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Forecast: Heads of state meet in Asia, Dutch voters head to the polls, and Trump visits Japan

Factal October 23, 2025

The image shows four individuals in suits positioned against a yellow backdrop with text indicating an APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting. They appear to be posing for a selfie, with one person holding a smartphone out in front. The background is adorned with APEC logos and the event's title. The individuals are smiling, standing on a red carpet. One person on the far right holds a folder under their arm.

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Forecast: Gaza ceasefire deal, French prime minister resigns, and EU’s digital border system comes into effect

Factal October 9, 2025

The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will kick off on Sunday, bringing changes to requirements for British and other non-EU citizens travelling into the Schengen area.

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Forecast: Israel strikes Gaza hospital, Modi visits China and Japan, and Canada lifts tariffs on U.S. goods

Factal August 28, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, pictured above in 2018 in Wuhan, is set to travel to China for the first time in seven years.

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Forecast: Deadly floods devastate Pakistan, Israeli High Court orders details on plan for captives in Gaza, and South Korean leader visits White House

Factal August 21, 2025

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Forecast: Netanyahu pushes for Gaza occupation, Trump wants a deal to end war in Ukraine, and Armenia and the U.S. hold military drills

Factal August 7, 2025

The image shows two men formally dressed and seated on wooden chairs with plush cushions. They are positioned on either side of a small round table that holds a floral arrangement and some papers. Behind them, the background reveals a few standing flags with red, white, and blue colors. The floor is adorned with a red patterned rug, and the setting appears to be indoors with wooden doors and ornate molding visible. Both men seem to be engaged in a serious conversation, with one gesturing slightly with his hands.

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Forecast podcast: Netanyahu pushes for Gaza occupation despite rising humanitarian concerns

Factal August 7, 2025

The image depicts a scene of destruction, with several people walking along a dirt road flanked by debris and ruined buildings. In the foreground, a group of individuals, including a person in a red shirt, walk towards the background. The path is surrounded by rubble, with remnants of structures on both sides. Two tall, partially-collapsed buildings stand prominently to the left and right, with their upper sections leaning at precarious angles. In the distance, more damaged buildings are visible, highlighting extensive structural damage. The sky is clear, providing stark contrast to the scene of devastation below.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported plan to re-occupy the Gaza Strip, plus more on Trump wanting a…

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Forecast: Questions continue to rise after deadly Texas floods, PKK dissolves, and U.S. terminates protected status for Afghans

Factal July 10, 2025

A group of armed individuals in military attire march together, holding flags featuring a prominent leader's portrait.

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Forecast: Anti-ICE protests spread across US, Trump hosts military parade, and Shin Bet chief resigns

Factal June 12, 2025

The image depicts a large gathering of uniformed military personnel, all wearing red berets, seated in a stadium-like setting. In the foreground, a man in a blue suit, white shirt, and purple tie raises his fist while walking on a stage. Behind him is a large banner with the number 250 prominently displayed. In the background, a massive screen displays the words "THIS WE'LL DEFEND." Another person in a suit stands below the stage, wearing sunglasses and a red tie. The sky is partly cloudy, adding depth to the outdoor venue.

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Forecast: U.S. braces for hurricane season, Mexico holds judicial elections, and South Korea chooses new president

Factal May 29, 2025

The image is a satellite view of a massive hurricane over the ocean. At the center is the eye of the hurricane, a well-defined circular area surrounded by tightly wound, swirling clouds. The hurricane spans most of the visible section of the ocean, with dense, white cloud formations spiraling outward. At the top, there is a view of the mainland, where patches of green and brown land are visible. The ocean beneath the clouds is deep blue, with lighter patches indicating waves or disturbed water. The right side of the image is darker, possibly approaching nightfall or an area with less cloud cover, revealing some city lights on the mainland.

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Forecast: Tornadoes tear across U.S. South and Midwest, hearing for South Korea’s impeached president, and parliament resumes in Canada

Factal March 20, 2025

The image depicts a nighttime protest scene in an urban setting. A large crowd of people is gathered in the street, many holding up banners with text. The street is well-lit by high streetlights, creating bright spots against the dark night sky. On the left side, a multi-story building with a series of balconies lines the street. A light post curves over the crowd near the building. In the distance, a notable building with illuminated windows and a symmetrical façade stands, likely a government or significant public building. Trees are visible among the crowd, with some individuals wearing orange reflective vests.

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