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The EU agrees a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine as the war continues to shape Europe’s political and economic response. Meanwhile, protests escalate in Bangladesh amid growing public unrest, and TikTok announces a new move that could reshape how the platform operates globally.

Today’s news reflects on the hunger strikers in the UK and the concerns they are raising, examines the latest US–Taiwan arms deals and their wider geopolitical implications, and explores how smart-glasses technology is transforming accessibility for people who are hearing impaired.

Muhammad Umair Vohra, Owner and Director of Gatwick Hajj & Umrah, built his company from nothing into a major tour operations business, securing access to over 400 million hotels worldwide and key international contracts. He emphasises the importance of applying Taqwa in every aspect of business operations. Listen to this episode to know more about this inspiring story of faith and remarkable business growth.

This week’s headlines include a deadly shooting in Australia, NHS doctors taking strike action across the UK, and widespread outrage in India following an incident involving the forcible removal of the Niqab of a Muslim doctor.

As the far right gains ground across the world, people from different communities are raising growing concerns. "Creeping Fascism" is a book that seeks to unpack and understand the rise of the far right. John Rees sits down with Seema Syeda, a contributor to the book, to explore the national and international context behind this growing movement.

This episode of Analysis discusses the Covid-19 Inquiry launched by former PM Boris Johnson following public pressure, amid accusations that the British government had wasted crucial time during the pandemic.

Sabbir Zamee started with a simple idea to help his own son get to school safely. Today, he’s supporting more than 200 parents by providing comfortable, spacious coaches for children travelling to and from school in areas with limited transport options.Listen to the full episode to find out more on journey of Sabbir Zamee, Director of Z Coach & Tours.

The International Criminal Court has sentenced a leader of the Janjaweed militia to 20 years in prison for war crimes committed in Darfur, the first such conviction for atrocities in that region. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts around the war in Ukraine are inching forward.