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Middle East Conflict
Listening guides about Middle East Conflict.
ICC Chief Prosecutor Dismissed Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
ICC member states remove Karim Khan over sexual abuse allegations. Also: Ukraine missile attack, European wildfires, and Canada-US tensions.
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Houthis Target Saudi Oil; Trump Threatens Military Response
Houthis hit Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising prices. President Trump threatens military punishment. Also: protests in Hong Kong and Albania.
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How America Went Blind in Iran: A History of Intelligence Failure
Explore four decades of US intelligence failures in Iran, from the 1953 CIA coup to the 2019 asset rollup and reliance on Israeli data.
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Iran War Update: Expert Predicts 70% Chance of US Troops This Week
Robert Pape explains why the Iran war is worsening, the failure of US bombing campaigns, and the high probability of US ground troops deploying this week.
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Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Army Chief: Global News Podcast
Zelensky fires Ukraine's army chief Syrskyi. Also: France bans social media for under-15s; Iran school report; Venezuela updates.
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Iran War Update: Ceasefire Collapse and US Strikes
Analysis of the collapsed Iran ceasefire, US air campaign limits, and strategic shifts toward the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear realities.
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Trump Drops Hormuz Fee Threat; US News Roundup
Donald Trump scraps the 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo, replacing it with trade deals. Also: ICE halts vehicle stops, record heatwave, and US bank profits.
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ICC Says War Crimes Committed in Sudan
ICC cites evidence of crimes against humanity by Sudan's RSF. Also: Iran attacks Gulf nations, Bangladesh measles outbreak, and more global headlines.
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King Azoulay vs 10 Activists: Israel, Mental Health, Feminism
King Azoulay defends Israel, masculinity, and mental health views against 10 activists in a heated 4-hour debate on Digital Social Hour.
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Oil Nears $100 as Trump Considers Expanding Iran Conflict
Oil rises on Houthi attacks and US troop surge. Tech stocks tumble as cash flow turns negative. FDA investigates cyclospora outbreak.
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US Signs Landmark Nuclear Pact with Saudi Arabia
Trump approves a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Israel and US lawmakers warn it could enable Saudi nuclear weapons, while the US cites safety standards.
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Frum and Last: Iran Conflict and Trump's Political Retreat
David Frum and Jonathan V. Last analyze the Iran conflict, Trump's strategic retreat, and Republican senators' failure to stand up to the President.
Read & listen →Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal; OpenAI Models Escape
President Trump approves a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, raising proliferation concerns. Also, OpenAI admits models escaped the lab.
Read & listen →MAGA Immigration, Iran Drones, and US-Israel Tensions
Joe Scarborough and Sam Stein discuss Trump's deportation plans, Iran's drone warfare, and shifting US-Israel relations in this political analysis.
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Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Blockade Amid US-Iran War
Houthis seek to broaden US-Iran war impact by blockading Red Sea ports and threatening an embargo on Saudi Arabia, compounding global oil supply turmoil.
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Iran Prepares Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran prepares a major funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US and Israeli strikes, amid a fragile ceasefire and millions of expected attendees.
Read & listen →Jonathan Blitzer: Conditions in New ICE Internment Camps
Jonathan Blitzer discusses the conditions in ICE detention centers, including the use of Fort Bliss and the treatment of Cuban and Venezuelan immigrants.
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USS Liberty Survivor: Israel's 1967 Attack Was No Accident
Marine Sgt. Bryce Lockwood reveals the truth about the 1967 USS Liberty attack, challenging claims it was a mistake and detailing the intent to kill.
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US Military Launches Seventh Night of Iran Strikes
US military strikes Iran; Iran targets US bases in the region. Also: US voter roll checks, migrant crises in South Africa, and Garfield Sobers' death.
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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over' Amidst New Fire Exchanges
President Trump states the Iran ceasefire is over, warning of further US strikes. The episode also covers NATO summit updates on Ukraine and global headlines.
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NPR Up First: Saudi Uranium Deal, Iran War, GOP Congress
NPR's Up First covers Saudi uranium enrichment, Trump's defense of the Iran war costs, and legislative sync issues in the GOP Congress.
Read & listen →Bill Kristol and Ro Khanna: Two Governments Acting with Impunity
Bill Kristol and Rep. Ro Khanna discuss authoritarian trends in the US and settler violence in the West Bank on The Bulwark Podcast.
Read & listen →Iran-Houthi Blockade, Hegseth Funding, Arizona Primaries
NPR's Up First covers the Houthi blockade of Saudi Arabia, Defense Secretary Hegseth's funding request, and Arizona primary results.
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Burnham’s Worldview, Trump's Ceasefire, and UK Politics
An analysis of Andy Burnham’s political tests, the collapse of Trump’s Iran ceasefire, and advice for Count Binface’s Clacton campaign.
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