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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

The fifty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Articles cited in the podcast: Setbacks in East Force Russia to Scale Back Ambitions Ruling parties in Sweden, Finland back NATO membership in historic shifts Russia announced the transfer of troops to Finland in response to the decision to join NATO French carmaker quits Russia and sells assets of more than $2 billion to Moscow city Biden urges unity to stem racial hate after Buffalo shooting THE BUFFALO SHOOTER DID NOT ACT ALONE. NOT BY A LONG SHOT How Australia Saved Thousands of Lives While Covid Killed a Million Americans Elon Musk’s free-speech agenda poses safety risks on global stage North Korea's Kim orders military to stabilise supply of COVID drugs Sweden seeks to overcome Turkish objections to its NATO bid Kim Jong Un impersonator crashes Australian PM's campaign event See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-five episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia says Finnish entry to NATO poses threat to which it will respond ‘If you have any heart at all.’ UN official warns Putin millions will die if Ukraine’s ports remain blocked Iryna Vereshchuk: evacuation from Azovstal will begin with rescuing seriously injured 13 dead, dozens rescued after migrant boat capsizes near Puerto Rico South African firm says it may close its COVID vaccine plant Dutch authorities arrest Rwandan man on genocide suspicions US: Joe Biden hosts ASEAN leaders amid concerns over China North Korea announces first death from Covid-19 Scientists grow plants in lunar dirt, next stop moon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay, Finnish President and PM say Finland’s leaders urge applying for NATO membership ‘without delay.’ UK Ministry of Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian Greece bans LGBTQ conversion therapy Lebanese state violated human rights by mismanaging crisis, UN poverty envoy says Hong Kong: Vatican ‘concerned’ over arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen Threats of boycott cast a shadow over Biden’s Summit of the Americas North Korea: 'First' Covid cases prompt strict national lockdown Kickball player banned from Tinder for using app to recruit teammates See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine cuts Russian gas flowing to Europe via key pipeline sections House passes $40 billion Ukraine aid bill Belarus deploys special operation forces near the border with Ukraine Shanghai moves to impose tightest restrictions yet Shireen Abu Akleh: Al Jazeera reporter killed by Israeli gunfire Paraguay: Anti-mafia prosecutor killed on Colombia beach No option off the table on Northern Ireland protocol, Gove warns EU Sri Lanka deploys troops in capital after violence, protests ‘Succession’ star glues hand to Starbucks counter in protest See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Commission weighs joint borrowing for Ukraine Raimondo Announces Temporary Suspension of 232 Tariffs on Ukraine Steel Canada’s Intention to Remove Tariffs on Goods from Ukraine Russian Envoy to Poland Splattered with Red Paint on Victory Day Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Is Bound for Presidency Sri Lanka prime minister resigns, curfew imposed after clashes Moldova's struggle with 'frozen conflict' and Russian uncertainty World Bank grants Lebanon $150 million food security loan Lebanon's descent into turmoil: assassinations, war, financial collapse Death toll from explosion at Havana hotel rises to 40 Man jump ropes 71,185 times in eight hours, unofficially breaks record See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fifty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia: Vladimir Putin gives major speech on Victory Day 'All Women, Children, Elderly' Evacuated From Azovstal: Kyiv Ukrainian fighters at besieged Azovstal plant vow to fight till the end US unveils new sanctions on Russia, targeting services, media and defense industry First lady Jill Biden makes unannounced trip to Ukraine Facebook - Justin Trudeau Visits Ukraine The Prime Minister of Croatia and the Foreign Minister arrived in Kyiv on a visit Head of State met with the President of the German Bundestag Philippines election: Marcos family eye return to power as country votes NI election results 2022: Sinn Féin wins most seats in historic election Costa Rica’s new leader takes over with a blast at the past ECB’s Holzmann says up to three rate hikes may be ‘appropriate’ this year Syria President Assad visits Iran for meetings in rare trip Ukraine's mine sniffing dog Patron awarded medal by Zelenskiy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fiftieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Putin apologizes to Israel for Hitler comments as Zelensky slams Nazi rhetoric The European Parliament demands that Russia return the stolen planes Zelenskyy invites Scholz and Steinmeier to Kyiv after weeks of tension Indian opposition seeks higher compensation for COVID deaths after damning WHO report UK Conservatives lose key local councils as Boris Johnson’s problems bite China builds permanent COVID testing stations for life after lockdown Israel hunts Palestinian axe attackers who killed three In the Philippines, a Flourishing Ecosystem for Political Lies Crash covers Missouri road in cans of hard seltzer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: EU’s Russian oil ban hits trouble as countries argue over key details Ukraine can feed itself, will step up grain exports using alternative routes - deputy minister Millions already faced ‘crisis’ levels of hunger before the war made things worse. Brazil's Lula says Zelenskiy 'as responsible as Putin' for Ukraine war U.S. embassy again issuing immigrant visas in Havana, but at a trickle Guinea orders legal proceedings against ousted President Conde Turkey's cost of living soars nearly 70% Extremist rebels launch deadly attack in northeast Nigeria India: Policeman arrested for raping alleged child gang rape victim One euro home sell-off has created a 'Little America' in Italy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: The E.U. unveils a plan to ban Russian oil imports. Russia storms Mariupol plant as some evacuees reach safety Belarus begins snap combat readiness drills North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Ahead of Yoon’s Inauguration Germany: Top court upholds Syrian's conviction as accessory to torture Russian mercenaries behind Central African Republic atrocities - HRW Mexico relocates migrant camp; Haitians appear at border Leader of Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang extradited to U.S. Pet owner searching for two peacocks on the loose in Kansas Loose emu wanders 30 miles from home before capture in North Carolina Watch Belligerent Wild Turkey Come For A D.C. Biker See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Olaf Scholz holds off on Ukraine visit, citing diplomatic snub Ambassador: Mariupol mayor’s office told the US there are around 4 "filtration camps" in and around the city Russia has said the occupiers have evacuated nearly 200,000 children from Ukraine Exclusive: Russia sees its oil output falling by up to 17% in 2022 -document Russia reroutes internet traffic in occupied Ukraine to its infrastructure Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows Beijing reopens a mass isolation center and tries to avoid a citywide lockdown. Japan and Thailand agree new defense deal On trip to 3 West African nations, UN chief urges investment EU hits Apple with antitrust charge over digital wallet Report: Fake priest conned way into royal guards’ barracks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Pelosi leads congressional delegation to meet with Zelenskyy in Kyiv US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets Polish President in Warsaw Russia's Sergey Lavrov asserts Hitler "had Jewish blood," prompting Israeli government fury Russia's Lavrov says May 9 not a relevant date for Ukraine operations Hungary Floats Veto Threat as EU Works to Ban Russian Oil EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo UN-supported convoy will try to leave Mariupol on Monday, city council says More than 5.5 million refugees have now fled Ukraine Peru's annual inflation rate hits 24-year high in April Tunisia's president plans to rewrite constitution Lawmaker: Sri Lanka president agrees to remove brother as PM Spain: 2021 spyware attack targeted prime minister’s phone New Zealand welcomes back tourists as it eases pandemic rules Americans bring ‘souvenir’ artillery shell to Israel airport See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Biden administration requests $33 billion in Ukraine aid from Congress Russian occupiers intensified kidnappings, going about Melitopol is dangerous - the mayor ‘The world sees you’ UN chief tells Ukrainians, pledging to boost support Dozens injured in fresh violence at Al-Aqsa Mosque Canada removes ban on blood donations from gay men Sinn Fein retains wide lead days out from Northern Irish election Africa seeing uptick in COVID cases driven by S.Africa, WHO says Haitians struggle to find food, shelter amid new gang battle Millions of South Koreans Could Soon Get Younger (on Paper) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: E.U. countries scramble to find a way to pay Russia for gas without violating sanctions. Russia Coordinating Cyberattacks With Military Strikes in Ukraine – Microsoft EU to suspend tariffs on Ukraine imports for one year, Kyiv grateful Heatwave in India leaves millions struggling to cope Russia Releases Former U.S. Marine in Prisoner Swap French army watches for bombs and potholes as it withdraws from Mali base Mali authorities permanently withdraw French media licenses Peru police evict indigenous protesters from China-owned MMG mine A political reckoning in Sri Lanka as debt crisis grows Oklahoma panel says candidate can’t be called ‘The Patriot’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia to halt gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria Germany says Russia oil embargo would be ‘manageable’ US State Department confirms temporary return of some diplomats to Lviv Tuesday China's DJI halts Russia, Ukraine sales to prevent use of its drones in combat India's Russian oil purchases since Ukraine invasion more than double 2021 total Colombia reports 52 activists killed already this year North Korea Holds Military Parade With Nuclear Threat Hunger grips Burkina Faso due to increasing jihadi violence HungerMap What political newcomer Robert Golob's election win means for Slovenia Heinz unveils 'HM Sauce' and 'Salad Queen' to mark the Platinum Jubilee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia seeks to reduce existing "serious" risks of nuclear war - Lavrov Live updates | UN projects 8.3 million refugees from Ukraine Operational Data Portal Ukraine Refugee Situation Blasts hit ministry in separatist Transnistria, near Ukraine Explosions damage two radio towers in Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria Osman Kavala: Turkish activist sentenced to life in prison Tigray forces leaving Ethiopia's Afar region, says spokesperson Most of Beijing to be tested for COVID amid lockdown worry U.S. looks for closer ties to Brazil at a time of turmoil and war Solomon Islands tells Japan it will not allow China military bases Antarctica's 'Penguin Post Office' is hiring See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Their cover blown, Blinken and Austin pushed on to Kyiv despite the security risks. UK Defense Intelligence Update - Kherson Donbas Vote Seen As Key Element In The Kremlin's Election Effort Fire Engulfs Key Russian Oil Depots Near Ukraine Macron reelected but Le Pen’s big score shows France increasingly divided Indonesia bans palm oil exports El Salvador extends emergency powers to fight gangs Russian mercenaries are Putin’s ‘coercive tool’ in Africa Democratic Republic of Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in Mbandaka Trolling Russia, Ukraine registers Moskva shipwreck as ‘underwater cultural heritage’ Woman rescued after falling in toilet trying to get phone See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia says it plans full control of Donbas and southern Ukraine - Ifax Fire at Russian defence research facility kills 6 people Satellite images show what appears to be a growing mass grave near Mariupol. Estonian and Latvian parliaments say Russia has committed genocide France Issues International Arrest Warrant for Carlos Ghosn Migration talks an example of ‘constructive’ engagement with Cuba, State Department says Afghan IS group claims series of bombings targeting Shiites Leaders of 2 Koreas exchange letters of hope amid tensions Israeli police storm Jerusalem holy site after rock-throwing Professor uses trash as a treasure to study life in North Korea See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-nine episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: 80% of Luhansk territory is under Russian control, regional military governor tells CNN U.S. Treasury Designates Facilitators of Russian Sanctions Evasion Biden set to announce new military assistance for Ukraine Israel, Gaza militants trade fire as Mideast tensions mount Report: Hunger kills hundreds of kids in Ethiopia’s Tigray India: Court halts demolition of Muslim properties in Delhi U.S. plane scheduled to extradite Honduran ex-President Hernandez on Thursday French election: Macron and Le Pen clash in TV presidential debate Pentagon chief speaks with China's defense minister for first time under Biden Taylor Swift was the inspiration for the name of a new millipede species List of organisms named after famous people (born 1950–present) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-eight episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Ukraine's military gets more aircraft and parts to repair others, Pentagon says In Mariupol they agreed on a humanitarian corridor for women, children and the elderly - Vereshchuk Russia to Classify Information on Ukraine Troop Deaths Israeli ultra-nationalists to march in Jerusalem despite ban China signs security deal with Solomon Islands, alarming neighbors Poland declines to take or pay for more COVID-19 vaccines for now Mexican Senate approves nationalization of lithium mining South Africa launches relief for Durban flooding; 448 dead Drawn and Caricatured: French Cartoonists on the Campaign Trail See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief. Stories cited in the podcast: Russia launches 'Battle of Donbas' on eastern front, Ukraine says China to increase coordination with Russia, says senior Chinese diplomat Russian State TV Broadcasts Prisoner Plea From 'Captured' Britons UK not looking to help Russia with hostage swap for two British fighters, minister says Mexican president slams opposition for defeating power bill, sees 'treason' Police arrest dozens after mob attack in India Narendra Modi’s BJP Wins Big in Indian Elections Israel’s Government Faces Collapse as Arab Party Threatens to Quit Over Jerusalem Clashes Sri Lankan PM says president’s powers will be reduced Spyware use on separatists in Spain “extensive,” group says Saline solution: Japan invents ‘electric’ chopsticks that make food seem more salty See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices