Best Diplomatic Security Service Podcasts (2025)

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20th CPC Central Committee to hold fourth plenary session from Oct. 20 to 23 4:45

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China's central authorities have held a meeting to study major issues in the drafting of the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development. The meeting comes nearly a month before the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee.

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Vietnam evacuates thousands and shuts airports due to typhoon 4:45

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Vietnamese disaster management authorities say at least one person has been killed and four others are missing after Typhoon Bualoi made landfall on Sunday. Authorities have grounded fishing boats and closed airports.

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China, North Korea pledge stronger ties as foreign ministers meet in Beijing 4:45

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The Chinese foreign minister has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to consolidating and developing relations with North Korea, saying it's a strategic decision by the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government.

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Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia : Somalia has a serious security challenge 22:59

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Somalia has a serious security challenge Paul Njie speaks to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia, about ongoing efforts to achieve security and stability in his country. While he says much progress has been made in tackling terror, he acknowledges that the insurgent groups al-Qaeda and, in particular, al-Shabab still pose a serious challeng…

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The Polycrisis Part I: War 1:05:09

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In our new mini-series, The Polycrisis, we will delve into the interconnected crises engulfing the world, from the collapse of the "international community" to disinformation to environmental issues. In episode 1, we examine the rise in the number of wars worldwide.Note: I accidentally refer to the Rapid Support Force in Sudan as the Rapid Response…

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Cyclone skirts southern coast of Hainan 4:45

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Typhoon Bualoi, the 20th typhoon of the year, has passed south of Hainan Province. Although it did not make direct landfall, it brought heavy rain and strong winds to the southern Chinese province.

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World's tallest bridge opens to traffic in Guizhou 4:45

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The world's tallest bridge has opened to traffic in southwestern China. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soars 625 meters above the Beipan River in Guizhou's mountainous terrain.

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China anticipates more than 2.3 billion trips during National Day holiday 4:45

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Most of the people traveling during the weeklong holiday are going on road trips. Chinese authorities also anticipate an average of more than two million daily cross border trips during "Golden Week."

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Stampede at political rally for popular actor in southern India kills 38 4:45

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The incident occurred in Tamil Nadu during a campaign rally called by actor and politician Vijay.

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Profits of China's major industrial firms back to growth in first eight months 4:45

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Official data shows profits of China's major industrial firms increased 0.9 percent in the first eight months of 2025.

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Palestinians fleeing Gaza City still under constant bombardment 4:45

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Tens of thousands of Palestinians fleeing Gaza City continue to face constant bombardment in the central and southern areas of the enclave.

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Deep Dive Intel Briefing: What We Learned This Week 9/27/2025 1:04:20

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Deep Dive Intel Briefing: What We Learned This Week 9/27/2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Storm Bualoi kills 10 in the Philippines, to affect southern China 4:45

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Storm Bualoi has killed at least 10 people in the Philippines, which is still recovering from the impacts of a super typhoon. Guangdong and Hainan provinces in southern China are also bracing for Bualoi and have ordered boats back to port.

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Chinese premier pledges efforts to defend world peace, promote development 4:45

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang is calling on the world to work together to pursue peace and shared security, reinvigorate cooperation and pursue win-win results, champion dialogue and mutual enlightenment, and respond to challenges with concerted efforts and protect humanity’s shared home.

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Chinese, U.S. diplomats meet in New York 4:45

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China has called for mutual respect and win-win cooperation to promote the sustainable development of relations with the United States. The statement came during a meeting between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in New York.

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Palestinian leader accuses Israel of a war of genocide in Gaza 4:45

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has accused Israel of committing a war of genocide in Gaza. He was speaking in a video address on the third day of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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Why Germany won't recognize Palestine (yet) 45:15

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157 UN member states have recognized Palestine as a state. Not Germany. Or not yet? The German government says it supports a two-state solution, but it insists that recognition must come at the end of a peace process—not before. So what's standing in the way? To unpack Germany’s delicate balancing act, host Nina Haase is joined by DW’s Sarah Hofman…

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Netanyahu speech UN General Assembly 9/26/2025 39:30

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Netanyahu speech UN General Assembly 9/26/2025 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Job Netanyahu Says He's Finishing! /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Scott Horton 58:49

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The Job Netanyahu Says He's Finishing! /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Scott Horton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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TRUMP Thinks He Has a Deal on Gaza/ Netanyahu Fiery UN Speech - Lt Col Daniel Davis 41:02

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TRUMP Thinks He Has a Deal on Gaza/ Netanyahu Fiery UN Speech - Lt Col Daniel Davis See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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China maintains stable employment during 14th Five-Year Plan period 4:45

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A Chinese official says the country has maintained stable employment over the past five years, with over 59 million new urban jobs created since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

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China ready to work with U.S. to stabilize, improve bilateral economic, trade ties: premier 4:45

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China will always work with the United States to jointly promote the stabilization and improvement of bilateral economic and trade ties on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit.

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China adds three U.S. firms to unreliable entity list 4:45

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The Chinese Commerce Ministry has added three U.S. firms to its unreliable entity list. The U.S. firms are prohibited from engaging in imports and exports related to China and making new investments in the country.

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China pledges joint efforts with UN to implement GGI: Premier Li 4:45

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to work with the United Nations to implement the Global Governance Initiative. He met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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Who's at WAR w/RUSSIA Now? /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Col Jacques Baud 59:39

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Who's at WAR w/RUSSIA Now? /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Col Jacques Baud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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NOTHING is STOPPING RUSSIA /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Larry Johnson 46:37

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NOTHING is STOPPING RUSSIA /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Larry Johnson See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"Bodyguard of Lies" NEW Documentary /Matthew Hoh & Lt Col Daniel Davis 1:01:56

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"Bodyguard of Lies" NEW Documentary /Matthew Hoh & Lt Col Daniel Davis See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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China celebrates 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 4:45

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China has held a grand gathering in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the autonomous region's founding.

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President Xi announces China's 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions 4:45

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In his video remarks to the United Nations Climate Summit held in New York, Chinese President Xi Jinping says, by 2035, China will reduce economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by seven percent to 10 percent from peak levels.

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President Xi urges efforts to build modern socialist Xinjiang 4:45

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General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee is urging efforts to to build a modern socialist Xinjiang that is united, harmonious, prosperous, culturally advanced, peaceful, and ecologically sound.

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President Xi visits exhibition marking 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 4:45

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The exhibition in Urumqi provides a panoramic view of the development achievements stemming from unity, diligence and perseverance among people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang under the leadership of the CPC and with the support from other parts of the country.

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John Mearsheimer: TRUMP Washing His Hands of Ukraine Russia WAR 1:01:40

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Underestimating Russia: Huge Mistake NATO is Making /Lt Col Daniel Davis & fmr Diplomat Ian Proud 52:30

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Underestimating Russia: Huge Mistake NATO is Making /Lt Col Daniel Davis & fmr Diplomat Ian Proud See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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China not to seek new special, differential treatment in WTO negotiations: premier 4:45

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country will not seek any new special and differential treatment in the current and future World Trade Organization negotiations.

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Chinese FM meets with U.S. congressional delegation 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held an exchange of views with a U.S. congressional delegation on strengthening communication and promoting the stable, healthy and sustainable development of bilateral ties.

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Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General: peace as a word losing its value 22:59

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‘Peace seems to be a word, a five-letter word, that is losing its value.’ Waihiga Mwaura speaks to Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, in a broad-ranging interview about the the UN at 80, and the state of the world today. The UN is currently hosting its annual General Assembly at its headquarters in New York. Leaders, senior politicians an…

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President Xi encourages efforts to build beautiful Xinjiang 4:45

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Urumqi to attend celebratory events marking 70 years of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He has extended greetings to people of all ethnic groups and encouraged them to build a beautiful Xinjiang in the process of Chinese-style modernization.

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Southern Chinese cities close schools, transport ahead of super typhoon 4:45

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Guangdong Province is under full emergency response ahead of the expected arrival of Typhoon Ragasa. Schools, transportation and constructions sights in many cities are suspended in Guangdong and Hainan provinces.

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Guangdong raises wind emergency response to Level I amid approaching Typhoon Ragasa 4:45

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South China’s Guangdong Province has raised its wind emergency response to Level I, the highest level, amid the approaching Typhoon Ragasa, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday.

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Gaza Talking Points COLLAPSING /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Patrick Henningsen 53:37

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Gaza Talking Points COLLAPSING /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Patrick Henningsen See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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BREAKING: TRUMP REVERSAL! Ukraine Can Win Back Territory from Russia 46:16

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Col Doug Macgregor: Trump Using Biden's Playbook in Ukraine 56:33

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France recognizes State of Palestine during UN meeting on two-state solution 4:45

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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced at a UN meeting on the two-state solution that his country recognizes the State of Palestine.

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China highlights openness, tech innovations in financial sector 4:45

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Authorities say China has become the world's second largest stock and bond market. Among the achievements in the financial sector since 2021, the chief of the securities regulator said the A-share market has become much more resilient against risk, with tech shares accounting for a quarter of the total market cap.…

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Parts of south and east China brace for intense rainfall as Typhoon Ragasa approaches 4:45

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Coastal areas on the Chinese mainland are bracing for heavy rains in the coming days as Typhoon Ragasa approaches, while Hong Kong has suspended all schools for Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Japan's LDP leadership race begins with five candidates 4:45

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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has launched its leadership election campaign, with five candidates registering their bids. The contenders include the agriculture minister and the chief cabinet secretary.

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Portugal joins Australia, Canada, U.K. to recognize State of Palestine 4:45

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Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the U.K. to recognize the State of Palestine. The four countries have also stressed the importance of the two-state solution.

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Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva: I have no relationship with President Trump 22:59

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Ione Wells speaks to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil in an exclusive, wide-ranging interview. He sets out his anger not only at the hefty trade tariffs imposed on his country by President Trump, but also at the lack of communication or negotiation from the US administration. Now, he says, he has no relationship with the American …

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Afghan government rejects U.S. threats over Bagram Airbase 4:45

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The Afghan government has rejected recent U.S. calls to reclaim Bagram Airbase. Bagram Airbase was the hub of U.S. and NATO operations during the two-decade-long war in Afghanistan.

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Changchun hosts annual spectacle of aerial feats and latest aviation tech 4:45

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A northeastern Chinese city is hosting a grand air show highlighting China's aviation prowess. This year’s Changchun Airshow runs until Tuesday.