Tag Archives: Podcast News

News: Iranian Drones Shot Down In Kyiv, Republican Candidates, ‘War’ Kanji

December 15, 2022Iranian-made drones have been shot down in Kyiv. Plus: the race to become the US Republican presidential nominee, urbanism news and Japan’s choice of “war” as kanji of the year.

News: The Toll Of Russian Terror Tactics, Sanctions, Iran Protests, China Covid

The EU discusses further sanctions against Russia. Plus: a second person in Iran is executed for their involvement in the protests, the implications for China’s healthcare now that coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and the latest TV news.

News: Ukraine Strikes Deep In Russia, Hungary Blocks Ukraine Aid, Next-Gen Jets

The latest on the war in Ukraine and Hungary’s spat with the EU. Plus: Japan, the UK and Italy’s plans to jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet, the business news and an interview with former Australian footballer and human-rights activist Craig Foster.

News: Griner Released In Swap, Finland And Sweden NATO Talks, Iowa Caucus

December 9, 2022 We ask if Russia is opening up to diplomatic negotiation. Plus, the Finnish defence minister’s visit to Turkey, a case for Iowa remaining first in the US primaries and the world reacts to Britain’s new coalmine.

News: China’s Foreign Police Stations, South Africa Impeachment

We discuss reports of China operating more than 100 police stations abroad, plus: South Africa’s parliament votes on impeaching President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indonesia bans sex outside of marriage and what will Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidency mean for indigenous tribes in the Amazon?

News: New Russian Strikes, Iran’s ‘Morality Police’ & Georgia Senate Run-Off

Russia launches a fresh barrage of missiles towards Ukraine. Plus: Iran disbands its “morality police”, Georgia’s Senate run-off, the latest business news and Unherd launches its first print edition.

News: China Ups Online Censorship, New $60 Cap On Russian Oil, U.N.-Taliban

December 5, 2022: China boosts online censorship and surveillance following zero-covid policy protests. G-7 sets $60 crude oil cap on Russian oil. United Nations representatives meet with the Taliban.