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A crowded field is lining up to contest the seat of outgoing Liberal leader Sussan Ley after she lost the top job and announced she'll quit politics.Angus Taylor ousted Ms Ley as Liberal leader in yesterday's spill, securing the majority of votes in a secret ballot. The Liberals and Nationals will now be among those vying for the regional New South Wales seat of Farrar in a by-election, as well as One Nation and independent Michelle Milthorpe who ran at the last election against Susan Ley. Australia and the European Union are on the cusp of finally reaching a free trade agreement after talks in Brussels.Trade Minister Don Farrell travelled to Europe earlier this week to revive trade talks, pressing the EU to lower barriers to Australian agricultural exports. If everything goes to plan, EU President Ursula von de Leyen could soon visit Australia to sign the deal with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. US President Donald Trump says fear may be the only thing that will push Iran to reach an agreement on its nuclear program. The American military presence in the region is ramping up as a second aircraft carrier group is deployed to the Middle East.Speaking to US troops in North Carolina, Mr Trump says it's been difficult to make a deal with Iran, and fear may be needed to resolve the standoff. Iran says it's prepared to discuss limits on its nuclear program, in exchange for lifting sanctions.

Today, Jess, Morgan, Les, and Matt examine whether real change could finally be coming to Cuba. The United States has declared a national emergency with respect to Cuba and threatened tariffs on countries supplying the island with oil. This follows Washington's move to cut off Venezuelan oil, leaving the island increasingly isolated as its economy buckles under decades of mismanagement. At the same time, Russia and China continue to use Cuba as a platform for intelligence and influence just miles from American shores.Does this moment present a genuine strategic opportunity to reshape the balance of power in the Caribbean? What are national security risks posed by Russian and Chinese activity on and around the island? What would meaningful change in Cuba actually look like?Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.@NotTVJessJones@lestermunson@morganlroach@WMattHaydenLike what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. And don't forget to follow @faultlines_pod and @masonnatsec on Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland-Israel debacle plus the weather lays waste to games across the country in the League of Ireland.Republic of Ireland learn their fate in the UEFA Nations League B3, drawn alongside Austria, Kosovo and Israel, with fixtures now confirmed.The Boys in Green begin with a September away double-header in Kosovo and Israel, before October clashes at the Aviva Stadium.Boycott calls grow louder as former Ireland international Eoin Doyle urges action over the Israel fixtures.Bohemians COO Daniel Lambert says the Football Association of Ireland, fans and players should not be put in this position.The42's Gavin Cooney explains why UEFA ultimately hold the financial power in the debate.Stormy conditions threaten another chaotic night in the League of Ireland, with multiple pitch inspections across the country.Drogheda United host Waterford at Sullivan & Lambe Park after late drama on opening weekend.Dundalk could debut Tyreke Wilson against Derry City, as James McClean continues his return to domestic action.First Division focus as Wexford FC, UCD and Cobh Ramblers aim to get their campaigns up and running despite the weather.Cork City begin life back in the second tier with a Munster derby against Treaty United, as Seani Maguire targets promotion.Arsenal drop points in the Premier League title race after a 1-1 draw at Brentford, leaving Mikel Arteta's side four clear of Manchester City.Keith Andrews' Brentford remain in the European hunt and are boosted by Igor Thiago signing a new long-term deal.Glen Whelan prepares to lead Wigan Athletic into the FA Cup spotlight against Arsenal at the Emirates.Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is set for a dual role at Blackburn Rovers, while Dean Brennan receives a nine-game ban and Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior prepares for an emotional return to Hull.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

A2 THE SHOW #600 Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is Benoit Malige — writer of The Simulation Strategists, a newsletter exploring the idea that our brains are reality-modeling processors and that mastering life means understanding the “rules of the game.”In this episode, Benoit shares his journey of redefining success, reshaping identity, and embracing discomfort as a path to growth. We dive into burnout, overthinking, entrepreneurship, habits, confidence, and how writing becomes a powerful tool for self-discovery. From questioning dictatorship and morality to overcoming perfectionism through publishing, this conversation challenges how we see ourselves — and how we choose to live.⭐IG: @benoit.mal

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Cleo Paskal. The U.S. sanctions politicians in the Marshall Islands and Palaufor Chinese-linked corruption, restricting their travel and access to American services.1883 MARSHALLS

The Russian economy has been under intense pressure from sanctions, the demands of war, and structural challenges. Still, it isn't collapsing, despite predictions and wishful thinking on the part of the West. How healthy is the Russian economy, and how much strain can it handle in 2026?

La guerre dans l'est de la RDC : mercredi 11 février, vous entendiez le porte-parole du gouvernement congolais, Patrick Muyaya. Ce jeudi 12 février, l'invité Afrique de RFI est le ministre des Affaires étrangères du Rwanda, Olivier Nduhungirehe. À Addis-Abeba en amont du sommet à venir de l'Union africaine, il répond aux accusations de « mensonge » portées par la RDC, qu'il accuse en retour de porter la responsabilité de la guerre. Le ministre rwandais balaie également les menaces de sanctions internationales, notamment américaines. Les accords de Washington ne servent-ils pas avant tout les intérêts économiques des États-Unis ? Les accords de Washington peuvent-ils réellement aboutir à une paix durable ? Quel rôle pour l'Union africaine dans ce conflit ? Olivier Nduhungirehe, chef de la diplomatie rwandaise, répond aux questions de l'envoyé spécial de RFI à Addis-Abeba, David Baché. RFI : Olivier Nduhungirehe, monsieur le ministre, la guerre dans l'est de la RDC se poursuit, malgré les différents accords signés depuis le mois de juin à Washington et à Doha. En décembre, l'AFC/M23 s'est retiré de la ville d'Uvira. Un pas important. Mais il y a eu ensuite ces tirs de drones à Kisangani… Que faut-il désormais pour que cette rébellion, soutenue par le Rwanda, cesse ses attaques dans l'est de la RDC ? Olivier Nduhungirehe : Il n'y a aucun jour qui passe sans qu'il n'y ait d'attaques aériennes de la part du gouvernement congolais contre les positions de l'AFC/M23, ce qui est une violation du cessez-le-feu. Mais aussi, ce qui est plus inquiétant, contre des villages Banyamulenge, dans un contexte de montée des discours de haine. Et donc, le président Tshisekedi signe un accord de paix ou un accord de cessez-le-feu par la main, mais pas par le cœur. Donc ; c'est ça le problème. Vous parlez aujourd'hui des Banyamulenge. Hier, Kigali faisait reposer le problème sur la présence des Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR), cette rébellion créée par d'anciens génocidaires et qui continue de vouloir renverser le régime au Rwanda. Côté congolais, on accuse votre pays de maintenir cette guerre pour s'accaparer les minerais ? Oh, ça, c'est un discours simpliste et ils savent bien que cela n'est pas la vérité. Il y a un problème FDLR à l'est de la RDC, ces génocidaires qui ont commis le génocide au Rwanda en 1994 et qui ont été entretenus, qui ont été soutenus, par le gouvernement congolais et qui ont même été intégrés dans l'armée congolaise. C'est d'ailleurs pour cela qu'il y a eu les accords de Washington. Il doit y avoir un engagement de la RDC de neutraliser les FDLR et de permettre au Rwanda de lever ses mesures de défense. Donc, les FDLR sont une question importante qui est au centre de ce conflit et qui doit être résolue par la neutralisation, comme l'exigent les accords de Washington. Le Rwanda vient de confirmer, fin janvier, une « coordination sécuritaire » avec l'AFC/M23, alors que votre pays démentait jusqu'alors soutenir militairement ce groupe armé. Pourquoi le reconnaître à présent ? Parce que l'AFC/M23 est un mouvement congolais… Soutenu par le Rwanda… Il y a des intérêts communs entre le Rwanda et l'AFC/M23, et ces intérêts communs s'appellent FDLR. Mais pourquoi le reconnaître maintenant, pourquoi l'avoir démenti auparavant ? Patrick Muyaya, ministre porte-parole du gouvernement congolais, considère que ce sont les « aveux » d'un « régime assis sur le mensonge ». Il l'a redit en substance sur notre antenne, le 11 février 2026. Que lui répondez-vous ? Oh, le mensonge, il sait de quoi il parle, Patrick Muyaya, puisque c'est le gouvernement congolais qui a intégré ces génocidaires FDLR en son sein. Et à l'heure où je vous parle, les FDLR sont toujours soutenus par le gouvernement congolais. Donc, quand Patrick Muyaya parle de mensonge, il sait de quoi il parle. Certaines voix réclament des sanctions internationales contre le Rwanda. Les États-Unis pourraient prendre cette décision assez rapidement. On a entendu il y a quelques jours le président Paul Kagame répondre à cette menace avec véhémence. Vous non plus, monsieur le ministre, cela ne vous effraie pas plus que cela ? Si les sanctions pouvaient régler les problèmes endémiques de la RDC, je signerais demain matin. Savez-vous qu'en 2012, en 2013, il y avait aussi des sanctions contre le Rwanda ? Est-ce que cela a réglé le problème de la RDC et du M23 pour autant ? Non. La guerre a repris huit ans plus tard, en octobre 2021. Donc, cette histoire de sanctions, comme si c'était une baguette magique, ça ne fait aucun sens. Il n'y a aucune sanction en ce bas monde qui va nous empêcher de sécuriser notre frontière et de nous assurer que notre population ne subisse pas ce qu'elle a subi en 1994 aux mains des FDLR. Mais ça ne serait pas un coup dur pour le régime, pour sa stature internationale, son attrait économique aussi ? Non, mais ça s'est fait déjà dans le passé, donc ça, ce n'est pas une question qui est valide. Nous sommes dans un monde où chacun doit porter sa croix. Les sanctions, on ne les craint pas et ce n'est pas le sujet. Le sujet est de régler le problème congolais à la source, c'est-à-dire en s'attaquant aux causes profondes. Est-ce que les accords de Washington, finalement, n'assurent pas surtout les intérêts économiques américains, l'approvisionnement en minerais notamment, sans atteindre les conditions d'une paix effective sur le terrain entre vos deux pays, le Rwanda et la RDC ? Les accords de Washington pour la paix et la prospérité ont d'abord une composante sécuritaire. Mais ça ne marche pas apparemment sur le terrain… Ça ne marche pas puisque ça n'est pas mis en œuvre. Et donc, c'est pour ça que nous en avons appelé aux États-Unis et même à l'Union africaine, la médiation africaine, pour régler cette question sécuritaire, ce qui va ouvrir la voie à une mise en œuvre du volet économique. Vous y croyez toujours ? On y croit toujours bien sûr. S'il y a, dans la préservation des intérêts américains, une paix durable dans la région, nous sommes preneurs. En tout état de cause, la situation humanitaire dans l'est de la RDC est catastrophique : des centaines de milliers de personnes déplacées, une crise alimentaire, et les organisations humanitaires, à cause du conflit, parviennent difficilement à accéder aux populations. Puisque votre pays, le Rwanda, se « coordonne » avec l'AFC/M23, n'avez-vous pas un rôle à jouer pour faciliter cet accès humanitaire ? Oui, la Monusco a un dialogue direct avec l'AFC/M23 et nous, le Rwanda, nous avons été disponibles pour ouvrir nos frontières, pour faciliter l'accès humanitaire. Mais pour le faciliter dans l'est de la RDC ? Mais, la Monusco et même les organisations internationales ont un accès direct à l'AFC/M23. Donc les autorités de fait, qui contrôlent la région, sont en contact avec les organisations humanitaires, avec la Monusco. Et je pense que toute question d'accès humanitaire a une réponse entre les deux parties concernées. Vous participez actuellement au conseil des ministres des Affaires étrangères, en amont du sommet des chefs d'États de l'Union africaine. Sur ce dossier, quelle décision attendez-vous du sommet de l'Union africaine ? Le Rwanda va pouvoir faire état de son point de vue. Il n'y a pas de décision attendue dans ce sommet sur cette question. Il y a une médiation africaine, qui est toujours en cours. Il y a la médiation américaine, la médiation qatarienne qui sont aussi à l'œuvre. Cette année doit être utilisée à bon escient pour que les progrès dans les accords de paix de 2025 soient consolidés en 2026. 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This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260213.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- The new Japanese PM, Sanae Takaichi, has sent her Defense Minister to attend an international security conference in Munich to explain their new defense policy. It has been 4 months since a ceasefire in Gaza was declared. 44 progressive politicians in Thailand are facing potential lifetime bans for wanting to change the royal insults law. Ukraine is expanding its drone strategy beyond its borders, with plans to produce and export its weaponized drones across Europe this year- Zelensky says the manufacturing of weapons is the largest industry in Ukraine. From FRANCE- 3 press reviews. First Zelensky announced plans for Spring elections and referendum on the peace deal. Then press from last Friday, before the Japanese snap elections called by the new ultra-conservative PM were held- the results were a landslide for her Liberal Democratic Party. Then press on the Trump announcement of revoking the EPA endangerment finding, and bringing back burning coal as a priority for military energy. One of France 24s best interview shows is called Tete A Tete and the week the guest was Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. She discusses current Israeli maneuvers strengthening control over the West Bank. The host asks her about accusations that she is an anti-Semite. From GERMANY- The US blockade of fuel to Cuba has created many problems including loss of the ability to refuel commercial aircraft. From CUBA- Cuba denounced the blockade of fuel at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. More on Israel tightening controls on the Occupied West Bank. The Intercept reported that the Pentagon agreed to but $210 million worth of illegal cluster munitions from an Israeli firm. Thousands marched through the streets of Milan to protest the environmental and social impacts of the Olympics, and the presence of US ICE agents.. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "We've moved from wisdom to knowledge, and now we're moving from knowledge to information, and that information is so partial - that we're creating incomplete human beings." --Vandana Shiva Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Dans le CQFR du jour, Shaï Mamou revient sur la nouvelle performance vintage de Kawhi Leonard, sur les sanctions qui sont tombées suite aux échauffourées du début de semaine et sur tous les autres résultats de la nuit en NBA.Voici tout Ce Qu'il Fallait Retenir en cette matinée du 12 février 2026.Commandez le Mook REVERSE #17 spécial FRENCH TOUCH https://www.basketsession.com/produit/mook-reverse-17-french-touch/Commandez l'Anthologie REVERSE Vol.1 https://www.basketsession.com/produit/reverse-anthologie-20-ans-de-basketball/Nos émissions sur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BasketSessionREVERSELe Mook REVERSE ► http://bit.ly/MOOK_REVERSEInstagram ► https://www.instagram.com/reversemagazineBlueSky ►https://bsky.app/profile/reversemagazine.bsky.social Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/BasketSession Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/reverse_basketsession

In Case No. 1:23-cv-06418, defendant Leon Black filed a memorandum supporting his motion for sanctions against Wigdor LLP and attorney Jeanne Christensen. Black contends that the plaintiff's legal team pursued baseless claims, lacking factual and legal merit, with the intent to damage his reputation and coerce a settlement. He argues that their actions constitute an abuse of the judicial process, warranting sanctions to deter such conduct and uphold the integrity of the court.Black's memorandum details instances where he believes Wigdor LLP and Christensen failed to conduct adequate investigations before filing the lawsuit, resulting in frivolous and defamatory allegations. He asserts that their behavior violates professional conduct standards and has caused him significant harm. Consequently, Black requests that the court impose appropriate sanctions, including financial penalties and disciplinary measures, to prevent similar misconduct in the future.(commercial at 7:46)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.602764.54.0.pdf

In Case No. 1:23-cv-06418, defendant Leon Black filed a memorandum supporting his motion for sanctions against Wigdor LLP and attorney Jeanne Christensen. Black contends that the plaintiff's legal team pursued baseless claims, lacking factual and legal merit, with the intent to damage his reputation and coerce a settlement. He argues that their actions constitute an abuse of the judicial process, warranting sanctions to deter such conduct and uphold the integrity of the court.Black's memorandum details instances where he believes Wigdor LLP and Christensen failed to conduct adequate investigations before filing the lawsuit, resulting in frivolous and defamatory allegations. He asserts that their behavior violates professional conduct standards and has caused him significant harm. Consequently, Black requests that the court impose appropriate sanctions, including financial penalties and disciplinary measures, to prevent similar misconduct in the future.(commercial at 7:46)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.602764.54.0.pdf

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says her government will continue providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, despite U.S. sanctions targeting countries that trade with or send oil to the Caribbean nation.

In this new episode of the Energy Vista Podcast, Leslie Palti-Guzman sits down with Bob McNally, Founder and President of Rapidan Energy Group and former White House energy advisor, for an insightful and candid conversation on today's oil market, great-power rivalry, and geopolitical risk.We explore why the long-dominant “peak demand” narrative is unraveling, what chronic underinvestment means for future supply, and where the world may be heading next in the boom-bust oil cycle.Key themes include: Venezuela's return to the oil map and what the US intervention really means for global supply Why energy security and affordability have displaced rapid decarbonization as top political priorities Whether US shale has reached a plateau and what that means for exports and diplomacy Growing anxiety among allies about the reliability of US LNG trade Iran risk scenarios, the vulnerability of Hormuz, and markets' complacency The politicization of energy data and why objective forecasting matters more than ever

In Case No. 1:23-cv-06418, defendant Leon Black filed a memorandum supporting his motion for sanctions against Wigdor LLP and attorney Jeanne Christensen. Black contends that the plaintiff's legal team pursued baseless claims, lacking factual and legal merit, with the intent to damage his reputation and coerce a settlement. He argues that their actions constitute an abuse of the judicial process, warranting sanctions to deter such conduct and uphold the integrity of the court.Black's memorandum details instances where he believes Wigdor LLP and Christensen failed to conduct adequate investigations before filing the lawsuit, resulting in frivolous and defamatory allegations. He asserts that their behavior violates professional conduct standards and has caused him significant harm. Consequently, Black requests that the court impose appropriate sanctions, including financial penalties and disciplinary measures, to prevent similar misconduct in the future.(commercial at 7:46)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.602764.54.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In Case No. 1:23-cv-06418, defendant Leon Black filed a memorandum supporting his motion for sanctions against Wigdor LLP and attorney Jeanne Christensen. Black contends that the plaintiff's legal team pursued baseless claims, lacking factual and legal merit, with the intent to damage his reputation and coerce a settlement. He argues that their actions constitute an abuse of the judicial process, warranting sanctions to deter such conduct and uphold the integrity of the court.Black's memorandum details instances where he believes Wigdor LLP and Christensen failed to conduct adequate investigations before filing the lawsuit, resulting in frivolous and defamatory allegations. He asserts that their behavior violates professional conduct standards and has caused him significant harm. Consequently, Black requests that the court impose appropriate sanctions, including financial penalties and disciplinary measures, to prevent similar misconduct in the future.(commercial at 7:46)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:gov.uscourts.nysd.602764.54.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Book tour tickets and details here.The recent protests in Iran are about so many things. Human rights, corruption, freedom. But this time – they are also motivated by economic hardship. Hardship caused, in part, by US sanctions. The US has been sanctioning Iran in one way or another for 47 years. But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.On today's episode: What did US sanctions do to Iran's economy? How did they feed into the latest protests and crackdown in Iran? Sanctions are supposed to avert war, but how different from war are they?Subscribe to Planet Money+Listen free: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts.Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter.This episode was hosted by Mary Childs and Nick Fountain. It was produced by James Sneed with help from Willa Rubin. It was edited by Marianne McCune, fact-checked by Sierra Juarez, and engineered by Cena Loffredo and Jimmy Keeley. Planet Money's executive producer is Alex Goldmark. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The United States is waging medieval economic war. Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran is "designed to collapse its already buckling economy", boasted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Ben Norton explains how the US is trying to suffocate Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba by collapsing their currencies and causing extreme inflation, using illegal sanctions and blockades. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AQWr6Rtybg Topics 0:00 Economic war 1:02 USA has sanctioned 1/3rd of countries 1:40 Sanctions kill 560,000 people per year 2:46 US sanctions on Iran 3:54 Trump threatens to bomb Iran (again) 5:20 Map of US troops in Middle East 6:58 Economic war against Iran 8:21 (CLIP) Scott Bessent: "Collapse" Iran 10:17 (CLIP) Bessent: Crash Iran currency 11:13 (CLIP) Bessent: Stop Iran oil exports 11:34 Dollar hegemony & financial system 12:33 "Making Iran broke again" 13:09 Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman 14:20 Inflation & US sanctions on Iran 20:40 Goal: "hunger, desperation and overthrow" 22:25 "Make the economy scream" 23:15 More US sanctions 23:50 UN experts: US sanctions are illegal 25:25 How to help the Iranian people 26:29 Outro

X: @ChrisCBNNews @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia Join America's Roundtable radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Chris Mitchell in Jerusalem as the U.S. is building military force near Iran amid talks with Tehran. The latest is that Iran refuses to end nuclear enrichment in talks with US representatives. The conversation revolves around US-Israel relations, the future of Gaza with an armed Hamas terror network and Israel's forthcoming elections prior to autumn in 2026. Will peace, prosperity and long-term stability come to the Middle East? Chris Mitchell is the CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief based in Jerusalem, Israel and executive producer of the Jerusalem Dateline weekly television program. He is a distinguished advisory board member of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. Chris Mitchell is bestselling author of titles including "Jerusalem Dateline," "Destination Jerusalem" and "ISIS, Iran and Israel: What You Need to Know about the Current Mideast Crisis and the Coming War." Chris first began reporting on the Middle East in the mid-1990s. He repeatedly traveled there to report on the religious and political issues facing Israel and the surrounding Arab states. He has traveled extensively, including the more difficult places affected by conflicts and war. There are few Western journalists that have such a deep understanding of Israel within the Middle East, and the challenges and opportunities that the Jewish State faces in the 21st century. americasrt.com https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 X: @ChrisCBNNews @ileaderssummit @americasrt1776 @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk @JTitMVirginia America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable radio program focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 68 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Tune into WTON in Central Virginia on Sunday mornings at 9:30 A.M. (ET). Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm

Indirect talks between the US and Iran took place in Oman as the US seeks to curb Iran's nuclear and missile programmes. The talks were mainly procedural: was anything achieved? We hear from Iran nuclear expert Professor Sina Azodi, Director of the Middle East Studies Program at George Washington University. Also in the programme: a deadly suicide attack on a Shia mosque in the Pakistani capital Islamabad; the EU orders TikTok to redesign its 'addictive' features; and the opening of the 25th Winter Olympics in northern Italy.(Photo: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Oman ahead of Iran-US talks. Credit: OMANI MINISTRY OF INFORMATION/HANDOUT/EPA/Shutterstock)

In this week's episode of This Week in AML, Elliot Berman and John Byrne cover a fast-moving landscape of regulatory, financial crime, and geopolitical developments across the U.S., EU, and beyond. They discuss the latest releases of Epstein-related files and the surprising absence of financial‑transaction disclosures, a Wall Street Journal investigation into a major foreign investment tied to AI chip access, and new insights into U.S. corporate tax transparency. The conversation moves through significant DOJ actions, a controversial ICE memo, and key UK updates on crypto-related sanctions, data‑quality failures, and public consultations. Elliot and John also explore new EU priorities for AMLA, research on illicit antiquities trafficking, a deep-sea mining corruption investigation, and the DOJ's 2025 Fraud Section Year‑in‑Review. If your work touches financial crime, sanctions, compliance, or emerging‑risk intelligence, this episode is packed with timely developments that matter.

A2 THE SHOW #599Our next guest on A2 THE SHOW is Arash Azizi — writer, historian, and contributing voice at The Atlantic. With deep insight into Iran and the wider Middle East, Arash joins us to unpack the roots of Iran's ongoing protests, economic pressures under sanctions, and the struggle for genuine sovereignty and democratic transition. We dive into Iran's regional influence, shifting diplomacy, public resistance to violence and war, and the vital role of non-violent leadership. The conversation also explores cultural power — from Iranian cinema and Panahi's Oscar nomination to how art reflects political reality — offering a grounded, human view of Iran's uncertain future.⭐ WEBSITE: https://arashazizi.com/⭐ IG: @arashaziziii

Day 1,442.Today, as reports suggest Russian troops are in turmoil across the frontline after being denied access to Starlink satellite communications, we return to Abu Dhabi for the latest developments in the ongoing trilateral peace talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia. We then hear live from Kyiv with firsthand reactions and descriptions of the situation on the ground, before turning to the Russian press for insight into the state of Russia's economy – and an extraordinary story about Moscow's efforts to turn pigeons into drones.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Antonia Langford (Journalist in Kyiv). @antonialford on X.James Kilner (Foreign Correspondent). @jkjourno on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Russia spends half its state budget on military (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/04/russia-spent-half-its-state-budget-on-military-in-2025/ How Russia uses neural chips to turn live pigeons into drones (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/02/04/russia-implants-chips-spy-pigeons-brains-cyborgs-war/ The last foreign correspondent to file from a war zone via carrier pigeon (Airmail):https://airmail.news/issues/2024-7-27/the-view-from-here Record-breaking Russian strikes during peace negotiations (Centre for Information Resilience):https://www.info-res.org/eyes-on-russia/articles/record-breaking-russian-strikes-during-peace-negotiations/ Sanctions having ‘significant impact' on Russian economy, says EU special envoy (The Guardian):https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/05/sanctions-significant-impact-russian-economy-interview-eu-special-envoy-david-osullivan Keith Kellogg says he left Trump's White House to be 'free to talk' about Ukraine (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/keith-kellogg-says-he-left-trumps-white-house-to-be-free-to-talk-about-ukraine/ Russia claims US 'ignored' offers to extend nuclear arms control agreement as key treaty set to expire (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/russia-claims-us-ignored-offers-to-extend-nuclear-arms-control-agreement-as-treaty-set-to-expire/ LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a dictator in a distant, war-torn nation announces a plan to shrink an ethnic group inside his borders, the Western world erupts. Anchors denounce it. Newspapers detail the plight of the targeted people. Sanctions follow. Diplomats whisper about regime change. The moral verdict arrives quickly, and it arrives correctly: ethnic cleansing. Yet Western leaders now make a parallel declaration in a cleaner suit. Their countries, they insist, have grown “too white.” The white population must fall. The electorate must change. No denunciations follow. No sanctions arrive. Corporate press treats the project as enlightened policy. A global consensus that once claimed to oppose ethnic cleansing now tolerates it — provided the target is white people in Western nations. Support me and this channel by subscribing to BlazeTV Today and Get $20 off your annual subscription: https://blazetv.com/Auron Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Europe's dependence on imported middle distillates is in sharper focus after the EU's 18th sanctions package halted imports of refined products processed from Russian crude from Jan. 21. Europe is leaning more heavily on replacement supply from the Middle East and the US—driving fresh volatility in diesel and jet fuel differentials even as underlying fundamentals remain mixed. Join Gary Clark, Aruni Sunil, Jan Kedzior, and Rebeka Foley as they unpack how trade flows are being reshuffled, why jet cracks have outperformed diesel, and how geopolitical risk and low buffer stocks are amplifying price swings across Europe's refined product markets.

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260206.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- The 2010 New Start nuclear weapons agreement between the US and Russia has expired, though Putin offered to extend it for a year. An interview with Susi Snyder from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. How limited are the nuclear arsenals, how do hypersonic missiles change the situation, the US and Russia have both increased spending in the past few years, and how does China change the balance. From FRANCE- We start with 3 press reviews- first covering the backlash in Europe from the Epstein files, then Spain and many more European nations are preparing social media bans for children, and finally criticism of the Washington Post laying off a third of its staff. Rightwing populist Laura Fernandez won the presidential race in Costa Rica promising economic growth, a crackdown on drug crime, and completing construction of a prison modeled on El Salvadors notorious CECOT mega-prison. Human Rights Watch reported that Trump has intensified a downward spiral on human rights and American democracy. From JAPAN- Record breaking snowfall is continuing in much of Japan. Trump has been stepping up pressure on Cuba, saying he is negotiating with their leaders, and the Wall St Journal reports that regime change is planned by the end of the year. From CUBA- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced they will be sending humanitarian aid including fuel to Cuba. On Tuesday thousands of people marched through the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, exactly one month after the US military kidnapped the couple in a deadly nighttime raid. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "It is the heart of US policy, ladies and gentlemen, to use fascism to preserve capitalism, while claiming to be saving democracy from communism." --Michael Parenti Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur les frappes israéliennes à Gaza, la régularisation de sans-papiers en Espagne et l'appel à un accord entre Washington et Téhéran. Mali : pourquoi les sanctions de 2022 étaient illégales ?   Fermetures des frontières, gel des avoirs, suspension des échanges commerciaux. Entre janvier et juillet 2022, l'Union économique et monétaire ouest-africaine (Uemoa) avait mis en œuvre un paquet de sanctions contre le Mali pour contraindre les autorités de transition à restaurer l'ordre constitutionnel. Quatre ans après les faits, la Cour de justice de l'Uemoa a donné raison à Bamako en reconnaissant l'illégalité de ces sanctions. Comment les juges justifient-ils ce verdict ? Désormais, les Maliens peuvent-ils espérer des réparations face au préjudice subit ? Avec Serge Daniel, correspondant régional de RFI sur le Sahel.     Gaza : pourquoi les frappes israéliennes continuent malgré la trêve ?   Au moins 32 personnes sont mortes samedi (31 janvier 2026) dans des frappes israéliennes. Ce qui porte à 526 le nombre de Palestiniens tués et à 1 400 le nombre de blessés depuis l'entrée en vigueur du cessez-le-feu en octobre 2025, selon le ministère de la Santé de Gaza. Comment expliquer la poursuite des bombardements malgré la trêve ? Conformément à la deuxième phase du plan de paix de Donald Trump, le poste-frontière de Rafah, fermé depuis près de deux ans, a rouvert mais les allées et venues sont très limitées. Quelles sont les conditions fixées par Israël pour passer la frontière avec l'Égypte ?   Avec Frédérique Misslin, correspondante permanente de RFI à Jérusalem.     Espagne : pourquoi régulariser 500 000 sans-papiers maintenant ?   Il s'agit de la vague de régularisation la plus importante de ces vingt dernières en Espagne. Le gouvernement socialiste de Pedro Sanchez a décidé de délivrer un permis de séjour à près de 500 000 personnes vivant et travaillant sans papiers. Comment expliquer cette décision à contre-courant de la politique migratoire des autres pays européens ? Quels sont les arguments avancés par les autorités ? Qui pourra bénéficier de ces régularisations ?  Avec Charlotte Boitiaux, journaliste à Infomigrants.    Iran : vers un accord avec les États-Unis ?   Alors que la menace d'une attaque américaine pèse sur l'Iran depuis plusieurs semaines, Donald Trump espère dorénavant trouver un accord avec Téhéran. De son côté, le président iranien, Massoud Pezechkian a « ordonné » l'ouverture de pourparlers avec les États-Unis. Des discussions directes entre les deux pays sont susceptibles de se tenir ce vendredi (6 février 2026) en Turquie. Sur quels sujets porteront les négociations ? Quels sont les points les plus sensibles ? Avec Firouzeh Nahavandi, professeure émérite à l'Université libre de Bruxelles, autrice de « Femmes iraniennes, évolution ou révolution, comment survivre sous un régime islamique » (éditions Code 9). 

Following a social media announcement by Donald Trump about a trade deal, Indian officials hailed the agreement as "the best in the region", while making no explicit comment about the US president's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil. Moscow, meanwhile, says it hasn't heard from India about any plans to do so. We take a closer look at how much crude oil India imports from Russia. 

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Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur une nouvelle arme américaine et les menaces d'intervention militaire de Donald Trump en Iran. CAN 2025 : des sanctions trop sévères contre le Sénégal ?   Après la finale de CAN 2025 marquée par des scènes chaotiques et des protestations musclées, la CAF a infligé des sanctions financières et des matches de suspension au Sénégal, vainqueur du titre, ainsi qu'au Maroc. Comment la CAF justifie-t-elle des sanctions plus sévères envers les Lions de la Teranga et notamment le sélectionneur Pape Thiaw ? Pourquoi ces décisions concernent-elles uniquement les compétitions organisées par la CAF ? Avec Antoine Grognet, journaliste au service des sports de RFI.      « Discombobulator » : que sait-on de cette nouvelle arme américaine ?   Lors d'un entretien accordé au New York Post, Donald Trump a révélé l'existence d'une nouvelle arme secrète de l'armée américaine. Baptisée « Discombobulator », elle aurait été utilisée lors de l'opération au Venezuela qui a conduit à l'enlèvement du président Nicolas Maduro. Que sait-on de cette mystérieuse arme ? Pourquoi le président américain a-t-il décidé dévoiler son exitance maintenant ? Avec Franck Alexandre, journaliste spécialiste des questions de défense et de sécurité à RFI.       Iran : Trump bluffe-t-il ou prépare-t-il réellement une attaque ?   Donald Trump accentue la pression sur l'Iran. Alors que les Etats-Unis ont renforcé leur présence militaire dans le Golfe Persique, le président américain presse le régime de conclure rapidement un accord sur le nucléaire.  « Le temps est compté » avant une possible action militaire, a-t-il menacé. A ce stade, des négociations sont-elles encore possibles entre Washington et Téhéran ? Quelle forme pourrait rendre une attaque américaine ? Comment l'Iran pourrait-il riposter ?   Avec Guillaume Naudin, présente la chronique « La fabrique du monde » sur RFI.       Et en fin d'émission, la chronique « Un œil sur les réseaux » de Jessica Taieb. Au programme, elle nous parle d'une tendance chez les internautes américains qui craignent d'être interpellés par la police de l'immigration (ICE).

Keywordsfootball, Arsenal, Manchester United, match analysis, tactics, rivalry, set pieces, team performance, Premier League, podcast, Manchester United, Champions League, Benfica, Real Madrid, football tactics, CAF sanctions, Arsenal, player performanceTakeawaysObi discusses his health and the impact of the winter storm.Oluwaseun shares his positive week and song of the week.The conversation shifts to football highlights and guest introductions.Match analysis reveals Arsenal's home record and United's recent form.Tactical discussions focus on team strategies and player performances.The importance of set pieces in modern football is emphasized.Historical context of Arsenal and United's rivalry is explored.Future aspirations for both teams are discussed, including potential trophies.The conversation reflects on the dynamics of football fandom and rivalry.Closing thoughts highlight the ongoing nature of football debates. Manchester United's recent managerial change has sparked mixed feelings among fans.The team's performance against top clubs shows potential but needs consistency.It's too early in the season to predict Manchester United's success.Tactical adjustments have improved United's midfield dynamics.Champions League matches often feature different styles of play compared to domestic leagues.Benfica's match against Real Madrid showcased their attacking prowess despite the loss.CAF sanctions reflect the ongoing issues in African football governance.The financial implications of sanctions can significantly impact national federations.Player behavior and discipline are crucial in maintaining the integrity of the game.The conversation highlights the importance of communication in football management.SummaryIn this episode of the Greatest Football Podcast, hosts Obi and Oluwaseun engage in a lively discussion about their personal lives before diving into the world of football. They analyze the recent match between Arsenal and Manchester United, exploring tactical decisions, player performances, and the significance of set pieces. The conversation also touches on the historical rivalry between the two clubs, future aspirations, and the dynamics of football fandom. With humor and passion, the hosts reflect on the beautiful game and the ongoing debates that come with it. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the recent changes in Manchester United, including the sacking of their manager and the team's performance. They delve into tactical insights regarding United's gameplay, particularly in high-stakes matches. The discussion shifts to the Champions League, highlighting a dramatic match between Benfica and Real Madrid, and concludes with a review of CAF sanctions imposed on Senegal and Morocco following their recent match. They are joined by Chubby who is a sworn Arsenal hater.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates04:53 Football Highlights and Guest Introduction05:51 Match Analysis: Arsenal vs. Manchester United17:00 Tactical Discussions and Team Performances24:02 Conclusion and Future Expectations26:45 Understanding Goals: Set Pieces vs Open Play29:35 The Challenge of Low Blocks in Premier League32:54 Arsenal's Philosophy: Beautiful Football vs Winning36:58 Set Pieces: A Necessary Strategy?39:11 Manchester United's Recent Performance43:42 Tactical Adjustments in Midfield46:51 Champions League Insights and Expectations52:27 The Drama of Football: A Game of Luck and Strategy53:56 Mourinho's Impact: The Special One's Legacy55:20 The Selling Club Dilemma: Player Management and Expectations56:39 Controversial Figures: The Case of Mason Greenwood57:01 Liverpool's Defensive Woes: Van Dijk Under Scrutiny01:00:01 The State of Football: Player Performance and Expectations01:04:14 Disciplinary Actions: CAF's Sanctions and Their Implications

This episode with Dr Daniel McDowell examines how digital currencies, financial sanctions, and geopolitical competition are shaping the future of the global monetary system. We explore why the US dollar continues to dominate global finance despite political pressure and technological change, how sanctions influence state behaviour, and why network effects make rapid currency shifts unlikely. The discussion also looks at the emergence of central bank digital currencies and alternative payment systems as hedging tools rather than immediate challengers to dollar dominance, and considers how domestic policy choices, alliance dynamics, and economic coercion may affect confidence in the system over time.Dr McDowell is a leading scholar of international political economy and global finance. He is the Maxwell Advisory Board Professor of International Affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, and a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. He is the author of Bucking the Buck: US Financial Sanctions and the International Backlash Against the Dollar, and is widely known for his work on currency competition, financial sanctions, and the political foundations of monetary power.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter.The International Risk Podcast is sponsored by Conducttr, a realistic crisis exercise platform. Conducttr offers crisis exercising software for corporates, consultants, humanitarian, and defence & security clients. Visit Conducttr to learn more.Dominic Bowen is the host of The International Risk Podcast and Europe's leading expert on international risk and crisis management. As Head of Strategic Advisory and Partner at one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, Dominic advises CEOs, boards, and senior executives across the continent on how to prepare for uncertainty and act with intent. He has spent decades working in war zones, advising multinational companies, and supporting Europe's business leaders. Dominic is the go-to business advisor for leaders navigating risk, crisis, and strategy; trusted for his clarity, calmness under pressure, and ability to turn volatility into competitive advantage. Dominic equips today's business leaders with the insight and confidence to lead through disruption and deliver sustained strategic advantage.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260130.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- For a second time Trump has officially withdrawn the US from the Paris Agreement, a global accord aiming to limit climate change. Henna Hundal, a researcher at Stanford School of Medicine discusses the consequences of this decision. When Trump withdrew near the end of his first term, Biden immediately rejoined. The unknown next president will not be in office for 3 years and their inclinations are uncertain. From JAPAN- Japan, like the US, is currently experiencing extreme snow and cold weather. Sales of new electric vehicles in the EU are rising rapidly. Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a trade deal with China. Trump hinted at a secret new weapon used by the US military in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro and the first lady. Zelensky says his goal is to kill or wound 50,000 Russian soldiers per month. From FRANCE- Press reviews on the US pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, the Doomsday clock is moved closer than ever to global destruction, the cost of ICE and American violence, and immigration policy in Spain. An interview on Netanyahu declaring that there will never be a Palestinian state in the Gaza Strip. From CUBA- A recent survey in Europe found that the majority see the US President Trump as an enemy rather than a friend and ally. Russia says they are concerned about reports that the US wants to blockade oil supplies to Cuba. Doctors Without Borders says Israel is running a defamation campaign against them in order to prevent them from providing assistance to the people of Palestine. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "People who think they're free in the world just haven't come to the end of their leash yet. You will have no sensation of a leash around your neck if you sit by the peg. It is only when you stray that you feel the restraining tug." --Michael Parenti Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—nearly four years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a new report finds Moscow's battlefield losses now exceed the combined casualties from all of its conflicts since World War Two, offering a stark picture of the war's true cost to the Kremlin. Later in the show—the United States moves to ease sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry, part of Washington's effort to reopen and stabilize the economy following the removal of Nicolás Maduro. Plus—President Trump ramps up warnings to Iran, threatening severe consequences if Tehran refuses to reach a new deal amid rising regional tensions. And in today's Back of the Brief—a public clash erupts between Poland's foreign minister and Elon Musk after reports suggest Russia may be exploiting Starlink on the battlefield in Ukraine. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB  DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promocode PDB at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tighter European sanctions targeting refined products made from Russian crude are accelerating shifts in global middle distillate trade flows, with Asia increasingly at the center of the impact. By closing loopholes that previously allowed barrels processed outside Russia to re‑enter Europe, the latest measures are forcing market participants to reassess compliance risk, arbitrage economics, and regional supply balances. In this episode, Jonathan Nonis, associate editorial director at Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, is joined by Mei Huey and Rachelle Teo from Platts' Asian editorial team, to examine how the new sanctions are disrupting established trade patterns. They discuss whether barrels could be displaced back into Asia, how Europe may compete for non-Russian origin supply, and what this means for benchmarks such as FOB Arab Gulf and FOB Singapore gasoil and jet fuel, as markets adjust to a more complex and volatile trading environment.

L'information est tombée tard dans la nuit de mercredi à jeudi mais elle a été immédiatement rapportée et commentée par la presse en ligne. « Les sanctions de la CAF, la Confédération africaine de football, sont tombées… », constate Le Soleil à Dakar. Sanctions après la finale houleuse de la CAN 2025 entre le Maroc et le Sénégal. « La CAF frappe fort », s'exclame DakarActu. « Finale Maroc-Sénégal : pluie de sanctions », lance Seneplus. « Avec plus de 600 000 dollars d'amende et une suspension de cinq matches pour le sélectionneur Pape Thiaw, la CAF a sévèrement sanctionné la Fédération sénégalaise pour les débordements survenus lors du match. La Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football et ses joueurs n'ont pas été épargnés, pointe encore Seneplus. Le défenseur Achraf Hakimi a été suspendu pour deux matches officiels. Son coéquipier Ismaël Saibari a reçu une suspension plus lourde de trois matches, assortie d'une amende de 100 000 dollars. Et puis surtout, relève encore le site sénégalais, « le jury disciplinaire de la CAF a statué sur la réclamation déposée par la Fédération marocaine concernant de supposées violations des règlements par la partie sénégalaise. Cette plainte, qui invoquait les articles 82 et 84 du règlement de la compétition (et qui pouvait conduire à l'invalidation du titre pour les Sénégalais), cette plainte a été officiellement rejetée ». Les Lions de la Teranga restent donc bien champions d'Afrique. Incompréhension et colère… La presse marocaine fulmine… « Ce verdict était très attendu, pointe le site Le 360. Il était censé refermer l'un des épisodes les plus sombres de l'histoire récente de la compétition. Mais au lieu d'apaiser, cette décision soulève déjà une vague d'incompréhension, s'indigne le site marocain, tant elle apparaît déséquilibrée dans la lecture des responsabilités (…) : indulgence manifeste envers les principaux acteurs du chaos côté sénégalais, rigueur extrême à l'encontre du Maroc, pays hôte ». Et « une question centrale demeure, s'agace encore Le 360 : où est passée la qualification juridique du retrait de l'équipe sénégalaise et de l'interruption du match ? La décision de la CAF évite soigneusement de trancher sur le point le plus grave : à savoir, le refus de reprendre le jeu, pourtant au cœur du débat et explicitement encadré par les règlements de la compétition. Aucune mention claire d'un abandon, aucune application directe des articles les plus lourds du règlement. Le fond du problème est contourné ». Et Le 360 de conclure : « ces décisions vont certainement alimenter le malaise. Car une finale de CAN interrompue, des joueurs quittant la pelouse, des tribunes envahies et un match suspendu sous les yeux du président de la Fifa constituent un précédent majeur. Et ce précédent n'est pas traité à la hauteur de sa gravité ». « La CAF rend un verdict injuste et incompréhensible », renchérit Mediaş 24. « Les sanctions prononcées à l'encontre de la partie sénégalaise sont dérisoires au regard des faits. Celles contre le Maroc sont disproportionnées et infondées. C'est comme si le jury, soumis ou pas à des pressions, avait voulu équilibrer entre les deux parties ». Exemple, souligne Medias 24 : « L'entraîneur sénégalais Pape Diaw paiera une amende de 100 000 dollars pour avoir appelé ses joueurs à quitter le terrain. Et même punition pour Ismail Saibari qui n'a fait que jeter une serviette sur le gardien sénégalais ». Autre bras de fer… Enfin, autre différend, autre polémique : le duel entre Madrid et Rabat pour savoir qui accueillera la finale du Mondial 2030. Le ton monte entre le Maroc et l'Espagne, co-organisateurs du tournoi. « Si ce Mondial se déroulera entre le Maroc, le Portugal et l'Espagne, une seule nation accueillera la finale, relève Afrik.com ». Et « le gouvernement espagnol a déjà pris position : pour le président du Conseil supérieur des sports, la finale se tiendra "bien sûr" en Espagne ». De plus, « Rafael Louzán, le président de la Fédération espagnole, a pointé du doigt les incidents de la CAN pour convaincre la Fifa d'écarter le Maroc de l'organisation de la finale de la Coupe du monde ». Une finale que le Maroc veut absolument accueillir dans le gigantesque stade Hassan II de Benslimane, près de Casablanca, actuellement en construction. Bref, la partie de bras de fer ne fait que commencer…

Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow'seconomic resilience as precious metals revenues offset sanctions and sustain Putin's war machine.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing to warn Venezuela's new leadership about future U.S. military action—and that's just the opening act. In this sprawling and intense episode, the hosts break down how decades-old sanctions handed China cheap Venezuelan oil

The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – On Iran, Professor Dorsey noted that Trump's foreign-policy behavior has been – as it was in Venezuela – on-again (ready for war) and off -again (marking time until war). Professor Dorsey said this is a very dangerous way to treat the Iranian government. That government is fully aware of the force the US can bring to bear on the...

Greg Palast reveals how U.S. sanctions, oil interests, and regime-change politics drove the Venezuela crisis—not democracy or justice.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

durée : 00:05:31 - Le Journal de l'éco - par : Anne-Laure Chouin - Depuis la fin des années 1990, l'Iran, terre de gaz et de pétrole, est soumis à des sanctions économiques par les États-Unis et l'Europe. L'enjeu ? Protester contre le régime et sa violation des droits humains. Ces mesures sont-elles efficaces ?

Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde pulls back the curtain on a fast-growing threat to U.S. remote hiring: applicants who claim they live in the United States, but are actually overseas, using semi-synthetic or fully legitimate personas complete with U.S. VOIP numbers, "real" apartment-complex addresses, credible degrees, and high-engagement LinkedIn profiles.Why are so many suspicious profiles tracing back to Nigeria, India, and Pakistan: is it simply population scale, or are there specific enablers that make these routes more common? What changes when the motive shifts from "get paid in dollars" to something darker—organized crime, state-sponsored access, or even sanctions-evasion tactics modeled after North Korea's fake IT worker playbook? And how might post-2024 policy shifts, including tighter visa and travel restrictions, be reshaping the incentives and tactics behind this trend?Bidemi explores what these schemes mean for insider risk, why traditional background checks can fail in a remote-first world, and what leadership teams should do now to harden hiring pipelines—before the next "perfect candidate" becomes the next breach.Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comSupport the show

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—a new report offers an inside look at the White House's efforts to engineer regime change in Cuba, as U.S. officials—emboldened by events in Venezuela—search for Cuban power brokers willing to cut a deal and bring an end to Communist rule. Later in the show—President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, with Kyiv saying security guarantees are settled, but the most critical issue of all—territory—remains unresolved. Plus—the war against Russia's shadow fleet is expanding, as France's navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean linked to Moscow's covert sanctions-busting network. And in today's Back of the Brief—a sobering case out of Iran, where a young soldier has been sentenced to death for refusing orders to fire on protesters during nationwide unrest. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief BRUNT Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB#Bruntpod CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.comand use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the BBC World Service: Sanctions on the export of Russian oil have left many ships stuck at sea, unable to unload their cargoes. Today, we speak with a captain of an oil container ship that's part of Russia's shadow oil export fleet. His ship and the crew are stranded, unable to sell or offload their ship's oil. Then, we head to Slovakia, which manufactures more cars per capita than any other country in the world.

From the BBC World Service: Sanctions on the export of Russian oil have left many ships stuck at sea, unable to unload their cargoes. Today, we speak with a captain of an oil container ship that's part of Russia's shadow oil export fleet. His ship and the crew are stranded, unable to sell or offload their ship's oil. Then, we head to Slovakia, which manufactures more cars per capita than any other country in the world.

SHOW SCHEDULE 1-21-20251928 MOSCOWSEGMENT 1: RUSSIA'S FAILING ECONOMY Guest: Michael Bernstam Bernstam analyzes the deteriorating state of Russia's economy under the weight of sanctions and war expenditures. Discussion examines inflation, labor shortages, industrial decline, and how long the Kremlin can sustain its military campaign in Ukraine as economic pressures mount and Western restrictions continue to squeeze Russian financial resources.SEGMENT 2: PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT Guest: Mariam Wahba Wahba reports on the ongoing persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt, detailing discrimination, violence, and legal challenges facing the ancient community. Discussion covers recent incidents, government responses, the struggle for religious freedom, and what international pressure might do to improve conditions for Egypt's vulnerable Christian minority.SEGMENT 3: SPACE ENGINEERING AND BOOSTER TECHNOLOGY Guest: Bob Zimmerman Zimmerman discusses latest developments in space engineering, focusing on booster rocket technology and satellite deployment advances. Discussion covers SpaceX achievements, competing launch providers, the evolution of reusable rocket systems, and how private industry continues pushing boundaries in making space access more frequent and affordable.SEGMENT 4: MARS AVALANCHE AND SPACE EXPLORATION Guest: Bob Zimmerman Zimmerman examines stunning imagery of a Martian avalanche captured by orbiting spacecraft. Discussion explores what these geological events reveal about Mars surface dynamics, ongoing robotic exploration missions, scientific discoveries from current probes, and how such observations inform planning for eventual human missions to the red planet.SEGMENT 5: CANADA-CHINA TRADE RELATIONS Guest: Charles Burton Burton examines Canada's complex trade relationship with China amid growing geopolitical tensions. Discussion covers economic dependencies, security concerns over Chinese investment, and how Ottawa balances commercial interests against pressure from Washington to reduce reliance on Beijing for critical goods and strategic resources.SEGMENT 6: CANADA SUBSTITUTING CHINA FOR US TRADE Guest: Charles Burton Burton continues analysis of Canadian trade strategy, questioning whether Ottawa might pivot toward China as alternative to American markets under Trump tariff threats. Discussion weighs the risks of such realignment, political obstacles, security implications, and whether Canada can truly diversify away from its dominant southern neighbor.SEGMENT 7: CHAGOS ISLANDS GIVEAWAY TO CHINESE INFLUENCE Guest: Jim Fanell Fanell criticizes the decision to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty, warning it opens doors to Chinese influence near the strategic Diego Garcia base. Discussion examines the geopolitical folly of this handover, implications for Indian Ocean security, and how Beijing exploits Western diplomatic missteps to expand its global footprint.SEGMENT 8: NEW NAVY CARRIER WARPLANE EXTENDS RANGE Guest: Jim Fanell Fanell discusses the Navy's next-generation carrier-based aircraft designed to extend strike range against adversaries. Discussion covers the strategic necessity of longer-range platforms to counter Chinese anti-access capabilities, development challenges, how this aircraft fits into Pacific defense strategy, and implications for future carrier operations.SEGMENT 9: OCEANIA DEFENSE AND CHINA THREAT Guest: Cleo Paskal Paskal reports from the Honolulu defense forum on Pacific island security concerns. Discussion examines China's aggressive expansion into Oceania through infrastructure deals and political influence, the strategic importance of these island nations, and American efforts to counter Beijing's growing presence across the vast Pacific region.SEGMENT 10: PALAU NEEDS HELP AGAINST CHINA CRIME GANGS Guest: Cleo Paskal Paskal highlights Palau's struggle against Chinese criminal organizations infiltrating the small Pacific nation. Discussion covers illegal activities, money laundering, and how Beijing uses organized crime as soft power tool. Palau seeks American assistance to combat these threats while maintaining its democratic independence against Chinese pressure.SEGMENT 11: SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT AND NORTH AMERICAN UNITY Guest: Arthur HermanHerman traces intellectual roots of Canadian-American cooperation to the Scottish Enlightenment's shared influence on both nations. Discussion explores how common philosophical heritage shaped institutions and values, proposing this foundation supports a modern economic condominium uniting the two countries against current global challenges and trade uncertainties.SEGMENT 12: ENERGY, MINERALS, AND KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY PARTNERSHIP Guest: Arthur Herman Herman outlines his vision for a US-Canada economic condominium built on energy resources, critical minerals, and knowledge industries. Discussion details how combining Canadian natural wealth with American technology and markets creates mutual prosperity, strengthens continental security, and counters dependence on hostile foreign suppliers like China.SEGMENT 13: MERCOSUR DEAL UNPOPULAR AFTER 27 YEARS Guest: Simon Constable Constable reports from the Pyrenees foothills on European discontent with the Mercosur trade agreement finally concluded after 27 years of negotiations. Discussion covers farmer protests, industrial concerns, and widespread opposition across EU nations skeptical that this long-delayed deal serves their economic interests.SEGMENT 14: PM STARMER'S HISTORIC UNPOPULARITY Guest: Simon Constable Constable examines Keir Starmer's remarkable collapse in public approval, making him Britain's most unpopular prime minister in modern polling. Discussion analyzes policy missteps, economic challenges, public disillusionment with Labour's performance, and whether Starmer can recover from such dismal ratings this early in his government's tenure.SEGMENT 15: TRADE WITH CHINA REMAINS UNWISE Guest: Alan Tonelson Tonelson argues continued American trade dependence on China remains strategically foolish despite political rhetoric about decoupling. Discussion examines persistent vulnerabilities in supply chains, Beijing's economic leverage, the gap between tough talk and actual policy changes, and what genuine trade realignment would require from Washington.SEGMENT 16: 2025 BOOSTER LAUNCHES AND 2026 PROSPECTS Guest: Doug Messier Messier previews the ambitious global launch schedule for 2025 and beyond, with multiple nations expanding space capabilities. Discussion covers SpaceX dominance, emerging competitors from China, Europe, and commercial startups, technological advances in reusable systems, and how 2026 promises even more dramatic growth in worldwide launch activity.

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SEGMENT 1: RUSSIA'S FAILING ECONOMY Guest: Michael Bernstam Bernstam analyzes the deteriorating state of Russia's economy under the weight of sanctions and war expenditures. Discussion examines inflation, labor shortages, industrial decline, and how long the Kremlin can sustain its military campaign in Ukraine as economic pressures mount and Western restrictions continue to squeeze Russian financial resources.1918

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: GUEST EVAN ELLIS. Venezuela's Economic Opening Amidst Humanitarian Crisis. Evan Ellis explores the state of Venezuela, where millions wait for political change. While sanctions easing has allowed some oil flow and the return of American Airlines flights to Caracas, the nation still faces hyperinflation and a severe lack of food for those without access to dollars.