European leaders hold an emergency summit on Ukraine, as direct talks get under way between the US and Russia. The Russian foreign minister says Europe should mind its own business. Also in the programme: as the US Secretary of State tries to persuade the Saudis of Donald Trump's vision for a Gaza without Palestinians, we have a Gazan child's-eye v…

Feb 17, 2025 – When a spouse or loved one passes away, there are many important tasks that must be undertaken. This includes informing key government agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, and contacting life insurance...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

In a first week meant to overwhelm the cognitive capabilities of critics, the media and the average citizen, President Donald Trump upended policies and norms across the federal government. Join moderator Jeffrey Goldberg, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Laura Barrón-López of PBS News Hour, Ashley Parker of The Atlantic and Charlie Savage of The New Yo…

Jul 15, 2024 – When a spouse or loved one passes away, there are many important tasks that must be undertaken. This includes informing key government agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, and contacting life insurance...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

US and Russian negotiators are planning to meet for discussions in Saudi Arabia next week about the war in Ukraine. The US envoy to Russia-Ukraine suggested yesterday that Europe would not be involved in peace talks. We speak to a European foreign minister who met with the envoy earlier today. Also in the programme: the city of Bukavu in the Democr…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to meet Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the coming days for talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. European states concerned about being sidelined are to hold an emergency summit on Monday. Also on the programme: the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group is continuing its offensive in the east of the Democrat…

During the second day of the Munich Security Conference in Germany, there’s been debate about President Zelensky’s proposal that Europe should create its own army. We get a response from a European defence minister. Also in the programme: More Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of the phased Israel-Hamas ceasefire; and …

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said that Europe can no longer depend on the United States for military support. We hear from Europe's top foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. Also on the programme: Hamas has released another three Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza in return for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners being held in I…

Feb 14, 2025 – President Trump’s push for energy dominance is ambitious, but is it realistic? Energy expert Art Berman joins Jim Puplava to break down the numbers, challenge mainstream analysis, and explain why oil companies don’t actually care...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Feb 14, 2025 – President Trump’s push for energy dominance is ambitious, but is it realistic? Energy expert Art Berman joins Jim Puplava to break down the numbers, challenge mainstream analysis, and explain why oil companies don’t actually care...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Feb 14, 2025 – Stocks have stalled after record highs—so what’s next? Bloomberg’s Gina Martin Adams joins Jim Puplava to break down why the Mag 7 stocks may be losing steam, why high valuations aren't enough to drive further gains, and how...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Feb 14, 2025 – Stocks have stalled after record highs—so what’s next? Bloomberg’s Gina Martin Adams joins Jim Puplava to break down why the Mag 7 stocks may be losing steam, why high valuations aren't enough to drive further gains, and how...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has met JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference, after the US vice president launched a withering attack on European countries. In a hard-hitting speech, Mr Vance said said there was "a new sheriff in town" as he criticised what he called a "retreat of fundamental values" across Europe. Also on the programme:…

US Vice President J.D. Vance speaks at the Munich Security Conference. As Ukraine’s President Zelensky warns about Vladimir Putin’s European ambitions, is Europe now on its own when it comes to defence? Also in the programme: why did six federal prosecutors resign in protest in New York and D.C. yesterday? And the study explaining why humans feel t…

Feb 13, 2025 – The Stargate Initiative, a proposed $500 billion investment in U.S. tech infrastructure, could reshape the AI landscape, but China's rise in AI and robotics presents a formidable challenge. Laurent Lequeu discusses how China is outpacing...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Feb 13, 2025 – The Stargate Initiative, a proposed $500 billion investment in U.S. tech infrastructure, could reshape the AI landscape, but China's rise in AI and robotics presents a formidable challenge. Laurent Lequeu discusses how China is outpacing...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, has accused President Trump of appeasing Russia over Ukraine. Newshour hears from NATO's former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for Europe, Gen. Sir. Richard Shirreff. Also in the programme: Israel's hostage families speak of captivity ordeal; and the rise of Germany's AFD. (Picture: U.S. Defe…

European countries are left reeling after Donald Trump cuts them out of negotiations with Russia over Ukraine: we speak to Estonia's foreign minister, and hear from Kyiv on how Ukraine sees its future. Also in the programme: unearthing a major piece of Roman history in an office basement in London; and we get the latest after a man drives a car int…

Feb 12, 2025 – Inflation is rising again, with the latest report showing a 3% year-over-year increase—raising concerns for both the Fed and the markets. Could this derail Trump’s promise to lower costs for everyday Americans? Financial expert...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Feb 12, 2025 – Inflation is rising again, with the latest report showing a 3% year-over-year increase—raising concerns for both the Fed and the markets. Could this derail Trump’s promise to lower costs for everyday Americans? Financial expert...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Donald Trump has announced that talks to end the war in Ukraine will start immediately. The US President had 'a lengthy and highly productive' phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed by a call to Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky. We hear from a former NATO Deputy Secretary General and a Ukrainian MP about the path going for…

The new US defence secretary has delivered an uncompromising message to Ukraine three years after Russia's full-scale invasion began, saying Nato membership is unrealistic. We get a response from Ukraine's former prime minister. Also on the programme: A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations that the energy giant Shell ignored repeated warning…

Feb 11, 2025 – FS Insider speaks with precious metals analyst Jeff Christian at CPM Group who shares his expert outlook on gold and silver markets in 2025. With gold near $3,000 and silver around $32, Christian predicts continued strength through...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Feb 11, 2025 – FS Insider speaks with precious metals analyst Jeff Christian at CPM Group who shares his expert outlook on gold and silver markets in 2025. With gold near $3,000 and silver around $32, Christian predicts continued strength through...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

American schoolteacher and former diplomat Marc Fogel has been released from prison in Russia and is on the way home to the US. The sixty-three year old teacher was detained in 2021 after he was found to be carrying a small amout of medical marijuana. He was then given a fourteen year prison sentence. Newshour speaks to his sister, Anne Fogel. Also…

As the Gaza ceasefire comes under increasing strain, the King of Jordan prepares for a tough meeting in the White House with President Donald Trump insisting Jordan, like Egypt, should make room for two million evicted Gazans. Also on the programme: at an international summit on Artificial Intelligence in Paris, the UK and the US refuse to sign the…

Feb 10, 2025 – Big changes are coming to Medicare and Social Security in 2025, and if you’re on Medicare—or soon will be—you need to know how these updates could impact your costs and coverage. Today, we cover rising premiums, deductible increases...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

Feb 10, 2025 – Big changes are coming to Medicare and Social Security in 2025, and if you’re on Medicare—or soon will be—you need to know how these updates could impact your costs and coverage. Today, we cover rising premiums, deductible increases...بقلم [email protected] (Financial Sense)

The Palestinian militant group accused Israel of "delaying the return of displaced persons to northern Gaza", "targeting them with shelling and gunfire in various areas of the Strip", and of breaching the agreement on aid supplies. In response, Israel accused Hamas of a "complete violation of the ceasefire agreement and the deal to release the host…