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The one hundred and eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities seized at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Zaporizhzhia: UN urges safety zone around nuclear plant Ukraine says grain coming to Somalia, but Russia skeptical Manasseh Sogavare: Solomon Islands PM accuses Australia of interference Hungary demands EU lifts sanctions on three Russian oligarchs Chile’s Boric shakes up cabinet after constitution loss Angolan court rejects opposition claim to annul election result Escaped chimp wheeled back to Ukrainian zoo on a bicycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Liz Truss to Replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister Ukraine war: North Korea supplying Russia with weapons, say US reports Canada stabbings: Suspect found dead, brother still at large Chile overwhelmingly rejects progressive new constitution Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s narrow presidential win Photos: Typhoon Hinnamnor batters South Korea Germany to extend runtime of two nuclear plants as ’emergency reserve’ Ukrainian firefighters rescue kitten from burning building Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Gun jams during bid to kill Argentina vice-president Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: UN experts make first inspection Nuclear talks in peril as U.S. calls latest Iran missive a move ‘backwards’ Renewed conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region said widening Myanmar jails Aung San Suu Kyi for 3 years over election fraud Russia starts massive war games with China and other ally states Ecuador begins regularization process for thousands of Venezuelan migrants Ravens’ mascot headed to IR with ‘drumstick’ injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Uyghurs: China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang - UN Nord Stream 1: Russia shuts major gas pipeline to Europe Hungary signs new gas deal with Gazprom First of ‘hundreds’ of Iranian drones arrives in Russia IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka Malaysia: Wife of former PM Najib Razak found guilty of corruption Ethiopia, Eritrea forces launch new offensive in Tigray: TPLF Brazil's Amazon sees worst August fires in over a decade Box of reptiles mailed to the wrong address in New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Mikhail S. Gorbachev, Reformist Soviet Leader, Is Dead at 91 Questions, tensions swirl as U.N. mission heads to Ukraine nuclear plant Ukraine lures Russian missiles with decoys of U.S. rocket system Documents at Mar-a-Lago Were Moved and Hidden as U.S. Sought Them, Filing Suggests In Canada fears of 'dangerous' politics mounting Taiwan vows counter-attack if China's forces enter its territory A shipment of baby wipes turns out to be $11.8 million worth of cocaine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Kherson: Ukraine claims new push in Russian-held region Ethiopia: airstrike hits playground in Tigray, killing at least seven Iraq: At least 23 dead amid fighting after Moqtada al-Sadr quits Last member of Brazilian Indigenous community found dead Solomon Islands to ban US navy ships following China pact Turkish pop star placed under house arrest over joke about religious schools UN warns 6 million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow Nichelle Nichols' remains will go explore strange new worlds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode UN safety mission heads to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on Pakistan floods: Sindh province awaits more deluges and devastation Official: 6 of 43 missing Mexican students given to army China: Sichuan power crisis eases as temperatures fall, but drought continues European judges sue Council over Polish recovery plan Libya capital remains tense a day after clashes kill over 30 Thai zoo holds escape drill with employee in ostrich costume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this weekend’s bonus briefing, DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Dr. Kamran Bokhari, Director of Analytical Development at the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, about the potential Iran Nuclear Deal. How likely is a deal? What impact would it have on the Middle East? Find out in this thoughtful (and brief) conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Zaporizhzhia: World narrowly avoided radiation accident - Zelensky IAEA mission seeks to visit Zaporizhzhia plant amid concerns US senator meets Taiwanese president as tensions with China rise Argentina president accused of threatening prosecutor Angola election: Ruling MPLA party looks set to hold off Unita challenge Shitstorm: French kick up a stink over UK sewage dumped in the English Channel North Korea says flu not COVID-19 diagnosed in locked-down province Australian police seize record $1.1 bln of crystal meth Nebraska authorities baffled by missing canal water mystery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Rohingya refugees await resolution or return Pakistani court bars police from arresting ex-premier Khan Russia eyes Iran as sanctions-busting backdoor for oil sales WFP accuses Tigray forces of looting fuel N Korea logs new fever cases weeks after COVID victory claim UN rights chief hints report on Xinjiang may miss deadline Mexican judge accepts charges against ex-prosecutor in disappearance of 43 students Man inflates 10 balloons in 60 seconds using only his nose - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdZ_1Lnx1XI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine marks Independence Day six months after start of war Iran says it will only accept inspections agreed in 2015 nuclear deal Brazil vote: Executives under scrutiny after coup chatter Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai court suspends PM and coup leader Tigray forces accuse Ethiopia of fresh offensive Sudan: After Darfur visit, ICC prosecutor urges UN to seek justice Yemeni southern separatists launch military campaign in Abyan Alligator makes a late-night ruckus on South Carolina couple's porch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Kenya election official dies in unclear circumstances UK denies meddling in Kenyan presidential election Attempted attack on Kenya electoral body staff On eve of Ukraine’s national day, fears Russia will pounce Pakistan court to weigh contempt action against former PM Khan Bangladesh cuts school and office hours to save power Finland’s Sanna Marin tests negative for drugs Argentina: Prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for former president Large section of smoldering Beirut port silos collapses Dinosaurs hit the racetrack for Washington's T-Rex Race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Daughter of Putin ally Dugin killed in car explosion Imran Khan: Pakistan police charge ex-PM under terrorism act Iran drops key 'red line' demand as progress on a revived nuclear deal edges forward 377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex China fights brush fires, extends power rationing in drought Serbia warns NATO over safety of Kosovo Serbs Nicaraguan police detain bishop, other priests in raid Venice mayor calls out 'imbeciles' surfing Italian city's historic canals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Russia rejects call to demilitarise Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant area 'Absurd': N Korea slams South's offer of aid for denuclearisation Uproar in Kashmir as India allows voting rights to non-locals Estonia fends off ‘extensive’ cyberattack following Soviet monument removal Paraguay’s vice president to stay on after corruption accusations Saudi doctoral student gets 34 years in prison for tweets EU-mediated talks fail to settle tensions between Serbia, Kosovo Japan has a message for its young adults: Drink more alcohol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine: Preparing for the worst as situation at nuclear plant ‘approaches critical’ US congressional delegation in Kenya amid election crisis Ethiopia government proposes plan for peace in war-torn Tigray China to send troops to Russia for joint military exercises Afghanistan: Deadly blast rips through crowded Kabul mosque Work hard, party hard: Finland’s Sanna Marin faces backlash after leaked video U.S. reports spike in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean Monkey business behind 911 call from California zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Kenya election 2022: Raila Odinga rejects William Ruto's victory South Korean leader: Seoul won’t seek own nuclear deterrent Finland will slash Russian visas by 90 percent Cuba bids for foreign investment to tackle goods shortages Thailand: Explosions, fires hit several sites in the southern provinces Several Syrian soldiers killed in ‘Turkish air raids’ Australia's Morrison says he secretly took five ministries because responsibility was his Tasmanian tiger: Scientists hope to revive marsupial from extinction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Fire, explosions reported at an ammunition depot in occupied Crimea Kenya election result: William Ruto wins presidential poll U.S., South Korea, Japan hold missile defense exercise with eye on North Korea, China Russia mulls aircraft-cannibalization scheme as sanctions bite France says Barkhane mission troops fully withdraw from Mali Chinese survey ship docks in Sri Lanka after diplomatic standoff Nicaragua´s Catholic Church says priest detained as crackdown intensifies Red panda found in fig tree after escaping Australian zoo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and nineteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode How life has changed for Afghans since the Taliban takeover EU proposes lifting pressure on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to revive nuclear deal China announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visits Putin says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral relations 18 children among dozens killed in Egypt church fire Ecuador: Guayaquil blast 'declaration of war' by gangs - officials Salman Rushdie: Iran blames writer and supporters for stabbing Nigeria seizes crystal meth hidden in heads of fish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians South Korea: Samsung boss receives presidential pardon Kenya media council: ‘No one’ asked to stop election tallies Wildfires spread, fish die off amid severe drought in Europe Calm returns to Sierra Leone as protest death toll rises Down to 14 + 1: Estonia and Latvia quit China’s club in Eastern Europe Brazilians march in defence of democracy over Bolsonaro election fears French freediver breaks world record at a depth of 393.7 feet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventeenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Damage at Air Base in Crimea Worse Than Russia Claimed, Satellite Images Show South Korea, China clash over U.S. missile shield, complicating conciliation North Korea's Kim Jong Un declares victory against Covid John Bolton: Iranian man charged in US over alleged assassination plot EU to cease Greek budget surveillance, marking end of debt crisis Sierra Leone imposes curfew amid anti-government protests Brazil police recover art masterpieces stolen in elderly con Overturned truck spills Bud Light onto Kentucky highway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war must end with liberation of Crimea – Zelensky Russia halts oil flows through Ukrainian pipeline China military 'completes various tasks' around Taiwan, will conduct regular patrols Early signs show tight Kenyan presidential election Langya: New virus infects 35 people in eastern China US: Former Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia Cuba brings oil depot fire under control after five-day blaze Stranded whale out of French river, to be moved to saltwater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion EU's emergency gas plan comes into force Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president Ukraine’s first grain shipment gets snubbed Oil facility fire jeopardizes Cuba’s frail electric system Seoul floods: At least eight dead amid heaviest rain in decades Sri Lanka asks China to postpone research ship’s port call Mattress company seeking professional 'sleepers' to nap on the job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China announces new military exercises near Taiwan Israel-Gaza: Ceasefire holds overnight after days of violence UN chief condemns 'suicidal' shelling around Ukrainian nuclear plant Chad's leader signs peace deal with rebel groups Deep trouble for EU shipping push as Rhine River runs dry China to help Bangladesh repatriate Rohingya refugees Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift Goat that ran through Spanish city escapes a second time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and thirteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Brittney Griner: US basketball star jailed for nine years on drug charges China sanctions Pelosi, sends 100 warplanes to Taiwan drills Zelenskyy slams Amnesty International over critical military report Ukraine Branch of Amnesty Response Republicans at CPAC embrace a defiant Viktor Orban amid outrage over ‘mixed-race’ remarks. Venezuela opposition leader sentenced to 8 years in prison: lawyer South Sudan again delays its 1st election, until late 2024 Senegal: Ruling coalition loses absolute majority in parliament A massive sinkhole just discovered in Chile has authorities puzzled Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China claims ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait Nord Stream 1: The 12-metre turbine threatening Europe's gas supply Iran nuclear talks to resume Thursday Senate overwhelmingly backs NATO membership for Finland, Sweden Iraq: Al-Sadr rules out talks, demands early elections Peru PM resigns as investigations target President Castillo Stopping Myanmar violence tops meeting of Asian diplomats ‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode China sends warships to surround Taiwan amid Pelosi visit China bans 35 Taiwanese food exporters in warning ahead of Pelosi visit UN nuclear chief: Ukraine nuclear plant is `out of control’ Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters Ukraine Grain offer Poland digs in over EU rule-of-law pressure Mexico to investigate former President Pena Nieto's finances African nations expected to make case for big rise in fossil fuel output Pakistan election agency rules former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party got illegal funds Utah man accused of causing wildfire by burning a spider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US Pentagon announces additional $550 million security assistance package for Ukraine UN chief: We’re just ‘one misunderstanding away from nuclear annihilation’ In Latin America, synthetic drugs becoming more popular than cocaine and marijuana Four dead in South Africa protests over high power costs Bulgaria president calls Oct 2 snap polls, appoints caretaker govt You could get paid to eat candy as a Canadian company's chief candy officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal 'Worse Than Azovstal': Relatives Of Ukrainian POWs At Olenivka Shine The Spotlight On 'Horrific' Conditions There Blinken, Russian top diplomat speak about Griner, Whelan Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour Kosovo delays new rules amid growing Serbia tensions Democratic Republic of Congo: 2 dead as UN peacekeepers open fire Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023 Havana announces blackouts, cancels carnival as crisis deepens Ditch the necktie: Spain’s leader backs conserving energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode The Enemy Within UN aid chief says procedures for safe passage of Ukrainian grain exports still being worked out G7 Ambassadors Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan Eurozone inflation hits fresh record, while economy grows robustly Colombia's new leftist president to repair ties with Venezuela Protests against military administration paralyse Guinea capital Africa’s alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses Police: California burglar forgot keys inside crime scene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Blinken says he expects to speak with Russia's foreign minister this week about release of Americans NATO ‘air shielding’ adds half-dozen US Raptor jets to beef up deterrence of Russia Kim Jong-un says North Korea ready to mobilise nuclear forces Italian central banker plays down chance of big rate hike in September Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament building in Baghdad Nicaragua: Opposition leader Suazo jailed over alleged conspiracy, fake news Oil block auction in DRC punctures Africa’s climate goals Brazil towel sales emerge to mock mistrust of polls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia doing better than expected despite sanctions: IMF US approves treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers at US military hospital in Germany First Russian transit train with sanctioned cargo arrives in Kaliningrad region - authorities Biden will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday Hungary PM Viktor Orban adviser Hegedus resigns over 'pure Nazi' speech Tunisia referendum: Voters give president near unchecked power Mexico City authorities make record cocaine bust Bangladesh seeks $4.5bn IMF loan as forex reserves shrink: Report Largest diamond in 300 years unearthed in Angola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Gazprom: Nord Stream 1 supply to EU to be cut further First Black Sea grain ships likely ‘this week,’ Ukraine says Russian Forces Conducting Detentions and Forced Deportations Through Systematic Filtration Operations China confirms warnings to U.S. on Pelosi's possible Taiwan visit Japan executes prisoner who killed 7 in Tokyo street rampage Pope apologizes for 'deplorable evil' of Indigenous abuse in Canadian Catholic residential schools Tunisians set to hand president almost total power in referendum Philippines: Marcos Jr. vows recovery but quiet on human rights in first policy speech Klondike's Choco Taco Discontinued After Almost 40 Years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine works to resume grain exports, flags Russian strikes as risk Russia's Lavrov visits Egypt as part of Africa diplomacy trip No Letup In Fighting As Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Enters Sixth Month WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a global emergency Pope set for historic apology for school abuses in Canada Brazil charges three men over killings of British journalist and indigenous expert Tunisia vote marks a death of a dream for some Arab Spring protesters Myanmar: Military executes four democracy activists including ex-MP A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant Sauropod Dinosaur Pictures and Profiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and third episode of The DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Food crisis: Ukraine grain export deal reached with Russia, says Turkey EU targets additional 54 individuals and 10 entities including major Russian bank over Ukraine aggression EXCLUSIVE Nord Stream turbine stuck in transit as Moscow drags feet on permits-sources Capitol riot: Trump ignored pleas to condemn attack, hearing told Sri Lanka: Forces raid anti-government protest camp Deadly raid in Rio favela sparks police violence complaints Italy heads to early election after Draghi’s coalition fails Gunfire heard at main Mali military base, residents suspect militant attack I tried a Velveeta martini, and it tastes like a bad joke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stories Cited in the Episode Lavrov says Russia's objectives in Ukraine now extend beyond eastern Donbas region Nord Stream: Key Russian pipeline resumes pumping gas to Europe Suspected Fabergé egg found on Russian oligarch’s superyacht, US investigators say Mario Draghi resigns as Italian PM US seizes stolen funds from suspected North Korean hackers Turkey rejects blame for deadly Iraq shelling Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president amid unrest US publishes list of alleged bad actors in Central America Chicken hitches ride, ends up in Vermont’s largest city Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundred and first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Putin makes rare international trip to Iran amid isolation from the West Ukraine Faces Difficulties Getting Western Weapons to Front Lines The United States Announces $100 Million Ukraine Agriculture Resilience Initiative (Agri) - Ukraine Ally of Ousted Sri Lanka President Is Chosen to Replace Him Italian PM Mario Draghi seeks new pact inspired by public support Report: Brazil authorities turn blind eye to deforestation SA’s Ramaphosa to face subpoena over Phala Phala farm scandal Heatwave: Records fall as extreme heat bakes Western Europe Couple astounded after hearing 'rattle' in home - and finding otter in bed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one hundredth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode US to Continue Providing Intelligence to Ukraine After Recent Personnel Changes Ukraine war: Putin to visit Iran in rare international trip The Russians Seize The Elevators In The Occupied Territories Due To The Refusal Of The Locals In Cooperation Heatwave: Ferocious European heat heads north Half of Somalia's population hungry as drought bites Pakistan’s Imran Khan calls for early polls after Punjab victory Extradition of Mexican drug lord to US not likely to be fast Bolsonaro attacks Brazil's election system in briefing for diplomats Cinema chain offers redheads free tickets amid British heat wave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Zelensky fires prosecutor general Venediktova, security service chief Bakanov Zelensky urges to appoint heads of SAPO, NABU UK Ministry of Defense Update 7.18 Russia's Medvedev: Attack on Crimea will ignite 'Judgement Day' response Sri Lanka puts emergency in place ahead of parliament's vote for new president Ghana confirms first cases of deadly Marburg virus ‘Just hell.’ 5 countries suffering in Europe’s heat wave Mexico detains drug lord wanted by US as 14 killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash Explosion of violence in South Sudan threatens peace pact Lawsuit says Bass Pro won’t honor lifetime warranty on socks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode New report finds evidence that Russia used torture chambers and civilians as human shields in Ukraine EU, Azerbaijan plan gas deal in pivot away from Russia Witnesses testify in Brittney Griner’s defense as her drug trial continues in Russia. Italian PM Mario Draghi offers resignation after coalition falls apart Sri Lanka: Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns after fleeing Sri Lanka Biden, Lapid agree to stop Iran nuke program, differ on how Mali orders suspension of U.N. peacekeeping mission rotations UN to vote on choking off small arms from gangs in Haiti Van Gogh self-portrait found hidden behind another painting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine war: Deal in sight to end Ukrainian grain blockade - Turkey Gas won't make EU's next Russian sanctions package, Czech leader says The European Commission allowed the partial transit of sanctioned goods to Kaliningrad Biden to sign joint pledge with Israel to prevent Iran going nuclear Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves Maldives for Singapore after fleeing crisis back home Ghana inflation scales new peak as it seeks IMF bailout EU report renews Hungary, Poland rule-of-law critiques amid key negotiations US: Former CIA software engineer convicted over massive data leak A distillery is fighting invasive crabs by turning them into whiskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia and Ukraine Seek to Break Grain Impasse in Turkey Two-thirds of Ukraine refugees plan to stay put for now - UN Rights Group Says Hundreds Of Prisoners In Russia's North Caucasus Recruited For War In Ukraine Sri Lanka: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees the country on military jet US announces major Pacific push, embassies in Tonga, Kiribati Euro falls to parity against the dollar, adding to inflation woes Israeli and Palestinian leaders speak by phone for the first time in years Mexico agrees to invest $1.5B in ‘smart’ border technology Florida woman surprised by uninvited iguana, in her toilet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukrainian Navy helps to export Ukrainian Wheat Council adopts additional €1 billion assistance to Ukraine Ukraine war: Iran plans to supply Russia with drones, US warns Boris Johnson set to step down on September 6 Mexican president heads to Washington, migration resurgence in focus South Africa shocked by bar shootings, police hunt suspects Sri Lanka’s political chaos persists as crisis talks go on Japan bids somber farewell to slain Shinzo Abe, its longest-serving premier SA taxi with 'stolen sheep' seized as fuel runs out See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine tells residents to leave occupied south due to counter-attack plans Ukraine and the Contest of Global Stamina Canada will return key Nord Stream pipeline component Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa confirms resignation, PM's office says Japan's ruling party wins election after Abe assassination Iran enriches to 20% with new centrifuges at fortified site Georgians fear their government is sabotaging EU hopes Canada's internet outage caused by 'maintenance' Beyond buffets and slots: Casinos double down on fine art See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Shinzo Abe, former Japanese leader, dies after being shot Exclusive: Ukraine urges Canada not to hand over gas turbine to Russia UN warns of ‘looming hunger catastrophe’ due to Russian blockade Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian drugs charge Boris Johnson’s resignation: what is going on in UK politics? Brazil could face ‘more severe’ election unrest than the US Capitol riot, official warns G-20 diplomats struggle for unity on Ukraine, war’s impact Mexico accuses ex-president of millions in illegal funds George Clooney's infamous 'Batman & Robin' suit up for auction See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine raises flag on recaptured island as Russia consolidates gains in east China and India Funnel $24 Billion to Putin in Energy Spree Ukraine can’t have NATO-style security guarantees from the West, Germany says Boris Johnson to stand down as Tory leader after wave of resignations G20: Russia's war in Ukraine casts shadow over summit in Bali Some 300 inmates on run after suspected Boko Haram raid on Nigeria prison Suspect in Haiti president’s assassination pleads not guilty Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces A Georgia monument, seen by some as satanic, was damaged from a predawn explosion See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninety-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Finland, Sweden sign to join NATO but need ratification Russian separatists seize two foreign ships in Mariupol Fourth Gazprom-Linked Executive Reported Dead in Russia Boris Johnson rocked by resignation of top ministers Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid South Africa holds funeral for 21 teens who died in tavern Mexico leader to end daylight saving, keep “God’s clock” Sri Lanka is ‘bankrupt,’ Prime Minister says Twitter challenges India order to take down tweets 76 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton to be auctioned in NYC See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ninetieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode After losing Luhansk, Ukraine forces gather for defence of Donetsk High cost of Russia gains in Ukraine could limit new advance Zelenskiy says Ukraine is in talks with Turkey, UN on grain exports Griner sends letter to President Biden pleading for his help Rwanda, Congo leaders to meet in Angola amid tensions US says Israeli shot ‘likely responsible’ for death of Abu Akleh Chile’s Constitutional Assembly presents proposal for new constitution to Chilean president Republic of Karakalpakstan retains autonomy in Uzbekistan Macron braces for tough second term with Cabinet reshuffle Joey Chestnut is chomp champ again in July 4 hot dog contest See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Pentagon reviewing proposals for new weapons capabilities for Ukraine's fight against Russia, official says Trial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area court Ukraine Considering Debt Restructuring Options as Payments Loom Tunisian president takes most powers in proposed constitution Turkey blocks access to Deutsche Welle and Voice of America Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong’s opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked ‘beginning of true democracy’ Ecuador government, Indigenous activists reach deal to end protests North Korea claims Covid arrived on 'alien things' near border Abandoned Burger King found behind wall at Delaware mall See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russian forces withdraw from Ukraine’s Snake Island UK to provide another 1 bln pounds of military support to Ukraine Exclusive: EU nears compromise deal to defuse standoff with Russia over Kaliningrad Israel’s Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Another Election China's President Xi arrives Hong Kong for handover anniversary Paris trial: Salah Abdeslam guilty as historic trial ends Migrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better lives Marcos takes helm in Philippines, silent on father’s abuses Poisonous bite leads German police to farm with 110 snakes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Turkey supports Finland and Sweden Nato bid Biden and NATO leaders prepare to beef up alliance forces and set the stage for Finland and Sweden to join their ranks Russia publishes Pentagon coordinates, says Western satellites 'work for our enemy' Trump sought to lead armed mob to Capitol on Jan. 6, aide says Colombia truth commission gives scathing report on civil war ​​India: Tensions high in Udaipur after killing of Hindu man EU countries reach climate crisis deal after late-night talks Ethiopian and Sudanese troops clash in al-Fashaga Animal control officers rescue skunk with head stuck in beer can See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices