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Hezbollah threatens Israel that if they don't stop the war in Gaza by 3 PM tomorrow there will be consequences. Russia's Wagner group to supply Hezbollah with Air Defense. So, who's paying them to get involved? Many are suggesting the conflict in Israel is Armageddon or the Ezekiel 38 & 39 war. We'll discuss all of this and more today on the Endtime Show! ------------------------------------------------ ☕️First Cup Coffee: https://www.firstcup.com — use code ENDTIME to get 10% off. 🥩Back Yard Butchers: https://www.backyardbutchers.com/endtime and save an extra 20% off your entire order (use code “ENDTIME”)  ⭐️Birch Gold: https://www.birchgold.com/endtime to claim your free info kit on gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hezbollah threatens Israel that if they don't stop the war in Gaza by 3 PM tomorrow there will be consequences.  Russia's Wagner group to supply Hezbollah with Air Defense. So, who's paying them to get involved?  Many are suggesting the conflict in Israel is Armageddon or the Ezekiel 38 & 39 war.  We'll discuss all of this and more today on the Endtime Show! --------------- 🥩Back Yard Butchers: https://www.backyardbutchers.com/endtime and save an extra 20% off your entire order (use code “ENDTIME”). ☕️First Cup Coffee: https://www.firstcup.com — use code ENDTIME to get 10% off. ⭐️Birch Gold: https://www.birchgold.com/endtime to claim your free info kit on gold.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UK is to declare Russia's Wagner group a terrorist organisation but will other nations follow? Our guests, Elodie Goulesque and Quentin Peel, discuss. Plus: France's talks with Niger over potential troop withdrawal, India's possible name change and a spotlight on Croatia's tourism sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesdays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!​​​​​​​Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, in emulating Trump, the Republican Party is also “committing fraud” against small donors.Then, on the rest of the menu, OAN and its star correspondent Chanel Rion, settled a defamation lawsuit over their wacko claims about a Dominion Systems executive; a civil rights lawsuit in North Dakota accuses a white supremacist group of racial intimidation; and; four million people have enrolled in Biden's new student loan repayment plan.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Swiss parliamentary commission voted to systematically expel Russian and other spies who threaten Switzerland's security; and, the United Kingdom will declare Russia's Wagner mercenary group a banned terrorist organization.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"To those of us who believe that all of life is sacred every crumb of bread and sip of wine is a Eucharist, a remembrance, a call to awareness of holiness right where we are. I want all of the holiness of the Eucharist to spill out beyond church walls, out of the hands of priests and into the regular streets and sidewalks, into the hands of regular, grubby people like you and me, onto our tables, in our kitchens and dining rooms and backyards.”-- Shauna Niequist"Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes"

The three-hundred-fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organization Blinken visits Ukraine in show of support as counteroffensive grinds on In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google Ukraine's democratic dilemma: When to hold elections Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot India's prime minister uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home Bear breaks into Florida family's screen porch, drinks three White Claws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Britain Russia Wagner.

The three-hundred-fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organization Blinken visits Ukraine in show of support as counteroffensive grinds on In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google Ukraine's democratic dilemma: When to hold elections Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot India's prime minister uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home Bear breaks into Florida family's screen porch, drinks three White Claws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The three-hundred-fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: UK to declare Russia's Wagner a terrorist organization Blinken visits Ukraine in show of support as counteroffensive grinds on In Its First Monopoly Trial of Modern Internet Era, U.S. Sets Sights on Google Ukraine's democratic dilemma: When to hold elections Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio jailed for 22 years for Capitol riot India's prime minister uses the G20 summit to advertise his global reach and court voters at home Bear breaks into Florida family's screen porch, drinks three White Claws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, August 24th, the world watched as a plane fell out of the sky outside of Moscow. On board were ten people, including the leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin's death was confirmed by Russian authorities the following Sunday after investigators used genetic testing to identify all the victims of the plane crash. The accident raised many questions about how the plane had crashed. For those who follow Putin, the answer seemed obvious. Newt's guest is George Beebe, the Director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Russia Wagner's Future.

All 19 defendants in the Georgia elections case have surrendered at the Fulton County Jail as of Aug. 25. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office released their mug shots, including that of former President Donald Trump.   An estimated 388 people are still unaccounted for, following the Maui wildfires. At least 115 people are confirmed dead in the worst wildfire in the United States in over a century.   The leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group is presumed dead in the plane crash earlier this week. The Kremlin denies it was involved in the crash as authorities study flight recorders.   ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

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Stephen Bryen believes Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of Russia's Wagner group mercenary army, died in the wreckage of one of his private planes on August 23. Some early news reports noted speculation Prighozin might not have been aboard. Bryen also strongly suspects that the plane was shot down, not felled by a bomb smuggled on board […]

The leader of Russia's Wagner private army group Yevgeny Prigozhin and his second in command Dmitry Utkin appear to have been killed in a plane crash. It's understood Yevgeny Prigozhin owned the aircraft which came down north of Moscow. For this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst.

GOP presidential contenders tangle on a debate stage. Trump is expected in Georgia to answer election meddling charges. The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force is reported dead in a plane crash.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun?Today's episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Ben Swasey, Mark Katkov, Jan Johnson and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Mansee Khurana and Claire Murashima. Our director is Lilly Quiroz. And our technical director is Zac Coleman, with engineering support from Hannah Gluvna.

The leader of Russia's Wagner private army group Yevgeny Prigozhin and his second in command Dmitry Utkin appear to have been killed in a plane crash. It's understood Yevgeny Prigozhin owned the aircraft which came down north of Moscow. For this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Sean Bell, Former Fighter pilot and now Military Analyst.

Russia's Wagner mercenary group is "taking advantage" of instability in Niger, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told the BBC. What does this mean and what is next for Niger? Surviving the bombing of the US embassy in Nairobi's capital 25 years ago, a woman reveals her children face still stigma due to her injuries. More than 200 people died and thousands of others were injured in the 1998 al-Qaeda attacks. Authorities in the South African province of Limpopo have introduced the ‘midnight alcohol law', which bans the sale of liquor past midnight. The provincial government says the alcohol curfew will help tackle social issues like gender based violence. We'll hear from the National Liquor Traders Council and from organisations raising awareness on the harm caused by alcohol.

The Sudanese people are being held hostage by warring generals in a power struggle that has already lasted 100 days. With no solution in sight, the fighting risks drawing in outside actors like Russia's Wagner group and destabilising neighbouring countries. David Pilling, the FT's Africa editor, discusses the state of the conflict and its repercussions for the region with political analysts Kholood Khair and Alan Boswell. Clips: Middle East Eye; VOA; Human Rights Watch; Sky News.More on this topic:Sudan's descent into violence poses new threat to volatile Sahel regionThe crisis in Sudan calls for a new model of humanitarian aid‘The garden of war': horseback killers return to DarfurSudan conflict delivers fresh blow to China's African lending strategySubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by David Pilling. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has criticised the government for underestimating Russia's Wagner mercenary group. The group has now conducted military activity in at least seven countries, the report said: Ukraine, Syria, the Central African Republic, Sudan, Libya, Mozambique and Mali. In the scathing report, cross-party lawmakers accused the government of failing to address the risk and called for the group to be designated a "terrorist organisation". The BBC's Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann.

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Support the podcast, become a patron, get additional benefits: https://bit.ly/3nMGeYjAga and Adam start this episode by discussing the upcoming NATO summit, fears linked to a potential nuclear sabotage at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and tensions between Ukraine and Georgia over the state of health of Mikheil Saakashvili.Aga then sits down with Marek Menkiszak, the Head of the Russian Department at the Centre for Eastern Studies in Poland and a lecturer at the Centre for East European Studies at the University of Warsaw. Together, they discuss the origins of Prigozhin's march on Moscow on 23-24 June, its conduct, the surprising resolution of the crisis involving Belarus' Alyaksandr Lukashenka, and potential aftermath for all parties involved.Find more analysis on Russia from the Center for European Studies at https://www.osw.waw.pl/enRead the latest on New Eastern Europe- "The point of no return" by: Valerii Pekar https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/30/the-point-of-no-return/- “Russia's Wagner rebellion: how will Putin emerge from the crisis?” Joshua R. Kroeker, https://neweasterneurope.eu/2023/06/29/russias-wagner-rebellion-how-will-putin-emerge-from-the-crisis/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4065065/advertisement

The Wagner mutiny in Russia; and other stories from Russia, Peru, Bangladesh and Denmark. The mutiny by Russia's Wagner mercenaries ended as quickly as it started. The fighters had taken the southern Russian city and military hub Rostov-on-Don, and were heading for Moscow, when their leader called it all off. How do the capital's residents view these events? Russia says it has lost 6000 soldiers in Ukraine, but the true figure is thought to be 40,000 to 60,000. Olga Ivshina has been tracking her country's military fatalities with other volunteers, and has so far counted 25,000. Sometimes their relatives didn't even know they had died. Peru is suffering its worst outbreak of dengue fever on record, following unusually hot and wet weather conditions. The viral disease is carried by mosquitoes and can cause severe joint and muscle pain, even death. Dan Collyns travelled to the centre of Peru's epidemic in Piura in northern Peru. Bangladesh used to have high rates of pregnancy or childbirth-related deaths, and of children dying in infancy due to low rates of vaccination. But now illness and deaths have been drastically reduced, thanks to the "disease detectives" scheme - women offering healthcare to millions. Peter Young went to see how it works. Denmark's small prison population has been growing due to harsher sentencing, but the number of prison officers is falling, leading to concerns about overcrowding, and the quality of the prison regime. Polina Bachlakova found the impact is even felt in a prison's choir. Presenter: Kate Adie Producer: Arlene Gregorius Production Coordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross Editor: Richard Vadon Photo: Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leaving Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Copyright: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko

Eastern European NATO countries say the Western military alliance is ready to defend itself against any threat posed by the move of Russia's Wagner forces to Belarus. That's under an apparent deal with the Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. Ricardo Goncalves spoke to Belarus opposition leader in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. She ran against President Lukashenko in the 2020 elections after her husband-his main political rival-was arrested.

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In this bulletin, the Prime Minister remains optimistic about a successful referendum on a Voice to Parliament, an international security expert says Russia's Wagner mercenary group has severely damaged President Vladimir Putin's reputation, and in golf, Australian Minjee Lee's dreams of a third major in three years all but crushed.

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In stunning developments overnight, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, and his fighters crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia, entering the city of Rostov-on-Don claiming that his fighters controlled the city's military sites. Hours later, Vladimir Putin, stated that the Wagner chief "betrayed" Russia out of "personal ambition". To discuss, Anton is joined by Gabriel Gavin, Politico reporter covering Russia and the former Soviet Union

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin is being investigated for inciting mutiny after accusing the Russian military of launching a deadly missile strike on his troops. (Picture: Yevgeny Prigozhin Picture credit: Getty Images)

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news. Russian mercenary chief claims Russian military strikes against his forces. Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of possible Russian terror strike at nuclear plant. President Biden signs contraception protection executive order. An insiders look into the life of an armed Palestinian resistance fighter with Islamic Jihad. NTSB wraps up two-days of hearings on East Palestine, OH train derailment. San Francisco public defenders criticize case backlog in city courts. The post Russia's Wagner mercenary chief claims Russia attacked group; President Biden signs constractption protection executive order, A day in the life of an armed Palestinian fighter; SF public defenders hold sit-in to protest court backlog – June 23, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

P.M. Edition for June 23. The leader of Russia's Wagner paramilitary group accuses Moscow of striking his camps, raising the prospect of open conflict in Russia. WSJ chief foreign-affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov explains. Plus, national legal-affairs reporter Laura Kusisto discusses what has changed in the year since Roe v. Wade was overturned. And, the Supreme Court revives a Biden administration immigration policy on deportation. Immigration reporter Michelle Hackman has the details. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ukraine's counteroffensive has slowed after retaking a string of villages. We're on the front line as Ukrainian forces seek to push Russian troops closer to the sea. Time is running out for the missing Titanic tourist sub. We hear about the African men who joined Russia's Wagner fighters in Ukraine. Plus, Powell in Congress, a gas explosion in China and the New Mexico woodcutters helping protect against wildfires. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt-out of targeted advertising.

Russia's Wagner group – already dominant in the conflict in Ukraine – has become the de facto boss in the diamond-rich Central African Republic, where the mercenary force influences not just politics but the economy and culture. So how did this happen? And which country might be next in Wagner's sights?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Anthony Loyd, senior foreign correspondent, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: France 24, Al Jazerra, CNN, TRT World, BBC, WION, Tourist © 2021 3xMedia and Vesta, Director: Andrey Batov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Belarusian President Lukashenko suggests nuclear weapons are already in Belarus as Russia and Minsk formalise the deployment of Moscow's tactical nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group announces their withdrawal from the city of Bakhmut.

Ukraine insists it still controls parts of the shattered city. Also: A court in Vietnam has jailed a noodle seller who made fun of one of the country's most powerful ministers, and tributes are paid to music legend Tina Turner, we look back at her life and talent.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports Russia Ukraine War-Wagner casualties

On the final day of the G7 summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russia still does not occupy the embattled city of Bakhmut. He also added that Russia will feel Ukraine's long-awaited counter offensive when it comes. Russia's Wagner mercenaries claimed to have captured the city on Saturday. Also on the programme: Sudan's warring factions agree to a seven-day ceasefire; and the first Saudi woman to voyage into space prepares for lift-off. (Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a news conference at the G7 nations meetings in Hiroshima, western Japan, 21 May 2023. Credit: EPA/Louise Delmotte)

Ukraine insists heavy fighting is still going on in besieged city. Also: A senior Cambodian opposition leader says democracy will be over if the constitutional court upholds his party's electoral disqualification, and the famous British author Martin Amis has died of cancer at the age of 73.

Russia's Wagner group claims to have captured Bakhmut but Ukraine says it still controls a part of it. Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dr. Rochelle Walensky is leaving her post as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She announced Friday that her last day with the agency is set for June 30. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the Biden administration is ready to deal with an expected surge in illegal immigrants following the end of Title 42 on May 11. Republican lawmakers outline their own plans to secure the border. In a sudden and dramatic announcement, the head of Russia's Wagner mercenaries said he'll pull his forces out of Bakhmut. NTD speaks with retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Darin Gaub about what caused this reverse course and Russia's ammunition supply. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on Russia Ukraine War.

*) Sudan military approves truce extension but fighting flares Sudan's army chief has given initial approval to a regional bloc's proposal to extend the shaky truce between military forces and the paramilitary RSF. In addition to extending the previously agreed three-day ceasefire for 72 hours, both parties are expected to send an envoy to neighbouring South Sudan for talks. There was no immediate response from the paramilitary force to the proposal, while fighting continued on Khartoum's outskirts, undermining the existing truce. Over 500 people have died and thousands wounded since tensions between Sudan's army and RSF erupted into an unprecedented power struggle on April 15. *) Russia pounds positions in Bakhmut, Mykolayiv Fighting has gripped eastern Ukraine's Bakhmut and nearby areas as Russian forces failed to advance on two villages to the northwest, according to Ukrainian authorities. Meanwhile, the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force said Ukrainian troops were pouring in ahead of an inevitable counter-offensive. In the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolayiv, a Russian missile killed one person and wounded over a dozen others as a high-rise building and a house were hit. *) Kenya finds more bodies as starvation cult toll nears 100 The number of victims linked to a suspected starvation cult in Kenya has climbed to 98 after investigators unearthed dozens of bodies buried in Shakahola forest last week. Cult leader Paul Mackenzie Nthenge is accused of driving his followers to death by preaching that the world would end on April 15, and starvation was the only path to God. According to rights group Haki Africa, which tipped off the police about Nthenge's activities, 50 to 60 percent of the victims were children. *) Brazil Congress launches inquiry into rampage Brazil's Congress has opened an inquiry into the January 8 congress attack by violent demonstrators who denied the electoral victory of recently inaugurated President Lula. The parties began selecting committee members, with opposition parties and government allies battling for influence. Lula's Workers Party had tried to avoid the congressional inquiry, hoping to leave investigations to law enforcement and keep lawmakers' focus on his legislative agenda. The right-wing opposition has pushed for an inquiry as a way to blame his new government for security failures in the Brazilian capital that day. *) Palestine demands apology from EU Commission chief Palestine has slammed EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen for her anti-Palestinian trope to mark the 75th anniversary of the creation of Israel. Her comment that Israel "made the desert bloom" particularly drew criticism as it suggests Palestine was an empty desert before the creation of the Jewish state. Demanding an apology, the Palestinian foreign ministry said: "Such propagandist discourse dehumanizes and erases the Palestinian people,” and casts doubt on the EU's declared commitment to international law and human rights.

Louisville bank shooter left manifesto. KNOW IT ALL: 1) Bill to set minimum marriage age to 18 stalls in Washington. 2) Husband shot his wife and 2 kids after argument in Maple Valley. 3) Janet Yellen warns that efforts to decouple our economy with China would be disastrous. 4) Kraken lose against the Colorado Avalanche to even the series at 1-1. // An early pass at the checking of the texting. Russia's Wagner group is arming militia leader battling Sudan's army. Scottish ultra-marathon runner disqualified for using a car. Mainstream media continues to wake up to Hunter Biden's business dealings. // Blue check mark controversy at Twitter. Tickets go on sale today for Sting at Climate Pledge Arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gideon talks to the FT's Max Seddon and Miles Johnson about Russia's Wagner paramilitary group and its once secretive leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. They discuss how Prigozhin came to prominence during the fighting around Bakhmut in Ukraine and whether he can hold on to his position of influence with Russia's president Vladimir Putin. Clips: euronews; NBC; CNNMore on this topic:‘Like Icarus': Russian mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin falls foul of Kremlin old guardWagner leader generated $250mn from sanctioned empireWagner Inc: a Russian warlord and his lawyersSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*) Ukraine prepares counteroffensive as Russia's assault on Bakhmut flags Ukraine's top ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has said his forces would soon begin a counter offensive after withstanding Russia's brutal winter campaign. He said Russia's Wagner mercenaries, who have been at the front line of Moscow's assault on eastern and southern Ukraine, "are losing considerable strength and are running out of steam". However, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that without a faster supply of arms from Europe, the war could last years. *) North Korea tests new underwater 'nuclear attack drone' North Korea has tested a new nuclear underwater attack drone this week, according to state news agency KCNA, as a US amphibious assault ship arrived in South Korea for joint drills. The drone system designed to unleash a "radioactive tsunami" is intended to make sneak attacks in enemy waters and destroy naval striker groups and major operational ports, KCNA said. The state news agency also confirmed the firing of cruise missiles during the weapons test and firing drill that took place from Tuesday to Thursday. *) Burundi army contingent takes over areas vacated by M23 rebels in DRC Troops from the Burundi National Defense Forces deployed under the East African Community Regional Force have taken over three villages that had been occupied by M23 rebels. The withdrawal of the rebels is in compliance with a communique of the East Africa Community Heads of State, marking a significant milestone towards restoring peace and stability in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The M23 rebel group, which was formed in 2012 by disgruntled Congolese militants who wanted to be enlisted in the national army, has often attacked areas in eastern DRC. In June last year, they attacked areas in eastern DRC and occupied them until recently. *) 'Discussion under way' between Saudi Arabia, Syria over consular services Saudi Arabia and Syria are in talks on resuming consular services, Saudi state media have said, more than a decade after the Gulf kingdom cut ties with Bashar al Assad's regime. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said in February that a consensus was building in the Arab world that a new approach to Syria would be needed to address humanitarian crises. Damascus has seen amplified Arab engagement since two earthquakes struck southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria on February 6. *) Biden in Canada to meet with Trudeau on issues including immigration, Haiti US President Joe Biden has arrived in Canada's capital Ottawa for talks that will focus on a range of issues including immigration and defense co-operation. According to reports, Biden and Trudeau are expected to announce a deal that would restrict certain migrants from seeking protection in Canada as well as a new refugee admission program. Canada's contributions to the North American Air Defense Command and NATO as part of defense spending are also expected to be on the agenda.

The Russian-owned Wagner Group continues to grow its footprint in parts of Africa, with a presence in Libya, the Central African Republic, Mali and elsewhere. As a private military contractor with close ties to the Kremlin, the group ostensibly provides combat services but has also garnered a reputation for deft media tactics that have bolstered Russia's visibility on the continent. Several African countries now partner closely with Wagner for military support and training. But the war in Ukraine, and Wagner's role in it, has increased scrutiny on the paramilitary group and heightened concerns in Western capitals about its and Moscow's ambitions in Africa.This week on The Horn, Alan Boswell speaks with Julia Steers, VICE News' correspondent in Nairobi, about her investigations into Wagner's activities in Africa and Ukraine. They talk about the group's origins and activities on the continent and what Russia and its African partners hope to gain from Wagner's presence. They also discuss why Western governments are worried about Wagner's growing influence, and why the company is often seen as a useful partner for governments that have asked them to deploy. For more, check out Crisis Group's analysis on Russia's influence and Wagner's activities in Central African Republic and in Mali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two hundred fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project Controversial judicial law passes first vote in Israeli Knesset Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans contagion fears Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration China to resume issuing visas to foreigners Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament Mexican president says his country safer than United States We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project Controversial judicial law passes first vote in Israeli Knesset Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans contagion fears Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration China to resume issuing visas to foreigners Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament Mexican president says his country safer than United States We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred fifty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project Controversial judicial law passes first vote in Israeli Knesset Global bank stock rout deepens as SVB collapse fans contagion fears Italy blames Russia's Wagner group for surge in migration China to resume issuing visas to foreigners Press banned from opening session of new Tunisian parliament Mexican president says his country safer than United States We discovered our new home is a beehive — honey drips from the walls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel Armenian and Azerbaijani border clash leaves five dead South Korea to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime labor Unions vow to shut France's economy down amid pension battle Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president's crackdown Ecuador assembly backs report calling for Lasso impeachment process Colombia plans to send 70 ‘cocaine hippos' to India and Mexico, governor says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel Armenian and Azerbaijani border clash leaves five dead South Korea to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime labor Unions vow to shut France's economy down amid pension battle Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president's crackdown Ecuador assembly backs report calling for Lasso impeachment process Colombia plans to send 70 ‘cocaine hippos' to India and Mexico, governor says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two hundred forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.   Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel Armenian and Azerbaijani border clash leaves five dead South Korea to compensate victims of Japan's forced wartime labor Unions vow to shut France's economy down amid pension battle Hundreds of migrants flee Tunisia after president's crackdown Ecuador assembly backs report calling for Lasso impeachment process Colombia plans to send 70 ‘cocaine hippos' to India and Mexico, governor says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's Hunter Biden, Donald Trump, or Greg Dworkin, all sides are having trouble with their laptops today, leaving David Waldman to play solo on this KITM: Virginia is the latest state to pass pro-suicide bills in an effort to win the “culture war” through weaponization of government. Republicans are happy to exploit the power of idiots to establish fascism but now worry that the woke mob is trying to take that all away. Russia has scarier things than balloons above the US. George W. Bush looked into Putin's soul and saw a menace that he only told Barack Obama about.  We now know that the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group founded and financed an election-meddling troll farm in 2016. Trump-Russia denialists still haven't figured it out. Three-quarters of the House Gop endorsed Social Security cuts last year but wouldn't say that's “cutting Social Security”. Virginia sent thousands of jobs to Michigan, following the millions of dollars Ohio sent that way. Thomas Massie hopes to corner the market on unintended consequences. Mike Pence is pretty certain that he was a Senator during the Trump administration. Dianne Feinstein announced her retirement, which is news to Dianne Feinstein, and probably will be tomorrow as well.

*) Grief, hope in Türkiye and Syria as disaster hits one-week mark The death toll in Türkiye and Syria has climbed to over 33,000, a week after two powerful earthquakes, centred in southeastern Türkiye, struck both countries. Hope remains that more survivors could still be found, after rescuers saved a woman from the rubble in Gaziantep 170 hours into search efforts. Late on Sunday, a young boy and a 62-year-old woman were also rescued in Hatay province. In Türkiye, the death toll has reached 29,605, while the number of deaths in Syria reached 3,574, according to the latest figures. *) UN admits aid failure for Syria as quake death toll soars The United Nations has decried the failure to ship desperately needed aid to war-torn regions of Syria, while warning the death toll from last week's earthquake is set to rise far higher. A 10-truck UN convoy carrying supplies crossed into northwest Syria via the Bab al Hawa border crossing, according to an AFP correspondent, but the agency's relief chief Martin Griffiths said on Sunday much more was needed for millions whose homes were destroyed. Supplies have been slow to arrive in Syria, where years of conflict have ravaged the healthcare system, and parts of the country remain under the control of rebels battling the regime of President Bashar al Assad, which remains under Western sanctions. *) Russia continues to shell Ukraine amid grinding push in east Russian forces continued to shell Ukrainian cities amid a grinding push to seize more land in the east of the country, but Ukrainian officials say that Moscow is having trouble launching its expected large-scale offensive there. The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group earlier said that his forces are facing fierce resistance around Bakhmut, a city in the eastern Donetsk region. Yevgeny Prigozhin said that it could take two years for Moscow to control the eastern Donetsk and Luhansk regions, whose capture Moscow has stated as a key goal of the war. *) Israel set to legalise nine settlements in occupied West Bank Israel's security cabinet has announced that it would legalise nine Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank following escalating violence in occupied East Jerusalem. Netanyahu announced in a cabinet meeting on Sunday that he wanted to "strengthen settlements", which are illegal under international law. More than 475,000 Israelis reside in settlements in the occupied West Bank, where 2.8 million Palestinians live. *) New Zealand city grinds to halt as deluge from cyclone looms Auckland residents brace for a severe flood from Cyclone Gabrielle, two weeks after a record-breaking storm swamped New Zealand's largest city and killed four people. Much of Auckland ground to a halt as train services were cancelled, libraries and most schools were closed, and authorities asked people to make only essential trips. Air New Zealand cancelled all domestic flights to and from Auckland through Tuesday morning, as well as many international flights. The cyclone, which was moving south, dumped more than 220 millimeters of rain in areas north of Auckland, cutting power to about 58,000 households and forcing many roads to close.

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security and Michael Herson of American Defense International. Topics: — Deliberations to avoid a US debt default as worries mount over full-year continuing resolution and prospect of defense cuts — New committee leadership assignments and members, as well as move by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to oust three prominent Democrats from panels — Washington approves M1 tanks for Ukraine, clearing the way for Germany to export Leopards — Concern that Russia might capture US M1s prompts Army to seek new build tanks without top secret armor protection rather than pull existing vehicles from inventory — What the public wrangling over weapons for Ukraine signals, and whether the alliance is still moving too slowly to equip Kyiv as Moscow prepares another offensive — Implications of White House move to designate Russia's Wagner mercenary group as transnational terror organization — Turkey vows to block Sweden from joining NATO after man burns copy of Koran in from of Turkey's embassy in Stockholm, complicating Sweden and Finland's accession as Budapest signals reluctance to support the alliance's expansion — What it will take to win over Ankara and Budapest — NATO Secretary General visits South Korea and Japan as US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin prepares to visit Seoul and Manila — Update on AUKUS effort to equip Australia with nuclear powered submarines as AUKMIN convenes — Palestinians stage mass demonstrations in wake of Israeli raid on suspected militants that killed nine

West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy is Now Open! 8am-9am PT/ 11am-Noon ET for our especially special Daily Specials; Blue Moon Spirits Friday!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, new reporting by the New York Times exposed corruption of the Durham probe was used as a political weapon for Trump.On the rest of the menu, Virginia Democrats defeated bills limiting abortion access; a judge blocked the sale of machine gun converters after the Department of Justice sued; and, the FBI said it “hacked the hackers” to bring down the Hive ransomware gang.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Thai activist was sentenced to 28 years for online posts insulting the monarchy; and, the US Treasury Department toughened sanctions against Russia's Wagner mercenary group.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.”― Douglas Adams"The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Show Notes & Links

A former commander in the Russian paramilitary group, Wagner, has claimed asylum in Norway. Andrey Medvedev was detained for illegally entering the country on Friday. A lawyer said Mr Medvedev fled after witnessing war crimes in Ukraine. His escape is believed to be the first known instance of one of the group's soldiers defecting to the West. Thousands of the organisations troops are being used in Ukraine; many have been recruited from Russian prisons. Also on the programme: how police arrested a mafia boss; and how laser beams can deflect lightning. (Photo: Andrei Medvedev, a former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, is seen in Oslo, Norway, in an image taken from video released January 15, 2023. CREDIT: Gulagu.Net/Handout via REUTERS)

On this Washington Roundtable episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast, sponsored by Bell, our guests are Dov Zakheim, PhD, former DoD comptroller, now with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute, Jim Townsend, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO who is now with the Center for a New American Security and Michael Herson of American Defense International. Topics: — Potential defense budget impact of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's promises to win the gavel as well as new committees and cardinal assignments — Whether Senate will follow House on everything from defunding the IRS to Pentagon spending — How the revelation of that classified documents were found at President Biden's former post-vice presidential office as well as his Delaware home will impact congressional political dynamics — After Washington, Paris and Berlin agree to equip Ukraine with armored fighting vehicles, Washington and London consider sending tanks to bolster Kyiv's capabilities — Claim by Russia's Wagner mercenary group to have taken the tiny Ukrainian town of Soledar, a claim Ukraine rejects — Vladimir Putin fires Gen. Sergey Surovikin, replacing him with Gen. Valery Gerasimov, chief of Russia's general staff — How the most muscular US and Allied approach in supporting Kyiv is being received in Beijing — Issues that are consuming Chinese leadership bandwidth aside from coping with a devastating covid infection and death rates — Japan's accelerating drive to improve its defense and deterrent capabilities, including building its own capabilities and working more closely with partners across the Indo-Pacific — Warning by the FBI of the role of Chinese police stations in areas with large Chinese populations whether in the United States or around the world  — Suggestion by Seoul that it would consider developing nuclear weapons — What to expect from summit between Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida  — National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's comments in Mexico City that Washington is not making revival of the Iran nuclear deal a priority after Tehran's military support for Russia in its war on Ukraine

Facts & Spin for January 12, 2023 top stories: Uganda declares its ebola outbreak over, Russia's Wagner group says its taken control of Soledar, a report finds that US and UK weapons killed 87 Yemeni civilians in just over a year, flights across the US are grounded due to a computer glitch, a British Tory MP is suspended over COVID vaccine comments, Australian Cardinal George Pell dies at age 81, the GOP vote for an investigation into Biden's presidency, FTX lawyers say $5B in crypto assets have been uncovered, four Trump lawyers face prosecution, and the UK government introduces controversial anti-strike legislation. Sources: https://www.improvethenews.org/ Brief Listener Survey: https://www.improvethenews.org/pod

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Russia Ukraine War Wagner Group.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Russia-Ukraine War-Wagner Group.

The Qatar World Cup, which began on Sunday 20 November, has been marred in controversy, from the country's oppression of LGBT+ people and women to a last-minute decision to ban sales of beer inside stadiums. Thousands of migrant workers are believed to have died during construction of the stadiums, and others employed as security guards appear to be paid as little as 35p an hour. Gianni Infantino, the president of Fifa, who is paid about £2.6m this year, defended the tournament in a rant in which he said he feels “like a migrant worker”. Ido Vock in Berlin, Megan Gibson in London and Katie Stallard in Washignton DC discuss Fifa's defence and the attempt by some politicians to “keep politics out of sport”, how individual teams have and have not shown real moral courage, and the power of sport to affect political change. Next, Megan reports on her trip to Brussels, where she interviewed Jens Stoltenberg, the Nato secretary-general. The team discuss his unwavering support for Ukraine, the prospect for negotiations and the state of the Western alliance. Then, in You Ask Us, a listener asks what role the Wagner Group plays in Russia's war effort.If you have a question for You Ask Us, go to newstatesman.com/youaskusPodcast listeners can subscribe to the New Statesman for just £1 a week for 12 weeks using our special offer: visit newstatesman.com/podcastoffer to learn more Read more: Katie on what the World Cup tells us about power. Megan on why Iran's brave act of defiance puts England to shame. Megan interviews Jens Stoltenberg. Katie asks if Volodymyr Zelenksy is losing the support of the West in Ukraine. Ido on the brutal methods of Russia's Wagner group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mali's ruling junta announced the delivery of two more combat helicopters and surveillance radars from Russia as the West African nation tackles a bloody jihadist insurgency. Army chief of staff General Oumar Diarra says they are receiving this second batch of military equipment from Russia as a sign of a very fruitful partnership with the Russian state. Russia has also supplied military instructors; personnel that former colonial power France and the United States say are operatives from Russia's Wagner security group.

France has called for an international investigation into reports that hundreds of civilians have been killed by government troops and Russian mercenaries in Mali. The EU and the US have made similar calls related to the deaths in the central Moura region. The Malian military says it had killed more than 200 Islamist militants during 10 days of fighting in the area. Mali denies mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group are helping it fight an Islamist insurgency.

Tom and Matt have the great opportunity to speak with Libyan national Mohamed Abufalgha and expert on the conflict that has been going on for several years now in this oil-rich, war-torn country. Mohamed helps us unpack the Russian-Libyan connection and exactly how many countries have their fingers--and fighters--in Libya. We hope you enjoy! For some basic information about the conflict in Libya, here are some great resources including Mohamed's own site in which he blogs about the conflict. We highly recommend both these sources: 1) Council on Foreign Relations https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/whos-who-libyas-war 2) Mohamed Abufalgha https://abufalgha.wordpress.com/2020/06/01/the-time-is-ripe-for-the-u-s-to-do-good-in-libya/ Also in the news via Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/09/libya-rivals-reach-deal-allocate-positions-key-institutions-200911064210263.html ABOUT THE GUEST https://www.arabbarometer.org/wp-content/uploads/Abufalgha.jpg Mohamed Abufalga is currently a Research Data Specialist at the Arab Barometer. He is responsible for assisting the AB team in completing data validation, producing data visualizations, and conducting statistical analysis of AB survey data. Prior to joining the research network in 2020, he graduated with a Master's degree in global policy studies from University of Texas, Austin. He has previously worked on Syrian Palestinian refugee issues in the Middle East and Europe. You can follow Mohamed on Twitter for more on the latest Libyan developments and the role of Russia's Wagner mercenaries in the region: @MAbufalgha I had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with Matthew and Tom for a conversation on Libya and the Russian role in the conflict for the @SlavXRadio podcast. مقابلتي مع بودكاست ذا سلافك كونيكشن وحديث عن ليبيا والدور الروسي في الصراع الليبي. https://t.co/p6hi06dx5X— Mohamed Abufalgha (@MAbufalgha) September 12, 2020 @MAbufalgha , Arab Barometer's expert on #Libya, shares his thoughts on the Second Libyan Civil War & the Russia Connexion on the latest episode of @SlavXRadio podcast.Tune in: https://t.co/HJIvDAeIQs https://t.co/2SSeEtAJrA— الباروميتر العربي /Arab Barometer (@ArabBarometer) September 14, 2020 NOTE: This episode was recorded on Friday, September 4th, 2020 via Zoom. CREDITS Co-Producer: Matthew Orr (Connect: facebook.com/orrrmatthew) Co-Producer: Tom Rehnquist (Connect: Twitter @RehnquistTom) Associate Producer: Lera Toropin Associate Producer: Cullan Bendig Assistant Producer: Samantha Farmer Assistant Producer: Milena D-K Assistant Producer/Administrator: Kathryn Yegorov-Crate Recording, Editing, and Sound Design: Michelle Daniel Additional Editing: Jada Geraci Music Producer: Charlie Harper (Connect: facebook.com/charlie.harper.1485 Instagram: @charlieharpermusic) www.charlieharpermusic.com (Main Theme by Charlie Harper and additional background music by Charlie Harper, Boss Bass, The Polish Ambassador, Ketsa, and Blue Dot Sessions) Executive Producer & Creator: Michelle Daniel (Connect: facebook.com/mdanielgeraci Instagram: @michelledaniel86) www.msdaniel.com DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this episode do not necessarily reflect those of the show or the University of Texas at Austin. Special Guest: Mohamed Abufalgha.