The one hundred and fourteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

China announces new military exercises near Taiwan

Israel-Gaza: Ceasefire holds overnight after days of violence

UN chief condemns 'suicidal' shelling around Ukrainian nuclear plant

Chad's leader signs peace deal with rebel groups

Deep trouble for EU shipping push as Rhine River runs dry

China to help Bangladesh repatriate Rohingya refugees

Ex-rebel takes oath as Colombian president in historic shift

Goat that ran through Spanish city escapes a second time

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The one hundred and thirteenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

Brittney Griner: US basketball star jailed for nine years on drug charges

China sanctions Pelosi, sends 100 warplanes to Taiwan drills

Zelenskyy slams Amnesty International over critical military report

Ukraine Branch of Amnesty Response

Republicans at CPAC embrace a defiant Viktor Orban amid outrage over ‘mixed-race’ remarks.

Venezuela opposition leader sentenced to 8 years in prison: lawyer

South Sudan again delays its 1st election, until late 2024

Senegal: Ruling coalition loses absolute majority in parliament

A massive sinkhole just discovered in Chile has authorities puzzled

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The one hundred and twelfth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

China claims ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait

Nord Stream 1: The 12-metre turbine threatening Europe's gas supply

Iran nuclear talks to resume Thursday 

Senate overwhelmingly backs NATO membership for Finland, Sweden

Iraq: Al-Sadr rules out talks, demands early elections

Peru PM resigns as investigations target President Castillo

Stopping Myanmar violence tops meeting of Asian diplomats

‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery

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The one hundred and eleventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

China sends warships to surround Taiwan amid Pelosi visit

China bans 35 Taiwanese food exporters in warning ahead of Pelosi visit

UN nuclear chief: Ukraine nuclear plant is `out of control’

Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters

Ukraine Grain offer

Poland digs in over EU rule-of-law pressure

Mexico to investigate former President Pena Nieto's finances

African nations expected to make case for big rise in fossil fuel output

Pakistan election agency rules former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party got illegal funds

Utah man accused of causing wildfire by burning a spider

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The one hundred and tenth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

Ayman al-Zawahiri: Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike

China could make show of force if Pelosi visits Taiwan - US

Pentagon announces additional $550 million security assistance package for Ukraine

UN chief: We’re just ‘one misunderstanding away from nuclear annihilation’

In Latin America, synthetic drugs becoming more popular than cocaine and marijuana

Four dead in South Africa protests over high power costs

Bulgaria president calls Oct 2 snap polls, appoints caretaker govt

You could get paid to eat candy as a Canadian company's chief candy officer

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The one hundred and ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

Ukraine war: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal

'Worse Than Azovstal': Relatives Of Ukrainian POWs At Olenivka Shine The Spotlight On 'Horrific' Conditions There

Blinken, Russian top diplomat speak about Griner, Whelan

Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour

Kosovo delays new rules amid growing Serbia tensions

Democratic Republic of Congo: 2 dead as UN peacekeepers open fire

Myanmar military extends emergency rule until 2023

Havana announces blackouts, cancels carnival as crisis deepens

Ditch the necktie: Spain’s leader backs conserving energy

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The one hundred and eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

The Enemy Within

UN aid chief says procedures for safe passage of Ukrainian grain exports still being worked out

G7 Ambassadors

Xi and Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

Eurozone inflation hits fresh record, while economy grows robustly

Colombia's new leftist president to repair ties with Venezuela

Protests against military administration paralyse Guinea capital

Africa’s alone in monkeypox deaths but has no vaccine doses

Police: California burglar forgot keys inside crime scene

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The one hundred and seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief.

Stories Cited in the Episode

Blinken says he expects to speak with Russia's foreign minister this week about release of Americans

NATO ‘air shielding’ adds half-dozen US Raptor jets to beef up deterrence of Russia

Kim Jong-un says North Korea ready to mobilise nuclear forces

Italian central banker plays down chance of big rate hike in September

Iraq: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament building in Baghdad

Nicaragua: Opposition leader Suazo jailed over alleged conspiracy, fake news

Oil block auction in DRC punctures Africa’s climate goals

Brazil towel sales emerge to mock mistrust of polls

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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

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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

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