Best Train Smooth Podcasts (2025)

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Development in China, Canada opportunity rather than threat for each other: premier 4:45

35m ago4:45

4:45

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China is willing to strengthen exchanges and dialogue with Canada to find solutions that address each other's concerns.

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Tianwen-2 probe operating smoothly in orbit: CNSA 4:45

41m ago4:45

4:45

The China National Space Administration says the Tianwen-2 probe has been operating smoothly in orbit for over eight days, reaching a distance of over three million kilometers from Earth.

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ECB announces cut in interest rates 4:45

23m ago4:45

4:45

The European Central Bank has announced a cut in interest rates to its lowest point in two years.

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Brazilian president urges France to ratify EU-Mercosur trade deal 4:45

18m ago4:45

4:45

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called on France to ratify the trade agreement between the European Union and the South American trade bloc Mercosur.

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Chinese, U.S. presidents hold phone talks 4:45

12m ago4:45

4:45

Chinese President Xi Jinping has spoken with his U.S. counterpart on the phone. Their conversation came at the request of President Donald Trump.

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South Korea's new president begins moves to tackle economic crisis 4:45

1h ago4:45

4:45

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has held his first cabinet meeting on devising an emergency package for economic growth and to aid households.

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U.S. vetoes Security Council draft resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire 4:45

1h ago4:45

4:45

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the immediate lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid.

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Wang Yi meets Japanese trade association president 4:45

30m ago4:45

4:45

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has met the president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade in Beijing. Wang expressed appreciation for Yohei Kono’s long-term commitment to friendship between China and Japan.

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#828 Average & NP Power for Ironman 10:26

5h ago10:26

10:26

In this episode, I answer a question on power for Ironman Triathlons. Send questions through to [email protected] Train Smooth

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Iran rejects U.S. nuclear demand, upholds right to uranium enrichment 4:45

1h ago4:45

4:45

The United States has doubled its tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order, increasing levies on the two metals from 25 percent to 50 percent.

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China, Belarus pledge to defend international fairness and justice 4:45

1h ago4:45

4:45

Chinese President Xi Jinping met his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, in Beijing and urged the two countries to enhance cooperation under multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

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Chinese FM meets new U.S. ambassador 4:45

44m ago4:45

4:45

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has welcomed David Perdue to his new post as the ambassador of the United States to China.

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Lee Jae-myung formally begins presidential term 4:45

26m ago4:45

4:45

Lee Jae-myung has officially become South Korea's new president.

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China rolls out ASEAN visa for ASEAN countries and observer Timor-Leste 4:45

3h ago4:45

4:45

China has launched an ASEAN visa for the 10 member countries and ASEAN observer Timor-Leste. The move aims to further facilitate cross-border movement of people within the region.

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China sees 2.7-percent increase in cross-border trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday 4:45

8h ago4:45

4:45

Authorities say China recorded over 5.9 million cross-border trips during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, marking a 2.7-percent increase.

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Trade tensions weigh on labour markets: ILO chief 4:45

13h ago4:45

4:45

The International Labour Organization says global trade tensions are taking a toll on labor markets.

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S. Koreans go to polls to pick new president 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

Polls have begun in South Korea to pick the country's new president.More than 14,000 polling stations are opening on Tuesday across the country.

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Russian, Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul for peace talks 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

Russian and Ukrainian delegations are in Istanbul for a second round of peace talks. This is the second round of direct talks in recent weeks under the mediation of Turkiye.

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Peak passenger flow expected on final day of holiday period 4:45

1d ago4:45

4:45

Monday marks the last day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. China's national railway expects a peak in passenger flow.

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Arab ministers reaffirm commitment to Palestinian cause 4:45

1d ago4:45

4:45

Foreign ministers from Arab countries have reiterated their efforts to get Israel to stop its war on Gaza and advance the Palestinians' right to an independent state.

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IMTalk's Legends of Triathlon 64 - Mirinda Carfrae 1:40:38

1d ago1:40:38

1:40:38

In this episode we have legendary Australian athlete Mirinda Carfrae. Support the show: Click on this link to become a patron.By Bevan James Eyles and 'Coach' John Newsom

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Zheng reaches French Open last eight 4:45

4d ago4:45

4:45

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has reached the quarterfinals of the French Open with a three-set victory over Russia's Liudmila Samsonova on Sunday.

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Russia classifies bridge collapses in border regions as acts of terrorism 4:45

2d ago4:45

4:45

Moscow says it is treating the bridge collapses in Bryansk and Kursk as acts of terrorism. The incidents occurred within hours of each other in border regions near Ukraine.

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China's expanded visa-free policy sparks surge in inbound tourism 4:45

2d ago4:45

4:45

China is granting visa-free entry to Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay. Customs data shows in 2024, travelers arriving in China under the unilateral visa-free policy surged to over 3.4 million.

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7 killed in Russia train derailment 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

Seven people have died following a passenger train derailment in Russia's Bryansk region bordering Ukraine and Belarus.

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China firmly opposes U.S. Defense Secretary's negative remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

China says it strongly deplores and firmly opposes the negative remarks related to China made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue.

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EU condemns U.S. steel tariff hike, warns countermeasures 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

The European Commission has strongly criticized the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on steel imports from 25 to 50 percent, warning that the move could prompt swift retaliation

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Reuters puts Trump's trade war cost at over 34 bln dollars 4:45

3d ago4:45

4:45

A recent Reuters analysis has put the price tag of President Donald Trump's trade war at 34 billion U.S. dollars. The tally gives a snapshot of lost sales and cost increases that global businesses have incurred so far.

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Death toll from Nigerian floods rises to 100 4:45

4d ago4:45

4:45

Floods triggered by heavy rainfall have left at least 100 people dead in Nigeria's north-central Niger State.

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UN says Gaza humanitarian situation worst since beginning of war 4:45

4d ago4:45

4:45

UN humanitarians have described the situation in Gaza as the worst since the war began in October 2023.

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New survey finds U.S. responsible for majority of global trade barriers 4:45

4d ago4:45

4:45

A new survey reveals that the U.S. implemented the world’s highest number of new trade barriers in the first three months of this year, escalating global trade tensions and threatening supply chain stability.

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Beijing, Tokyo see “substantive” progress on Japanese aquatic imports talks 4:45

7d ago4:45

4:45

China and Japan have held a new round of talks in Beijing over the safety of Japanese aquatic products. According to China's top customs authority, the two sides achieved "substantive progress."

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Hong Kong holds ceremony for establishing International Organization for Mediation 4:45

5d ago4:45

4:45

Hong Kong has held a signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation.

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Wang Yi meets chairperson of Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council 4:45

6d ago4:45

4:45

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met the chairperson of the Asian Peace and Reconciliation Council in Hong Kong. Wang said China's initiative to establish the International Organization for Mediation provides a new option to resolve disputes and achieve reconciliation on a voluntary basis.

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Authorities brace for travel boom over Dragon Boat Festival holiday 4:45

5d ago4:45

4:45

People in China are gearing up for the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday this weekend. The Transport Ministry is expecting nearly 690 million passenger trips from Saturday to Monday.

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Beijing opposes Washington's visa decision targeting Chinese students 4:45

5d ago4:45

4:45

Beijing has expressed stern opposition after Washington said it would start "aggressively" revoking visas of Chinese students. A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says this act betrays America's long-proclaimed freedom and openness and will damage its own international image and credibility.

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China launches Tianwen-2 to retrieve asteroid samples 4:45

6d ago4:45

4:45

China has launched its first asteroid sample-return mission. Tianwen-2 aims to shed light on the formation and evolution of asteroids and the early solar system.

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Merz unveils plan to support Ukraine in developing weapons 4:45

6d ago4:45

4:45

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled a new plan to support Ukraine in developing long-range weapons. Merz met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.

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EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria 4:45

6d ago4:45

4:45

The European Union has lifted nearly all of its economic sanctions on Syria to support the country's transition and recovery process.

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China becomes visa-free for all GCC countries 4:45

6d ago4:45

4:45

Beijing is waiving visa requirements for citizens from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. People from these countries can visit China for upwards of 30 days without a visa starting June 9.

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Moscow hosts Turkish foreign minister for talks 4:45

7d ago4:45

4:45

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has met his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan who is in Moscow on a two-day visit.

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Iranian president visits Oman 4:45

7d ago4:45

4:45

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has begun a two-day visit to Oman. The Iranian leader expressed gratitude to Oman for its role in facilitating the negotiations with the United States.

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Chinese port partners with European hubs for low-carbon maritime cooperation 4:45

7d ago4:45

4:45

The Ningbo-Zhoushan Port has announced three initiatives with three major European ports to create green shipping corridors.

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Police say the driver who ploughed into soccer fans in Liverpool acted alone 4:45

7d ago4:45

4:45

In Liverpool, a 53-year-old man has driven a minivan into a crowd of football fans celebrating the city's Premier League championship. Police have arrested the driver and believed he acted alone.

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China's industrial profits up 1.4 percent in first four months 4:45

9d ago4:45

4:45

Official data shows profits of China's major industrial firms increased 1.4 percent in the first four months of the year.

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Car rams into fans celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory 4:45

8d ago4:45

4:45

Authorities have taken a male suspect into custody after a car rammed into a crowd in Liverpool city center.

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ASEAN leaders adopt Kuala Lumpur Declaration 4:45

8d ago4:45

4:45

ASEAN leaders have adopted a key document to guide the group for the next 20 years.

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China sets action plan for digital, intelligent supply chains 4:45

9d ago4:45

4:45

China has rolled out an action plan to accelerate the development of digital and intelligent supply chains.

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ASEAN summits kick off in Malaysia 4:45

9d ago4:45

4:45

The 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit and related summits have kicked off in the capital of Malaysia. Greater regional integration and resilience against trade and economic disruptions are high on the agenda.

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