Baltic Ways is a podcast bringing listeners insights and interviews from the world of Baltic Studies, hosted by Dr. Indra Ekmanis, Editor of FPRI's Baltic Bulletin. In interviews with experts, the podcast explores the past, present and future of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — and the many ways these three countries on the Baltic Sea impact the politics, history, and culture of the region and beyond. Baltic Ways is brought to you by the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies, pro ...
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Though the Hanseatic League ended formally in 1669, this medieval associations of merchants still casts a spell. Many cities along the Baltic and North Sea are proud to call themselves Hanseatic. But what was it about this organisation (if it even was one) that had no permanent institutions, not even a register of members and started out at the far fringes of the global trading system that feels still so relevant. This podcast series tries to get to the bottom of this. Episodes are 30-35 min ...
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Ensuring the balance of power in Europe has, since the inception of our republic, been a core security interest for the US. Today, and for the entire post-Cold War period, the challenges to the European peace have emerged along the line running roughly from the Baltic to the Black Sea. This is what we call the Eastern Front. Our goal in this podcast is to better inform the American people about what’s going on there. Join us, Giselle Donnelly, Iulia Joja, and Dalibor Rohac every week on in o ...
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The Geopolitics In Conflict Show


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The Geopolitics In Conflict Show
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Geopolitical news, as unbiased information as possible so that you can make up your own mind about what's happening in the world. Focused on China, United States, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Latin America and more!
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Combine is a podcast where Ernest Czermanski and Jakub Jankiewicz invites persons involved in CT development in BSR and European market. Disussions and comments provides an up-to-date image on CT and seafreight market. Project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund in the framework of the COMBINE Project, Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2014 – 2020 contract no. #R099. Research work published in the framework of the international co-financed project by the funds of the programme of ...
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Chain Reaction is the Foreign Policy Research Institute’s flagship network of podcast series examining the political, security, economic, and social trends shaping Europe and Eurasia. Throughout the year we are talking with experts about developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine, the new European security order, the past, present, and future of the Baltic States, Russia’s political economy, and great power competition in the region. Join us each month for : The Continent, Bear Market Brief, Ba ...
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Sleep and Relax ASMR is a weekly podcast that creates audio experiences designed to help people sleep and relax. The show uses various ASMR triggers including whispers, gentle speaking, relaxing background noise, and general ambiance to help people unwind and relax from their busy lives. Our goal is to create the best ASMR content possible. Whether you enjoy the sound of soothing waves, snow crunching on a mountain, a soft spoken ramble, or whispered storytelling, Sleep and Relax ASMR has yo ...
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2 in a boat brings you the sailing and travel world of Suzanne and Andrew on their aged yacht Crystelle Venture. Join them as they prepare for their longest sail yet, from Dartmouth, UK to St Petersburg, Russia. Across the North Sea and around the Baltic this summer, a round trip of about 3000 nautical miles. The novice and the old salt. All the gear and no idea? What on earth (or on water) could go wrong...? Theme Tune by Joe Jarred Turner
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Learn about travel destinations by dropping in on chats with my friends and acquaintances about their amazing travel experiences. Visit http://TravelGabble.com for follow-up information to the Podcast.
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Welcome to Miniature Masterworks, a podcast dedicated to premiering the works of young authors, musicians, artists, and actors through a collaborative multimedia storytelling platform. We're developing an eclectic collection of new short fiction, narrated by talented voice actors, and set to original scores. Our goal is to create and share uplifting, light-filled content that illuminates the best of humanity and reflects the Christian tradition. Seven Heavens Studios: Miniature Masterworks i ...
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Journey Visions - A Path towards Sustainability is a podcast that developed out of the EIT Climate-KIC Journey summer school 2020 where we interview sustainability experts, environmentalists, climate action activists and students who are a part of this journey.
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Listen to researchers talk about the history, society and culture of the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the autonomous territories, Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Åland). Mainly interviews and panel discussions, but also synopses of particular historical events and topics within the humanities and social sciences written by researchers and read out in one of the Nordic languages as well as English.
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Centre for Military Studies Podcast


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Centre for Military Studies Podcast
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Defence and Security Politics – International conditions for Danish decisions. Research-based seminars, discussions and interviews. Listen to Centre for Military Studies Podcast.
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Science nerd Lauren Hartling takes you on a deep dive into the mysterious world of porpoises and their whale and dolphin cousins. Her guests help her explore the secrets of these enigmatic animals and navigate through waves of knowledge from many disciplines of science. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/not-a-dolphin/support
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The Joy of Cruising Podcast is a conversation with one of the dozens of amazing cruisers with fascinating stories that have been featured in The Joy Of Cruising Trilogy—The Joy of Cruising, Cruising Interrupted, and new, The Joy of Cruising Again. In addition, there will be conversations with individuals with great cruising backgrounds who were almost profiled in the books but it fell through due to scheduling, etc., and finally, cruise personalities that come along with fascinating stories ...
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Laboratories of Differentiated Integration in a Post-Brexit Europe
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In the podcast series at the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCoE) at the University of Agder in Norway we delve into topics related to an increasingly differentiated Europe in a Post-Brexit world. In a coffee table-style discussion, we bring together leading academic researchers and practitioners to uncover topics for our listeners. The podcast episodes are aimed at an audience who has an interest in the dynamics of the European Union and wants to learn more about the inner workings of t ...
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The Ellison Center at the University of Washington


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The Ellison Center at the University of Washington
The Ellison Center at the University of Washington
The Ellison Center for Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies at the University of Washington promotes in-depth interdisciplinary study of all major post-communist subregions - Eastern and Central Europe, the Baltic region, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and Russia - in order to understand the legacies of the imperial and communist past as well as to analyze the emerging institutions and identities that will shape Eurasia's future. We share audio of interesting and relevant events ...
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Tune in to hear about what's happening with arts and culture up in the North East of England.
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This podcast is a storytelling journey through world-folklore. With brief context and analysis in the introductions, the main focus is the retelling of stories themselves. From saucer-eyed spectral dogs to pond-scum haunting child-eating witches - experience the darker side of Britain's folklore in Series 1. Then journey to central and eastern Europe to the world of Slavic folklore, home of Baba Yaga and lurking nature spirits (Series 2). From there, step into the vast world of Nordic Folklo ...
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On today's episode, we enjoy a relaxing day in the sun and listen to some Baltic waves crash along the shore. Enjoy! --- FOUR SIGMATIC Delicious and almost-magically easy products to help you achieve elevated wellness and feel your best. Products ranging from coffee to protein powder. Enjoy 10% off at foursigmatic.com Jupiter Organic CBD Get 10…
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has launched major war games taking place off the coasts of Latvia and Estonia. A Western official said the drills are intended to be a clear message to Russia. ☎️ For Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ show@geopoliticsinconflict.com About David: Dr. Oualaalou served a fifteen-year career in the United States…
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Chain Reaction


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Kyiv Dispatch: How are Ukraine's Politics and Society Changing as the War Continues?
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Politically and socially, how are Ukrainians contending with a difficult, long war? Fabrice Deprez joins from Kyiv to give us an update on this week's Bear Market Brief. Check out Fabrice's newsletter, Eastern Radar Subscribe to the Bear Market BriefBy Foreign Policy Research Instit
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The Geopolitics In Conflict Show


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US planning military base in disputed territory – Venezuela
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Looks like Washington is looking to set up a military base in the Guayana Esequiba area, which is contested by Venezuela and Guyana, the former's foreign minister has claimed. The objective is for Washington to take control of oil resources in the contested Guayana Esequiba area, Caracas’ foreign minister says. But what is the heart of this sudden …
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Looks like France's era in Africa is ending following the recent announcement by Macron confirming that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country because of the coup that removed the democratically elected president. Niger's junta said in response that the announcement signals a “new step towards the …
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In 1435 the Hanse can look back at a string of successes. Another war with Denmark won, the patrician regime in Lübeck and elsewhere restored, conflicts with Burgundy and England settled in their favour. But as Winston Churchill once remarked, “The problems of victory are more agreeable than those of defeat, but they are no less difficult.” And the…
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The de-dollarization drive is spreading wider - Indonesia is the latest
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The international campaign against the dollar's dominance of global trade and investment flows is pulling more countries in - Indonesia is the latest to join the movement. The island nation has announced it's formed a National Task Force to widen the use of local currency transactions (LCT) with partner countries, according to Indonesia's central b…
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I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, Laura Pedlar, creator of Cruise Lifestyle Blog. I got to know Laura a few years ago when I featured Cruise Lifestyle in my second cruising book, Cruising Interrupted amzn.to/3seFU8y, in a section called “Bloggers: Cruise Community Champions. When I started writing Laura’s story she…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed the reception of the first delivery of US Abrams battle tanks after President Biden last week made it clear they would finally arrive within days of his meeting with Zelensky at the White House. But Zelensky’s hopes might be shattered soon given how easy it is for Russia to destroy these tanks. I…
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Random Ramble: Summer Camps and My Failed Career as A Pitcher
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On this episode of the episode, I randomly ramble about summer camps growing up and why I could never have been a professional baseball player. Enjoy! --- FOUR SIGMATIC Delicious and almost-magically easy products to help you achieve elevated wellness and feel your best. Products ranging from coffee to protein powder. Enjoy 10% off at foursigmati…
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The Eastern Front


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Starlink in the Age of Cyber Warfare (with Jason Blessing)
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Since the start of the Russian invasion, Ukraine has relied on Starlink—the internet technology company created by Elon Musk—to keep its communication networks alive and defend itself against Russian attacks. Yet, as the dominant power in the satellite internet space, Musk is in a unique position to decide the extent of Starlink's role in the war. …
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By the end of the 14th century the Hanse is at the top of its game. The Cologne Confederation had shown that they could act in unison if the need arises, can defeat the largest and best run kingdom in Scandinavia. And even the mighty duke of Burgundy had to yield to the power of the merchant cities. But just 10 years into the new century the associ…
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Chain Reaction


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Apocalypse Chisinau: Identity Politics in Moldova
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How much do Moldovan politics rhyme with some of what we've seen in Ukraine? FPRI Senior Fellow Ecaterina Locoman sheds light on language politics, Ukraine war spillover, and frozen conflict.By Foreign Policy Research Instit
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Hello, passionate cruisers! This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Steph, the creator of one of the top cruise blogs from the United Kingdom, Cruise With Amber. Steph and Cruise With Amber were featured in my new release The Joy of Cruising Again in a section called Blogger, Vloggers, and Content Creators. Cruise With A…
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On this eipsode, we sit by the window and listen to the midnight rain in the city. Enjoy! --- FOUR SIGMATIC Delicious and almost-magically easy products to help you achieve elevated wellness and feel your best. Products ranging from coffee to protein powder. Enjoy 10% off at foursigmatic.com Jupiter Organic CBD Get 10% off your order of Jupiter…
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The Geopolitics In Conflict Show


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New Mexico Lawmakers Call For Governor's Impeachment
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New Mexico State Representatives Stefani Lord (R-22) and John Block (R-51) called for the impeachment of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) after she issued a public health emergency to strip the right away for law-abiding citizens to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque, the state's largest city. ☎️ For Business inquiries, please go…
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The upcoming Economic Corridor (CPEC) project linking South Asia and Europe via the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East, recently announced at the G20 summit, is an important strategic development in the world of global politics and economics. It’s nothing but hype!!! ☎️ For Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ show@geopoliticsinconflict.com About Davi…
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On this episode, a simple, relaxing experience featuring cold wind in a frozen forest. Enjoy! --- FOUR SIGMATIC Delicious and almost-magically easy products to help you achieve elevated wellness and feel your best. Products ranging from coffee to protein powder. Enjoy 10% off at foursigmatic.com Jupiter Organic CBD Get 10% off your order of Jup…
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The Joy of Cruising Podcast


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Jorge Solano, Former Carnival Cruise Director, Current Carnival Comedy Star
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This week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Jorge Solano. I’ve previously featured a Cruise Director, Holland America Line’s former top CD Jason Venner on episode #26. And, I have featured a cruise ship comedian, Carnival’s thought-provoking, hilarious Billy D. Washington on episode #8. Jorge Solano can represent the perspec…
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The upcoming Economic Corridor (CPEC) project linking South Asia and Europe via the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East, recently announced at the G20 summit, is an important strategic development in the world of global politics and economics. It’s nothing but hype!!! ☎️ For Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ show@geopoliticsinconflict.com About Davi…
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The upcoming Economic Corridor (CPEC) project linking South Asia and Europe via the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East, recently announced at the G20 summit, is an important strategic development in the world of global politics and economics. It’s nothing but hype!!! ☎️ For Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ show@geopoliticsinconflict.com About Davi…
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This was supposed to be an episode where we talk about the challenges the Hanse was facing after the victory over the Danes and the Peace of Stralsund. But that is not to be. Listeners Mehmet and Nina pointed out a few gaps in what I had been talking about last week and now these need to be filled. It is all good talking about the trading network a…
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China has decided that the iPhone poses a national security risk, but banning the use of Apple's smartphone in some Chinese ministries is apparently just the first step. As Bloomberg reports, the ban is expected to expand to include employees at state-owned companies, as well as those at agencies backed by the government. The impact of such a ban c…
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This week I am delighted to welcome to The Joy of Cruising Podcast Dave Monk, the embodiment of the blog Shipmonk.Dave Monk is an award-winning cruise blogger and journalist who has written for the UK’s major publications. Dave created Shipmonk, the blog that cruise line executives, travel media, and passionate cruisers visit for up-to-date cruise …
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Chain Reaction


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Dark Heritage: Exploring Memory Building in Estonia
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How do we remember tragedies? How do populations construct memories and memory institutions around these events? How can contemporary researchers begin to make sense of these complex landscapes? On this episode of Baltic Ways, Dr. Margaret Comer of University College London joins us to discuss heritage studies, dark heritage, and her fieldwork in R…
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Baltic Ways


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Dark Heritage: Exploring Memory Building in Estonia
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How do we remember tragedies? How do populations construct memories and memory institutions around these events? How can contemporary researchers begin to make sense of these complex landscapes? Dr. Margaret Comer of University College London joins us to discuss heritage studies, dark heritage, and her fieldwork in Russia and Estonia.…
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On this episode of the podcast, we continue the "Dream Dictionary," series, this time focusing on dreams and symbols that begin with the letter D. What do dafadils appearing in your dream mean? What about a detective approaching you in your dream? Listen on and find out! Enjoy! --- FOUR SIGMATIC Delicious and almost-magically easy products to help …
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This episode: A simple, meditative or sleep-inducing sound experience featuring rain downpouring near a drain for over 30 minutes. Enjoy! --- FOUR SIGMATIC Delicious and almost-magically easy products to help you achieve elevated wellness and feel your best. Products ranging from coffee to protein powder. Enjoy 10% off at foursigmatic.com Jupit…
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The Joy of Cruising Podcast


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David & Stephanie: New Contract, Performing on the World’s Greatest New Ship, NCL Viva
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On this bonus episode of The Joy of Cruising Podcast , I am delighted to welcome back to David & Stephanie, a married couple that performs as an intimate musical duo—David plays the guitar and sings, and Stephanie sings. In October of 2022, David & Stephanie attained their longtime goal of their first contract as cruise ship performers. They were a…
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The Hidden Cost of Biden’s 'Investments': How Govt Spending is Destroying the Country
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The Biden Administration's Financial Strategies: The Biden administration frequently emphasizes its “investments” in infrastructure and other programs. However, there's growing skepticism about whether these are genuine investments or just spending beyond the country's means. Many Americans voice concerns about the rising costs, questioning the eff…
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The European Union once preached a tripartite gospel: monetary orthodoxy, fiscal austerity, and free-flowing trade and investment, with multilateral institutions watching and guiding from above. That was before its faith in the survival of the liberal economic order was shaken by Chinese mercantilism and, to a lesser extent, by the trade wars of th…
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Ukraine on Capitol Hill (with Scott Cullinane)
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There is a growing sense on some corners of Capitol Hill that the US has been unilaterally supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression. And with the Biden administration having failed to explain to the American public why Ukraine matters to the US, many members of Congress are urging the US to roll back its aid packages. On this week's episode of…
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hat was the question king Edward IV asked the representatives of the Steelyard in 1469. And he had a good reason to ask, because tensions between the English and the Hansa had escalated, ships were captured, and people got killed. He wanted to know who to negotiate with and in particular, who could sign a binding agreement that would put an end to …
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President Biden told reporters Sunday he was "disappointed" Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly will not attend the upcoming G20 summit scheduled to take place in India this week. "I am disappointed, but I’m gonna get to see him," Biden told reporters in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, without elaborating. ☎️ For Business inquiries, please go to ➡︎ s…
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Travel With Nick: Cruising's Young and Restless
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"I’m Nick, and you guys are the Dream Team." One of the several catchlines belonging to our precocious guest. I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast ,16-year-old Nicholas Jackson, aka Nick Jay. Nick Jay is a content creator whose popular YouTube channel, and accompanying Instagram account Travels With Nick, mainly featur…
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French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Sunday that her country's forces in Niger can no longer carry out their missions there, a day after thousands gathered in front of the French base in Niamey and demanded that they leave the country. "Our forces are in Niger to support the fight against terrorist groups, and today we cannot carry out…
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