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Earthquake kills hundreds in Afghanistan; scholars accuse Israel of genocide, and more
Ep. 20250902
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More than 800 people were killed and nearly 3,000 injured by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan.
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Ukraine’s “critical moment”; Thai-Cambodian fighting spreads, and more
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11:16|Paramount made a $108bn all-cash offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery in an attempt to thwart Netflix’s bid.China passes trade milestone; Thailand launches strikes on Cambodia, and more
09:33|China’s trade surplus in goods exceeded $ 1trillion for the first time. Also, Thailand launched air strikes on “military targets” in Cambodia following border clashes.20251208. Kremlin welcomes Donald Trump’s security strategy; Germany’s chancellor visits Israel, and more
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08:54|Kremlin welcomes Donald Trump’s security strategy; Germany’s chancellor visits Israel, and moreWitkoff meets Ukrainian negotiators in Miami; Hegseth asserts American military dominance, and more
10:06|At least 11 people were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in South Africa.20251207. SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship; Witkoff meets Ukrainian negotiators in Miami, and more
03:01||Ep. 20251207America’s Supreme Court said it would rule on the legality of Mr Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, a contentious part of the president’s anti-immigration agendaWitkoff meets Ukrainian negotiators in Miami; SCOTUS to rule on birthright citizenship, and more
09:24|America’s Supreme Court said it would rule on the legality of Mr Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship, a contentious part of the president’s anti-immigration agenda