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Talofa lava! This week on Tagata o te Moana: There are calls in Tonga for a rethink of the Sabbath Observance Laws; Tinian Island, in the Northern Marianas, was a pivotal site for US Forces in WW2 and there is now a US military resurgence there; In Papua New Guinea women continue to face hardship in maternity hospitals, where giving birth on the floors is not uncommon; The former Fiji attorney general Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum attacks the current government and we hear from a Bougainvillean carver who has been in New Zealand for the past month, showing his skills and learning from local artists.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

John Deni is a Research Professor of Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) Security Studies at the U.S. Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute. He just wrote an article for Foreign Policy titled: A Drawdown of U.S. Forces in Europe Is All but Certain. As this is a very hot topic, I wanted to know more about it. So why does John think a drawdown is basically certain, and what would it mean? And what does it have to do with the American nuclear deterrent in Europe and potential Russian plans? Listen to our conversation. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The Department of Justice orders a sweeping purge of FBI officials, targeting agents involved in Trump-related investigations and national security cases. Canada fires back against President Trump's trade restrictions with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, escalating economic tensions between the two allies. The U.S. military launches its first airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia under Trump's second term, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirming coordination with Somalia's government. And in today's Back of the Brief: An update on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, where North Korean forces appear to have suffered heavy losses, prompting a sudden pullback from the front lines. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. After broken agreement & negotiations, Hamas to Release Three Hostages on Thursday- Gazans can begin moving north tomorrow. Israeli PM Netanyahu's office says Israel reached an agreement with Hamas after “strong and determined negotiations,” and reiterates that it will “not tolerate any violation of the agreement.”2. US President Trump to end delivery hold on 2,000 pound bombs to Israel.President Trump said to reporters aboard Air Force One, “We released them (the bombs). We released them today. And they'll have them. They paid for them and they've been waiting for them for a long time. They've been in storage.”3. Syria Seizes Shipment of Weapons Bound for Hezbollah.The shipment was heading to Hezbollah via smuggling routes on the Lebanon-Syria border, in the area of the border city of Sarghaya. Images showed several assault rifles, RPG launchers, and ammunition.4.  Italy's Leonardo and Turkish drone maker Baykar are discussing a team-up which could see Leonardo's electronics and radar mounted on Baykar's TB2 drones.5. Trump Administration looking into future support for Ukraine war effort.6.  President Trump Directs US Forces to Reinforce Southern Border.There are already roughly 2,500 military personnel along the border supporting the US Customs and Border Protection mission- & today's announcement brings the total up to around 4,000 troops deployed. Other assets, such as drones, are also under consideration to be sent to the border.

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For review:1. IDF kills Hezbollah Commander in Syria that participated in the attack on US Forces in Karbala, Iraq in 2007. 2. US Rejects International Criminal Court (ICC) Warrants for Israeli PM & Former Defense Minister.The White House said Thursday that it “fundamentally rejects” the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza. The warrants effectively bar PM Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant from entering the ICC's 124 member states. Israel and the US are not members of the court.3. IDF continues pushing into Southern Lebanon- searching & clearing a "second line of villages" of Hezbollah weapons and attack positions. In the second line of villages, the IDF is still finding Hezbollah staging grounds, along with fighting positions from which the terror group has launched anti-tank missiles directly at Israeli border communities and military posts along the border.4. Russia Strikes Ukraine with Intermediate-Range Missile.Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh confirmed that Russia's missile was a new, experimental type of intermediate-range missile based on its RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. The attack struck the Pivdenmash munition plant that built ICBMs when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union. The military facility is located about 4 miles (6 1/2 kilometers) southwest of the center of Dnipro.5. Sweden to fund long-range missile and drone production inside Ukraine.Swedish Defense Minster Pal Jonson: "This will be produced in Ukraine by the Ukrainian defense industry. It will be financed by Sweden. President [Vladimir] Zelenskyy has stated that there is an especially high demand for funding long-range weapons and long-range drones.” 6. Romania Commits to Procure F-35A Warplanes. Romania has formally committed to the acquisition of 32 x Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter jets after signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today. The procurement is valued at approximately $6.4 billion.7. Australia and Canada to collaborate in hypersonic missile defense. The two nations plan to spend up to $474 million over the next five years developing a “range of solutions."A press release noted that the Defence Research and Development Canada and the Australian Defence Science and Technology Group will work together researching the emerging missile threats- to develop detection, monitoring, targeting and counter-measure technologies.

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on new developments from the Middle East.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest from the Middle East.

For review:1. US Forces in Iraq Struck in Rocket Attack.Several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at a military base in Iraq, Defense officials said Monday. 2. Russian National Security Council Secretary Shoigu Visits Tehran.Russian state news agencies reported that Sergei Shoigu was scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian; the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Akbar Ahmadian; and chief of the Iranian military's General Staff, Mohammad Bagheri.3. IDF Locates Vehicle-Size Tunnel on Philadelphi Corridor.According to the IDF, the tunnel is about three meters (10 feet) tall and will be investigated before it is destroyed. 4. The Spanish army has signed a “framework agreement” with German defense firm Rheinmetall for an order of “around half a million modular propellant systems for 155mm extended-range artillery ammunition.” 5. BAE Systems has been awarded a $493-million contract to continue producing the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier for US Army Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs).6. USAF B-52 Modernization (Radar and Engine) plans are running into schedule and cost troubles. 7. USAF estimating costs to refit 30 x B-52s, from Conventional to Nuclear-capable.The 30 B-52s in question had previously been equipped with the ability to carry nuclear weapons but were converted to conventional aircraft about 10 years ago to comply with a key US-Russia arms control treaty known as New START.8. USAF relieves Commander after Accident Investigation Board report is released concerning the 04 January 2024, B-1 Bomber crash at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. 

For review:1. USNI  posts the Memorandum of Understanding (11 June 2024), between the USMC & US Navy concerning amphibious warship readiness terms. 2. US has fully cleared equipment from Base 101 in Niger. Work on Base 201 continues in order to meet the 15 September 2024 departure date of US Forces agreed upon by the US & Niger. 3. US Secretary of Defense (Lloyd Austin) has Call with Russian Defense Minister (Andrei Belousov).  Last call between Secretary Austin and Russian Defense Minister was 15 March 2023. 4.  US & Israel Discuss Strategies for De-escalation in North with Hezbollah (Lebanon Border region).5.  IDF to control all of Rafah with two weeks.  162d Division has operational control of 60-70% of Rafah (Division Commander, Brigadier General Itzik Cohen).6. BAE Increases Production of AMPV at York, PA facility.  Goal is to produce up to 220 AMPVs per year- almost 2 x Brigades worth. 7. Oshkosh has contract worth $27.3 to deliver Medium Equipment Trailers (METs) to the US Army. METs are used for loading and shipping Bradley armored fighting vehicles, Paladin turreted self-propelled howitzers, M992 field artillery ammunition support vehicles, and Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles. 8. Germany is planning to order 105 additional Leopard 2 A8 battle tanks from defense firm KNDS. If approved, the tanks will be delivered from 2027 to 2030, with around 70 during the contract's final two years. Estimated purchase is worth 2.9-billion euros ($3.1 billion).9. Finland's Senop Unveils Carl Gustaf Day/Thermal Sight. The sight consists of a day camera, thermal camera, laser rangefinder, and ballistic calculation- which aids in first round probability of hit. The sight weighs 1.7 kilograms (3.74 pounds). 

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Biden is praising Haiti for sending forces to quell a gang uprising in Haiti -- and defending the lack of American forces.

For Review:1.  Iranian President's (Ebrahim Raisi) Helicopter Crashes in Mountainous Region. Condition of passengers unknown. Heavy fog and bad weather challenge rescue efforts.2. Israeli Prime Minister (Benjamin Netanyahu) rejects normalization with Saudi Arabia at the cost of a two-state solution- (with Hamas in control- marginalized or not).3. US Forces Begin Departing Niger. All US Forces will depart country by 15 September 2024.4. Latest Denmark Assistance to Ukraine worth $813.5 million.5. The European Defense Fund (EDF) to invest $1.3 billion on 54 multinational research and development military projects.These include: future main battle tanks; new airlift capabilities; counter unmanned aerial systems (c-UAS); and directed energy weapons.6. MBDA will lead multi-national group for a European Hypersonic Defense Interceptor Study. Project partners include France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. Project goal is to develop an endo-atmospheric hypersonic and ballistic missile interceptor by 2035.7. Rheinmetall to open air defense repair facility in Ukraine. Facility will serve as a repair base for IRIS-T SL, Skynex 30, and Gepard systems. 8. Germany and Slovakia negotiate to continue operating the KNDS repair hub for German & French manufactured combat vehicles damaged in Ukraine, 

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Calls for the departure of US forces from Niger intensify by Radio Islam

In his report, Naseem Sadiq discusses how Iraqis observed drone and cruise missiles soaring through the skies of Erbil, located in Northern Iraq. He highlights the successful interception by the American anti-missile defense system, which neutralized two missiles. Consequently, these intercepted missiles fell in Rawandoz, within the Kurdistan region, without causing any damage.

There was an anti-US protest in Niger over the weekend calling for the departure of the US and all foreign military forces. US forces have been helping Niger's government combat Islamic militants in the Sahel. VOA's French to Africa reporter Abdoul Razak in Niamey tells VOA's James Butty, the protest was called by civil society organizations sympathetic to the military government and that it comes as Russian troops arrived in the country last week to provide security for the junta.

Antony Blinken plays the blues while Danny and Derek bring you the news. This week: in Gaza, famine sets in (0:29), U.S.-Israel tensions rise over a potential Rafah invasion (3:52), and more; Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan (12:11); Indonesia's general election results are confirmed (14:37); the DPRK/North Korea tests a hypersonic missile engine (17:28); there's new evidence of coral bleaching in Australia's Great Barrier Reef (19:15); a Sudan humanitarian update (20:55); Niger's junta government kicks out U.S. forces (23:00); Vladimir Putin wins reelection in Russia (26:42); Ukraine strikes targets in Russia and is debating a new conscription bill (27:52); the EU debates using Russian assets to support Ukraine* (32:52); the Colombian government is in peace talks with the Clan Del Golfo (Gulf Clan) (35:41); an update on CARICOM's transition plan for Haiti (37:26); and a new study finds no evidence of brain damage from Havana Syndrome (40:02).*Note: After the time of recording, the EU came to a preliminary agreement on a plan to use Russian assets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com/subscribe

On this episode of American Prestige, Antony Blinken plays the blues while Danny and Derek bring you the news. This week: in Gaza, famine sets in (0:29), U.S.-Israel tensions rise over a potential Rafah invasion (3:52), and more; Pakistan conducts airstrikes in Afghanistan (12:11); Indonesia's general election results are confirmed (14:37); the DPRK/North Korea tests a hypersonic missile engine (17:28); there's new evidence of coral bleaching in Australia's Great Barrier Reef (19:15); a Sudan humanitarian update (20:55); Niger's junta government kicks out U.S. forces (23:00); Vladimir Putin wins reelection in Russia (26:42); Ukraine strikes targets in Russia and is debating a new conscription bill (27:52); the EU debates using Russian assets to support Ukraine* (32:52); the Colombian government is in peace talks with the Clan Del Golfo (Gulf Clan) (35:41); an update on CARICOM's transition plan for Haiti (37:26); and a new study finds no evidence of brain damage from Havana Syndrome (40:02).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PREVIEW: #USMC: #PRC: Conversation with Colonel Grant Newsham, USMC (ret) re the now five year old plan, FD 2030, to transform the Marines into something akin to the Coast Watchers who helped defend the US forces on Guadalcanal in 1942-43. With missiles and mobility to combat the PLA-Navy.  With large unexplained expectations. . More of this later today. 1899 Fiji

According to the Pentagon, since the start of Israel's war in Gaza, there have been about 200 attacks on US forces stationed in Iraq and Syria. These attacks have been carried out by militia groups supported by Iran. And, on Monday, the European Union sent a message to Apple and other tech giants: "We will ensure compliance with our regulations." It followed a massive $2 billion antitrust fine for Apple. Also, research has shown that the vast majority of children in orphanages actually have families. Still, many Americans are giving their money to these institutions. In Uganda, those well-intentioned funds have created a whole industry around orphans. Plus, Mexico's lawsuit against US gunmakers could be a game-changer.

* Discount Code after description* Colonel Eric Buer is a former Marine Attack Helicopter Pilot who flew hundreds of missions throughout the most worn torn and dangerous areas of the Middle East, he served on the staff of the Joint Chiefs, was an Associate Professor of National Security Strategy and Policy at the National War College, and was Special Advisor to the Commander of US Forces in Afghanistan. His book is called “Ghosts of Baghdad” In this episode he talks about his time flying helicopters in the Middle East and collecting some souvenirs while he was there, his book, deployments, close calls, the current geopolitical situation around the world, and more... Fast going trees link and discount below!!! DISCOUNT CODE: SURVIVEPOD Link: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/collections/sale?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=canyousurvivethispodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiwarcom/Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankChapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Netanyahu Blocked Palestinian State 'For Decades'03:19 - Gantz: Israel Will Launch Assault on Rafah by Ramadan07:25 - US Drafts Own Gaza UN Measure After Threatening to Veto Ceasefire09:06 - Houthis Shoot Down US Drone, Hit British Ship11:49 - Israel Carries Out Strikes Near Major Lebanese City of Sidon13:37 - Iraq Militias Stopped Attacks on US Forces at Request of Iran General17:09 - Israel To Limit Al-Aqsa Entry During Ramadan19:21 - ICJ Begins Historic Hearings on Israel's Occupation of Palestine21:06 - Assange Wife Warns He Will Die if Extradited to US25:21 - US Develops Naval Drone Swarms for War With China27:35 - Viewpoints/Outro

In this fourth and final installment, Azeez reflects on the chaos he and the Iraqi people faced when the US Forces pulled out of Iraq and whether is was worth it. He also details the two years of purgatory (and danger!) he endured in Iraq as he waited to get his green card, to becoming a US citizen. Support the show

Chapters00:00 - Intro00:21 - Israel Backing Off on Hostage Talks04:17 - Israel To Attack Rafah, UN Warns of 'Large-Scale Loss of Civilian Life'05:35 - 1000s at Risk of Death in Khan Younis Hospitals Under Israeli Siege06:50 - Iraq Repeats Call for US Forces to Withdraw09:51 - US Launches More Rounds of Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen12:35 - Hezbollah, Israel Trade Strikes Along Lebanon Border14:23 - Zelensky Removes His Top General Zaluzhny19:12 - Front-Line Ukrainian Infantry Units Report Acute Shortage of Soldiers21:54 - Sweden Closes Nord Stream Investigation, Hands It off to Germany24:23 - Senate Votes To Deliberate on Foreign Military Aid Bill26:56 - Viewpoints/OutroSupport the show: Antiwar.com/donate BUY MERCH: https://merchengine.com/collections/antiwar-comContact the show: News@antiwar.com Sign up for our newsletters: Antiwar.com/newsletter Support the show: Antiwar.com/Donate Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGQ0-iW7CPj-ul-DKHmh2A/videosWatch on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AntiWarNews:fWatch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1996424 

//The Wire//1900Z February 8, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: USMC HELICOPTER FOUND IN CALIFORNIA, NO SURVIVORS REPORTED.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: The U.S. conducted multiple airstrikes in Baghdad overnight, targeting senior leadership of local Kataib Hezbollah brigades. This is a continuation of the sporadic strikes that have been conducted in the region since the attack on the US Tower 22 base in Jordan.Far East: Taiwanese and American tensions with China have escalated following the quiet announcement that the U.S. will permanently station Special Forces troops at observation posts on the islands of Kinmen and Matsu. These troops will be supporting the Taiwanese 101st Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion.Europe: Widespread protests continue as before. In Spain, demonstrators have begun blocking distribution centers for grocery store chains affiliated with the climate agenda. This follows protesters in France using agricultural equipment to dig up the pavement in grocery store parking lots that have pledged support for climate policies.-HomeFront-CA: The search has concluded for TIGER11, the CH-53E that went down early yesterday morning. Rescue teams have located the crash site in Pine Valley, and have begun recovering the remains of all 5 crew members. No further details have been provided on the cause or exact location of the crash.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Despite much thought to the contrary, Taiwan is not merely one island many miles off the coast of mainland China. Taiwan has claimed several of the very small islands immediately off the coast of the mainland. For instance, Kinmen Island is located in the heart of Weitou Bay, which is host to a major Chinese logistics hub and the nearby city of Xiamen. The Mashan Observation Post (where US Forces are stationed) is literally two miles from the Chinese mainland. For reference, Ellis Island is about a mile from Manhattan. Though this observation post has been operational for many years (as a propaganda broadcast station), the public admittance of a permanent US presence will likely lead to increased tensions in the region.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//

 Tom Steigleman FEMA Youth Council applications, Roof collapse, the latest drone strikes against US Forces, Anchorage Mayoral candidate BIll Popp calls in to talk about his run for Anchorage Mayor and what he'd like to accomplish if elected and talks about the snow removal situation and the homeless issue.  Find out more information at PoppForAnchorage.com.Tom gives a brief update on Tom Anderson's return, Dalton calls in about Taylor Swift being an operative for George Soros. Tom talks about the rain in California and the warming shelters being closed.  Todd Smolden from the Governor's office calls in to talk about State of the State speech and energy issues. Here is a link to the Governor's State of the State address:  https://www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/governors-state-of-the-state-address-2024011031/?eventID=2024011031

Dan served in the War Plans office of the US Army VII Corps working on counterattack plans and reorganization of the US Army's General Defence Plan. He describes the debriefing of a Polish Special Forces operator who had defected to the West and who revealed surprising knowledge of US plans and order of battle. Dan also details his experiences on the Able Archer 83 exercise and his views about how dangerous that was. In addition to his work in the War Plans office, we discuss terror attacks on the US Army in West Germany including the bombing of the LaBelle disco in West Berlin where 2 US soldiers and one Turkish woman were killed and 79 wounded. The terrorist threat to US Forces was significant and this is highlighted by the attempted assassination of General Kroesen commander of United States Army Europe by the Red Army Faction aka The Baader-Meinhof Group. Dan describes his own experiences in the immediate aftermath of the attack., including the issuing of live ammunition to US Forces in the field. Extra info here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode330/  0:00 Introduction 1:32 Dan's Insights in the War Plans Office 10:29 The defector's shocking intel on US plans 18:13 Reflections on Able Archer 83 24:33 Terrorism and the attack on the La Belle disco 33:21 Red Army Faction attempted assassination of General Kroesen 42:20 The impact of these events on US forces 58:41 Dan's views on the sudden changes in Eastern Europe 1:13:38 Podcast extras, appreciation for financial supporters, and closing remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The deaths of three US servicemen Sunday in an attack by an Iran-backed Shiite militia at a base wedged between Syria and Jordan has raised the specter of a direct confrontation between the United States and Iran like never before. But are things as black and white as they seem? Does Iran have full control over the Shiite militias that are part of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces created to fight the Islamic State? A US withdrawal from Iraq and Syria would help resuscitate the Islamic State which recently killed hundreds of civilians inside Iran. What is the end game? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on Biden-United States Red Sea Houthis

British and US forces have bombed Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on commercial shipping. Plus: Israel have given their defence against accusations of genocide at the international court of justice. With Ash Sarkar and Aaron Bastani.

It's our final week of best bits before we kick off a new season. We're going through the archives and pulling out the best bits from the past year including:50 Cent and Lil' Kim's collaboration on 'Magic Stick' - the song that changed the game in strip clubs around the world. US Forces kill Saddam Hussein's sons - former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's sons, Qusay and Uday Hussein, are killed after a three-hour firefight with U.S. forces in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, striking a major blow for the allies in the Iraq War. Fountains of Wayne release Stacy's Mom -  the music video for this one is a sight to behold, with uber milf Rachel Hunter. Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson star in Newlyweds - the latest in a trend of celebreality TV, does the show still stand up? We discuss why history isn't so kind to Nick Lachey. Blu Cantrell reases 'Breathe' - Blu Cantrell a.k.a. Tiffany Cobb... did her father really invent the famous loaf?Eminem buys a house - Detroit property values soar as Eminem picks up a mansion for a song from one of the head honchos over at KMart. Schwarzenegger announces run for Governor of California - this came as a surprise to everyone, even his agent, when he went on the Tonight Show to promote a movie and ended up dropping this bombshell announcement. Chingy releases 'Right Thurr' - we discuss and put to the test the Mother Goose factor that underpins everything Ching-a-ling spits. Thanks again for sticking with us! We'll see you next week with a brand new season! Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also contact us there if you want to be a part of the show.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on Red Sea Shipping

At a summit in Brussels European leaders announced they will open accession talks with Kiev as well as Moldova, whilst Georgia has been awarded candidate status. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky called the decision "a victory" for his country and the whole of Europe.Vivienne Nunis discusses this and more business news from around the world with journalist Mehmal Sarfraz, Co-founder of the Current PK and Alison Van Diggelen, Host of Fresh Dialogues based in Silicon Valley.(Picture: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and U.S. Army General Christopher G. Cavoli (2-L), Commander of the US Forces for Europe and Supreme Commander of the NATO Forces in Europe (SACEUR), during Zelensky's visit to the headquarters of the U.S. Army Command in Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden, Germany, 14 December 2023. Credit: UKRAINE PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

It almost took until the end of the year for what was possibly one of the biggest news stories of 2003 to break but Saddam Hussein is found hiding in a spider hole in Tikrit and captured by US forces. At the same time there's terrosim in Moscow when Red Square is bombed in a Chechan suicide attack.In popular culture, and almost as horrific, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson provide colour commentary for the American Billboard Music awards, thankfully we're saved by Kelis, whose Milkshake still brings all the boys to the yard. At the movies Tom Cruise has a crack at taking on The Last Samurai, Russell Crowe becomes Master and Commander and a live action remake of Peter Pan creeps everyone out. Plus we wish a happy birthday to the most famous woman in the world right now!  Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also contact us there if you want to be a part of the show.

On today's episode, Matt is joined again by Phillip Smyth. Phillip is a leading expert on Iranian proxy groups, such as Hamas and Lebanese Hezbollah, and has conducted research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and the University of Maryland. They discuss the spate of attacks by Iranian-backed militias against US forces in the Middle East since the Gaza War began. Phillip tells us who these groups are, what their strategy is, and if he sees potential for the violence to escalate. Phillip's research at the Washington Institute: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/phillip-smyth. Follow Phillip on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhillipSmyth. If you enjoyed the podcast please support the show and get access to our new Patreon-only show, "Extra Shot." Go to the Secrets & Spies Patreon page and subscribe there to get access: www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies Check out Chris's short spy film “THE DRY CLEANER” which is now available to buy on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/j_KFTJenrz4 For more information about the podcast, check out our website: https://secretsandspiespodcast.com/  Support Secrets and Spies:    * Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVB23lrHr3KFeXq4VU36dg * Become a “Friend of the podcast”  on Patreon for £3 www.patreon.com/SecretsAndSpies * You can buy merchandise from our shop: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/60934996?asc=u Connect with us on social media.  BLUE SKY https://bsky.app/profile/secretsandspies.bsky.social TWITTER twitter.com/SecretsAndSpies FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/secretsandspies INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/secretsandspies/ SPOUTIBLE   https://spoutible.com/SecretsAndSpies

The number of attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East has increased.

US forces are under fire in the Middle East. As Iran warns an expansion of Gaza conflict is ‘inevitable,' our journalists reveal how a defective drone in Iraq may have helped keep America from being dragged in deeper. Plus, what the polls mean for Biden and the unlikely hero of cricket's World Cup is Afghanistan.  Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising.

Support Us Here! --> https://anchor.fm/politicana/support Welcome to the Politicana Podcast, your go-to source for the latest updates, analysis, and honest conversation on world politics. Join hosts Tyler, Prateek, and Nick as they dive into current events, world affairs, policy debates, elections, gaffes, and everything in between! Tune in every week for new episodes (Typically Monday). Don't miss out on staying informed – follow us on your preferred podcasting platform to receive notifications whenever we release new episodes. For any comments, questions, or inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠Backofthemob@gmail.com⁠⁠. Stay engaged and informed with the Politicana Podcast! -- Topics And Timestamps -- 00:00 - Biden Speaks on Maine Massacre The man suspected in Wednesday's massacre that killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine, has been found dead, authorities confirmed Friday night. 9:55 - US Prepares To Go To War With Iran  On Friday, US F-16 fighter jets bombed facilities used by Iranian proxies and their  Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in Syria. After the attack, Iranian proxies fired back by launching an attack drone at US Forces stationed in West Iraq.  25:40 - It's Going To Be Long and Difficult  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation, Saturday night, “the military has opened a “second stage” in the war against Hamas by sending ground forces into Gaza and expanding attacks from the ground, air and sea.” Netanyahu said they will only increase their attacks ahead of a broad ground invasion into the territory. 29:35 - Pence Realizes That Nobody Cares About Him  Former Vice President Mike Pence decided on Saturday to suspend his 2024 Republican presidential campaign at the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) conference in Las Vegas. 42:20 - Your Invited, Your Invited, Everyone's Invited”  Rep. Dean Phillips launched a Democratic primary challenge against President Biden in Concord, NH. The 54-year-old Minnesota congressman aims to steer the party toward the future, highlighting issues like the economy and border chaos. 45:50 -  Biden Takes on AI  According to NPR, President Biden signed a sweeping executive order to create some federal oversight of rapidly expanding AI systems today. More Details Yet To Come.  55:45 - Bye Bye Bye—Three Week Diva  Rep. Patrick McHenry, fresh from a grueling three-week caretaker speaker role, candidly shared his frustration, casting doubt on the House GOP's unity  1:00:40 - Fifty Shades of Foreign Policy Nikki Haley did her best at snubbing Trump without trashing his foreign policy of which she was the second biggest face. At the RJC, Haley criticized Trump for praising foreign strong men, and warned that his style of “chaos, vendettas and drama” would be dangerous.  “Eight years ago, it was good to have a leader who broke things,” Haley said of Trump. “But right now, we need to have a leader who also knows how to put things back together.” 1:06:25 - Wanna Be My Frenemy?  President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, as per a U.S. official. The meeting agreement was made during talks between Chinese and U.S. officials, but specifics like the date and venue are yet to be finalized. 1:14:25 - Trump v Biden v RFK  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicana/support

The House elects a new speaker, Bud Light partners with the UFC, and US forces begin life fire training in the Middle East after several attacks on US populated bases.    Support our show sponsor at:  https://shellshockcbd.com/ https://allamericansavageshow.com/ https://www.1920brand.com/ Follow my socials at: Kick app: https://kick.com/johnburk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnburkofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnburk39 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@JohnBurk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnburkig

US officials have intelligence that Iranian-backed militia groups are planning increased attacks against US forces in the Middle East. This comes as Iran looks to take advantage of the regional backlash to US support for Israel. The militias have already launched drone attacks and there are concerns they may escalate further amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. While Iran is not explicitly directing the groups, it is providing guidance and telling them they won't face punishment for targeting US or Israeli targets.  

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##Gaza: #Iran backed militia attacks US forces in Iraq and Syria. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute, https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2023/10/iran-backed-shia-militias-target-2-u-s-bases-in-iraq.php 1910 Damascus

WARBIRD RADIO - Warbird Radio Downunder Hosts Dave and Grant speak with Matt Henderson, who with his wife Kaz moved to Tocumwal airport's airpark in New South Wales in 2017, and then in 2019 they set up the Tocumwal Aviation Museum there. Matt has researched the fascinating history of Tocumwal, which was one of he biggest aerodromes in the world when it was built by the Australian Government for the US Forces in WWII. By the time the construction was completed the war situation had changed, and the USAAF no longer required it. It was therefore handed over to the Royal Australian Air Force who made it into a massive repair and maintenance base for the RAAF Consolidated B-24 Liberators and other aircraft, as well as a paratroop training school, and more.As well as the museum, and the popular cafe, Matt and Kaz also run airshows at Tocumwal, their third such event having just taken place in September 2023.And they have just taken possession of a new addition to the museum, an ex-RAAF Macchi 326, A7-083, handed over by the Air Force on the 20th of October 2023. This episode was recorded two weeks earlier but was embargoed till the handover had happened. #warbirdradio #tocumwal #warbirds #aviation #airmuseums

U.S. forces were attacked several times over the last two days in the Middle East, after corporate media spread fake stories, claiming that Israel bombed a hospital in Gaza. It's now clear that the news outlets published false photos, gave fake numbers of deaths, and also pinned the blame on Israel, while it turns out it was a jihadist group operating alongside the Hamas terrorist group in Gaza. These stories led to mass protests and riots around the globe. We'll discuss, in this episode of "Crossroads."   Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.    ⭕️

NTD Good Morning—10/19/20231. Biden Says Egypt Will Open Gaza Border Crossing2. Israel Outlines Conditions on US Aid to Gaza3. IDF Vows to Destroy US Aid if it Reaches Hamas4. Senators Attend Classified Briefing on Israel5. Analysis: Geopolitical Aftermath of Israel-Hamas War6. Protesters Swarm Capitol Building7. Jordan Loses Again in Speaker Vote8. Senate Considers New Ambassador to Israel9. State Dept. Official Quits Over Israel Policy10. New Sanctions on Iran's Weapons Programs11. US Sanctions Seek to Disrupt Hamas' Revenue12. Judge Denies Delay in Trump Civil Lawsuit13. Van Der Sloot Admits Killing Natalee Holloway14. First Deportation Flight for Venezuelans15. USS Mount Whitney Heading to Mediterranean16. Donors Lash Out at Colleges Over War Stances17. 'Speech First' Reaction to Anti-Semitism on Campuses18. US Forces in Iraq Attacked By Drones19. Violent Protests Erupt Across Europe20. China Willing to Strengthen Coordination With Egypt21. Link Between US Green Energy and Terrorism?22. Where Will US Funding to Gaza Go?23. IDF: Will Not Rest Until Hostages Brought Home24. Assessing Israel-Hamas War in Moral Sense25. Jordan Strikes Out in Speaker Vote26. 300 Protesters Arrested in Capitol Building27. Where Does Hamas Get Its Funding?28. Analyzing Digital Front in Israel-Hamas War

American Foreign Policy, Book 3 and Part 3Are you ready to be profoundly shaken? Brace yourself as we rip open the concealed layers of the harrowing Abbey Gate incident in Kabul, Afghanistan in August 2021 with our guides, the authors of this remarkable and hard hitting book, Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End by  Jerry Dunleavy & James HassonThis episode goes beyond just the gruesome incident, we're also going to unravel the effects of Biden's foreign policy on the devastating fallout of the US Forces' withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Key Points from the Episode:We're taking a hard look at the very fibers of this catastrophe, including the improper planning going all the way to the President.The valorous Marines who remained at the gate due to British lobbying, and the sighting of an individual who mirrored the bomber's description. Yet, the alarming question remains: Why was there no permission to engage, despite the US military's prior knowledge about the bomber?We discuss talk presidential leadership, media's role in camouflaging administration blunders, and Biden's seemingly shallow understanding of the region. From closing the Bagram Air Force Base to entrusting the Taliban with airport security, we're critiquing it all. And let's not forget the heart-rending fact that Biden failed to even say "he was sorry" to the grieving families of the fallen US service members. Join us for this riveting discussion.Other resources: American Foreign Policy,  part 1 and book 1, MM#266--The Four Ages of American Foreign Policy Great Power, Superpower, Hyperpower by Michael Mandelbaum. show link hereAmerican Foreign Policy, part 2 and book 2MM#267--Sergei Polkiy's eye-opening book 'The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History.' show link hereMore goodnessGet your FREE Academy Review here!Get our top book recommendations list Get new podcast episodes dropped into your email box easilyWant to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Marine Corps Maj Max Nauta discusses his Master's thesis from the US Army Command and General Staff College entitled: Multinational Operations in Strategic Competition: Leveraging the Inherent Informational Aspects through Culture and Narrative. Strategic competitors have significantly increased their influence in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in ways that jeopardize US influence and threaten democratic governance. The People's Republic of China (PRC) and Russia do this by exploiting the ambiguity of gray zone activities, such as predatory, opaque lending practices and the spreading of disinformation. US Forces, Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) builds resiliency against these gray zone activities through transparency, which it promotes through cooperation activities to strengthen partnerships and build trust in LAC. SOUTHCOM accomplished this, in part, through Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command (SPMAGTF-SC), whose mission was to conduct mutually beneficial engagements with partner nations (PN) to address shared challenges in the region. SPMAGTF-SC 15, 16, and 17 were US-only task forces. SPMAGTF-SC 18, however, became the first multinational task force. SPMAGTF-SC 19 grew on this by integrating ten PN officers from Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Belize, and the Dominican Republic. The author found that integrating PN officers into SPMAGTF-SC 18 and 19 exponentially strengthened partnerships in LAC at a relatively insignificant cost. This paper examines the degree to which integrating PN officers into SPMAGTF-SC 18 and 19 strengthened partnerships, and then compares those findings with theories on narrative and culture. In conclusion, the author presents the concept of a shared regional narrative and illuminates asymmetric characteristics of strategic competition in LAC. Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #37 Bill Vivian on MCDP 1-4 Competing #89 Ajit Mann and Paul Cobaugh on Narrative #137 Vic Garcia and Mike Berger on Information Operations and Intelligence #151 Daniel Runde on Chinese Soft Power #148 Kalev Leetaru on GDELT Video Presentation: Multinational Operations in Strategic Competition: Leveraging the IIA through Culture and Narrative The Village by Bing West The Role of Information in U.S. Concepts for Strategic Competition. A RAND study by Chris Paul, Michael Schwille, Michael Vasseur, Elizabeth Bartels, and Ryan Bauer Artificial Intelligence Basics: A Non-Technical Introduction by Tom Taulli Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio:  Major Maxwell Nauta grew up in Chester Country, Pennsylvania, graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and commissioned in the United States Marine Corps on March 18, 2011.  After Officer Candidate School, he attended The Basic School, Infantry Officer Course, and Light Armored Reconnaissance Leaders Course. In January 2012 he reported to 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion, MCAGCC, 29 Palms, CA, where he served as an LAR Platoon Commander from February 2012 to June 2013.  In April 2012 Maj Nauta deployed as the senior Infantry Marine to New Zealand for the six-week joint, multinational exercise, Exercise Alam Halfa.  From December 2012 to June 2013 he and his platoon independently deployed to Okinawa, Japan reporting to 3rd Combat Assault Battalion under the Unit Deployment Program.  In June, he and his LAR platoon deployed to the Republic of Korea to participate in Exercise Ssang Yong 13, forming a multination LAR platoon with Australian Cavalry Soldiers. Upon returning from Okinawa, Japan, Maj Nauta served as the Assistant Operations Officer for 3rd LAR Battalion until March 2014 when he augmented into the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR). In the SMCR, Maj Nauta first reported to Company C, 4th LAR Battalion, Salt Lake City, Utah serving as a Platoon Commander from March 2014 to March 2015.  He then transferred to Headquarters Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 453 (CLB-453) in Aurora, Colorado, serving as the Headquarters Company Executive Officer until attending Supply Officers Course at Camp Johnson, North Carolina in August 2015. In January 2016, Maj Nauta activated to serve as the Supply Officer for Special Purpose Marine-Air Ground Task Force – Southern Command (SPMAGTF-SC) 16, deploying to Honduras.  Upon re-deployment in January 2017 he served as the Current Operations Officer, CLB-453. In January 2018, Maj Nauta activated to serve as the Liaison Officer to the U.S. Embassy in Honduras for SPMAGTF-SC 18. In March 2019, he reactivated as the Key Leadership Engagement Coordinator for SPMAGTF-SC 19, deploying throughout the Southern Command area of responsibility.  In preparation for this final SPMAGTF-SC deployment he attended the Civil Affairs Officers Course in March 2019.  Upon completion of SPMAGTF-SC 19 in February, 2019, he transferred to U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa (MARFOREUR/AF) and activated as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) serving as a Logistics Planner, G-4 and the Prepositioning Officer, MARFOREUR/AF. In October, 2021, he deactivated and was hired by Valiant Integrated Services as a Program Analysit in support of Africa Future Operations, G-35, MARFOREUR/AF. Maj Nauta is participating in U.S. Army Command and General Staff College's Information Advantage Scholars Program and is expected to transfer to Marine Corps Information Operations Center upon graduation. Maj Nauta's awards and decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with three Gold Stars in lieu of fourth award.  His formal education includes Infantry Officer Course, Light Armored Reconnaissance Leaders Course, Supply Officer Course, and Civil Affairs Officer Course and Expeditionary Warfare School. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. 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Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Stand Up for Your Country.   Tonight's rundown:  ·         Talking Points Memo: Joe Biden continues to decline with the world watching and remains out of the press' reach ·         Presidential Historian Larry Cook weighs in on how Biden's relationship with the press compares to past presidents ·         US Special Forces have been confirmed to be in Ukraine ·         O'Reilly describes Democrats hosting the DNC in Chicago as ‘Crazy Arrogant'  ·         The trial of Fox News gets underway  ·         58% of Americans are now living paycheck to paycheck even as inflation begins to cool off ·         Smart Life: Utilizing Kelly Blue Book when searching for a new car ·         This Day in History: FDR dies in office  ·         Final Thought: what to do when someone is disrespectful to you In Case You Missed It: ·         Read Bill's latest column, "Reason to Believe" ·         Join 'Team Normal!' Order your gear now at BillOReilly.com! ·         Pre-order Bill's next bestseller ‘Killing the Witches' NOW   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights:  ●      “We now know that the Biden administration is actively spying on Ukrainian President Zelensky, which shows that, despite all the fanfare surrounding the Ukrainian leader, they don't trust him.” ●      “Fox News is reporting that we have confirmation that a ‘small U.S. military presence is indeed at the American embassy inside Ukraine.' This was confirmed just today by White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. This is a very disturbing development for a nation that is overwhelmingly opposed to any direct US involvement in the Ukrainian conflict.” ●      “We now know that the Biden administration and NATO have been lying to the world regarding the casualties suffered on the ground. According to the leaked document, Ukraine is suffering four times the casualties of Russia, and the death toll in Ukraine is 71,000 in contrast to Russia's 17,000.” ●      “We're finding that the Dolts in DC as well as their mouthpieces in the legacy media are all lying. It's Vietnam all over again. The Deep State has learned nothing. Now the question is: have we?”      Timestamps:   [01:15] On a leaked classified Pentagon Docs and the revelation that the US is spying on Zelensky [02:25] The revelation that the US is spying on South Korea and that US forces are inside Ukraine [05:32] How this leaked document revealed how deceitful the Biden administration and NATO  Resources: ●      Get carrying TODAY with Countrywide Concealed HERE: https://www.frebahlem.com/BG484F42/G38H44Q/ ●      Learn how to protect your life savings from inflation and an irresponsible government, with Gold and Silver. Go to http://www.turleytalkslikesgold.com/ ●      Ep. 1539 Elon Musk DESTROYS Smug BBC Reporter on Hate Speech and Covid!!! ●      Go to https://www.hometitlelock.com/turleytalks -- and use promo code: TURLEYTALKS. Then enter your address for your no-obligation home title scan to see if you're already a victim. That's a $100 value -- FREE. ●      Support the Americans Protecting Our Border!!! Take Action at https://www.patriotsforamericamilitia.com ●      Get Over 66% OFF All of Mike Lindell's Products using code TURLEY: https://www.mypillow.com/turley ●      Join Dr. Steve for an unedited, uncensored extended analysis of current events in his Insiders Club at https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com/ ●      BOLDLY stand up for TRUTH in Turley Merch! Browse our new designs right now at: https://store.turleytalks.com/ ●      Make sure to FOLLOW me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks ●      Get 25% off Patriotic Coffee and ALL ITEMS with Code TURLEY at https://mystore.com/turley   Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. Sick and tired of Big Tech, censorship, and endless propaganda? Join my Insiders Club with a FREE TRIAL today at: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture!  If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts.