Leadership Transition in Iran Following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026 , during joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes (dubbed "Operation Epic Fury"), Iran underwent a swift and tense succession process: Appointment: On March 9, 2026 , the 88-member Assembly of Experts officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei , the late leader's second son, as the new Supreme Leader. Defiant Stance: In his first major public address on March 12, Mojtaba Khamenei took an aggressive tone, vow...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 33 min
Annalena Baerbock, who ascended from Germany's Foreign Minister to the prestigious President of the UN General Assembly in late 2025, has firmly established herself as the foremost global voice warning against the escalating "backlash" against gender equality. Her rhetoric moves beyond traditional human rights frameworks, positioning women’s rights not as a peripheral issue, but as a core metric for international security and democratic stability. 1. The "Barometer" Theory: Gender Equality as a ...
Mar 19, 2026•1 hr 30 min
Incident Details The Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school was struck during its morning session on the first day of a wider military offensive against Iran. Verified footage and satellite imagery show that the school building was decimated, with the roof collapsing on students. Reports from local medics and witnesses suggest a "double tap" or "triple tap" strike, where a secondary missile hit the area as students and staff were attempting to evacuate or take shelter in a prayer room. The school i...
Mar 16, 2026•1 hr 13 min
This substantial federal investment is projected to unlock an impressive $434 million in Canadian project capital , providing a significant economic boost that will be felt truly from coast to coast. These figures are not just statistics; they represent a transformational injection of capital with the power to revitalize both the national economy and our vital industrial sector. Crucially, these financial commitments are strategically aligned to support Canada’s long-term vision articulated in o...
Mar 11, 2026•1 hr 33 min
Tokyo, Japan - Wrapping up a rigorous 10-day, three-country tour aimed at expanding Canadian market access in Asia, Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed reporters on Saturday in Tokyo, focusing heavily on the escalating security situation in the Middle East. He confirmed that, as of yet, Canada has not received any formal requests for military assistance or aid from Persian Gulf states, stating that he does not "necessarily anticipate those requests." Carney's comments come against a backdrop of...
Mar 09, 2026•1 hr 15 min
Premier David Eby has released the following statement in response to media reports regarding OpenAI and the shooting in Tumbler Ridge: “Reports that allege OpenAI had related intelligence before the shootings in Tumbler Ridge took place are profoundly disturbing for the victims’ families and all British Columbians. “The pain that these families have gone through is unimaginable. “We have confirmed with police that they are pursuing orders regarding the preservation of any potential evidence rel...
Mar 02, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', was killed in a military raid in Jalisco after being seriously injured in a shootout, dying during an air transfer to Mexico City. The US provided intelligence support for the operation, as confirmed by Mexico's Defence Ministry. The US had designated the Jalisco New Generation Cartel as a terrorist organization and offered a reward for information leading to Oseguera's capture. Following Oseguera's death, violent protests with roadblocks...
Feb 25, 2026•1 hr 13 min
Minister Hodgson reaffirmed Canada’s enduring commitment to transatlantic stability and Arctic co-operation. The Minister and the Commissioner discussed further co-operation on multilateral critical minerals mechanisms, including the Critical Minerals Production Alliance and Critical Minerals Action Plan. Building on the direction provided in the EU–Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future launched in June 2025, the Minister and Commissioner discussed EU instruments that could facilitate enhan...
Feb 21, 2026•1 hr 42 min
n a world of ongoing and heightened economic uncertainty, Budget 2026 makes careful choices to protect what matters most to British Columbians through investments to protect services, such as health care, education and social supports, while securing B.C.’s future through skills training and targeted investments to spur economic growth. “Over the past eight years, we have built schools, hospitals and invested in the services British Columbians rely on every day,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of ...
Feb 19, 2026•1 hr 35 min
Canada is talking the tragedy in Tubler Rifge BC Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Feb 17, 2026•1 hr 10 min
The United Nations on Tuesday warned of a sharp escalation in violence in South Sudan, driven by political deadlock among the signatories to the country’s fragile peace deal, as clashes, displacement and humanitarian access restrictions worsen. Briefing the UN Security Council, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said rising tensions linked to stalled implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement had led to armed confrontations across several regions, particularly in Jonglei state...
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr 10 min
Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, visited Linamar, a Canadian company and global leader in advanced automotive manufacturing, to highlight the Government of Canada’s new Automotive Strategy. The world is changing rapidly, fundamentally reshaping trade relationships and leaving economies, businesses and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Canada’s automotive industry is on the front line of this shift, with more than ...
Feb 09, 2026•1 hr 39 min
Speaking with reporters are Nada El-Falou (director of Student Services at Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network), Sean Tucker (professor at the University of Regina’s faculty of business administration), Saleha Faruqued (advocacy programs manager at Justice for All Canada), and Sherif Awad (Ottawa lead at the Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council). Representatives from Action Canada, the Guttmacher Institute, and the Future Planning Initiative hold a news conference in Ottawa to ra...
Feb 05, 2026•14 min
This is an especially meaningful moment for me since it’s my final opportunity for our customary exchange at the beginning of the year. These are early days — but 2026 is already shaping up to be a year of constant surprises and chaos. Before I entered public life, I trained as a physicist. And in times of profound flux, I return to some of the fixed principles that explain how forces act upon the world. One stands out — Newton’s Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and oppos...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 45 min
Priorities for Canadian Parliament Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Jan 29, 2026•1 hr 33 min
Marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the UN Secretary-General urged Member States to take immediate steps to implement the reforms they committed to in the Pact for the Future. Speaking at the commemoration of ECOSOC at 80 named “a turning point for multilateralism” today , Guterres said, “let us renew our commitment to safeguarding rights and speeding up development through multilateral cooperation. ECOSOC is an indispensable platform for glob...
Jan 27, 2026•1 hr 28 min
PAR - Revolution Now! w Peter Joseph Ep. 58 Integral & the Mirage of “Marxism.” Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Jan 23, 2026•2 hr 1 min
At Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen questioned `Trump’s trustworthiness` over planned tariffs on eight European nations related to Greenland, calling it `a mistake especially between long-standing allies.` President Donald Trump framed the tariffs as leverage tied to acquiring Greenland, saying they would remain `until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland` and argued the U.S. needs Greenland for security against China and Russia...
Jan 23, 2026•1 hr 19 min
The global landscape is rapidly changing, leaving economies, businesses, and workers in a state of uncertainty. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control: securing new trade and investment partnerships so we are not reliant on a single country, but more resilient to global shocks. We are positioning Canada as a strong, reliable partner to secure new capital, develop new export markets, and create new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. To advance that mission, the Prim...
Jan 21, 2026•1 hr 34 min
Assistant Secretary-General Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee called on Iranian authorities “to halt any execution linked to protest related cases,” and expressed “alarm” at public statements suggesting military strikes on Iran. Pobee called on Iran “to respect due process and fair trial rights for all detainees” and for all deaths to be “promptly, independently and transparently investigated.” On military intervention, she said, “this external dimension adds volatility to an already combustible situation....
Jan 18, 2026•50 min
Since joining the Alliance in 2009, Croatia has been a valued member of NATO. It contributes significantly to our collective security – not only on our eastern flank and in the Western Balkans, but across the entire Alliance. Just before the holidays, I met Croatian troops in Poland, as part of NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Bemowo Piskie. It was inspiring to meet so many servicemen and women spending Christmas away from their families – standing watch, keeping us all safe. Croatia also contribut...
Jan 14, 2026•1 hr 33 min
To mark International Human Rights Day, join us for a discussion about human rights and democracy in Africa on these traditional, ancestral, and unceded national homelands of the Coast Salish peoples – specifically the sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support ....
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min
PAR - Ben Shewry's Address to the National Press Club of Australia Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min
PAR - Michelle Manook and Hugh Mark Addresses to the National Press Club of Australia Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Dec 02, 2025•2 hr 14 min
The world is changing rapidly. The United States, the world’s largest economy, is fundamentally reshaping all its trade relationships, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians. It is time to transform our economy from one that is reliant on a single trade partner to one that is stronger, more independent, and resilient to global shocks. To these ends, Canada and Alberta share the same ambitions: diversify our export markets, make Canada an energy superpower, and build a stronger, more...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Canada's prosperity depends on infrastructure that moves people and goods efficiently, reliably and securely. That's why the Government of Canada is investing in trade and transportation that unlock new export opportunities and build a more resilient, diversified economy for all Canadians. Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the ...
Nov 27, 2025•44 min
“Ukrainian civilians have continued to bear the brunt of the Russian Federation’s escalating aerial campaign,” said Kayoto Gotoh, Europe Director with the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). She briefed the Council against the backdrop of sustained missile and drone strikes, including a barrage on Wednesday night that killed at least 25 people. Despite the intensifying violence, Ms. Gotoh noted that the UN has supported more than six million people with electricity, heat...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
On Nov 19, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli troops in the buffer zone in southern Syria, accompanied by Defence Minister Israel Katz and senior military chiefs, the prime minister's office said. After the December 8, 2024 advance, the IDF seized buffer-zone positions, expanding the security zone, and U.S.-brokered security talks have stalled as Israel refuses to withdraw from posts seized after December 2024. Video from the Prime Minister's Office showed Benjamin Netanyahu stepp...
Nov 22, 2025•1 hr 4 min
NPCAU; Matt Tayler & Kate Fitz; James Elde Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Nov 18, 2025•2 hr 27 min
NPCAU; Hon. Murray Watt; Judge Navi Pillay; Joe Longo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support .
Nov 18, 2025•3 hr 18 min
