory challenger Xander Zayas at the request of both sides as they get closer to a deal. We discuss the likelihood that they'll meet soon.Top Rank and PBC are in discussions for WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster to defend against WBC featherweight titlist Stephen Fulton, who would move up.  And, Dan is interested, as the WBC unveiled several details of its four-division Grand Prix, whose first stage runs April 17-20 in Riyadh with early round bouts. Those will be in the four divisions having tournaments -- featherweight, junior welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight.  NostalgiaApril 12, 1997 – In a battle of legends in the making, Oscar De La Hoya defeats Pernell Whitaker. It started the real run of great fighters that De La Hoya would repeatedly meet and mostly, defeat in his career over the next decade.April 16, 2011 – 14 years ago on Wednesday – Victor Ortiz decisioned Andre Berto to win the WBC welterweight title in a wild fight of the year contender with both guys down twice!  Big Dan was ringside at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Off a weekend that saw a big win for a star in the welterweight division we recap the Matchroom card, go over some fight news and have some excellent nostalgia on tap, as well. It's part of the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to break it all down.They start with a recap of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Atlantic City, NJ. That saw welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis wipe out Eimantas Stanionis to unifiy the IBF/WBA titles and win the vacant Ring Magazine belt. Just how good was Ennis and of course, what is likely to do next?On the undercard, junior lightweight Raymond Ford beat Thomas Mattice in garbage fight for the ages. New pro/junior middleweight Omari Jones racks up an easy KO1 over William Jackson. Plus, welterweight Shakhram Giyasov KO4 Franco Ocampo (He's Ennis' due WBA mandatory)Then, some NewsWBC cruiserweight titlist Badou Jack has a new challenger in Noel Mikaelian, the “champion in recess,” who replaces injured mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki on the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull undercard on May 3 in Riyadh.The WBO announced it has granted an extension to the purse bid deadline for the fight between WBO/WBC junior middleweight titlist Sebastian Fundora and WBO mandatory challenger Xander Zayas at the request of both sides as they get closer to a deal. We discuss the likelihood that they'll meet soon.Top Rank and PBC are in discussions for WBC junior lightweight titlist O'Shaquie Foster to defend against WBC featherweight titlist Stephen Fulton, who would move up.  And, Dan is interested, as the WBC unveiled several details of its four-division Grand Prix, whose first stage runs April 17-20 in Riyadh with early round bouts. Those will be in the four divisions having tournaments -- featherweight, junior welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight.  NostalgiaApril 12, 1997 – In a battle of legends in the making, Oscar De La Hoya defeats Pernell Whitaker. It started the real run of great fighters that De La Hoya would repeatedly meet and mostly, defeat in his career over the next decade.April 16, 2011 – 14 years ago on Wednesday – Victor Ortiz decisioned Andre Berto to win the WBC welterweight title in a wild fight of the year contender with both guys down twice!  Big Dan was ringside at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

Have you ever considered the possibility that your thyroid medication could be doing more than just balancing hormones? It might be putting something else at risk.This week, I explored the connection between thyroid medication and bone health, revealing how excessive doses could be stealthily weakening your bones. I break down the science of bone loss, the key tests you need and why addressing the root cause of thyroid dysfunction is crucial. Plus, discover functional medicine strategies to support both your thyroid and bone strength.If you're on thyroid hormone replacement or considering it—listening to this episode is a must. Don't wait until it's too late to protect your bones. Tune in now!Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Episode Begins0:04 - Can Thyroid Medication Cause Osteoporosis0:17 - Levothyroxine and Bone Density Research0:41 - How Excess Thyroid Hormone Affects Bones0:49 - Bone Health Concerns for Hyperthyroid Patients1:12 - Signs of Taking Too Much Thyroid Hormone1:34 - Subclinical Hyperthyroidism and Bone Loss2:23 - Why a Bone Density Scan is Important3:30 - Key Markers for Bone Turnover5:04 - Alkaline Phosphatase and Bone Loss7:13 - Addressing the Root Cause of Thyroid Issues7:19 - Can You Reduce or Stop Thyroid Medication7:51 - Why Treating the Root Cause Matters8:38 - Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid Health9:43 - Can the Thyroid Gland Regenerate10:00 - Small Thyroid Dose Adjustments and Bone Health11:04 - Closing Thoughts12:04 - Episode Wrap-UpMentioned In this Episode: Articles: Effects of Levothyroxine and thyroid stimulating hormone on bone loss in patients with primary hypothyroidismAssociation between levothyroxine replacement therapy and osteoporosis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a matched case-control study Case report: fast reversal of severe osteoporosis after correction of excessive levothyroxine treatment and long-term follow-up Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sHave you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Welcome to The IconicEvents® Series, a special segment of A Flair for VIP Events. In Episode 4 of this segment, I sit down with Amanda Paige, currently based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We discuss Amanda's journey from Canada to the Middle East, her experiences working at iconic events like the Formula One Grand Prix, and the rise of music festivals in Saudi Arabia. Amanda shares insights on networking, how she has landed iconic event roles, the importance of hospitality in event management, and more. The conversation highlights the significance of iconic events in shaping careers and offers valuable advice for aspiring event professionals.Connect with Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-paige-events/In The IconicEvents® Series, I sit down with event professionals from rising talent to industry leaders who've worked behind the scenes at some of the world's most iconic events, from global sporting events to red carpet premieres. You'll hear firsthand what it takes to make these events happen, the career moves that got them there, and the insider lessons you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're just starting out or leveling up, this series will help you step into your iconic events era.Connect with Laura:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurayarbroughlloyd⁠Website: ⁠https://www.lauralloydevents.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lauralloydevents⁠Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5NlMVdhKnrF5Gsto2vfEio?si=k_MVgyj5RdOvX0UsB2t8VA⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurayarbroughlloydSupport Laura: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/laurayarblloyd⁠⁠Freebie: https://www.lauralloydevents.com/findvipevents

Top of the week MK is here, and we’ve got a loaded show. The fellas discuss this past weekend’s UFC Vegas 105 results, including Lerone Murphy’s uninspiring decision and Torrez Finney’s split-decision win. They also look ahead to the biggest storylines with UFC 314. On the boxing end, Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson’s comments against Turki Alalshikh have us wondering whether we’re seeing an end to boxing’s reliance upon Riyadh Season. We’ll also discuss Tim Tszyu’s big return and a Boots-Stanionis unification.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Burke discussed the current economic uncertainty, noting a potential double bottom in the US market and the impact of global trade fragmentation. He highlighted the rise in defense spending globally, including in the US, Europe, and China, and the challenges of developing new defense programs. Energy demand is increasing, with a 2.2% growth in 2024. Infrastructure needs in the US are significant, with a $3.7 trillion gap by 2033. The discussion also covered the impact of tariffs on inflation, the rule of law, and the potential for recession due to policy uncertainties.Issues & RisksUncertainty in global trade and tariffsPotential for stagflationChallenges in defense spending and program effectivenessIncreased energy demand and its impactInfrastructure needs and funding gapsConcerns about the U.S. upholding the rule of lawPotential impact on U.S. exceptionalism and global leadershipNext stepsStephen Burke mentioned an upcoming Zoom call on April 22nd with Dr. Ed Yardeni to discuss Trump's first 90 days and economic outlookMark Sanor mentioned several upcoming events, including one in Vegas, a Palo Alto event with Eric Schmidt speaking, and events in Riyadh, DC, and SeattleQuestions discussed"Have we reached max uncertainty?""What can the administration be doing that it's not doing to avert, avoid, slow down and decimate or extinguish rising costs?""Do you see any policies in this administration that is second Trump, big spending administration? Do you see any policies whatsoever that would lead to deficit reaction reduction?""What do you think about this idea that is the US, not opportunity for all?"TimelineApril 22nd: Zoom call with Dr. Ed Yardeni to discuss Trump's first 90 days and economic outlookJune 16-18: Upcoming event mentioned by Mark Sanor, described as potentially one of their best events2029: IMF projection for global GDP to reach 130-140 trillion dollars You can subscribe to various 361 events and content at https://361firm.com/subs. For reference: Web: www.361firm.com/homeOnboard as Investor: https://361.pub/shortdiagOnboard Deals 361: www.361firm.com/onbOnboard as Banker: www.361firm.com/bankersEvents: www.361firm.com/eventsContent: www.youtube.com/361firmWeekly Digests: www.361firm.com/digest

In Episode 13 of The Expat-ations Podcast

Jon Nelson takes you through the Week in Review on SDH AM. Hear from FC Dallas PBP Ryan Figert about this weekend's match with Atlanta United, Daniel Sperry of the Kansas City Star talks about the legacy of Peter Vermes, and meet Shater Gemade of Al Shabab U15's and his dad Kuma to learn about his journey from Atlanta to playing in Riyadh.

Two years ago, boxing was on the ropes. Fans were fed up, and rival promoters were playing the blame game, as egos, finances and broadcaster commitments got in the way.Now, it's all changed, largely thanks to investment from Saudi Arabia. We head to the boxing ring to look at the revival of this global sport – and find out whether the Kingdom's increasing involvement in sport is being universally welcomed.If you would like to get in touch with the show, please email: businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Matt Lines(Image: Britain's Tyson Fury (red) and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk (blue) compete during their heavyweight world championship rematch at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on December 22, 2024. Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Thursday that the Chinese economy is growing steadily with a stronger outlook despite many difficulties and multiple challenges, thanks to its increasing capacity to drive growth through innovation.国务院副总理丁薛祥周四表示，尽管面临诸多困难和多重挑战，中国经济在创新动能持续增强的推动下，仍在稳步增长，前景更加光明。 He made the remarks in a keynote speech delivered at the opening of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, which was held in Boao, Hainan province, with the theme "Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future".丁薛祥副总理在海南博鳌举行的博鳌亚洲论坛2025年年会开幕式上发表主旨演讲时作出上述表述。本届年会以"变局中的亚洲：携手共创未来"为主题。 Ding said that China's firm commitment to the innovation-driven development strategy has notably boosted its innovation capacity.丁薛祥强调，中国坚定不移实施创新驱动发展战略，科技创新能力实现显著提升。 "We will move faster toward greater self-reliance and strength in sophisticated science and technology, facilitate the integrated development of technological and industrial innovation, and foster and expand emerging and future industries, even as we transform and upgrade traditional industries," he said.他表示："我们将以更大力度推进高水平科技自立自强，促进科技创新与产业创新深度融合，在加快传统产业转型升级的同时，着力培育壮大新兴产业和未来产业。" "In my view, apart from the rapidly developing new energy vehicles, other sectors such as artificial intelligence, biomanufacturing, quantum technology and the low-altitude economy will also thrive in China. They will offer opportunities not only for China, but also Asia and the world," he added.“我认为，除了快速发展的新能源汽车，人工智能、生物制造、量子技术和低空经济等其他领域也将在中国蓬勃发展。它们不仅将为中国，也将为亚洲和世界带来机遇，"他补充道。 Ding expressed his optimism about the Chinese economy, saying that China is among the world's fastest-growing major economies.同时丁薛祥对中国经济发展前景表示乐观，认为中国仍是全球增长最快的主要经济体。 "In January and February, our economy got off to a steady start: The key indicators for industry, consumption and investment all grew faster than in 2024, continuing the upward momentum seen in the fourth quarter of last year," he said.丁薛祥援引最新数据指出："今年1月和2月的经济运行平稳起步，工业、消费、投资等主要指标增速均快于2024年同期，延续了去年四季度以来的上升势头。" Speaking about China's GDP growth target of around 5 percent this year, he said the target is based on rigorous projections and methodical planning, underpinned by the country's growth potential and favorable conditions, and supported by its robust policy measures.在谈到中国今年 5% 左右的 GDP 增长目标时，他说，这一目标是基于严谨的预测和有条不紊的规划，以中国的发展潜力和有利条件，以及中国强有力的政策措施为支撑。 "China is confident of realizing its goals and tasks for social and economic development, and it will contribute to the development of Asia and the world," he added.丁薛祥补充道："中国有信心实现全年经济社会发展目标任务，为亚洲和世界发展作出应有贡献。" Ding reiterated China's commitment to deepening reform and opening-up across the board, in order to deliver a more business-friendly environment.丁薛祥重申，中国致力于全面深化改革开放，以营造更加有利的营商环境。 "We will accelerate the implementation of landmark reform measures, better leverage the leading role of economic structural reform, and refine institutions and mechanisms to better support high-quality development," he said.他说："我们将加快实施具有里程碑意义的改革措施，更好地发挥经济结构性改革的引领作用，完善支持高质量发展的体制机制建设。 Noting that opening-up is a distinct hallmark of Chinese modernization, Ding said that no matter how the external environment changes, China will open wider to the world.丁薛祥特别指出，对外开放是中国式现代化的鲜明标识，"无论外部环境如何变化，中国开放的大门只会越开越大"。 While steadily expanding institutional opening-up and further improving market access for foreign investors, the country will expand voluntary and unilateral opening-up in a well-ordered way, he said.他表示，中国将在稳步扩大制度性开放、进一步改善外资市场准入的同时，有序推进自主开放和单边开放的进程。 "We warmly welcome businesses from all countries to invest and operate in China, join in the process of Chinese modernization and share in China's development opportunities," he added.他补充说：“我们热烈欢迎各国企业来华投资经营，参与中国现代化进程，共享中国发展机遇。” Lawrence Jin, leader of Deloitte Global Chinese Services Group, highlighted China's considerable progress in boosting innovation and the improvement in its business environment.德勤全球中国服务组负责人劳伦斯・金高度评价了中国在促进创新和改善营商环境方面取得的巨大进步。 "Over the past half a year, China's innovation has gained significant global recognition. I believe this will not only support the next wave of globalization for Chinese companies, but also, to a great extent, boost the confidence of multinational companies in further investing in China and participating in its innovation ecosystem," he said.他指出："过去半年间，中国创新成果获得了全球高度认可。我相信，这不仅将为中国企业下一波全球化浪潮提供支持，也将在很大程度上增强跨国公司进一步投资中国、参与中国创新生态系统的信心。" "Meanwhile, we are pleased to see continuous enhancements in the business environment for both private enterprises and foreign-invested companies. I firmly believe that this will be crucial in strengthening confidence," Jin added.金立群补充道："同时，我们也很高兴地看到，民营企业与外资企业的营商环境持续优化。我坚信，这将对提振市场信心具有决定性作用。" Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, CEO of Saudi Basic Industries Corp, a petrochemicals manufacturer based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said he is upbeat about China's economy and his company will continue to expand its presence in the country.位于沙特阿拉伯利雅得的石化产品制造商沙特基础工业公司首席执行官阿卜杜勒拉赫曼-法吉赫（Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh）表示，他对中国经济持乐观态度，他的公司将继续扩大在中国的业务。 "Speaking of economic development, there are few countries that can match China. Over the past years, China has accounted for more than 30 percent of the global GDP. All of its economic dynamism explains our success in the Chinese market for more than 40 years," he said.这位深耕中国市场四十余年的企业家表示："中国经济发展成就有目共睹，过去数年对全球经济增长贡献率超过30%。中国市场蓬勃的活力，正是我们取得长期成功的关键。" In his speech, Vice-Premier Ding called on Asian countries to work together to strengthen solidarity and cooperation through greater mutual trust, promote economic globalization through openness and integration, seek prosperity and development through mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and safeguard tranquility and stability through peaceful coexistence.丁薛祥副总理在演讲中向亚洲各国发出四点倡议：通过增进互信夯实合作根基，以开放包容推动经济全球化，以互利共赢谋求繁荣发展，以和合共生维护安宁稳定。 "We should make full use of regional cooperation mechanisms in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region, push for high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, work toward the signing of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol and promote regional economic integration and connectivity," he said, calling for efforts to ensure that Asia continues to be a region of peace and stability.他说："我们应充分发挥东亚与亚太区域合作机制效能，推动《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》高质量实施，加快签署中国—东盟自贸区3.0版升级议定书，促进区域经济一体化与互联互通建设。" 并呼吁努力让亚洲继续成为和平与稳定的地区。Prime Minister of Laos Sonexay Siphandone highlighted the role of China in guiding regional and global cooperation, as mounting geopolitical tensions continue to have an extensive impact on global development.老挝总理宋赛·西潘敦（Sonexay Siphandone）在发言中强调，面对地缘政治紧张态势对全球发展的深远影响，中国始终发挥着区域与全球合作的关键引领作用。He said the development of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative in the past 10 years and more has proved that it is a bond for promoting mutual connectivity in Asia and Europe, as well as a boost for regional shared development and global progress.他说，中国提出的 “一带一路 ”倡议在过去十多年的发展证明，它已成为促进亚欧大陆互联互通的重要纽带，更是推动区域共同发展与全球进步的强力引擎。 drivev. 驱动boao Forum博鳌亚洲论坛innovation capacity创新能力the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Protocol中国—东盟自贸区3.0版升级议定书key indicators主要指标the upward momentum上升势头reiteratev. 重申the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership区域全面经济伙伴关系

As tensions simmer over, the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Riyadh has become a pivotal stage this week, with separate high-stakes meetings by Ukraine and Russia underscoring its growing importance in global diplomacy. Today, we speak with one of Russia's top diplomats, the first deputy permanent representative to the UN, Dmitry Polanski. Can a Black Sea ceasefire tied to sanctions relief truly de-escalate the conflict, even as both sides ramp up attacks on the ground? Are either parties willing to make the hard concessions needed to end the three-year war? Plus, how is Riyadh shaping the long-awaited shift towards peace?

Nina and Alexandra open the episode by discussing the ongoing negotiations in Riyadh between the US, Russia and Ukraine and providing an overdue update on the deteriorating situation for civil society and media in Georgia. They then talk about a potential final agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the assault of a journalist in Serbia.For the main interview, Nina and Alexandra spoke with Leanid Marozau, the Head of the Legal Department and the Advisor on Legal Affairs to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian democratic forces in exile. Together they discuss the latest political updates in Belarus and also the ongoing work of the democratic opposition outside the country. You can check out #bysol or Viasna if you'd like to support fundraising efforts for Belarusians - including political prisoners.Bonus content: What do Belarusian youth think?This week's bonus content for the TEE patrons features a short conversation with Leanid Marozau from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's office. Leanid talks with Nina and Alexandra about youth both in Belarus and in the Belarusian diaspora. Listen to the bonus discussion here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-216-125301901Support the podcast – become a TEE Patron!www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope

As the LPGA Tour returns this week after a 3 week hiatus I was joined by New Zealand born Aussie pro Hira Naveed who returns to the scene of her career best finish of 2nd at last year's Ford Championship in Arizona over the road at Seville Golf & Country Club where she challenged the world number 1 Nelly Korda finishing 2 shots behind the best player in the world.   Although born in New Zealand, Hira spent majority of her childhood in Perth, Australia and went to University in Los Angeles where she ended up finishing 5th in the all time scoring list with 73.59 and would be a part of the 2019 Palmer Cup side for Team International which they would win against USA. In 2019 Hira turned Pro before the disruption of 2020 where she was cut off from any sort of tournament play but played on Epson Tour in 2021 with a career best finish on Epson of T4th in 2022. Hira would meet well renowned Golf Coach Chris Mayson and would certainly work towards improving. Hira would gain her LPGA Tour card for 2024 season after finishing T15th at Final Stage Q School in 2023.   Last year Hira made her bow at LPGA Tour level and had a few Top 20s and she even admits that it could have been better but still a respectable 72nd finish on the Race to CME Globe standings to keep her card. So far Hira has started with 3 straight cuts made including a 8th placed finish at Saudi Ladies International in Riyadh and returns to the state of Arizona where she is very comfortable with having played a heap of events in AZ on Epson Tour & openly admitted she loves playing in hot weather and desert golf.   Downloads via Podbean, Apple and Spotify! Be sure to give a listen and thanks to Hira Naveed for being a good guest!   Enjoy!

Sudan's armed forces have regained control of Khartoum International Airport from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Istanbul's city council has appointed Nuri Aslan as the temporary replacement for Ekrem Imamoglu, after Mr Imamoglu was officially suspended from his duties following his arrest on corruption charges. The UAE secured a dramatic late win over North Korea at the World Cup qualifiers in Riyadh.   This episode features Lizzie Porter in Istanbul, Kamal Tabikha in Cairo, and Paul Radley in Dubai.

The United States says it has brokered a tentative deal for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea to ensure safe navigation for commercial shopping in the waterway. The deal wrapped up days of negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that have were working towards a concrete overall ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron, following a meeting with President Zelenskyy, proposed European nations put together an armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Alex Hogan, London-based foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who says the Black Sea deal depends on some stipulations posed by Russia and discusses the proposed European armed force to help Ukraine. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syria calls for international probe after deadly Israeli bombing Israel threatens to occupy more Gaza land Ukraine ceasefire talks in Riyadh conclude without breakthrough Trump signs executive order to overhaul US elections Deadly South Korea wildfires cause unprecedented damage

The United States says it has brokered a tentative deal for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea to ensure safe navigation for commercial shopping in the waterway. The deal wrapped up days of negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that have were working towards a concrete overall ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron, following a meeting with President Zelenskyy, proposed European nations put together an armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Alex Hogan, London-based foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who says the Black Sea deal depends on some stipulations posed by Russia and discusses the proposed European armed force to help Ukraine. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States says it has brokered a tentative deal for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea to ensure safe navigation for commercial shopping in the waterway. The deal wrapped up days of negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that have were working towards a concrete overall ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron, following a meeting with President Zelenskyy, proposed European nations put together an armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Alex Hogan, London-based foreign correspondent for the FOX News Channel, who says the Black Sea deal depends on some stipulations posed by Russia and discusses the proposed European armed force to help Ukraine. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christophe Farnaud shares insights into his unique role of representing 27 nations and the evolving relationship between Europe and Saudi Arabia. He discusses the rapid transformation he is witnessing in Saudi Arabia's rapid transformation, from outdated perceptions to bold new policies—and the complexities of high-stakes diplomacy. The conversation explores key economic milestones, including the launch of the EU Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh, as well as transformative visa and tourism policies, social shifts, cultural exchanges, and educational collaborations. Together, these dynamic changes are reshaping the region and ushering in a powerful new era for both Europe and Saudi Arabia. 0:00 Intro2:02 Saudi Arabia: Past and Present Impressions5:01 Changing Views on Saudi Arabia8:07 A Day in the Life of an Ambassador11:15 Navigating Accelerated Change13:00 The Passion & Complexity of Diplomacy14:36 Bridging Economic Partnerships18:08 Visa & Tourism Policies24:09 Empowerment, Women & Youth40:40 Education, Culture & Sustainability44:03 Economic & Cultural Dialogue49:32 Local Opportunities & Inclusive Hiring50:09 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

Las nueve en Canarias. ¿Qué tal, señor Ángel Expósito? Seguimos con la linterna encendida de este martes. La noticia del día es que estamos un pasito, ojalá, más cerca hacia el fin de la guerra en Ucrania. Queda mucho. Pero me gusta ver el vaso medio lleno, lo siento. Quizás confunda deseos con realidad. Siempre es una buena señal que las partes acerquen posturas. Eso es precisamente lo que ha ocurrido hoy en Riyadh, Arabia Saudí, entre Ucrania y Estados Unidos, entre Rusia y Estados Unidos. Han sido tres días de negociaciones que han terminado con un pacto, en principio para suspender los ...

U.S. negotiators held talks with a Russian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine. It comes one day after the negotiators met with a Ukrainian delegation. Both countries have agreed in principle to a temporary ceasefire, but major sticking points remain. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Teams from both Kyiv and Moscow are back in Saudi Arabia for separate talks with the US. Meanwhile, Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, calls a snap general election for a month’s time and Zürich narrowly approves a ban on digital advertising screens and most commercial adverts in public spaces. Plus: Greek tourism minister Olga Kefalogianni assures international travellers that Santorini is “fully prepared” to welcome visitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world waits with bated breath about what progress is being made on a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire, Charles Hecker joins Andrew Mueller to discuss. Then: panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Giorgia Scaturro join to discuss the latest on Benjamin Netanyahu’s “endless war”, Italy’s fall-out with Elon Musk and the uproar caused by the ‘balance ta pinte’ movement in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sono iniziati a Riad i colloqui tra la delegazione Usa e la delegazione russa, dopo che ieri la delegazione Usa aveva incontrato la delegazione ucraina. Ne parliamo con Marta Allevato, giornalista della redazione Esteri dell'agenzia AGI , autrice di “La Russia moralizzatrice. La crociata del Cremlino per i valori tradizionali” (Piemme), ed Ettore Sequi, già segretario generale della Farnesina e ambasciatore, oggi vicepresidente di Sace e segretario generale dello European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East. Sesto giorno di proteste ad Istanbul tra manifestanti e polizia. Ce ne parla da Istanbul Gabriella Colarusso, inviata di Repubblica.

U.S. negotiators held talks with a Russian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine. It comes one day after the negotiators met with a Ukrainian delegation. Both countries have agreed in principle to a temporary ceasefire, but major sticking points remain. Geoff Bennett reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Edward Lucas, Author & Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis

①Premier Li Qiang pledged expanded market access for foreign investors at the China Development Forum 2025. (00:42)②China and Japan have reached 20 consensus points in high-level economic dialogue. How significant are they for bilateral ties? (12:17)③Ukraine and Russia are holding talks separately with the United States in Saudi Arabia. What to expect? (24:34)④China's ambassador to the US has described weaponizing tariffs as a boomerang that would only backfire. (33:36)⑤South Korea's constitutional court has reinstated Han Duck-soo as the country's acting president. What will come next? (43:00)

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by two law professors, Leah Litman and Saikrishna Prakash, to discuss the questions surrounding President Trump's contentious use of presidential power.    Next, Israeli journalist Ari Shavit speaks with Fareed about the protests sweeping Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu restarts the war in Gaza and moves to dismiss his country's attorney general and domestic security chief.    Finally, Richard Haass joins the show to discuss the latest in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine as American, Ukrainian, and Russian delegations travel to Riyadh for talks.    GUESTS: Leah Litman (@LeahLitman), Saikrishna Prakash, Ari Shavit (@arishavit), Richard Haass (@RichardHaass)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Headlines: Trump called his talk with Zelensky about the Ukraine ceasefire “very good,” as U.S. and Russian officials prepare to meet in Riyadh. Meanwhile, his administration is considering giving up the U.S. military's top NATO command role, held by an American general since WWII, while the Pentagon plans to cut 60,000 civilian jobs, many held by veterans. The Fed held interest rates steady but signaled two cuts later this year, citing slower growth and inflation driven by tariffs. The DOGE-led takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace is now facing legal challenges. In the courts, a judge ordered Trump officials to prove they followed a deportation ban, another blocked the administration's transgender military ban, and a third halted the EPA's attempt to cancel $20 billion in climate grants. And finally, 63,000 newly declassified pages on JFK's assassination just dropped—happy sleuthing! Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:  The Independent: Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump tells Zelensky US could take ownership of energy plants after new Putin airstrikes NBC News: Trump admin considers giving up NATO command that has been American since Eisenhower  Military.com: Pentagon Pushes Ahead on Cutting 60,000 Civilian Workers Using Firings, Resignations and Hiring Freeze  CNBC: Fed decision recap: Powell says tariffs could delay progress on lowering inflation  NBC News: U.S. Institute of Peace sues to block DOGE 'takeover by force'  NY Times: Trump Officials Say Deportees Were Gang Members. Few Details Were Disclosed.  WSJ: Federal Judge Blocks Trump Ban on Transgender People Serving in Military  CBS News: Judge temporarily blocks EPA's effort to cancel $20 billion in climate grants  CBS News: What's in the 80,000 pages of JFK assassination documents released by the Trump administration  Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Richard Fitzgerald, the founder of Augustus Media, an award-winning modern media company in the UAE and KSA, publishers of Lovin Dubai, Lovin Saudi, and Smashi TV. With a background in media and advertising since 2006, Richard worked at agencies in Ireland, England, and the UAE before building a regional social media department at Mindshare MENA and later becoming Managing Director of a creative technology start-up. In 2015, he launched Augustus Media, a ‘new media' company that has since expanded across the Middle East, winning Best SME Company at the 2018 MENA EFFIE Awards. Today, Augustus operates Lovin brands in multiple cities, including Dubai, Saudi, Bahrain, Cairo, Riyadh, and Sharjah, and in 2019, they added ODEUM, a dedicated content studio, to their growing media empire. Richard reveals the strategies he used to scale his media brands, the challenges of monetising digital media, and why he believes traditional media is broken. If you're building a content brand or looking to scale your business in a competitive market, this is a must-listen!

After US & Russia met in Riyadh, US and Ukraine followed up to meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this past week. Today's show summarizes the positions and demands of the various parties in the 4-way negotiations that are the current discussions re. future peace in Ukraine: USA, Russia, Ukraine, and European Union NATO. What did the USA tell Ukraine in Jeddah? The context of negotiations as military conflict continues, and likely will escalate, in Ukraine. How Russia has cleared out Kursk. Next likely Russian fronts in Sumy and Zaporozhie in the south. Europeans declare $1T new spending on military industry and Germany's Merz announces $540B more for ‘infrastructure'. Where will EU get the funding? Reports Trump & Putin to talk directly next week (again with no Ukraine or Europeans involved). Meanwhile, US escalates tariff war with Europe. (Next week show: Understanding Trump Tariff Strategy)

On this episode, the Kabsa Boys discuss Ramadan nights in Riyadh, Respecting your car, Shamsi collects Rocks, and the state of Arab television today.⁠YouTube⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠X

In today's war diary, Nikolai Feldman and Alexey Arestovich discussed the main news on the 1111th day of war:➤ 00:00 Kursk operation: a catastrophic problem for the Ukrainian army under the same scenario with encirclement.➤ 02:39 The "cauldron" .. Again..: what conclusions should be drawn right now?➤ 06:11 What will happen after the retreat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the Kursk region?➤ 11:59 Why is the Supreme Commander-in-Chief not accelerating peace negotiations, given the situation in the Kursk region? What is the logic?➤ 14:10 Public polling data from Russia and Ukraine: about trust in US President Trump, and  Zelensky's conduct of negotiations.➤ 16:51 Did Zelensky meet with Democrats for bipartisan support prior to meeting with Trump in the Oval Office?➤ 21:30 How to recognize a Ukrainian patriot?➤ 24:55 Has Europe woken up?! On military aid to Ukraine and the Ukrainian military-industrial complex in garages.➤ 29:23 French President Macron: address to the nation, entering a new era, threat from Russia, nuclear umbrella over Europe. Will the French economy switch to a war-mode of production? — Reality is the main traitor for Europeans.➤ 33:33 For Ukrainians: reality must be dehumanized, cause-and-effect relationships must be cut.➤ 37:00 When will Ukraine meet reality?➤ 39:40 It is impossible to save those who do not want to be saved.➤ 46:05 Can Ukraine count on Europe?➤ 48:35 Patriot missile stockpiles in Ukraine may run out in a few weeks. How can negotiations in Riyadh proceed given this fact?➤ 51:00 Why should Russia agree not to use ballistic missiles on Ukrainian territory?➤ 57:10 I never thought I'd be watching tens of millions of people go crazy on live TV.➤ 57:57 Tymoshenko called on the Rada to stop the war. Fighting until 2030 is Europe's true attitude toward Ukraine.➤ 01:01:30 Russians act like they've already won. BUT there's a nuance...Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Advisor to the Office of Ukraine President : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_ArestovychOfficial channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjWy2g76QZf7QLEwx4cB46gNikolay Feldman - Ukranian journalist, social researcher, blogger.

Saudi Arabia is in the middle of a diplomatic blitz. From hosting yesterday's talks between Washington and Kyiv over the war in Ukraine to positioning the kingdom as central to the "day after" plans for postwar Gaza and offering to help deconflict tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Riyadh appears to be everywhere. This "peace push" is tethered to the political agenda of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS - namely, his effort to rehabilitate his own image while positioning the kingdom at the forefront of Middle East geopolitics and casting Saudi Arabia as a constructive player on the international stage. At its core, this international push by Saudi Arabia is intimately linked to internal politics inside the kingdom, particularly MBS' efforts to preserve and expand his own power. MBS is spearheading a new hypernationalist project designed to restructure the country's domestic "ruling bargain" and transform Riyadh's global image. Almost every Saudi policy at home and abroad is a byproduct of this new project as well as MBS' ultimate imperatives of regime preservation and power projection. Critical to this effort is the restructuring of the Saudi economy toward a sustainable footing in anticipation of a future of declining oil revenues. MBS' ambitious economic plan, Vision 2030, is the economic foundation of his new nationalist project, aimed at establishing Saudi Arabia as the major economic hub of the Middle East and a lucrative market for international capital. For MBS, the success of this nationalist project is existential. It is the new autocratic foundation on which the crown prince - the kingdom's de facto ruler who has already amassed more power than any individual in the history of the Saudi state - hopes to base his authority. But the success of this domestic vision depends on more than just absolute control at home. It is intertwined with regional and international objectives, making it also the driver of Saudi foreign policy. At the regional level, MBS needs calm to focus on his domestic agenda. This is why he has shifted from an aggressive foreign policy, epitomized by the Saudi intervention in Yemen in 2015, toward an emphasis on de-escalation beginning roughly in 2020. In particular, Saudi Arabia has focused heavily on deconfliction with Iran, its chief regional adversary with which it had severed relations in 2016. In 2023, after a period of diplomatic engagement, Riyadh and Tehran reestablished formal relations. The two sides have continued to pursue their delicate détente since then. This should not be interpreted as a cessation of long-standing strategic competition between Saudi Arabia and Iran, but rather as opportunistic maneuvering by both parties, given the changing regional and international contexts as well as both sides' increased concern with pressing domestic issues. The success of Mohammed bin Salman's domestic vision is intertwined with regional and international objectives, making it also the driver of Saudi foreign policy. Recently, concern in Riyadh over the prospects of a region-wide conflict have grown considerably in the wake of the war in Gaza and rising tensions between Israel, Iran and the United States. Compounding these heightened tensions are concerns over Iran's nuclear program, with Tehran now closer to being able to manufacture a nuclear weapon than any point since its uranium enrichment program was discovered in the early 2000s. Fearful that a war between Israel, Iran and the U.S. would consume and destabilize the entire region, Riyadh is offering to mediate between Tehran and Washington, hoping that it can prevent such an outcome. MBS is also keen on asserting Saudi Arabia's central role in shaping the Middle East's geostrategic landscape. This has been particularly apparent over the past year and a half, after the war in Gaza brought the Israel-Palestine conflict back to the forefront of regional geopolitics. Before Hamas' attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023...

As Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Riyadh, we assess the chances of a ceasefire with Russia and the role of backchannel diplomacy. And we ask what Syria’s latest deadly outburst of sectarian conflict means for stability in the region. Plus, we mark 14 years since Japan’s Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, bring you the latest from the Nordics and head to Cannes for the opening day of Mipim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're continuing my conversation with interior architect Nouf Al Moneef, Director of the Noor Riyadh festival. On today's episode, Nouf tells me about the evolution of Noor Riyadh, why they chose light as a theme in addition to art, as well as about her own design aesthetic. You can find the first part of my conversation with Nouf in your podcast app as well as on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sitting in for Jim Schneider, Dalton Windsor presented news items from the past week that are of importance to you. Here are some of the headlines from the first half of the broadcast:--In response to a massive air offensive that was launched by Russia against Ukraine, President Trump has sent out a brief warning to Russia on Truth Social to back off. He's considering placing large scale banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a cease-fire and final settlement agreement on peace is reached. --Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that last week's clash with President Trump and V.P. J.D. Vance at the White House was regrettable, yet they are pledging to sign the minerals deal and hold peace talks. --American military aid to Ukraine was stopped so abruptly that planes carrying weapons were ordered to turn around in the sky.--Trump's administration is demanding a recorded, public apology from Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Fox News Peter Doocy has said that nothing will happen with the minerals deal until Zelenskyy goes in front of cameras and makes an explicit, public apology for the way he behaved in the oval office. --Ukraine's acceptance of the U.S. peace deal, instead of China's, would be a major win for the U.S., weakening Beijing's influence and setting a precedent for future defense agreements. --The Trump administration's top diplomats and national security figures will reportedly meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, next week.--France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced that it was freezing the sharing of information with Kiev.

Neo-imperialism is marching, loud and proud, straight into the heart of global politics. Between Trump's quiet dealmaking in Riyadh, to his open musings about annexing Canada, the last few weeks have shattered the illusion that the age of empire is behind us. The world order of the last 70 years is crumbling, replaced by raw, transactional power. Trump and Putin are set to carve up Ukraine, billionaires are circling mineral-rich territories like vultures, and Washington's foreign policy has been reduced to a simple equation: If you have resources, we'll take them. This episode draws an eerie parallel between Trump's tactics and one of the most brutal imperial heists in history; King Leopold's reign of terror in the Belgian Congo. Just as European powers once justified plunder with the rhetoric of “civilization,” today's resource grabs are wrapped in the language of “economic deals.” And at the heart of exposing that brutality was Roger Casement, a man who paid with his life for revealing the truth. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (02/18/2025): 3:05pm- - Democrats continue to battle against the Trump Administration's war on corruption and wasteful spending within the executive branch. According to reports, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is in the process of assessing Social Security's expenditures—which has resulted in the administration's top official stepping down. 3:30pm- Rich and Matt are heading to the White House tomorrow morning to meet with cabinet and Trump Administration officials—but President Donald Trump is in Florida, Vice President JD Vance is in Munich, and Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia…so, who are they going to meet with? 3:50pm- Will anyone be attending the anti-Trump “Principles First Summit” later this month in Washington D.C.? Rich suspects attendees will only be interested in the free boxed lunch. 4:00pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to break down some of the best (and worst) clips from the Sunday shows. During an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan outlandishly, and inaccurately, claimed the Nazi movement was able to gain momentum in 1930s and 1940s Germany thanks to freedom of speech. 4:30pm- From his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders expanding access to in vitro fertilization. While speaking with the press, President Trump emphasized the need to end the war between Russia-Ukraine. 5:00pm- On Tuesday, from his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders expanding access to in vitro fertilization. 5:10pm- BREAKING NEWS: According to The New York Times, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan declined to bar the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk from accessing sensitive information from several federal agencies as part of the Trump Administration's mission to do away with wasteful spending. According to Fox News, DOGE has already saved American taxpayers $55 billion. 5:15pm- Rich and Matt are heading to the White House tomorrow morning to meet with cabinet and Trump Administration officials—but President Donald Trump is in Florida, Vice President JD Vance is in Munich, and Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia…so, who are they going to meet with? 5:20pm- According to reports, George Soros is looking for a progressive, far-left version of Joe Rogan. Rich hilariously imagines what his show would sound like if he sold out… 5:40pm- While speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance passionately defended free speech, explaining that “in Britain and across Europe free speech, I fear, is in retreat.” 6:00pm- Does Rich finally have indisputable proof that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is actually the son of former Cuban dictator Fidel Castro? Matt says the montage is not convincing—and the show still officially believes Justin is the son of Pierre Trudeau. 6:15pm- On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in hopes of negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. 6:30pm- New Jersey State Senator Mike Testa—Serving NJ's 1st Legislative District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the rising cost of utility rates in NJ.

In this episode, Dinesh offers his insights into the Riyadh meeting between Trump and Putin negotiators to end the Ukraine war. Dinesh notices that the media are downplaying the havoc being caused by a trans terrorist group called the Zizians. Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club, joins Dinesh to talk about how Trump is rocking the foreign policy boat, to the consternation of the “usual suspects” in Europe and in the media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PREVIEW: RUSSIA: Colleague Jeff McCausland reports the additional significant topics discussed in Riyadh by Secretary of State Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov. More later. 1945 Postage

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Russia is playing hardball in negotiations with the U.S. over ending the war in Ukraine, demanding the West abandon Ukraine's NATO ambitions and rejecting NATO peacekeepers. Iran is vowing another direct attack on Israel while taunting the U.S. over its nuclear program—what's behind Tehran's latest threats? Hamas says it will return the bodies of four hostages, including the youngest victims of October 7th, but what does this move signal? And in today's Back of the Brief: North Korea is making bold new promises to expand its nuclear arsenal, dismissing U.S. efforts to curb its ambitions. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.M. Edition for Feb. 18. The Trump administration tries to reset relations with Moscow and lay the groundwork for an agreement to end the Ukraine war. WSJ correspondent Michael R. Gordon dials in from Riyadh, where the talks are under way. Plus, a Delta Air Lines regional jet crashes and flips over while landing in Toronto, but all passengers and crew survive. And WSJ's Take On the Week looks at what's behind Walmart's winning retail strategy. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices