Podcasts about Taliban

A la Une de la presse, ce jeudi 17 juillet, les frappes israéliennes, hier, à Damas. L'Etat hébreu assure vouloir défendre la minorité druze de la région de Soueïda, dans le sud de la Syrie. Israël qui poursuit, dans le même temps, la guerre à Gaza, et se découvre des espions sur son propre territoire. Les expulsions massives d'Afghans par l'Iran. Et des nouvelles du Tour de France.

UK government apologises to thousands of Afghans potentially at risk from Taliban after personal details leaked. Also: Trump says Ukraine shouldn't target Moscow, and 114-year-old marathon runner dies after car accident.

In these segments, Tara examines the unprecedented $9 billion spending cuts passed by the Senate, with more rescission bills poised to slash hundreds of billions in federal funding. She argues that agencies like USAID have secretly advanced left-wing agendas and bankrolled America's enemies, including the Taliban and Hamas. Tara details how billions in taxpayer money flowed into terror networks while U.S. troops paid the price. Shifting gears, she spotlights the cultural fallout from COVID and Trump-era politics—highlighting a New York Times essay admitting that shunning conservative family members may have backfired. Listeners flood the text lines with raw stories about divided families, lost trust, and the struggle to forgive.

In this fiery discussion, the hosts celebrate Congress passing a $9 billion spending cut targeting programs like USAID, NPR, and PBS. They claim USAID has long operated as a rogue agency, funneling taxpayer money to the Taliban, Hamas, and other U.S. adversaries, funding terror training camps and opioid production. The speakers also accuse USAID's Global Engagement Center of using federal dollars to censor conservative media and suppress Trump's message online. They criticize politicians from Mitch McConnell to Barack Obama for defending the agency and predict more rescission bills are coming to rein in what they call a bastion of anti-American activism and corruption.

In this broadcast, Tara breaks down a historic $9 billion Senate-approved funding cut targeting controversial programs like USAID, NPR, and PBS—calling it a first step toward deeper cuts that could reach hundreds of billions. She argues that USAID has long functioned as a “power center” for the CIA, funneling taxpayer money to enemies like the Taliban and Hamas. The segment details how USAID allegedly propped up terror groups and opium production, contributing to American casualties abroad. Tara then shifts to a New York Times op-ed urging readers to stop ostracizing conservative relatives over COVID and Trump, reflecting on her own painful experiences of political shunning. She questions whether apologies will ever come and whether the country can heal its divisions. Listener texts pour in, sharing stories of fractured families and unexpected reconciliations.

Israel's bloodbath in Gaza continues amid raids in occupied West Bank "Israel has killed over 50 Palestinians across besieged Gaza on Tuesday. The attacks took place in Rafah, Gaza City, Jabalia and Khan Younis. In occupied West Bank Israeli forces abducted at least 35 Palestinians, including children and former prisoners, in a series of overnight raids. The arrests took place in the cities of Nablus, Salfit, Qalqilya, Jenin, Tulkarem, Alkhalil, and Bethlehem, according to a joint statement from the Commission of Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoner Society," "UN Rapporteur urges global action against Israel to stop Gaza genocide " "The United Nations' special rapporteur for besieged Gaza and the occupied West Bank has said that it's time for nations around the world to take concrete actions to stop the ""genocide"" in the blockaded enclave. Francesca Albanese spoke to delegates from 30 countries meeting in Colombia to discuss the Israeli genocide in Gaza and ways that nations can try to stop Israel's carnage. Albanese said the Israeli economy is structured to sustain the occupation that has now turned genocidal." "US court blocks move to end protected status for Afghans " "A US federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protected status (TPS) for thousands of Afghan nationals living in the country. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency stay on the termination order on Monday, which was set to take effect July 15. More than 82,000 Afghans were evacuated to the US following the Taliban's takeover in 2021 after the US' chaotic withdrawal. " US launches probe into Brazil's trade practices "The United States has launched an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, escalating tensions between the two countries and potentially laying the groundwork for punitive tariffs on South America's largest economy. The probe, announced by the Office of the US Trade Representative will assess whether Brazil's policies are ""unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict US commerce.""" July 15 defeated coup attempt a ‘critical turning point' in Türkiye's history: Erdogan " Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said the defeated July 15 coup attempt in 2016 marked one of the most critical turning points in Türkiye's history, Speaking at the commemoration ceremony for July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day at parliament in Ankara Erdogan said the coup attempt was a tough test that the state and the nation overcame with pride. Erdogan expressed gratitude to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives, the veterans who defended the nation, the citizens who filled the streets to resist the coup attempt, and the millions abroad who supported Türkiye during that critical night."

Hơn 4.000 công dân Afghanistan đã được bí mật tái định cư tại Anh sau vụ rò rỉ dữ liệu nghiêm trọng năm 2022 làm lộ danh tính người xin tị nạn. Chương trình được giữ kín dưới lệnh cấm siêu đặc biệt suốt ba năm và chỉ mới được gỡ bỏ. Dù Bộ Quốc phòng Anh khẳng định hiện không còn nguy cơ, nhiều người vẫn lo sợ bị Taliban trả thù.

In einer Geheimoperation hat Grossbritannien 4500 Menschen aus Afghanistan ins Land geholt. Hintergrund ist ein Datenleck: Die britische Regierung hat versehentlich persönliche Daten von Tausenden Afghaninnen und Afghanen verschickt, die Großbritannien im Kampf gegen die Taliban unterstützt haben. Weitere Themen in dieser Sendung: Neue Zahlen zeigen: In der Schweiz kommt der Ausbau der Windenergie nicht so schnell voran wie in Deutschland. Die Gründe dafür. Die USA und die EU könnten sich im Zollstreit doch noch einig werden. Das hat zumindest US-Präsident Donald Trump verkündet. In Los Angeles zieht rund die Hälfte der Soldaten der Nationalgrade wieder ab. Rund einen Monat, nachdem sie von Präsident Trump entsendet worden sind.

Reaksie word ontvang op die nuus dat duisende Afghane waarvan sommige saam met Britse magte in Afghanistan gewerk het, is in die geheim in die Verenigde Koninkryk hervestig nadat ʼn Britse amptenaar in 2022 per abuis hul inligting laat uitlek het. Die flater het die persoonlike inligting van byna 20 000 mense bekendgemaak en stel hulle bloot aan ernstige geweld of moord deur die Taliban. Die leier van die Liberale Demokrate sir Ed Davey sê die vorige regering moet verantwoordelik gehou word.

Duisende Afghaanse mense waarvan sommige saam met Britse magte in Afghanistan gewerk het, is in die geheim in die Verenigde Koninkryk hervestig nadat ʼn Britse amptenaar in 2022 per ongeluk hul inligting laat uitlek het. Die flater het die persoonlike inligting van byna 20 000 mense bekendgemaak en stel hulle bloot aan ernstige geweld of moord deur die Taliban. Die Verenigde Koninkryk se minister van Verdediging, John Healey, het aan die Laerhuis gesê byna 7 000 Afghaanse burgers wat deur die voorval geraak word, is in dié land hervestig:

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The sketchy details and rumors coming out of Afghanistan were not encouraging. Millions faced starvation in the winter of 2021/2022 as the reign of the Taliban began again. And what of the millions who are not welcome under the resurgent regime? Those who couldn't get get out in the American airlifts of August? Where did […]

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À la Une de la presse, ce mercredi 16 juillet, les réactions aux 43 milliards d'euros d'économies annoncés par François Bayrou sur le budget 2026. Le tollé au Royaume-Uni, après les révélations, hier, du ministre de la Défense sur une fuite massive, en 2022, de données concernant près d'un millier d'Afghans ayant travaillé pour le gouvernement britannique et leurs familles. Et des nouvelles du Tour de France.

It can now be revealed that a Ministry of Defence data leak has cost the UK some £7 billion and put thousands of Afghans at risk of death. A dataset containing the details of nearly 19,000 people who applied to move to the UK following the Taliban takeover was released in error by a British defence official in February 2022. Ministers were informed of the debacle in August 2023; since then, an unprecedented super-injunction has been in place to stop the press from reporting details. What does this mean for successive governments?Also on the podcast, Donald Trump gave a surprise interview to the BBC overnight in which he changed his position on Nato and on Ukraine – this comes after the President threw the full weight of America's military supplies behind Ukraine and warned Putin of 100 per cent tariffs if he doesn't end the war in 50 days. What he hasn't changed his tune on is Keir Starmer, whom he gushed is a ‘liberal' doing his best to navigate a ‘sloppy' Brexit. Can the Trump–Starmer love-in continue?Natasha Feroze speaks to James Heale and Freddy Gray.Produced by Natasha Feroze and Oscar Edmondson.We are hosting a Coffee House Shots live tomorrow (15th July) at The Emmanuel Centre in Westminster. Join Tim Shipman, Michael Gove and Isabel Hardman to debate: Are the Tories toast? Click here for tickets.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk

The High Court has lifted a super injunction revealing that the last government set up a secret relocation scheme for Afghans at risk of retribution by the Taliban after their personal data was leaked by the Ministry of Defence. John Torode has been sacked as a presenter of MasterChef, after an allegation that he used "an extremely offensive racist term" was upheld.The two men who felled the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland have each been jailed for four years and three months.

In this follow-up episode of Wine Chats, we trade in feelings for facts as we unpack the shocking laws and statistics that continue to silence women around the world.From forced marriage and hijab laws in Iran, to education bans and public silence enforced by the Taliban in Afghanistan, this episode is a raw look at how institutional gender oppression still exists in 2024.

For years, the British government used a court superinjunction to conceal a data leak that could have handed the Taliban a “kill list” of innocent civilians. Times defence editor Larisa Brown describes her fight to uncover the truth.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuest: Larisa Brown, Defence Editor, The Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Producer: Edward Drummond.Further reading: I investigated the Afghan data leak. Ministers were gambling with deathRevealed: Leak that risked lives of 100,000 Afghans — and £7bn cover-upInside Operation Rubific: ‘kill list', secrecy and a rescue missionFurther listening: 'The Taliban will kill me': The interpreter trying to flee Kabul Clips: Times Radio, LBC, Parliament.Photo: Getty Images.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Day in Legal History: “A Friend of the Constitution”On July 15, 1819, Chief Justice John Marshall took the unusual step of anonymously defending one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in American history—McCulloch v. Maryland. Writing under the pseudonym A Friend of the Constitution, Marshall authored a series of essays published in the Philadelphia Union and the Alexandria Gazette, responding to public criticism of the Court's expansive interpretation of federal power. The decision, issued earlier that year, had upheld Congress's authority to establish a national bank and struck down Maryland's attempt to tax it, solidifying the doctrine of federal supremacy.Marshall's public defense was significant because it revealed the political sensitivity of the ruling and the extent to which the legitimacy of the Court's reasoning was contested. The McCulloch opinion laid out the principle of implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause, asserting that the federal government could take actions not explicitly listed in the Constitution if they furthered constitutionally enumerated powers. The decision also famously stated, “the power to tax involves the power to destroy,” rejecting state efforts to control or burden federal institutions.Critics, particularly from states' rights factions, argued the decision centralized too much power in the federal government and eroded state sovereignty. Marshall's essays, though unsigned, were unmistakably in his judicial voice and aimed to calm anxieties about federal overreach by appealing to reason, constitutional structure, and the logic of a functioning union. His public engagement reflected an early awareness of the need to build public confidence in the judiciary's authority.This episode was rare in that a sitting Chief Justice chose to participate in public constitutional debate beyond the bench. It also underscored the foundational role McCulloch would come to play in defining the American system of federalism. The decision has remained a touchstone in constitutional law for over two centuries, cited in debates over congressional authority ranging from the New Deal to the Affordable Care Act.Marshall's intervention on July 15, 1819, was both defensive and visionary—a recognition that legal rulings do not exist in a vacuum and often require articulation beyond the courtroom to be enduring.The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its plan to dramatically reduce the size and scope of the Department of Education. In a brief unsigned order, the Court lifted a lower court's injunction that had temporarily reinstated about 1,400 laid-off employees and blocked the transfer of key department functions to other agencies. The decision marks a major victory for President Trump, who has pushed to return educational control to states and fulfill a campaign promise to minimize federal involvement in schools.Three liberal justices dissented, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor warning that the ruling effectively grants the president power to dismantle congressional mandates by eliminating staff necessary to carry them out. The Biden-appointed district judge who had issued the initial injunction found the layoffs would likely paralyze the department. Critics of the plan, including 21 Democratic attorneys general, school districts, and unions, argue that the move could delay federal aid, weaken civil rights enforcement, and harm disadvantaged students.Trump has stated that vital services like Pell grants and special education funding will continue, though responsibilities would shift to agencies such as the Small Business Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services. Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the Court's decision, calling it a win for students and families. The legal battle continues in lower courts, but the Supreme Court's decision enables Trump to move forward with an aggressive downsizing strategy that would cut the department's staff by half compared to its size at the start of his presidency.US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to gut Education Department | ReutersGermany's Federal Constitutional Court dismissed a lawsuit brought by two Yemeni nationals seeking to hold the German government accountable for U.S. drone strikes conducted from Ramstein Air Base. The plaintiffs, whose relatives were killed in a 2012 strike, argued that Germany shared responsibility because Ramstein served as a key communications hub for U.S. drone operations. They claimed that Germany failed its duty to protect life by allowing the base to be used in actions that allegedly violated international law.The court ruled that while Germany has a general obligation to protect human rights, especially regarding foreign policy, this duty was not activated in the case. The judges found no clear evidence that the U.S. was applying unlawful criteria in distinguishing between legitimate military targets and civilians in Yemen. They also concluded that the German government had acted within its discretion by relying on the U.S. interpretation of international law.The decision reaffirmed Berlin's broad latitude in conducting foreign and security policy, including alliance cooperation. Germany's foreign and defense ministries welcomed the ruling, stating it validated their legal position. The plaintiffs criticized the outcome as setting a dangerous precedent by shielding states that facilitate U.S. drone operations from accountability when civilians are harmed. The case reignited debate over Germany's role in supporting U.S. military actions from its territory.Germany's top court dismisses complaint against US drone missions | ReutersThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Afghans living in the United States. The court issued an administrative stay through July 21 in response to a request from the advocacy group CASA, which is challenging the Department of Homeland Security's April decision to revoke TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians. CASA argues the move was arbitrary, discriminatory, and would cause irreparable harm to those affected.TPS allows individuals from countries facing conflict or disaster to stay and work legally in the U.S. for renewable periods, typically between six and eighteen months. The lawsuit is part of broader resistance to Trump's long-standing efforts to roll back TPS protections, many of which were halted by courts during his first term. Afghan advocates say ending TPS now would put lives at risk, particularly among those who supported U.S. operations in Afghanistan and women facing repression under the Taliban.The court's stay is not a final ruling but gives time for the legal challenge to proceed. The administration has until July 17 to respond. AfghanEvac, a coalition of veterans and resettlement advocates, supports the legal fight and urges the administration to restore TPS protections. Over 70,000 Afghans were admitted to the U.S. under temporary parole following the 2021 Taliban takeover, many of whom could be deported without continued legal status.US appeals court temporarily upholds protected status for Afghans | ReutersCongress has finally corrected the costly mistake it made with Section 174, restoring immediate expensing for research and development. But I don't view this as a victory—it's a reset. For three years, businesses operating at the forefront of innovation were forced to amortize R&D costs, a move that was not only economically damaging but entirely unnecessary. While lawmakers delayed fixing their own error, peer nations like China and Singapore advanced forward-looking tax regimes that actively incentivize both research and commercialization.Restoring immediate expensing brings us back to where we were before 2017, but stability in the tax code shouldn't be treated as a favor to innovators—it should be the baseline. R&D thrives on long timelines and clear signals, not temporary fixes and partisan reversals. If Congress wants to take innovation seriously, it needs to treat R&D expensing like core infrastructure and embed automatic responsiveness into the tax code. For example, if GDP growth stalls or domestic R&D spending drops below a certain threshold, the deduction should automatically increase—just as China did with 120% expensing for integrated circuits and industrial machinery.Beyond that, we need to rethink what we're rewarding. Under current rules, companies receive tax breaks for spending on research whether or not those ideas ever generate revenue, jobs, or real-world application. I'm not arguing against basic research, but I believe we should offer enhanced incentives for firms that meet defined commercialization benchmarks—like securing patents, licensing products, or manufacturing IP domestically.Repealing amortization was the right move, but the three-year delay already did serious harm to sectors both parties claim to support. Immediate expensing should now be seen as the floor—not the ceiling—of effective R&D policy. We can't afford to let innovation incentives swing with the political winds. That's why I believe Congress should require full economic scoring from the Joint Committee on Taxation or CBO before any future attempt to undo R&D expensing. You can't bind future lawmakers—but you can make them confront the cost of setting another fire.Fixing the R&D Tax Code Blunder Isn't a Victory, It's a Reset This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

The sketchy details and rumors coming out of Afghanistan were not encouraging. Millions faced starvation in the winter of 2021/2022 as the reign of the Taliban began again. And what of the millions who are not welcome under the resurgent regime? Those who couldn't get get out in the American airlifts of August? Where did […]

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Afghans who fled decades ago are now being forced back to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as Iran, Pakistan, or the US turn their backs on them. With refugees who were once promised safety now being deported into crisis, why are these countries choosing to abandon them, and what does this reveal about the state of asylum worldwide? In this episode: Obaidullah Baheer (@ObaidullaBaheer), Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan Episode credits: This episode was produced by Remas Alhawari and Marcos Bartolomé with Leonidas Sofogiannis, Kisaa Zehra, Melanie Marich, Sarí el-Khalili, and guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Alexandra Locke. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Diana Ferrero, Tracie Hunte, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, Haleema Shah, Khaled Soltan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Remas Alhawari, Marya Khan, and Kisaa Zehra. Our guest host is Kevin Hirten. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredWe spent $8 trillion, lost up to a million lives, and handed the keys to Afghanistan right back to the Taliban. So… did terror win?In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street:Why America's War on Terror looks more like a war on common senseHow we replaced the Taliban with…the TalibanThe truth about military spending, broken carriers, and 30-year-old bombersWhy drone warfare is the future—and why China is beating us to itHow the military-industrial complex rigs the system at taxpayer expenseOur foreign policy is a revolving door of failure. It's time to stop funding it—and start fixing it. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com 

Roman Abasy was a national Taekwondo champion and human rights advocate in Afghanistan, until the Taliban made him a target. Forced to flee, he rebuilt his life in Australia, turning exile into purpose. We explore Romans powerful journey from athlete to refugee to community leader, using sport, discipline, mental health and advocacy to uplift others, fight for justice and the right to belong. Timestamps added below if you want to skip to your juice.Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Roman:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roman-abasy-702ab2227/Add, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00)  Welcome (00:03:23)  Introducing Roman Abasy(00:05:25)  Growing up in Kabul during a civil war(00:07:44)  School under the Taliban regime(00:12:27)  Starting into Taekwondo(00:14:40)  Continuing on education(00:16:20)  Regime change in 2001 - freedom (00:18:35)  Life inside and outside of Kabul (00:23:30)  Living with threats(00:25:10)  The normalisation of war(00:27:00)  Disabilities in a war torn country(00:32:45)  Hope Wheels program(00:34:01)  Access to tech vs values(00:37:45)  Leaving Afghanistan - a chaotic time(00:42:15)  Getting help from the Olympic committee(00:45:00)  Making it to Pakistan(00:46:03)  Australia was not by choice(00:48:16)  Learning languages (00:49:18)  Arriving in Sydney & getting support(00:56:10)  Living under different politics(00:58:05)  First job in Australia as a sports coordinator(01:03:42)  The different communities and integration(01:05:26)  Working in the public service(01:07:30)  Addressing local needs (01:10:35)  Youth settlement worker's role - helping with adaptation(01:16:15)  Housing crisis issues(01:18:40)  Comms with people in Afghanistan is controlled(01:22:15)  You can't forget where you came from(01:24:10)  Hope for change in a war torn country(01:31:02)  Local Islamic community - the difference(01:35:00)  Thoughts on Palestine, Israel and Iran(01:36:55)  Thoughts on local support for refugees(01:38:25)  Little Kabul and food talk

Russia recognises the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government, the race for icebreakers in the Arctic, Pulitzer Prize-winner Tim Weiner, forensic architecture, Haute Couture Week and pop singer Charlotte Cardin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember that today is the last day to order our limited edition “Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware” poster! Paid subscribers get a 50% discount! AP's retirement account is entirely tied to copper, so we're not sure how long we have to do this. In this week's news: Yemen's Houthi/Ansar Allah fighters have resumed attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, sinking two (1:47); in Israel-Palestine news, Benjamin Netanyahu (on a visit to the White House) rules out a Palestinian state (4:50), ceasefire talks resume (7:56), and Israel has revealed a plan to “relocate” Gaza's population (12:34); the IDF resumes attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire (15:54); the ICC issues warrants for the leaders of the Taliban (18:28); Trump revisits a “burden sharing” debate with South Korea (19:59); Trump invites a group of leaders from African countries to the White House (22:54); widespread protests in Kenya leave many dead (27:03); Trump reverses course on withholding military aid to Ukraine (29:01); the UK and France discuss a “coordinated nuclear deterrent” (32:41); the US and Colombia recall envoys in an intensifying diplomatic row (35:10); Trump sets a new date for reciprocal tariffs (37:35), threatens additional tariffs on BRICS countries (39:49), and threatens a 50% tariff on Brazil for putting Jair Bolsonaro on trial (42:04); and the US traffics 8 people to South Sudan (44:55).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember that today is the last day to order our limited edition “Robo Washington Crossing the Delaware” poster! Paid subscribers get a 50% discount!AP's retirement account is entirely tied to copper, so we're not sure how long we have to do this. In this week's news: Yemen's Houthi/Ansar Allah fighters have resumed attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, sinking two (1:47); in Israel-Palestine news, Benjamin Netanyahu (on a visit to the White House) rules out a Palestinian state (4:50), ceasefire talks resume (7:56), and Israel has revealed a plan to “relocate” Gaza's population (12:34); the IDF resumes attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire (15:54); the ICC issues warrants for the leaders of the Taliban (18:28); Trump revisits a “burden sharing” debate with South Korea (19:59); Trump invites a group of leaders from African countries to the White House (22:54); widespread protests in Kenya leave many dead (27:03); Trump reverses course on withholding military aid to Ukraine (29:01); the UK and France discuss a “coordinated nuclear deterrent” (32:41); the US and Colombia recall envoys in an intensifying diplomatic row (35:10); Trump sets a new date for reciprocal tariffs (37:35), threatens additional tariffs on BRICS countries (39:49), and threatens a 50% tariff on Brazil for putting Jair Bolsonaro on trial (42:04); and the US traffics 8 people to South Sudan (44:55).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two years ago, Afghanistan's Taliban regime banned farmers from growing the poppy—the plant whose resin yields opium, then heroin. The severity of the ban saw poppy fields wither away. But promised alternative crops haven't materialised, and hundreds of thousands of poor peasant families are literally risking their lives to grow poppies again.

In this episode: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington, while a Gaza ceasefire remains elusive, and Taiwan answers China's military pressure with drills of its own. Plus, The UN ramps up calls for the Taliban to end their oppression on women and girls in Afghanistan - but will it have any effect? And we take you inside the courtroom for the dramatic finale of the mushroom murder trial that shocked the world.

The sketchy details and rumors coming out of Afghanistan were not encouraging. Millions faced starvation in the winter of 2021/2022 as the reign of the Taliban began again. And what of the millions who are not welcome under the resurgent regime? Those who couldn't get get out in the American airlifts of August? Where did […]

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Todd Nettleton is the Host of Voice of the Martyrs Radio and is Vice President of Message for the Voice of the Martyrs-USA. Todd is author of When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians. Despite what some skeptics of Christianity might try to claim, Christian persecution is as strong as ever, particularly outside America. The situation can be summed up by noting this troubling headline Jim read from the Free Press: "As Christians are Slaughtered, the World Looks Away." So don't miss this edition of Crosstalk as Todd has returned from Asia. He joined Jim to bring an update regarding persecution hot spots and what you can do to make a difference. Some of what you'll hear on this broadcast includes: The amazing story of a Hindu priest who came out of that religion to faith in Christ. A pastor whose life was taken in front of his wife and children. A former leader in Al Qaeda and ISIS now leads Syria. What does this mean for Christians there? An evangelist martyred in Ethiopia. A Christian woman came under attack by her own family so that voodoo rituals could continue in the family. The Taliban is stepping up persecution against Christians in Afghanistan.

Russia has become the first country to recognise the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government. Andrew Mueller explains why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this packed episode, CannCon and Ghost tackle a slate of global and domestic flashpoints. They start with Russia's formal recognition of the Taliban government, unpacking how Moscow rebranded the Taliban from a terror group to a regional partner and why Trump's Doha Agreement laid the groundwork. The conversation turns to Netanyahu's tense visit to Washington, where he failed to secure Trump's blessing for annexing the West Bank and left without a breakthrough on Gaza, signaling a rare public rift. The hosts highlight Israel's plan to corral 2.2 million Gazans into a “humanitarian city,” warning it could become a de facto concentration camp. Domestically, they dig into the Biden administration's move to ban Chinese nationals from buying U.S. farmland, the Supreme Court's decision clearing Trump to order mass federal layoffs, and the swirling debate over mass deportations and farm labor visas. On the climate front, they dismantle mainstream dismissals of cloud seeding after Texas floods, citing chaos theory to argue small manipulations can trigger outsized effects. With plenty of sharp humor, sidebars on North Korea's K-pop psyops, and reflections on Epstein files, this episode challenges official narratives from every direction. 

Todd Nettleton is the Host of Voice of the Martyrs Radio and is Vice President of Message for the Voice of the Martyrs-USA. Todd is author of When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians. Despite what some skeptics of Christianity might try to claim, Christian persecution is as strong as ever, particularly outside America. The situation can be summed up by noting this troubling headline Jim read from the Free Press: "As Christians are Slaughtered, the World Looks Away." So don't miss this edition of Crosstalk as Todd has returned from Asia. He joined Jim to bring an update regarding persecution hot spots and what you can do to make a difference. Some of what you'll hear on this broadcast includes: The amazing story of a Hindu priest who came out of that religion to faith in Christ. A pastor whose life was taken in front of his wife and children. A former leader in Al Qaeda and ISIS now leads Syria. What does this mean for Christians there? An evangelist martyred in Ethiopia. A Christian woman came under attack by her own family so that voodoo rituals could continue in the family. The Taliban is stepping up persecution against Christians in Afghanistan.

Since the Taliban's return, Afghan women have vanished from public life—barred from school, work, and many public places. As individual rights and economic prosperity continue to erode, many Afghans are living in a homeland that no longer feels like home. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/viewpoints-explained-afghanistan-four-years-on-whats-left-for-women-under-taliban-rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 9th July 2025.Today: Taliban warrants. Israel Hamas slow progress. Nepal China floods. China easy visa. Yemen Houthis kill Filipinos. Mexico xenophobia. Brazil BRICS. Africa malaria treatment. South Africa corrupt police minister. Ukraine deep strikes. Trump Putin bullsh*t. France Macron visit. France fires. Germany record ode.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

An imposter uses AI to impersonate Marco Rubio, the International Criminal Court issues warrants for two Taliban leaders, France's Macron begins a three-day state visit to the U.K., several Canadian Armed Forces members are charged in an alleged “anti-government militia” plot, Yemen's Houthis attack cargo ships in the Red Sea, the EU eases budgets rules to allow 15 countries to boost their defense spending, the IRS allows church endorsements of political candidates, U.S. measles cases hit a 33-year high, U.S. airports begin phasing out shoe removal requirements, and Chinese doctors perform remote liver surgeries via satellite networks. Sources: www.verity.news

Chris Watson, Vice President of Premise Data, joins Mike Shanley to discuss how AI innovation and federal procurement intersect, and what changes could facilitate greater innovation. RESOURCES: GovDiscovery AI Federal Capture Support: https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ Premise Data: https://premise.com/ Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwilliamwatson/ BIOGRAPHY: Chris Watson is an evangelist for digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and increased use of commercial products in the global development industry. He currently leads Premise Data's international development division, with a focus on scaling the use of Premise by country governments, development donors, and their implementing partners. Growing up in West Virginia, Chris became interested in issues of poverty, grassroots development, and the world outside his hometown. He began his international development career in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, where he distributed $38 million in emergency seed and fertilizer to farmers returning to areas recently liberated from Taliban control. Not knowing whether this work had a real impact ignited his obsession with using real-time data collection and analytics to improve the efficacy of development programming. Over the last eight years, Chris has helped define and grow the use of Premise by stakeholders in global health, humanitarian assistance, and democracy and governance. He led go-to-market for the international development portfolio, securing support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to prove the value of Premise's technology and subsequently scaling its use to 70+ development donors, implementing partners and governments. Chris and Premise deeply believe that local citizens should have an increased say in defining the challenges and improving development in their local communities. Shifting the task of collecting data and monitoring service delivery to thousands of local residents as gig work democratizes involvement in such issues while providing a supplementary source of income. LEARN MORE: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley. You can learn more about working with the U.S. Government by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and GovDiscovery AI. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn. https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ https://www.konektid.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gov-market-growth/ 

Officials in Texas sidestepped questions on their flood response timeline at a heated press conference today. President Donald Trump has vented his anger at Putin in a public cabinet meeting. We share how consumers felt about inflation last month. The ICC has issued arrest warrants for two top Taliban officials. Plus, an ancient 3000-year-old city has been discovered in Peru. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's NAIDOC Week - marking 50 years of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and achievements. We explore how this national celebration evolved from protest to pride, and what it means for the next generation. Plus, a former member of the FLDS church fears her missing children have been taken to fulfil a disturbing prophecy. And in headlines today The childcare operator caught up in allegations of the sexual abuse of children by a former staff member, has announced they'll be putting CCTV in 400 centres; The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan accusing them of the persecution of women and girls; The Matildas have won their match against Panama in Perth 3-2 in a tight match that was won in stoppage time; Sean Diddy Combs will be sentenced over the two prostitution charges he was found guilty of on October 3 THE END BITSSupport independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Read more about the FLDS here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Cezera Critti-Schnaars, Noongar & Greek artistAudio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hôm thứ Hai, Đại hội đồng Liên hợp quốc đã thông qua một nghị quyết bày tỏ mối quan ngại sâu sắc về tình hình nhân đạo, kinh tế và nhân quyền đang xấu đi ở Afghanistan, đồng thời kêu gọi Taliban đảo ngược các chính sách đàn áp và đảm bảo quản trị toàn diện.

The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a symbolic, non-binding resolution, introduced by Germany, highlighting the concern in Afghanistan over the worsening treatment of women and young girls. Naseer Ahmad Faiq, Chargé d'Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United Nations told the assembly the country is experiencing one of the world's gravest humanitarian and human rights crises at the hands of the Taliban.

Ra'iisal wasaare Anthony Albanese, ayaa diiday baaqyo lagaga dalbaday in la dhiso guddi qaran oo ka hortaga nacaybka ka dhanka ah Yuhuudda. Golaha guud ee QM-na waxay ansixiyeen qaraar ka dhan ah kooxda Taliban.

Nearly four years after Kabul fell, the Taliban remain entrenched—and the resistance is fragmented, under-resourced, and increasingly demoralized. General Hibatullah Alizai, the last Chief of General Staff of the Afghan army, joins Bill Roggio and Will Selber to discuss the anti-Taliban fight, internal Taliban rifts, and why the US and its allies risk repeating their worst mistakes.

It's time for the Great American Scum Parade! This week, Karl checks in from his palatial Florida estate as he and Vinnie celebrate Independence Day weekend the only way they know how—by marching the filthiest creeps this nation has to offer through the streets and watching a cop cam video! Check out this week's stories here: Bills' Maxwell Hairston is accused of sexual assault | AP NewsBeekeeper Unleashed a Swarm of Bees on Police During Traffic Stop7-Eleven employee left brain-dead after manager attack diesNorth Dakota teen accused of creating child porn while posing as babysitter on FacebookEXCLUSIVE: Trans-Identified Male High School Coach Previously Accused of Undressing in Front of Girls Sent Pornography Of Himself To Gender Critical School Board Member - ReduxxMan told wife 'you're dying tonight' before shooting at her with bow and arrow in rampage - Daily StarAfghan man, 45, 'marries girl aged SIX before Taliban intervene... and say he must wait until she is NINE' | Daily Mail OnlineThe score is currently Vinnie 4 - Karl 2 – Guest 3 visit thecreepoff.com to vote and decide this week's winnerWant more of the madness? Support the show on Patreon, Supercast & Backed.by to snag exclusive merch and get an extra bonus episode every week!Don't forget you can leave us a voicemail at 585-371-8108You can follow our Results girl Danni on Instagram @Danni_Desolation

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of the world's opium, the key ingredient for the drug heroin. When the Taliban took over, they banned poppy farming completely. 3 years on, how has this measure been implemented and how is it affecting people? Yama Bariz and Mamoon Durrani from the BBC's Afghan service discuss the effectiveness of the Taliban's poppy eradication campaign and explain how the trade is moving to Pakistan. This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. Presented by Faranak Amidi Produced by Alice Gioia, Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean This is an EcoAudio certified production. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Send us a textRetired Marine Raider and author John Dailey joins the podcast to discuss his memoir, Tough Rugged Bastards, and the hard-earned lessons from a lifetime in Marine special operations.In this episode, Joe and John explore:The story behind the founding of Marine Special Operations—and what it took to prove they belongedWhy breath work, meditation, and reading became essential tools for combat and recoveryThe power of broad commander's intent—and how trust enables bottom-up innovationHow journaling and writing helped John process his experiences and reconnect with identity post-serviceWhy being yourself is a leadership superpower—and how John learned to take off the many "coats" he wore in uniformWhat it means to “do windows”—and why no task is ever beneath the leaderJohn Dailey left his home in West Virginia at seventeen to join the Marines, which led to a career of over twenty years. As a Platoon Sergeant in the Marine Corps' 1st Force Reconnaissance Company on deployment in Australia on Sep. 11th, 2001, he and his men soon found themselves in Afghanistan battling the Taliban. In 2003 he was selected to serve as a team leader in the first Marine Corps unit assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command —Detachment-1. Det -1's 2004 Iraq deployment solidified the Marines' place in special operations and led to the formation of the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). John received his MFA in creative writing from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington in 2018. John continues to train Marine Raiders, and he provides leadership training and performance coaching through his company, Walking Point LLC. He lives in Hubert, North Carolina with his wife, Tracy. A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!Veteran-founded Adyton. Step into the next generation of equipment management with Log-E by Adyton. Whether you are doing monthly inventories or preparing for deployment, Log-E is your pocket property book, giving real-time visibility into equipment status and mission readiness. Learn more about how Log-E can revolutionize your property tracking process here!Meet ROGER Bank—a modern, digital bank built for military members, by military members. With early payday, no fees, high-yield accounts, and real support, it's banking that gets you. Funds are FDIC insured through Citizens Bank of Edmond, so you can bank with confidence and peace of mind. 

President Donald Trump is expected to sign his “big, beautiful bill” today. He also says he'll speak Ukraine's President after a disappointing conversation with Russia's leader yesterday. Moscow is recognizing the Taliban's government in Afghanistan. State lawmakers say they were turned away from inspecting Florida's “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. Plus, a high-profile boxer has been arrested just days after fighting a social media influencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices