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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

The eighty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Turkey's Baykar to donate three UAVs to Ukraine after crowdfunding campaign Russian hackers attack Lithuania over Kaliningrad sanctions Russian airstrike hits busy shopping mall in central Ukraine, sparking fears of mass casualties US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties Biden aims at China in new illegal fishing policy framework Jordan: Several killed by toxic gas leak at Aqaba port Nicola Sturgeon to announce second Scottish independence vote, defying Westminster Non-essential petrol sales halted for two weeks in Sri Lanka Fireworks shoot from truck that caught fire on New Jersey highway See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories Cited in the Episode Russia defaults on foreign debt for first time since 1998 – reports Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles Russia steps up missile strikes on Ukraine as G7 leaders gather G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prep new aid for Ukraine G7 summit: Leaders detail $600bn plan to rival China's Belt and Road initiative Ukraine war: UK joins ban on imports of Russian gold Iran launches rocket into space as nuclear talks to resume Detained LGBTQ activists in Istanbul Pride being released Nigerian senator and wife charged with plotting to get child to UK to harvest organs Colombia: 4 killed as bullfight stand collapses, hundreds injured Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights Amazon’s Alexa could soon mimic voice of dead relatives See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode Ukraine Is Withdrawing From Sievierodonetsk Ukraine's President Zelensky "grateful" to US for additional $450m in military aid E.U. leaders make Ukraine a candidate for membership Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill, Breaking a Decades-Long Impasse Supreme Court finds N.Y. law violates right to carry guns outside home 5 takeaways from the fifth day of January 6 hearings Survivors struggle for food and shelter amidst cholera fears WHO weighs declaring monkeypox a global emergency as European cases surge iPhone returned to owner after 10 months underwater in British river See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Podcast European leaders are meeting today to decide on granting Ukraine E.U. candidate status. Ukraine faces an urgent dilemma in Luhansk: take on Russia's huge firepower or tactically withdraw Ukraine war: Russia aiming to 'destroy' Donbas, Zelensky says Jan. 6 probe expands with fresh subpoenas in multiple states Rescuers Search for Survivors After Earthquake Kills 1,000, Officials Say Rand Paul vows to introduce amendments to gun safety bill UN expert calls for Myanmar action as death toll tops 2,000 Swedish man throws washing machine more than 14 feet See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Eighty-Second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories cited in the podcast: The arrival of Western weapons begins to reshape the battle off Ukraine’s coast. Russia threatens Lithuania for enforcing E.U. sanctions on Kaliningrad Ukraine may have endured its worst week since the fall of Mariupol Biden will call for 3-month suspension of gas tax Bipartisan Gun Bill Clears Initial Vote in Senate Afghan earthquake: 1,000 people killed and 1,500 wounded, official says Trump’s pressure drew violence, threats to local officials, committee shows 59 marshmallows catapulted into Idaho man's mouth in one minute See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eighty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: After a Pivotal Period in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Predict the War’s Path Kyiv warns of renewed Kharkiv offensive Russia Signals Harsh Sentences for Captured Americans Macron to meet rival parties after losing majority Colombia's new president aims to reset relations with US January 6th Hearings Set to Resume Israel’s Government Collapses, Setting Up 5th Election in 3 Years LinkedIn Launches Initial Rollout of its New ‘Funny’ Reaction See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The eightieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine: civilian casualty update The occupiers declare the "transition" of the Zaporozhye NPP under Russian control since September Lavrov: Russia is not squeaky clean and not ashamed Colombia faces presidential choice between leftist, populist Britain vows more Rwanda deportation flights after setback Rwanda says criticism on UK asylum plan 'insulting' Sri Lanka left with fuel stocks for around five days, minister says Finance ministers put banking union plans on ice Nupur Sharma protests: The police brutality video that shocked India The Brazilian Candidate: The Studious Cover Identity of an Alleged Russian Spy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Macron, Scholz and Draghi arrive in Kyiv for historic visit US sending $1 billion more military aid to outgunned Ukraine Two Americans Go Missing While Fighting in Ukraine Monkeypox Outbreak Poses ‘Real Risk’ to Public Health, W.H.O. Official Says Russia again cuts natural gas exports thru European pipeline Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Suspect leads police to human remains Ethiopian government and Tigrayan forces move towards negotiations Eight million Australians urged to turn off lights Internet Explorer: Microsoft kills iconic internet browser See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine fights on in Sievierodonetsk as Russia's 'surrender' ultimatum passes Biden: U.S. to build silos on Poland border to export Ukrainian grain Russia Turns to Old Tanks as It Burns Through Weapons in Ukraine Statement by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden’s Travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia UN cuts food aid to 1.7 million hungry people in South Sudan Pakistanis told to drink less tea as nation grapples with economic crisis Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Police arrest second suspect Canada and Denmark settle ‘Whisky War’ with a bottle exchange Netflix plans real-life Squid Game reality TV show with $4.56m prize See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: United Kingdom Intelligence Update June 14, 2022 Wikipedia fights Russian order to remove Ukraine war information NATO: Sweden prepared to address Turkey's security concerns Daniel Picazo: Mexican politician lynched after WhatsApp rumours Britain looks to change post-Brexit trade rules with Northern Ireland ‘We’re still recovering’: 11 years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, residents return to their village Court refuses to stop UK from deporting migrants to Rwanda South Korea strike disrupts shipments of key cleaning agent for chipmaking 'How to murder your husband' writer sentenced for murdering husband See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russian artillery destroying Sievierodonetsk, hundreds shelter in chemical plant NATO chief: Turkey has ‘legitimate concerns’ over terrorism India, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil Nupur Sharma: Uttar Pradesh destroys houses of Muslims after protests French far-left firebrand puts Macron’s majority on the line in parliamentary vote Belongings of missing men found tied underwater in Amazon Ethiopia says willing to resume dam talks with Egypt, Sudan Venezuelan leader, Iranian president sign 20-year agreement Tasty name but no Big Mac: Russia opens rebranded McDonald's restaurants See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: The US Capitol riot prime-time hearings a warning for Trump in 2024 Donald Trump put at the center of an anti-democratic conspiracy A conspiracy that ended in violence Public hearing in US parliamentary occupation Democracy pursues responsibility "attempted coup" January 6 riot was part of ‘attempted coup’ by Donald Trump, committee alleges January 6 hearing: Trump was at heart of plot that led to ‘attempted coup’ Five key takeaways from the Capitol riot hearing United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Intelligence Update - 6.10.22 Update on the reporting of frozen assets under the Special Economic Measures Act - Russia Regulations Ministers demand release of Britons sentenced to death in ‘Soviet-era show trial’ after fighting for Ukraine Bolsonaro tilts towards closer Brazil-U.S. ties at unlikely meeting with Biden Workers rescued after getting trapped in chocolate tank See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: U.K. to Embrace Stricter Standards Around Sanctions Enforcement The European Parliament recommended giving Ukraine candidate status Update 80 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine At Summit of the Americas, Biden hails importance of democracy in region Remarks by President Biden at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Ninth Summit of the Americas UN watchdog says Iran plans to ramp up uranium enrichment Algeria suspends friendship treaty with Spain amid Western Sahara tensions Nigeria now confirms 40 died in church attack Nigeria Owo church attack: Blood on the altar Climate change: New Zealand's plan to tax cow and sheep burps Ikea Norway offers help with baby names after COVID-19 boom See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: The Ministry of Defense confirms: Norway has donated artillery weapons to Ukraine Prime Minister at Huta Stalowa Wola: safety is our top priority Petkov: We have already done enough to support Ukraine World Bank Announces Additional $1.49 Billion Financing Support for Ukraine Ukraine grain-export plan deemed reasonable, Turkey says Biden, Bolsonaro to hold first meeting amid election worries China, Cambodia breaking ground on joint port project Bank of Jamaica to launch nationwide digital currency European Parliament heads for car engine ban nail-biter EU backs common charger for mobile devices by 2024 Belgium's king arrives in DR Congo on difficult but historic visit A marble slab in storage turned out to be an ancient Greek yearbook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Street fighting rages as Kyiv seeks to hold Sievierodonetsk gains EU foreign policy chief condemns Russian missile strike on Ukrainian grain terminal Biden declassified Russia intel due to allied "skepticism," US spy chief says Boris Johnson survives but is weakened by no-confidence vote Mexico President Will Not Attend Americas Summit in Blow to Biden South Africa: Wealthy Gupta brothers arrested in UAE Dominican Republic minister shot dead in office Sri Lankan PM requests patience as UN calls for relief funds Union between Sweden and Norway See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventy-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukrainian military says Russia launched 5 cruise missiles toward Kyiv Russia’s Top Diplomat Scraps Serbia Visit After Neighbors Close Airspace Putin warns United States against supplying Ukraine longer range missiles The prime minister faces a decisive vote on Monday evening. Nupur Sharma: Prophet Muhammad controversy tests India-Islamic world ties U.S. and South Korea respond to North Korean launch with 8 missiles of their own Biden hoping to avoid Summit of the Americas flop in LA Australian court makes Google pay $515,000 for defamation Gloucester cheese rolling returns after pandemic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seventieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: UK Ministry of Defense Intelligence Update June 3, 2022 Taiwan bans exports of all modern chips to Russia, Belarus In Chernobyl’s delicate nuclear labs, Russians looted safety systems UN says Yemen’s warring parties agree to renew truce Data puts Turkey’s annual inflation at 73.5%, a 24-year high Salvadoran authorities are committing ‘massive’ human rights violations, with nearly 2% of the country detained, Amnesty alleges Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide tiny "democracy goddesses" on campus North Korea assumes leadership of top disarmament group EU top court weighs in on tasty-looking bath bombs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: UK will give Ukraine rocket systems capable of hitting targets about 50 miles away, defense secretary says EXCLUSIVE U.S. plans to sell armed drones to Ukraine in coming days -sources Hungary throws new spanner into EU sanctions talks Afghan Taliban launch campaign to eradicate poppy crop Poland: European Commission unlocks COVID funding African Union leader Macky Sall to meet Putin on Friday to ‘free cereal stocks’ Mozambique and Russia agree to deepen ties Nicaraguan government abolishes 83 more NGOs, civic groups Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee: Seven Decades in Photos See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Biden says US sending medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine Ukraine’s Zelensky Rules Out Attacks on Russia With U.S. Arms Berlin to supply arms to Greece, Athens to deliver Soviet weapons to Kyiv -Scholz Denmark votes in referendum on EU defense amid Ukraine war Costa Rica public health system targeted by ransomware Shanghai starts coming back to life as COVID lockdown eases Violence erupts around Jerusalem during controversial flag march Monkeypox circulated in Europe weeks before first reported case, says WHO Monkeypox kills 9 in Congo; first death in Nigeria in 2022 Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugs World's biggest plant discovered off Australian coast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russian oil: EU agrees compromise deal on banning imports Russian energy giant Gazprom will halt gas supplies to Dutch gas trader GasTerra starting Tuesday Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra raises $900,000 for military by auctioning Eurovision trophy Israel, UAE sign historic free trade deal Handguns: Canada proposes complete freeze on ownership China sends 30 warplanes into Taiwan air defence zone Germany to change constitution to enable $110 billion defense fund War in Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa Man in wig throws cake at glass protecting Mona Lisa See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. It's a holiday weekend. So instead of giving you the news in 10 minutes or less, we are sharing an interview similar to what we provide members in the bonus brief. For this interview, DSR Daily Brief Hosts Grant Haver and Chris Cotnoir talk with Kevin Klyman, a Research Analyst at Harvard's Belfer Center about his recent op-ed "Biden’s Successor to TPP Is a Boon for Big Tech". What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? How can the Biden administration make it better? Will big tech ever be reined in? Find out in this jam-packed episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russian Progress in Ukraine Is Only Incremental In Chechnya, men are kidnapped to fight against Ukraine: how Kadyrov is looking for soldiers for Putin Russian Duma Approves Bill Raising Age Limit For Military Personnel To 65 EU cracks widen over Ukraine as Italy, Hungary urge truce Ex-rebel frontrunner in Colombian vote, could shake US ties China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea for first time since 2006 Turkish central banks keeps rate at 14% despite inflation Thirteen Ethiopian journalists arrested in over a week Louvre museum's ex-president charged in art trafficking case 329 years later, last Salem ‘witch’ who wasn’t is pardoned See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine savages idea of concessions to end war, evokes appeasement of Nazis Scoop: Israel rejects U.S. request to approve missile transfer to Ukraine Belarus supplies weapons to Russia - Prime Minister of Belarus China’s foreign minister starts Pacific tour in the Solomons The Downing Street lockdown parties ‘represent a serious failure,’ a report says. Gambia ready to prosecute ex-dictator Jammeh for crimes against humanity Boat with 842 Haitians headed for US winds up in Cuba Nigeria police arrest wanted internet scammer This 830-million-year-old crystal might contain life. And we're about to open it See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia ready to set up corridor for ships leaving Ukraine with food, with conditions Russia pushed closer to brink of default after U.S. payment license expires Ukraine: Council adopts temporary trade liberalisation with Ukraine EU support to Ukraine: Council agrees on further increase of support under the European Peace Facility Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first time North Korea fires missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia Moldovan ex-president detained in treason, corruption probe Law Requiring French in Quebec Becomes Stricter US threatens sanctions on Sudanese blocking democracy return Dad returns overdue book to elementary school after 40 years See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: US defense secretary: 20 countries "announced new security assistance packages" after Ukraine meeting Satellite images appear to show Russian ships loading up with Ukrainian grain in Crimea Russia Eases Capital Controls to Hold Back Surging Ruble People in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest again reel from floods Ethiopia launches crackdown on journalists and activists 'Quad' talks in Japan open with eyes on China and Ukraine Poland accused of hostage diplomacy as global tax debate scrapped Monkeypox virus outbreaks are containable - WHO ​​​The faces from China’s Uyghur detention camps Pool noodle fight over the name Josh again attracts hundreds See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Links referenced in today's podcast: ‘Russia House’ in Davos becomes war crimes exhibit ahead of Zelensky address The Polish president visits Kyiv and says Ukraine alone should determine its future. Ukraine’s culture minister says the war has damaged hundreds of cultural sites. Kushner’s and Mnuchin’s Quick Pivots to Business With the Gulf Biden says US willing to respond 'militarily' in event of Chinese attack on Taiwan Biden says quarantines for monkeypox aren’t needed in U.S. Australia has a new left-leaning government: Here's what you need to know US says 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina 'wrongly detained' Finland brewery launches NATO beer with ‘taste of security’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sixtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Biden administration announces $100 million security package for Ukraine Exclusive: U.S. aims to arm Ukraine with advanced anti-ship missiles to fight Russian blockade German intel chief says espionage at Cold War levels Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia Mexican foreign minister expects prompt response from U.S. on Americas summit proposal Nicaragua president says he is 'not interested' in attending U.S.-hosted summit U.S. accuses Cuba of using Americas summit controversy as propaganda ploy Ecuador president to attend U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas Bolivian president will not attend U.S. summit if other nations excluded Israeli lawmaker resigns over 'harassment' of Palestinians, plunging government into parliamentary minority Afghan Taliban order women TV anchors to cover their faces UK: Police end inquiry into 'Partygate' scandal at Downing Street Scientists Uncover a Shady Web of Online Spider Sales See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine: Executions, Torture During Russian Occupation Turkey holds firm against NATO bids by Finland and Sweden Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing Ukrainian civilian in first war crimes trial Nigeria treasury chief suspended amid fraud claims US military probe finds no wrongdoing in deadly Syria air strike UN rights chief condemns 'unimaginable' violence in Haiti North Korea’s suspected COVID-19 caseload nears 2 million Tea and infomercials: N. Korea fights COVID with few tools Spain's former King Juan Carlos to visit Spain after 2-year exile House administrator canceling Peloton staff perk after criticism See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Finland and Sweden formally ask to join NATO, in potentially its biggest expansion in two decades. Former Russian colonel criticizes the country's invasion of Ukraine on state television German ex-leader Schroeder loses privileges over Russia ties North Korean leader Kim slams officials' 'immaturity' in response to COVID outbreak Mali arrests suspects after announcing foiled coup attempt Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, new prime minister says Venezuela government and opposition to renew talks amid humanitarian crisis EU vows response if UK scraps Northern Ireland Brexit rules Johns Hopkins students invent edible 'Tastee Tape' to keep burritos together See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine says mission at Mariupol steel mill is complete Turkey threatens to block Finland and Sweden Nato bids McDonald’s to exit Russia completely Guinea-Bissau president dissolves parliament UK to offer immunity to Troubles-era killers — if they tell the truth French town votes to allow ‘burkini’ in swimming pools, reigniting perennial debate N. Korea reports 270,000 new fever cases amid COVID crisis Cyber attack on Costa Rica grows as more agencies hit, president says Airbnb is renting out the iconic Moulin Rouge for three one-night stays See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices