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Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Virtual Parenting: What does Islam teach about family? Topic II: The Art of Letting Go Presenter(s): Waleed Ahmad Imam Shahzaib Nayar Guest(s): * Dr Timothy Fowler * Mrs Samar Hafeez * Dr Adila Mahmood Producer(s): Fatima Danayal and Wafa'a Selby Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researcher(s): Tehreem Zafar, Afia Kassama, Eraj Mansoor, Ayela Munir

Send us Fan MailPhilanthropy can strengthen communities by investing not only in nonprofit programs, but also in the entrepreneurs, business-support organizations, and local infrastructure that drives economic mobility. How philanthropy supports small business growth is becoming a key question for foundations, nonprofit leaders, and communities seeking stronger local economies. Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director of the New Economy Initiative, explains how philanthropic capital can help entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, create jobs, and strengthen neighborhoods.Founded in 2007 with an initial $100 million philanthropic commitment, the New Economy Initiative was designed to help diversify Southeast Michigan's economy. Nearly two decades later, the collaborative continues to evolve, now supporting approximately 800 to 1,200 businesses each year through nonprofit partners, mentorship, technical assistance, and innovative access to capital.Wafa explains that funding alone is rarely enough. Entrepreneurs may appear to have a capital problem when the deeper barrier is incomplete financial records, uncertain pricing, weak margins, or limited operational knowledge.As she tells , “Ideas and entrepreneurs and really innovators are distributed equally, but resources aren't always distributed equally.”This conversation with Wafa examines how philanthropy can fund the business-support infrastructure that traditional financing often overlooks. Through its nonprofit network, NEI connects entrepreneurs with mentors who can review their books, strengthen operations, prepare them for financing, and help them scale.Wafa also introduces the Michigan Small Business Helper, a centralized resource that connects entrepreneurs with regional nonprofits, how-to guides, financial assistance, retail training, and direct support. Behind the platform, NEI can follow the entrepreneur's journey and identify which combinations of services are producing stronger revenue and business outcomes.The larger lesson extends well beyond Detroit. Nonprofits and foundations can serve as conveners, intermediaries, data partners, and catalysts through building systems that allow businesses and communities to become more resilient.“Entrepreneurship is such a core pillar of building neighborhoods, building communities, and rebuilding entire communities.” Key Takeaways:Capital becomes more effective when paired with financial, operational, and industry-specific guidance.Philanthropic intermediaries can pilot programs that conventional funders may consider too uncertain.Centralized resource platforms reduce confusion and help entrepreneurs find relevant assistance faster.Tracking an entrepreneur's journey can reveal which nonprofit partnerships produce measurable business growth.Flexible funding allows organizations to respond to disruptions such as pandemics, tariffs, and technological change.Local businesses contribute to job creation, neighborhood vitality, generational wealth, and population retention.00:00:00 Philanthropy Meets Small Business Development00:01:14 The Origins of the New Economy Initiative00:03:33 Expanding Beyond Technology and Innovation00:05:52 Why Philanthropy Must Be Willing to Experiment00:08:02 Capital Is Not Always the Real Barrier00:10:21 Building Trusted Mentorship for Entrepreneurs00:13:20 Creating the Michigan Small Business Helper00:15:57 Planning for Change Without Predicting Everything00:17:50 Supporting 800 to 1,200 Businesses Each Year00:20:07 Entrepreneurship as Neighborhood Development00:22:56 Preparing for AI and a More Digital Economy00:25:49 Maintaining Funder Confidence Through Change#EconomicDevelopment #NonprofitLeadership #TheNonprofitShowFind us Live daily on YouTube!Find us  Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!  12:30pm ET   11:30am CT  10:30am MT  9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Venerdì 17 luglio la Knesset entra in pausa e il governo di Benjamin Netanyahu si trasforma in un esecutivo per gli affari correnti. Da quel giorno e fino al voto del 27 ottobre quasi ogni iniziativa politica si congela. Resta un'eccezione, scritta nelle regole: le esigenze di sicurezza. La data l'ha ufficializzata domenica la Commissione della Knesset. La consigliera giuridica Sagit Afik ha spiegato che la legislatura arriva intera alla scadenza fissata per legge, senza scioglimento anticipato. È la prima volta dal 1988 che Israele vota alla scadenza naturale, la prima dal 1973 che un governo completa l'intero mandato. La democrazia dell'occupante, in un territorio che la Corte internazionale di giustizia ha dichiarato illegalmente occupato nel luglio 2024, funziona a orologeria. Intanto la Striscia non conosce recessi. Nello stesso fine settimana l'esercito israeliano ha annunciato di aver ucciso due uomini di Hamas nel nord di Gaza. Un raid su una fonderia nel quartiere Sabra di Gaza City ha ucciso quattro persone. A ovest di Nuseirat una bambina di nove anni è morta sotto il fuoco, secondo l'agenzia palestinese Wafa. Dal cessate il fuoco dell'ottobre 2025 le autorità sanitarie di Gaza contano 1.098 morti. Oltre 73.000 dal 7 ottobre 2023. Nell'ultima settimana di lavori la coalizione corre a chiudere le sue leggi, tra cui lo scudo penale per i renitenti alla leva ultraortodossi. E poi il recesso, con poco più di cento giorni di campagna in cui, per statuto, l'occupazione resta l'unica pratica di governo autorizzata a procedere. Chiamano "affari correnti" ciò che un esecutivo può ancora fare quando tutto il resto si ferma. A Gaza l'affare corrente è uno solo, e non va mai in ferie. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

本期节目围绕野外急救知识展开，由姝琦、朱峰与WAFA野外急救导师微波炉对谈。本周五出征崇礼 168，遭遇极端天气，预报中雨转大雨，结合今年多场赛事冰雹、失温事故，微波炉老师，手把手讲山顶雷击、湿冷失温、崴脚骨折、高温呕吐、临界海拔不适，还有 90% 跑者用错的保温毯、冲锋衣正确用法，长距离 168 跨昼夜安全底线全梳理。本期核心知识点雷雨天保命准则：远离裸露山脊；雷雨蹲坐避险；雷击伤者优先持续 CPR，不用怕触电失温防控要点：体感发冷立刻加衣，不要硬扛；保温毯内层包裹，外层防风；绝对不要饮酒取暖外伤处置底线：关节无法承重立刻停止前进；肢体畸形警惕缺血，超时未救援需现场复位高温肠胃急救：中暑优先降温补电解质；运动中禁用含酒精藿香正气水；持续呕吐直接退赛海拔不适应对：头痛恶心不再往上爬，缓慢下降海拔，区分中暑与低氧症状不可突破安全红线：雷雨滞留山脊、中度失温、无法补水呕吐、关节完全不能承重、高反下撤无缓解，满足任意一条必须放弃比赛时间轴00:13 崇礼168比赛和极端天气07:00 崇礼赛道环境与风险预判  讨论高山草甸地貌、气候多变特点  强调提前了解赛道和天气20:45 雷暴天气应对  讲解雷击风险、避险姿势  澄清登山杖不会引雷。30:56 失温的识别与处理  分析失温症状、诱因  保温毯正确用法  纠正喝酒御寒误区48:29 野外外伤与骨折急救  讨论外伤评估、骨折缺血判断  现场复位决策56:17 中暑、高反与疲劳管理  区分中暑与高反，提出普遍处理原则  强调长距离睡眠管理01:17:39 回顾野外急救核心思维“该退则退”，安全回家。相关链接WAFA 国际野外高级急救课程科普，适合长期户外玩家系统学习，报名公众号：野外医学【本期主播】姝琦：AHA急救导师，本周崇礼 168 参赛选手朱峰：AHA 急救导师微波炉：国际野外医学协会 WAFA 高级野外急救导师，多年越野、雪山实战经验【制作团队】后期 / 声湃剪辑大模型封面 / 姝琦运营 / 卷圈监制 / 姝琦产品统筹 / bobo【联系我们】希望大家在听友群和评论区多多反馈收听感受，这对我们来说十分重要。欢迎添加津津乐道小助手微信：dao160301，加入听友群。【关于「津津乐道播客网络」】在一派纷繁芜杂里，我们为愉悦双耳而生。科技、教育、文化、美食、生活、技能、情绪……严肃认真却不刻板，拒绝空泛浮夸。与专业且有趣的人携手缔造清流，分享经历，传播体验，厘清世界与你的关系。津津乐道 | 科技乱炖 | 津津有味 | 记者下班 | 不叁不肆 | 厂长来了 | 编码人声 | 沸腾客厅 | 拼娃时代收听平台苹果播客 | 小宇宙App | Spotify | 喜马拉雅 | 网易云音乐 | QQ音乐 | 微信听书 | 荔枝FM | 央广云听 | 听听FM | Sure竖耳App | Bilibili | YouTube联系我们津津乐道播客官网 | 公众号：津津乐道播客 | 微信：dao160301 | 微博：津津乐道播客 | 商业合作：hi@dao.fm | 版权声明 | RSS订阅本节目由「声湃 WavPub」提供内容托管和数据服务支持。

本期节目围绕野外急救知识展开，由姝琦、朱峰与WAFA野外急救导师微波炉对谈。本周五出征崇礼 168，遭遇极端天气，预报中雨转大雨，结合今年多场赛事冰雹、失温事故，微波炉老师，手把手讲山顶雷击、湿冷失温、崴脚骨折、高温呕吐、临界海拔不适，还有 90% 跑者用错的保温毯、冲锋衣正确用法，长距离 168 跨昼夜安全底线全梳理。本期核心知识点雷雨天保命准则：远离裸露山脊；雷雨蹲坐避险；雷击伤者优先持续 CPR，不用怕触电失温防控要点：体感发冷立刻加衣，不要硬扛；保温毯内层包裹，外层防风；绝对不要饮酒取暖外伤处置底线：关节无法承重立刻停止前进；肢体畸形警惕缺血，超时未救援需现场复位高温肠胃急救：中暑优先降温补电解质；运动中禁用含酒精藿香正气水；持续呕吐直接退赛海拔不适应对：头痛恶心不再往上爬，缓慢下降海拔，区分中暑与低氧症状不可突破安全红线：雷雨滞留山脊、中度失温、无法补水呕吐、关节完全不能承重、高反下撤无缓解，满足任意一条必须放弃比赛时间轴00:13 崇礼168比赛和极端天气07:00 崇礼赛道环境与风险预判 讨论高山草甸地貌、气候多变特点 强调提前了解赛道和天气20:45 雷暴天气应对 讲解雷击风险、避险姿势 澄清登山杖不会引雷。30:56 失温的识别与处理 分析失温症状、诱因 保温毯正确用法 纠正喝酒御寒误区48:29 野外外伤与骨折急救 讨论外伤评估、骨折缺血判断 现场复位决策56:17 中暑、高反与疲劳管理 区分中暑与高反，提出普遍处理原则 强调长距离睡眠管理01:17:39 回顾野外急救核心思维“该退则退”，安全回家。

Topics and Guests: Topic I: Neuroaesthetics: The Healing Power of Islamic Art Guests: Guest 1: Shazain Baig Guest 2: Imam Farhad Ghaffar Topic II: The Commodification of Self: Growing Up in the Age of Cosmeticorexia Guests: Guest 1: Dr Elvira Bolat Guest 2: Dr Alberto Stefana Producer(s): Fatima Danayal Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Wafa'a Selby Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Tehreem Zafar, Afia Kassama, Eraj Mansoor and Ayela Munir Presenters: Touqeer Tanvir talhat siyam

Dentro al-Mawasi, l'area che Israele ha dichiarato "zona umanitaria", un drone ha ucciso un bambino mercoledì 24 giugno. È accaduto al campo di al-Taybeh, a ovest di Khan Yunis. Lo riferiscono il complesso medico Nasser e l'agenzia palestinese Wafa. Quello stesso giorno, alla Conferenza delle Autorità locali israeliane, Benjamin Netanyahu ha scelto un verbo: «Oggi controlliamo quasi il 70% della Striscia di Gaza e stiamo strangolando Hamas». Lo riporta Ynet. Quel 70% è la misura dell'occupazione che la Corte internazionale di giustizia, nel parere del luglio 2024, ha dichiarato illegale e da far cessare. A dire chi sia strangolato per davvero è l'ONU, nelle stesse ore. Il portavoce Stéphane Dujarric porta i dati OCHA del 23 giugno: 1,7 milioni di sfollati, l'80% della popolazione, in quasi 1.600 siti di accoglienza. Seicentomila persone senza accesso sufficiente all'acqua potabile. Dal cessate il fuoco del 10 ottobre gli attacchi israeliani hanno ucciso almeno 1.027 persone e ferite 3.280, secondo il ministero della Salute di Gaza. Le Forze di difesa israeliane accompagnano ogni colpo con una ragione. Nella notte, fanno sapere, hanno distrutto quattro postazioni di lancio che dicono "allestite durante il cessate il fuoco", e domenica hanno ucciso nel sud un uomo che avevano fotografato il 7 ottobre. La macchina che riempie ogni morte di una giustificazione gira mentre il premier conta il suo settanta per cento. "Strangolare" resta la sua parola. Indica un obiettivo militare e descrive una condizione civile, e nei 1.600 campi senza acqua le due cose coincidono. Intanto a Fiumicino sono rientrati Domenico Centrone e Leonarda Alberizia, gli attivisti del Global Sumud Land Convoy liberati dalla Libia dopo un mese e annunciati da Antonio Tajani come successo diplomatico. Scesa dall'aereo, Alberizia ha riportato lo sguardo dove serve: «Sotto gli occhi del mondo è in atto un genocidio a Gaza, non possiamo restare a guardare». #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

[ATTENZIONE: i dieci attivisti del Global Sumud Land Convoy, tra cui gli italiani Domenico Centrone e Leonarda ‘Dina' Alberizia ieri son tornati a casa, dopo avere prodotto il video. Non potevamo sperare in un errore più bello] Le Forze di difesa israeliane lo scrivono in una nota, con la calma dell'adempimento amministrativo: nel fine settimana hanno ucciso Ahmad Zaza e Hussein Safadi, due uomini di Hamas, vicino alla "Linea Gialla", perché avevano "violato l'accordo di cessate il fuoco". Il verbo è quello, violare. Lo usa chi spara per nominare chi viene colpito. Lunedì 22 giugno un civile palestinese è morto al complesso medico Nasser per le ferite di un bombardamento su al-Mawasi, a ovest di Khan Yunis. Il 23 giugno il portavoce delle Nazioni Unite Stéphane Dujarric ha denunciato nuovi raid aerei e tiri d'artiglieria israeliani nelle aree residenziali, in tutti i governatorati, «in particolare a ovest della cosiddetta Linea gialla», e ha aggiunto che «tra le persone uccise ci sono anche civili». Le fonti mediche palestinesi citate da Wafa portano il bilancio dall'ottobre 2023 a 73.035 morti e 173.368 feriti. La tregua mediata da Washington vale dal 10 ottobre 2025. Israele ha dichiarato zona di fuoco libero tutto ciò che sta oltre la Linea Gialla, e i civili muoiono proprio a ovest di quella linea, sul lato che l'accordo assegna ai palestinesi. Nikolay Mladenov, direttore generale del Board of Peace incaricato di far rispettare quella tregua, ha detto a maggio che i raid «costituiscono violazioni del cessate il fuoco» e che «i civili continuano a essere uccisi». La stessa parola, dunque. Le Idf la rivolgono ai morti che producono, l'uomo della tregua a chi quei morti li fa. Intanto a Bengasi, il 24 giugno cade un mese esatto dalla detenzione dei dieci attivisti del Global Sumud Land Convoy, tra cui gli italiani Domenico Centrone e Leonarda Alberizia, fermati il 24 maggio mentre tentavano di portare aiuti via terra. Alcuni sono in sciopero della fame. A Napoli, alle 18, un presidio davanti alla prefettura ne chiede la liberazione. Chi viola un cessate il fuoco firmato a ottobre lo stabilisce chi ha le armi, e lo stabilisce a posteriori, sul corpo già contato. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Il premier pakistano Shehbaz Sharif annuncia per la regione «la cessazione immediata e permanente delle operazioni militari su tutti i fronti, compreso il Libano». Poche ore dopo, lunedì 15 giugno, il ministro della Difesa israeliano Israel Katz scrive la frase opposta: l'esercito resta a Gaza "a tempo indeterminato". Nello stesso comunicato, ripreso da Ynet, aggiunge che "il territorio sarà libero da residenti locali" e che questa "è la lezione principale degli eventi del 7 ottobre". L'intesa tra Stati Uniti e Iran, firma annunciata per venerdì 19 in Svizzera, dovrebbe chiudere le ostilità anche in Libano. Katz dice di no al ritiro, e di averlo già chiarito a Donald Trump e al segretario alla Difesa statunitense Pete Hegseth. In due anni e mezzo Israele ha preso circa mille chilometri quadrati di terra fra Gaza, Libano e Siria. Intanto il ministero della Salute di Gaza conta 73.001 morti, quasi mille dei quali dall'inizio della tregua di ottobre, e oltre 173.200 feriti. Il 15 giugno una donna è stata uccisa ad Al Zawaida, nel centro della Striscia, in un attacco israeliano vicino a casa sua, riferisce l'agenzia palestinese Wafa. Quella che la Corte internazionale di giustizia, nel parere del luglio 2024, ha definito un'occupazione illegale da far cessare, il ministro che la comanda la dichiara ora senza scadenza. L'inchiesta sugli abusi alla flotilla si allarga: il 16 giugno l'Australia ne apre una propria, accanto a quelle di Italia e Francia. A Bengasi, in un sito segreto, Domenico Centrone e Leonarda "Dina" Alberizia restano detenuti dal 24 maggio; l'udienza del 9 giugno è saltata, nessuna data nuova. Della pace firmata venerdì il comunicato di Katz lascia una sola riga certa, e la firma lui: il territorio "libero da residenti locali". #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: The Mother of Languages: Arabic and the Origin of Thought Topic II: The Hidden Cost of Our Digital Lives Presenter(s): Imam Talat Sayyam Imam Shahzaib Nayyar Guest(s): * Hafiz Fazle Rabbi * Dr Salwa El-Awa * Mansoor Dahri * Professor David Greenfield Producer(s): Wafa'a Selby and Simab Rehman Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researcher(s): Tehreem Zafar, Afia Kassama, Eraj Mansoor and Marwah Usman

Il 2 giugno, nella sede del ministero della Difesa a Tel Aviv, alcuni funzionari hanno alzato un cartello con una cifra: 19,2 miliardi di dollari. È il record delle esportazioni di armi israeliane nel 2025, quasi il 30% in più sul 2024. Il primo mercato è l'Europa, con il 36% delle vendite. Lo certifica il ministero stesso, ripreso da Associated Press e Times of Israel. Il ministro della Difesa Israel Katz ha spiegato come abbiano collaudato le armi. Nel comunicato ufficiale si legge: "un filo chiaro e inequivocabile collega i successi dell'esercito sul campo e il successo delle esportazioni israeliane nel mondo". Il campo è Gaza, dove dal 7 ottobre 2023 l'agenzia palestinese Wafa conta 72.942 morti, ed è il Libano, ed è l'Iran. Alla fiera Defense Tech di Tel Aviv i manifestanti hanno chiamato quel campo con il suo nome di mercato: laboratorio di collaudo. A marzo il SIPRI ha registrato il sorpasso sul Regno Unito, settimo esportatore mondiale. Quello che il listino vende come capacità è quello che la Corte internazionale di giustizia, dal gennaio 2024, considera un plausibile rischio di genocidio. Il prezzo nasce lì. Antonio Tajani al Forum di Cernobbio ha definito gli invii di armi a Israele «una leggenda metropolitana», e le nuove licenze di esportazione restano sospese. Eppure nel 2025 l'Italia ha importato armamenti israeliani per circa 85 milioni di euro, secondo la Relazione 185/90 trasmessa al Parlamento il 25 marzo 2026. Compra cioè l'arma già collaudata. Intanto domenica 31 maggio i resti dell'ammiraglia Kasr-i Sadabad, la barca della Global Sumud Flotilla abbandonata alla deriva dopo l'abbordaggio israeliano, sono stati spinti da vento e corrente fino alla spiaggia di Al-Mawasi. Due attivisti italiani del convoglio di terra restano trattenuti a Bengasi. Dal mare arriva un relitto. Dal campo di collaudo escono diciannove miliardi. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Wanafunzi kadhaa kupoteza maisha na wengine kujeruhiwa katika shule ya Sekondari ya wasichana Nakuru nchini Kenya, ziara ya mkurugenzi mkuu wa shirika la afya duniani WHO, Uganda kutangaza kuufunga mpaka wake na DRC, hali nchini Sudan, huku Nigeria, kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu uliopangwa kufanyika mwezi Januari mwaka ujao, na pia ripoti zinasema Marekani na Iran zakubaliana kuongeza usitishwaji wa vita kwa siku zingine 60

In this episode, I sit down with Prince Wafa, who came to America from Afghanistan with nothing but faith, determination, and a willingness to work. From working long hours at a 7-Eleven to building a $60 million business in Virginia, Prince's story is a powerful reminder of the American spirit — resilience, sacrifice, hard work, and hope. At a time when so many people are cynical about this country, stories like Prince's remind us what America makes possible.

Martedì 19 maggio, mentre a Parigi il segretario al Tesoro Scott Bessent parla davanti alla conferenza ministeriale «No Money for Terror», il suo dipartimento firma le sanzioni dell'Office of Foreign Assets Control contro quattro organizzatori della Global Sumud Flotilla: Saif Abu Keshek, palestinese con cittadinanza spagnola e svedese, Hisham Abdallah Sulayman Abu Mahfuz, Mohammed Khatib di Samidoun Bruxelles e Jaldia Abubakra Aueda di Samidoun Madrid. Bessent in un comunicato del Tesoro definisce la spedizione «pro-terror». Nelle stesse ore, la marina militare israeliana abborda le dieci imbarcazioni che il giorno prima erano sfuggite all'intercettazione. A circa cento miglia dalla Striscia, denuncia la Flotilla, vengono esplosi proiettili contro sei barche, una italiana. Israele smentisce il fuoco vivo e ammette «mezzi non letali». Alle 20:20 la portavoce Maria Elena Delia conferma che tutte le 54 imbarcazioni partite il 14 maggio da Marmaris sono state fermate: 426 attivisti di 39 nazionalità portati ad Ashdod. Fra loro 29 italiani e tre residenti, compresi il deputato M5s Dario Carotenuto e l'ex consigliera fiorentina Antonella Bundu. Il team legale Adalah deposita un esposto alla Procura di Roma per sequestro di persona, riferito agli abbordaggi fra il 29 aprile e il 19 maggio. Il ministro Antonio Tajani chiede all'ambasciatore a Tel Aviv «di verificare urgentemente l'uso della forza» e «un trattamento dignitoso». Lo stesso 19 maggio, in via al-Shuhada a Gaza City, un drone israeliano colpisce un'auto. WAFA conta un morto. Dal cessate il fuoco di ottobre, secondo il ministero della Salute di Gaza, gli uccisi nella Striscia hanno superato 880. Dal podio di Parigi, Bessent ha pronunciato anche un'altra frase: «Al loro nucleo, le sanzioni non sono atti di aggressione, sono strumenti di pace». #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Welcome to Season 4 of Myths & Muses! This summer, the epic storyteller and cycle-breaker Shahrazad has taken the liberty of signing us up for some ImpossibleQuests. I know that might seem a little odd. But here's what I know about Shahrazad: When she makes a plan, it works. Whatever she has in mind for us, I know she wouldn't be putting us in this position if she didn't think we could take on the challenge. And I'm sure she'll have our backs along the way. In case you don't know why I trust Shahrazad so much on this, though, I'm using this first episode to tell you her story. The rest of the season, I'll be doing my best to guide you all based on the titles of the ImpossibleQuests we'll apparently be facing at camp this summer. Visit the World of Mythik website to learn more and to contribute your theories to our board! All stories told on Myths & Muses are original family-friendly adaptations of ancient myths and legends. Stories from ancient mythology can also sometimes deal with complicated topics for young listeners — to the mortal parents and caretakers reading this, we encourage listening along with your young demigods to help them navigate those topics as they explore these epic tales. [Transcript for Episode 1] If you'd like to submit something creative you've done inspired by the stories in Myths & Muses, use this form (with a Mortal Guardian's permission!). ----more---- Stuff to Read:  Scheherazade: the story of a storyteller | Art UK Heroines, Stories, and Shahrazad - The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic  Arabian Nights: Scheherazade   The Arabian Nights retold by Wafa' Tarnowska with illustrations by Carole Henáff (Picture book, 8+, Lebanese author; available on Hoopla)

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Healing the Heart: How Faith and Therapy Meet Topic II: The Metaphysics of Reflection Through Poetry Presenter(s): Imam Touqeer Sahib Imam Talat Sahib Guest(s): * Reverend Paul Waters * Imam Bilal Ahmed Qamar * Hafiz Ibrahim Hafif * Nahmoode Sahar Kallon Producer(s): Wafa'a Selby and Areeba Noor Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Tehreem Zafar, Afia Kassama, Ayela Munir, Eraj Mansoor

Topic I: Ramadhan: The Chronobiology of the Night Guests: Professor Rachida Roky Dr Andrew Coogan Miss Naheed Khokar Topic II: Is Struggle a Sign of Weak Faith - or Living Faith? Guests: Venerable Phamaha Bhatsakorn Piyobhaso Asif Bin Owais Producer(s): Wafa'a Selby and Simab Rehman Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Tehreem Zafar, Afia Kassama, Ayela Munir Lead Presenter: Imam Touqeer Tanvir

I titoli: - Il Papa all'udienza generale: pace in Iran e Medio Oriente, troppe vittime civili e bambini innocenti. Poi il ricordo di padre Pierre El-Rahi, ucciso da bombardamenti israeliani - Controffensiva su vasta scala dell'Iran che colpisce Israele e numerosi Paesi del Golfo. Prese di mira le basi statunitensi in Bahrein e Iraq. In Libano 570 morti dall'inizio del conflitto - L'agenzia Wafa denuncia un'impennata delle aggressioni dei coloni in Cisgiordania mentre Israele espande gli insediamenti

A child's dress rescued from the roof of a bombed-out museum. A mother teaching her daughter her ancestral embroidery techniques. A Miss Universe contestant confused over just whose traditional clothes she's trying on on a field trip. Cultural appropriation, erasure, silencing. Joy, close looking, reframing perfection.On International Women's Day, it feels timely to publish this important episode with Palestinian dress expert Wafa Ghnaim, as we look through the textiles lens to ask: who decides which stories get told, and from what angles? Where do colonial narratives lurk, how can we challenge them and why should we? Wafa is an art and dress historian, fashion researcher, embroiderer, curator, and the founder of the Tatreez Institute, specialising in Palestinian embroidery, dress, and adornment. In this compassionate, nuanced conversation we start behind the scenes at the museum, and end on every woman's right to tell her story, pass it down - and live in peace.If you find the interview valuable, please help us share it.Find links and further reading at thewardrobecrisis.comSupport the show on Substack - wardrobecrisis.substack.comTell us what you think. Find Clare on Instagram @mrspress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aujourd'hui, on retrouve Kerim abi pour une nouvelle réflexion inspirante !

Topic I: Fasting: What Autophagy Can Teach Us This Ramadan Guests: Dr Viktor Korolchuk Ms Elena Rolt Ms Mays Al Ali Topic II: Birth of a Reformer: Lessons From the Early Life of the Promised Messiah (as) Producer(s): Fatima Danayal and Wafa'a Selby Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Sahiba Researchers: Afia Kassama, Tehreem Zafar and Ayela Munir Presenters: Waleed Ahmad and Shazaib Nayyer

Topic I: The Myth of the "Self-Made" Person: Why We All Owe Something to Someone Guests: Imam Raza Ahmed Sahib Maggie Rowe Topic II: When Hunger Cries: Gaza's Famine and Our Forgotten Blessings Guests: Mr Abeer Etefa Mr Yousaf Aftab Producer(s): Fatima Danayal Trainee / Assistant Trainee Producer(s): Wafa'a Selby Lead Producer: Nergis Nasir Researchers: Tehreem Zafar, Dania Daud & Ayela Munir Presenters: Waleed Sahib and Hafiz Shazaib Nayyar Sahib

Ustadz Dr. Ariful Bahri, M.A. - Al Wafa (Adab dan Akhlak)

We're wrapping the year with someone we've been looking forward to speaking with since the very beginning of it. We're so honored to have shared a conversation with the inimitable and visionary Wafa Ghnaim—an art and dress historian, fashion researcher, embroiderer, curator, archivist, educator, and author specializing in Palestinian, Syrian, Jordanian, and Lebanese dress history, embroidery, and adornment. We met Wafa when she attended a talk we gave about nameplate jewelry the Brooklyn Museum in February, and were immediately captivated both by her presence and her incredible book “Tatreez & Tea.” Through writing, teaching, and the Tatreez Institute, which she founded in 2016, Wafa has made it her life's work to pay homage to and preserve Palestinian fashion history in particular—both its deep past and its continued innovation and evolution. We spoke with her about material culture and oral tradition, the intricacies of provenance and appropriation, and how people make critical meaning through the art of dress.

Pour sortir leur économie du tout-pétrole, les Émirats arabes unis ont décidé de mettre leur population au travail. Le gouvernement a imposé des quotas d'embauche de ses citoyens dans le secteur privé, afin qu'ils constituent 10% de la main-d'œuvre d'ici 2026. Comment les entreprises se plient-elles à ces nouvelles règles, et comment changer les habitudes d'une population longtemps habituée aux subventions généreuses et aux emplois gouvernementaux peu contraignants ? De notre envoyée spéciale à Abou Dhabi, À Ras al-Khaimah, à l'extrême nord des Émirats arabes unis, une station balnéaire gigantesque sort de terre sur un littoral jusque-là peu exploité. Wafa el-Hassani, une architecte émirienne de 26 ans, participe à l'un des chantiers. « Le projet sur lequel je travaille est un ensemble d'habitations composé de deux immeubles », explique l'architecte chez Dewan Architects. Il s'agit d'un complexe à 351 millions d'euros impliquant plus de 800 employés. Gilet jaune et casque vissé sur la tête, Wafa incarne une nouvelle génération d'Émiriens. « Si par exemple, on pense à la génération de nos mères : à leur époque, les femmes ne travaillaient pas en dehors de la maison. Si on revient dix ans en arrière ou plus, c'était impossible de voir une Émirienne travailler sur un chantier. » À l'avenir, la jeune professionnelle ambitionne de diriger des projets de construction. « Trouver un vivier de talents est compliqué » À 100 kilomètres de là, entre les gratte-ciel, le quartier du design de Dubaï héberge Dewan Architects, le cabinet qui emploie Wafa, fondé il y a 41 ans par la famille de l'actuel PDG, Ammar al-Assam. « C'est un métier difficile, qui demande beaucoup de temps et de formation », confie celui-ci. Sur les 700 employés, 40 sont Émiriens, et les autres viennent de 50 pays du monde entier. L'entreprise applique les quotas, mais non sans défi. « Trouver un vivier de talents est donc compliqué, et fidéliser le personnel local l'est encore plus. La meilleure façon d'attirer les talents, c'est de les recruter dès la fin de leurs études », développe le PDG. Ouvrir des horizons professionnels aux étudiants À Abou Dhabi, la capitale, l'université de La Sorbonne a ouvert ses portes il y a vingt ans. Là-bas, 60% des étudiants sont émiriens. « En grande majorité, les administrations de Sécurité sociale sont financées grâce aux cotisations sociales », précise Antoine Lebrun, maître de conférences en droit public à La Sorbonne Abou Dhabi. Ce cours de droit public français a pour objectif d'ouvrir les horizons des étudiants comme Shaikha al-Ali, qui se préparent à conduire leur pays vers une sortie de la dépendance aux hydrocarbures. C'est le cas de Shaikha al-Ali, 20 ans. « J'aimerais être une avocate qualifiée et travailler dans un organisme semi-gouvernemental ou dans le secteur privé », ambitionne l'étudiante en Licence 2 de droit. L'enjeu est de taille dans ce pays où les nationaux ne représentent qu'un million d'habitants pour 10 millions d'étrangers, travailleurs migrants et expatriés. Nathalie Martial Braz, chancelière de l'université, éclaire : « Il faut que leur population soit formée, ils n'ont pas le choix. Il y a cette compréhension nationale de la nécessité de compenser la faiblesse du nombre par la qualité de leur enseignement supérieur et de leurs élites. » Pour autant, les Émiriens ne sont pas prêts à se passer des petites mains qui font tourner l'économie. À lire aussiÀ Dubaï, l'émiratisation pour pousser l'emploi des locaux dans les entreprises privées

Invité, fonction, était l'invité de François Sorel dans Tech & Co, la quotidienne, ce jeudi 24 septembre. Il/Elle [est revenu(e) / a abordé / s'est penché(e) sur] [SUJET] sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au jeudi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Comme chaque dimanche sur RFI, c'est l'heure de découvrir les Têtes d'affiches de Denise Epoté, cette semaine avec Arthur Ponchelet. Dans le palmarès cette semaine, deux innovateurs qui se distinguent par la qualité de leurs travaux, qui font de l'Afrique une terre d'excellence scientifique. Le premier est originaire du Sénégal. Diplômé de l'École nationale supérieure des mines et de la géologie avec une spécialité en physique mécanique, Gayane Faye est titulaire d'un doctorat en télédétection spatiale obtenue à l'Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar. Il est le coordonnateur du projet Sensat qui a produit et exploité le premier satellite du Sénégal, « Gaindesat-1A ». Votre seconde tête d'affiche est originaire du Maroc. Ingénieur en construction, Wafa Rhallam est diplômée en génie mécanique et titulaire d'un master en entrepreneuriat de l'INSEEC à Paris. Elle a conçu « SmartGlobe », un logiciel d'informatique pour réduire la consommation et la facture d'énergie.

October 15, 2025 ~ Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director New Economy Initiative joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dialogue avec Mohamed Mbougar Sarr Entretien mené par Alexandra Schwartzbrod Années 2010. Wafa et Adel habitent Alger. Ces deux adolescents s'aiment d'un amour farouche et ardent. Chaque jour, ils tentent d'inventer leur vie, tiraillés entre désir d'émancipation et loyautés familiales. En eux remue confusément le même sentiment de révolte : ils étouffent sous le conformisme ambiant. Un jour, ils rencontrent Slim, en révolte lui aussi, « inadapté » comme eux, ancien prof de fac, quarantenaire misanthrope. Érudit, généreux, il devient leur pygmalion, les initie à la philosophie, au cinéma, à la littérature. C'est un homme blessé pourtant, lui-même égaré, qui s'est fixé une mission, celle de sauver ces « enfants ». Ces trois-là vont nouer une relation fusionnelle, presque mystique. Entre révolution intime et révolution politique, et si se traçait là leur chemin vers la rédemption ? À lire – Hajar Bali, Partout le même ciel, Belfond, 2025 – Mohamed Mbougar Sarr, La plus secrète mémoire des hommes, (Prix Goncourt 2021), éd. Philippe Rey, 2021.

L'émission 28 minutes du 17/09/2025 Ce médecin lève un tabou : "Oui, j'ai aidé des malades à mourir"Le tribunal de Paris juge depuis le 15 septembre douze membres de l'association Ultime Liberté, qui défend l'euthanasie et le suicide assisté. Ces militants du troisième âge sont accusés d'avoir aidé des personnes, malades ou non, à se procurer des barbituriques sur internet dans le but de mettre fin à leurs jours. Ce procès s'ouvre alors que le Sénat est censé examiner à partir du 7 octobre, les deux textes de loi relatifs à la fin de vie, déjà adoptés par l'Assemblée nationale en première lecture. La nouvelle législation vise à remplacer la loi Claeys-Léonetti de 2016, qui mettait en place la sédation profonde. Elle légalise “un droit à l'aide à mourir”, avec un encadrement strict. Le docteur Didier Peillon publie “Ces malades que nous aidons à mourir”, aux éditions City, dans lequel il livre un témoignage rare. Il y affirme qu'il a aidé des patients à mourir ou n'a rien fait pour les maintenir en vie, sans passer par le consentement de la personne concernée, notamment dans des situations d'urgence comme lors de réanimation ou de non-réanimation. Il a été suspendu à titre conservatoire à la suite de la sortie de son livre. Siège de Gaza par Israël : l'accusation de génocide est-elle encore contestable ?Le 16 septembre au matin, l'armée israélienne a lancé une opération terrestre majeure sur Gaza-ville. Plus de 100 personnes ont été tuées, selon l'agence de presse palestinienne WAFa. Cette offensive intervient au lendemain du départ d'Israël de Marco Rubio, le secrétaire d'État américain, venu assurer les Israéliens du “soutien indéfectible” de son pays. Ce soutien est essentiel pour Israël mais il est de plus en plus marginal tant la guerre menée par le gouvernement de Benyamin Nétanyahou est décriée. Selon le journal “Les Échos”, l'Union européenne devrait proposer des sanctions commerciales contre Israël cette semaine, comme le réclament depuis longtemps des pays tels que l'Espagne ou encore la Belgique. Le 22 septembre, la France, entre autres, devrait reconnaître l'État palestinien à l'ONU. Une commission d'enquête indépendante missionnée par le Conseil des droits de l'homme de l'ONU a rendu un rapport le 16 septembre dans lequel ses membres disent être arrivés “à la conclusion qu'un génocide se produit à Gaza et continue de se produire”. Selon elle, sur les cinq critères retenus en 1948 pour qualifier le crime de génocide, quatre sont aujourd'hui remplis par Israël. Enfin, Xavier Mauduit nous raconte la vraie histoire de Jeremiah Johnson, en réalité John Johnson, joué au cinéma par Robert Redford en 1972, décédé hier. Marie Bonnisseau nous  emmène à la rencontre de Matt Bass, un New-Yorkais devenu une star de TikTok avec sa série de vidéos de “bad walkers” dans lesquelles il se moque de la lenteur de certains piétons sur les trottoirs de New York.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 17 septembre 2025 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

L'émission 28 minutes du 17/09/2025 Siège de Gaza par Israël : l'accusation de génocide est-elle encore contestable ?Le 16 septembre au matin, l'armée israélienne a lancé une opération terrestre majeure sur Gaza-ville. Plus de 100 personnes ont été tuées, selon l'agence de presse palestinienne WAFa. Cette offensive intervient au lendemain du départ d'Israël de Marco Rubio, le secrétaire d'État américain, venu assurer les Israéliens du “soutien indéfectible” de son pays. Ce soutien est essentiel pour Israël mais il est de plus en plus marginal tant la guerre menée par le gouvernement de Benyamin Nétanyahou est décriée. Selon le journal “Les Échos”, l'Union européenne devrait proposer des sanctions commerciales contre Israël cette semaine, comme le réclament depuis longtemps des pays tels que l'Espagne ou encore la Belgique. Le 22 septembre, la France, entre autres, devrait reconnaître l'État palestinien à l'ONU. Une commission d'enquête indépendante missionnée par le Conseil des droits de l'homme de l'ONU a rendu un rapport le 16 septembre dans lequel ses membres disent être arrivés “à la conclusion qu'un génocide se produit à Gaza et continue de se produire”. Selon elle, sur les cinq critères retenus en 1948 pour qualifier le crime de génocide, quatre sont aujourd'hui remplis par Israël. On en débat avec Iannis Roder, historien, responsable des formations au Mémorial de la Shoah, Joséphine Staron, directrice des études et des relations internationales du think tank Synopia et Julia Grignon, directrice scientifique à l'Irsem, spécialiste du droit international humanitaire.28 minutes est le magazine d'actualité d'ARTE, présenté par Élisabeth Quin du lundi au jeudi à 20h05. Renaud Dély est aux commandes de l'émission le vendredi et le samedi. Ce podcast est coproduit par KM et ARTE Radio. Enregistrement 17 septembre 2025 Présentation Élisabeth Quin Production KM, ARTE Radio

Remembering Charlie Kirk and Afghanistan: Four Years Later with Prince Wafa | The Jason Jones ShowFollow Jason on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/osu4491Visit Movie to Movement @ www.MovieToMovement.comAnd the Vulnerable People Project: www.vulnerablepeopleproject.com

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Developments in the Middle East have come thick and fast this week. On Tuesday the IPC - a UN-backed monitor group - warned that the "worst-case scenario of famine" is unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Britain, meanwhile, warned that unless Israel met a number of conditions before the UN General Assembly convenes next month, it would join France in recognising a State of Palestine. Meanwhile, the Israeli occupied West Bank has received little international attention since the war in Gaza began. Attacks by Jewish settlers on Palestinians living there are on the rise - up by 13 percent over the past year, says the UN. We examine attacks in one village and a town.Also in the programme: Why is Greece detaining all migrants arriving from North Africa? And the English city of Birmingham says goodbye to Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne.(Photo: Locals inspect a burnt car in the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh near the West Bank city of Ramallah, 28 July 2025. According to the Palestinian news agency Wafa, Israeli settlers attacked the village of Taybeh and set two vehicles on fire and spray-painted racist slurs on walls. Credit: Alaa Badarneeh/EPA/Shutterstock)

In this episode of Success Saudi, we sit down with Wafa Al Obaidat, Founder and CEO of PLAYBOOK, a fast-growing digital platform designed to support and connect women and executive leaders. Originally launched in Bahrain, PLAYBOOK now has a global presence, including a growing footprint in Saudi Arabia.Wafa shares the lessons learned from building PLAYBOOK after bootstrapping her first company, Obai & Hill, to multimillion-dollar revenue. We explore the mindset shifts required for growth, the challenges women face in scaling, and her perspective on balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood.

UK calls Israel's blockade of aid delivery into Gaza 'horrendous' The British Foreign Secretary is once again raising alarms about Israel's ongoing blockade of aid into Gaza, describing the humanitarian crisis as devastating. David Lammy, speaking during a session of the International Relations and Defence Committee, called the blockade ""horrendous"" and emphasised just how dire the situation has become — from the sheer level of suffering to the massive need on the ground and the staggering loss of life. Lammy said he had spoken directly with Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar a few weeks ago, making it clear that Israel has responsibilities when it comes to humanitarian access. Israeli bombardment kills several Palestinians, wounds others in Gaza Israeli air strikes on northern Gaza have killed several Palestinians and left many others injured, according to local medical sources cited by WAFA news agency. The attacks targeted the town of Beit Hanoon. This latest escalation follows Israel's decision back on March 18 to unilaterally end the ceasefire in Gaza. Since then, the renewed bombardment has killed hundreds, including over 100 children. Health officials in Gaza report at least 2,308 people have died and nearly 6,000 more have been wounded in the weeks since the assault resumed. Rubio tells India to 'work with' Pakistan to de-escalate Kashmir tensions After a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir pushed tensions to the brink, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is urging India and Pakistan to take a step back and ease hostilities. Rubio spoke with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing support for India's fight against extremism. But he also called on both sides to work together to investigate the attack that left more than two dozen people dead. In his call with Jaishankar, Rubio conveyed US solidarity but also urged caution. India has blamed Pakistan for backing the attack in Pahalgam, though it hasn't presented evidence so far. Pakistan, for its part, denies the allegations and is pushing for an international investigation. US, Ukraine sign 'historic' minerals deal The United States and Ukraine have signed what both are calling a ""historic"" economic partnership, giving Washington access to Ukraine's rare mineral resources after weeks of tough negotiations. Kiev says it has secured control over its own resources as part of the deal. The agreement comes amid pressure from US President Donald Trump, who's been calling on Ukraine to ""pay back"" the support Washington has provided in helping repel Russian aggression. India's next census will include caste status, marking a 'historic' shift India has announced it will include caste identification in its next official census — the first time since independence that the government will formally record such data. It's a landmark move in a country where caste remains deeply tied to social and economic status. While higher castes continue to benefit from cultural privilege, lower castes often face systemic discrimination. This change could reshape India's political and social landscape. Estimates suggest that more than two-thirds of India's 1.4 billion people fall into historically disadvantaged castes, making this new census a potentially transformative moment in the country's long struggle with inequality.

Laura Kyrke-Smith MP wants more care and support for new mothers struggling with their mental health. Her own friend died by suicide just 10 weeks after giving birth and she recently led a debate in parliament on the subject. She joins Nuala McGovern to talk about the changes she wants to see, along with perinatal psychologist Dr Alain Gregoire from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance. What does the word 'ambition' mean to you? A study from the University of California has shown women may be put off applying for jobs when words such as 'ambition' or 'drive' appear in the ad, as they can feel intimidated. Nuala talks to Tiffanie Darke, the former CEO of female unemployment charity Smart Works, about women's relationship to ambition and what they're really looking for in a job. Wafa al Mustafa has been searching for her father for 13 years, ever since he was arrested at their home in Damascus in 2013. She has become the face of the campaign by hundreds of Syrian families to find their loved ones who have disappeared. She tells us how her search is going, and the difference the fall of Assad's regime has made. Performance poet Caitlin O'Ryan's poem about women walking home has struck a chord with thousands of people online. She joins us to perform At What Point and share what made her want to get up on stage at a poetry open mic night for the first time a couple of years ago. What happens when your child with special educational needs or disabilities, otherwise known as SEND, gets older? We hear from Laura Kerr from People First Dorset, a charity which aims to tackle loneliness amongst young people with learning disabilities, and Jo White, whose 17-year-old son Leon is autistic and non-verbal and has just left education. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths

Air Date 1/31/2025 The genocide and subsequent ceasefire in Gaza is only the latest horrifying consequence of botched military misadventures in the Middle East and if the history of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay prisons can teach us anything it's that atrocities have long shadows. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Join our Discord community! KEY POINTS KP 1: Gaza Ceasefire Explained Reading Between The Lines - The Socialist Program - Air Date 1-16-25 KP 2: The Ceasefire in Gaza w Mohammad Alsaafin - American Prestige - Air Date 1-19-25 KP 3: Trump's Middle East Plans w Mouin Rabbani - Behind the News - Air Date 1-23-25 KP 4: On the Situation in Syria and its Implications for the Region - Revolutionary Left Radio - Air Date 1-6-25 KP 5: Katherine Gallagher on Abu Ghraib Verdict - CounterSpin - Air Date 11-29-24 KP 6: Trump's Middle East Plans w Mouin Rabbani Part 2 - Behind the News - Air Date 1-23-25 KP 7: Egypt, Jordan Reject Trump Plan to Clean Out Gaza; Palestinians Return to N. Gaza in Historic Day - Democracy Now! - Air Date 1-27-25 KP 8: Gaza Ceasefire Explained Reading Between The Lines Part 2 - The Socialist Program - Air Date 1-16-25 (51:16) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR On the echos of atrocities DEEPER DIVES (1:02:15) SECTION A: THE DEAL (1:24:41) SECTION B: CEASEFIRE POLITICS (1:46:00) SECTION C: THE EMPIRE (2:28:35) SECTION D: NOW WHAT? SHOW IMAGE Description: Photo of Palestinians walking through a street of rubble and debris with collapsed buildings on either side. Credit: “Damage in Gaza Strip during the October 2023 - 27” by WAFA, Wikimedia Commons  | License: CC-SA 3.0 | Changes: Cropped   Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastadon | Threads | X

Israel continues its attacks on Palestine and beyond Tel Aviv continues its attacks in the region despite a ceasefire with Hamas in the Palestinian territory of Gaza. Israeli troops raided villages near the occupied West Bank town of Ramallah, setting up checkpoints and firing concussion grenades, according to the WAFA news agency. Separately in Lebanon, Israeli strikes wounded 24 people, including 20 in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on February 4. Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader invited during Trump's second term. Fury in DRC: Protesters target embassies over Goma crisis Anger erupted in Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital Kinshasa as protesters stormed embassies, accusing Rwanda and Uganda of backing M23 rebels in Goma. Following a brutal three-day battle that left over 100 dead and nearly 1,000 wounded, demonstrators damaged diplomatic missions and looted businesses. Chanting "Enough is enough," they denounced the international community's inaction. As tensions rise, African nations condemn the embassy attacks, while Congolese authorities urge calm amid the escalating crisis. Deaths as stampede breaks out at India Hindu festival A deadly stampede has claimed over seven lives and left around 10 injured in Uttar Pradesh as around a million Hindus gathered for the Maha Kumbh Mela religious festival. Chaos erupted in the early hours, with panicked devotees scrambling for safety. Disturbing visuals show bodies on stretchers and abandoned belongings scattered in the aftermath. Authorities deployed crisis forces, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged swift action. The festival attracts more than 400 million visitors over six weeks, both Indians and tourists. Trump plans to withdraw hundreds of US troops from Syria — report US President Donald Trump is planning to withdraw hundreds of US troops from Syria, according to Israeli media. Nation's public broadcaster KAN says White House officials have informed Tel Aviv. The US has some 2,000 troops deployed in Syria in support of YPG/PKK terrorist organisation, creating tensions with its NATO ally Türkiye. EV sales to exceed '20 million' units in 2025 The electric vehicle market is expected to break records. Sales are set to hit a record 20 million units in 2025—an 18 percent jump from 2024, says Rho Motion. China is leading the charge, backed by aggressive global expansion and strong domestic demand. Meanwhile, the EU tightens emissions rules, and Trump's presidency signals policy shifts in the US. Experts call 2025 “the year of legislation” as the EV revolution accelerates worldwide.

Israeli army detains dozens in occupied West Bank raids Israeli forces have detained around 70 Palestinians in a series of raids targeting homes in the occupied West Bank. Eyewitnesses said Israeli soldiers stormed several homes in the town of Deir Istiya in Salfit governorate. The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported that Israeli troops have repeatedly raided Deir Istiya in recent days, blocking the town's entrances and exits with barriers. Israel carries out air strikes on eastern Lebanon "The Israeli military has conducted air strikes in eastern Lebanon. Lebanon's official National News Agency highlighted that Israeli forces continued to violate a ceasefire agreement that went into effect on November 27 last year. Reports indicated that Israeli warplanes bombed areas near the town of Jinta, east of Baalbek." 14 million Syrians will return home within 2 years: Ahmed al Sharaa "The leader of Syria's new administration, Ahmed al Sharaa, expressed optimism that 14 million displaced Syrians would return to their country within two years following the fall of the Assad regime. Speaking to Dubai-based documentary filmmaker and YouTube content creator Joe HaTTab in a video that aired Sunday, Al Sharaa emphasised that Syrians who were forced to flee their homeland are already returning. He highlighted that the revolution has been completed with the regime's collapse and it is time to transition from a revolutionary mindset to a state-oriented one. " Sudanese army regains control of another town in Al Jazirah state "The Sudanese army has announced that it had regained control of the town of Tambul, marking the second area of eastern Al Jazirah state to be reclaimed in the last 48 hours. The army said in a statement late Sunday that with the support of allied forces and popular resistance, it has taken full control of the town of Tambul. Referring to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the army said it has ""cleansed the town of the rebel militia after inflicting heavy losses in personnel and equipment""." Turkish UAVs fly high in African markets "Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have made inroads into Africa, with solutions developed in Türkiye from UAV technologies undertaking new missions abroad. Turkish drone company Zyrone Dynamics, renowned for its expertise in rotary-wing and variable-volume UAVs, has added a significant milestone to its export achievements. The company recently exported its ZD100 and ZD200 rotary-wing UAVs to an African country, where they will play a critical role in missions such as disaster search and rescue operations and the delivery of cargo to vital locations."

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*) Israel bombs Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza The Israeli army launched a heavy bombardment on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, causing extensive damage, WAFA news agency reported. Medical sources said that the hospital faced intense shelling, including bombs, artillery, and sniper fire, targeting the facility indiscriminately. The assault severely damaged critical infrastructure, including power generators and various hospital departments, further straining Gaza's already overwhelmed healthcare system. *) Pope Francis slams Israel's 'cruelty' after Gaza air strike Pope Francis has renewed his condemnation of Israeli air strikes on Gaza, calling the violence "cruelty" and saying, "This is not war; it touches the heart." The comments follow Israeli air strikes on Friday that killed at least 25 Palestinians and come a day after an Israeli minister criticised the pontiff for suggesting a global inquiry into whether the violence constitutes genocide. Francis addressed the issue during his annual Christmas meeting with Vatican cardinals, highlighting the plight of children in Gaza as a pressing humanitarian concern. *) Trump threatens to demand control of Panama Canal US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand the return of control over the Panama Canal to Washington, criticising "unfair fees" imposed on American ships using the vital waterway. Trump also warned of China's increasing influence near the canal, citing its strategic importance for US trade between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. "Our Navy and Commerce have been treated unfairly. The fees are ridiculous," Trump wrote on Truth Social, vowing to end what he called a "rip-off" of the US. *) Pakistan rejects US claims on ballistic missile programme as 'baseless' Pakistan has dismissed claims by a senior US official about its ballistic missile programme, calling them baseless and harmful to bilateral relations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch described the allegations as "unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history." The remarks came in response to US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer's statement that Pakistan was developing a long-range missile capable of striking targets beyond South Asia, posing an "emerging threat" to the United States. *) Syrian interim government appoints new foreign minister The Syrian Interim Government has appointed Asaad Hassan al Shaibani as its new foreign minister, the ruling General Command announced. Al Shaibani previously led Political Affairs for Idlib's civilian administration, where he managed diplomatic relations with foreign governments and institutions. He also oversaw coordination efforts with UN agencies and international aid organisations during his tenure.

*) Erdogan, Blinken discuss Syrian political transition, Gaza genocide Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and visiting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks focusing on regional cooperation and shared goals, including the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity, unity, unitary structure The discussions in Ankara also addressed the "urgent need" for a ceasefire in Gaza and a prisoner swap deal to enable increased humanitarian aid for Palestinians. Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to Syria's territorial integrity and pledged to take measures against terrorist groups like PKK/PYD/YPG and Daesh, ensuring no let-up in counter-terrorism efforts. *) Israel kills at least 30 Palestinians in Gaza's Nuseirat camp Israel has killed at least 30 Palestinians and wounded 40 in an air strike on a home in the Nuseirat camp in besieged Gaza. Israeli fighter jets targeted several homes and buildings in the camp, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Reports say most of the victims were women and children. *) Israel blocks UN aid convoy to Gaza hospital amid escalating crisis Israel continues to block aid as the Israeli army denied entry to a UN convoy carrying fuel and medical supplies for Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, the hospital's director said. The World Health Organization informed the hospital that the convoy was forced to return to southern Gaza after being blocked. The hospital faces severe shortages of medical supplies, operating at minimal capacity amid rising injuries. *) Over 6,000 Syria's Assad officers documented for war crimes: rights group The Syrian Network for Human Rights has identified over 6,000 regime officers involved in war crimes under Bashar al Assad's regime, director Fadl Abdulghani said. In an interview, Abdulghani urged Syria's new government to establish a national court to prosecute those responsible and warned that a lack of justice could provoke revenge from victims' families. He emphasised the need for international support, including expertise and financial aid, to create an independent judiciary in Syria. *) Türkiye appoints charge d'affaires to Damascus after prolonged absence Türkiye has appointed a temporary charge d'affaires to its embassy in Damascus, marking a significant step in diplomatic engagement with Syria after years of closure due to the civil war. Ambassador Burhan Koroglu, Türkiye's current envoy to Mauritania, has been assigned the role. Koroglu, who began his duties in Nouakchott in December 2023, will now oversee Türkiye's diplomatic affairs in Syria in his new capacity.

*) At least 90 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli strikes on north Gaza At least two Palestinians were killed and several others injured when Israeli warplanes bombed a house south of Gaza City, raising the death toll in the besieged territory since Thursday morning to 90, according to medical sources. The Israeli bombing targeted the Al-Dayah family home in the Al-Sabra neighbourhood, south of Gaza City, a Palestinian newspaper WAFA reported, adding that ambulance and rescue crews were still searching for missing people under the rubble. A number of medical staff were also injured inside the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza as a result of Israeli drones dropping bombs at the hospital yard. *) World hails ICC's Netanyahu, Galant decisions The International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-defence minister Yoav Gallant spark global reactions. Palestine hails it as justice for "Israeli war criminals," while Israel brands it a "dark moment" for the ICC. Global leaders, from Türkiye to South Africa, praise the move, urging accountability. The US opposes the court's actions, calling them "a dangerous joke." *) Russia's Putin threatens strikes on countries arming Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning to the West, asserting Moscow's right to target nations supplying weapons to Ukraine. Calling the conflict "global," Putin vowed readiness for "any scenario." Earlier, Ukraine accused Russia of firing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Dnipro. The strike reportedly hit critical infrastructure, with local officials assessing widespread damage. *) Trump taps Pam Bondi as attorney general after Matt Gaetz bows out President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations. Bondi, who leads the legal arm of the America First Policy Institute think tank, is known as a staunch Trump ally and served on the president-elect's legal team during his first impeachment. *) COP29 talks stall over climate finance Talks at COP29 in Baku remain gridlocked as rich and poor nations clash over climate finance. A fresh draft text recognises the $1 trillion annual need for developing countries but lacks a clear funding figure. With just a day left, negotiators scramble for consensus, while activists decry the absence of concrete commitments.

*) Israeli strikes hit Gaza hospitals, many Palestinians killed Heavy bombardment from Israeli forces early Monday hit Gaza hard, killing many Palestinians and leaving countless others injured. The scene was devastating, with widespread destruction across several neighbourhoods. According to Wafa news agency, Israeli artillery strikes took a heavy toll — lives lost, people hurt, and some still trapped under rubble. Rescue teams are scrambling to find survivors, but no official numbers have been released yet. Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia also came under fire — the nursery was damaged, and a child was injured. And at the Indonesian Hospital, a drone strike sent patients and staff into a panic, creating a chaotic and terrifying scene. *) Swiss intelligence exposes PKK's secret operations Switzerland's intelligence service has dropped a bombshell — the PKK, a group labelled as a terrorist organisation by Türkiye, the US and the EU, has been running secret operations right under their noses. According to a fresh report from Switzerland's Federal Intelligence Service, or FIS, the PKK has been using Swiss soil to raise money, spread its propaganda and even run terrorist training camps. The PKK has been in a violent campaign against Türkiye for 40 years, leading to over 40,000 deaths, including civilians. The FIS report makes it clear: the PKK is active within Switzerland, recruiting young Kurdish refugees and preparing them for actions against the Turkish military. *) UN warns of ‘dangerous escalation' over potential N Korean troops in Russia UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is raising the alarm over reports that North Korean troops may have joined Russia, possibly heading toward the battlefields in Ukraine. His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, conveyed his concern on Sunday, saying Guterres is “very concerned” about reports of North Korean forces potentially being deployed to Ukraine's conflict zone. According to US intelligence, North Korean troops have shown up around Russia's Kursk border region. Interestingly, neither North Korea nor Russia has denied these reports. *) Maia Sandu declares victory in Moldova's presidential runoff election Moldova's pro-EU President Maia Sandu declared a win on Sunday in the country's tense presidential runoff, with almost all votes counted. She held a strong lead with 54 percent, defeating her pro-Russian rival, Alexandr Stoianoglo. Sandu, a former World Bank economist, declared in her victory speech that “Moldovans have given a lesson in democracy, worthy of history books”. Sandu's win is being seen as a huge boost for Moldova's pro-Western government and her vision of closer ties with Europe, steering Moldova one step closer to the EU. *) Chinese crew returns after 6-month mission on Tiangong space station After six months aboard China's Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou 18 crew has made a safe return. The spacecraft's return capsule touched down in northern China on Sunday, wrapping up an intense mission in space. The China Manned Space Agency confirmed that its astronauts landed at the Dongfeng site in Inner Mongolia. Since their launch on April 25, they have been working and living aboard the Tiangong.

*) UN warns of dire Middle East situation as Israel escalates its war on Gaza The United Nations' Middle East peace process coordinator, Tor Wennesland, warned the international community about a severe escalation in the Middle East, describing the situation as being at the "most dangerous juncture in decades." Speaking to the UN Security Council, Wennesland highlighted that ongoing Israeli violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and shows no signs of stopping. Wennesland specifically addressed a deadly Israeli air strike in Beit Lahiya on Monday that killed or left missing at least 90 Palestinians, including 25 children. *) Healthcare system in northern Gaza collapses as Israeli invasion continues The healthcare system in northern Gaza has collapsed amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes, according to Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. In an urgent statement, Abu Safiya warned that all injured individuals brought to the hospital are succumbing to their wounds due to a severe lack of medical resources. He pleaded for international assistance to allow ambulances into the blockaded area to evacuate victims of the attacks, noting that currently, not a single ambulance is operational in northern Gaza. *) Palestine weighs bringing Israel's UNRWA ban before UNSC The Palestinian presidency has announced plans for diplomatic measures following the Israeli Knesset's approval of laws prohibiting the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in occupied territories. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, the presidency will urgently engage with countries hosting Palestinian refugees, exploring options to present the issue before the UN Security Council and General Assembly. The presidency emphasised that UNRWA's presence is crucial for addressing the Palestinian issue in line with international law and legitimacy. *) Sudan conflict: UN report accuses RSF of sexual violence, forced captivity A UN fact-finding mission has reported that Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have committed widespread sexual violence against civilians, including abduction of women as sex slaves, throughout Sudan's ongoing 18-month conflict. Victims, ranging in age from eight to 75, have been targeted in what the report describes as a strategy to terrorise and punish communities with perceived links to opposition forces. Mission chair Mohamed Chande Othman called the scale of sexual violence "staggering" in an 80-page report based on interviews with victims, families, and witnesses. *) EU slaps extra tariffs on Chinese-built EVs, risking Beijing retaliation The European Union announced it will impose additional tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, reaching up to 45.3 percent, following a year-long anti-subsidy investigation that has intensified trade tensions with Beijing. The new tariffs will vary by manufacturer, with Tesla facing an additional 7.8 percent and China's SAIC 35.3 percent, on top of the EU's standard 10 percent car import duty. The decision, formally approved by the European Commission on Tuesday, will be published in the EU's Official Journal by Wednesday and will take effect the next day.

*) Israel attacks UN peacekeepers in Lebanon Global leaders have expressed outrage and called for accountability after Israel attacked the UN peacekeeper's headquarters in south Lebanon. The mission said at least two peacekeepers were wounded when an Israeli military's Merkava tank directly hit an observation tower at its headquarters in Naqura.  The UN peacekeepers have accused Israel of "repeatedly" hitting their positions deliberately.  *) Israeli launches deadly strikes in occupied West Bank Meanwhile, Israeli drones have fired missiles that killed two Palestinians in the northern occupied West Bank. According to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA, two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle in the Jabal al Salihin area, east of Tulkarem.  Israeli forces immediately stormed the area after the strike, retrieved the bodies of the men, and withdrew from the location.
 *) UN accuses Israel of destroying Gaza health care system A UN inquiry has found that Israel carried out a concerted policy of destroying Gaza's health care system in its war on Gaza. This amounts to both war crimes and crimes against humanity.  A statement by the ex-UN High Commissioner for Human Rights accused Israel of "relentless and deliberate attacks on medical personnel and facilities" in its war on Gaza.  According to the report that will be presented to the UN General Assembly on October 30, children in particular have borne the brunt of these attacks.
 *) Mpox continues to be major health issue: African health body Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (ADC) has said mpox is still a major public health issue in Africa, A total of 3,186 new cases were reported in the past week, with 489 confirmed and 53 deaths.  According to ADC, there is a need to accelerate several interventions, including vaccination, to stop the spread, amid surging cases.  *) Unilever finally exits Russia, sells subsidiary British consumer goods giant Unilever has completed the sale of Unilever Russia, finally joining many other multinationals in exiting the country following the Ukraine war.  Unilever said in a statement that it had offloaded the subsidiary to Arnest Group, a Russian manufacturer, for an undisclosed amount.
 Unilever said its business in Russia's close ally Belarus was included in the sale.

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