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Forecast: Transit workers strike in Montreal, voters pick a president in Chile, and Saudi crown prince visits DC

Factal November 13, 2025

The image shows two men sitting in what appears to be a formal setting, possibly an office or meeting room. One man, on the left, is wearing a traditional Middle Eastern robe and headdress. He is smiling and has a trimmed beard. The man on the right, wearing a dark suit with a striped tie, is holding a large blue poster board. Behind them are two other people and a fireplace with ornate decorations. The room features flags, chairs, and a rug, indicating an official or diplomatic setting.

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Forecast podcast: Explosions in India and Pakistan’s capitals threaten to raise regional tensions

Factal November 13, 2025

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the car explosion in New Delhi and suicide bombing in Islamabad, plus more on a transit strike deadline…

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Forecast: TikTok talks, French farmers’ strike, and UN General Assembly begins

Factal September 18, 2025

The image features two men seated on black leather armchairs with tufted backs in a formal setting. They are shaking hands over a small dark wooden table decorated with a large bouquet of white and green flowers. Both men are dressed in suits; the man on the left wears a black suit with a white shirt and black tie, while the man on the right wears a blue suit with a white shirt and red tie. Behind them, there are two pairs of flags: the American flag with red and white stripes and the Ukrainian flag with blue and yellow stripes. The carpet has a gray and white geometric pattern.

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Forecast podcast: Protests erupt in East Timor over plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers

Factal September 18, 2025

The image depicts a scene of a public demonstration with a focus on one line of uniformed officers. The officers are wearing black tactical gear, including helmets and face coverings. One officer in the foreground is looking directly forward, while others are positioned in the background. On the left side of the image, there is a group of individuals, some holding up smartphones, cameras, and signs. The crowd appears diverse, with various expressions and poses as they engage with the event. The background features trees and some outdoor fixtures, providing a sense of the location being a public space.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Awais Ahmad discuss the protests in East Timor over a controversial plan to buy SUVs for lawmakers, plus more on a…

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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: Israel bombs Damascus amid deadly violence in Syria, Japan holds upper house election, and World Court issues climate change opinion

Factal July 18, 2025

The image shows a man standing behind a lectern, delivering a speech. He is wearing a dark suit with a white dress shirt and a striped tie. A red ribbon is pinned to his suit jacket. The lectern is simple and dark-colored with microphones placed on it. The background is plain with vertical lines, suggesting a formal or official setting. The lighting is soft, focusing primarily on the man.

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Forecast podcast: Israel bombs Damascus amid deadly violence in Syria

Factal July 18, 2025

The image is a satellite map showing parts of the Middle East, specifically areas around Damascus, Syria, and northern Israel. The map displays geographic features such as mountains, cities, and bodies of water. Yellow circles of varying sizes are overlaid on the map, indicating specific locations or events, possibly related to the "FACTAL" name which appears prominently in orange on the right side. Roads and city names are labeled, including Damascus, Tyre, Haifa, and Irbid. The blue area on the left is the Mediterranean Sea, while various shades of brown and green depict the terrain.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the clashes between Syria’s Druze and Bedouin communities that have killed more than 160 people and prompted Israel…

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Forecast: Thailand-Cambodia border dispute heats up, NYC holds primary elections, and U.S. celebrates Juneteenth

Factal June 20, 2025

The image shows two flags raised on flagpoles against a clear blue sky. The central flag, prominently displayed, features a design with a blue field on the left, transitioning to red on the right, and is bisected by a white star surrounded by a burst pattern. The text "June 19, 1865" is printed vertically along the blue section. To the right, partially visible, is an American flag with its familiar red and white stripes and blue canton with white stars. The flagpoles are metallic and extend upwards at a slight angle, emphasizing the flags against the sky.

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Forecast podcast: Tensions soar as Thailand-Cambodia border dispute heats up

Factal June 20, 2025

The image is a topographic map showing the provisional demilitarized zone around the Temple of Preah Vihear, located along the border between Thailand and Cambodia. The map features contour lines illustrating the area's elevation, with an interval of 20 meters. Major geographical markings include four key points labeled A, B, C, and D, connected by an orange line that outlines the demilitarized zone. Roads, tracks, paths, and a former stairway are depicted with different dashed and solid lines. The map is labeled with "THAILAND" to the north and "CAMBODIA" to the south. Key elements in the lower right include a scale bar and an indication of the coordinate system (WGS84 Datum).

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss the soaring tensions between Thailand and Cambodia, plus more on elections in Tokyo, India reopening its airspace to…

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Forecast: DC hosts WorldPride, Italy votes on citizenship referendum and India monsoon season returns

Factal June 5, 2025

The image shows a street heavily flooded with water, through which vehicles are struggling to navigate. Two individuals in bright yellow rain gear walk through the water, indicating a recovery or emergency response situation. On the left, a black iron fence separates the flooded area from what appears to be a clearer lane. Vehicles, including a white car visible at the center, are driving slowly through the water. In the background, a bridge spans across the street, with several cars moving on it. The sky is overcast, contributing to the dim lighting of the scene.

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