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Resources for the Israel-Iran conflict and regional air travel disruptions

Dave Clark June 20, 2025

From the first warning signs leading up to the attack, Factal has been covering the Israel-Iran conflict around the clock. In the first week alone,…

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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: 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: Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Myanmar, South Korea court rules on president’s impeachment, and TikTok faces sale deadline

Factal April 3, 2025

Hundreds people rallied in Seoul on March 22 ahead of the constitutional court's decision on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

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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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Forecast: Trump ratchets up pressure on Ukraine, Canada’s Liberal Party holds leadership vote, and new U.S. tariffs kick in

Factal March 6, 2025

The image shows two individuals in a grand, ornately decorated hall. The setting features a staircase adorned with intricate metal railings and an array of international flags lined up along the red-carpeted stairway. Above them, the walls display large, framed classical paintings set within a lavishly decorated interior with gold accents and detailed moldings. Two ornate lamps with multiple bulbs illuminate the area. The atmosphere is formal and the overall color palette includes rich golds, warm beiges, and deep reds.

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Forecast: South Pacific braces as three tropical cyclones churn, first phase of Gaza ceasefire ends, and Trump addresses Congress

Factal February 27, 2025

The image portrays the interior of a large military or cargo aircraft. The perspective is from the front towards the back of the aircraft, where two figures stand silhouetted. The cabin is spacious, with a high ceiling and lined with green fabric-covered benches on both sides. On the left bench, a leopard-print neck pillow with black and red headphones rests towards the foreground. Additional travel essentials are visible on the benches, including a pink neck pillow, gray rolled blankets, and packaged items. The lighting is relatively bright, coming from windows along the aircraft's sides, illuminating the rugged metallic interior structure with exposed beams and wires.

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Forecast podcast: South Pacific braces as three tropical cyclones churn in region

Factal February 27, 2025

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Matthew Hipolito discuss the three tropical cyclones churning in the South Pacific, plus more on an end to the first phase…

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Forecast: Chile orders curfews in Araucania as wildfires rage, Munich Security Conference begins, and Hamas faces deadline to release hostages

Factal February 13, 2025

The image shows a man sitting on a light gray chair, engaged in a conversation. He has short dark hair and is wearing headphones, a black sweatshirt with an emblem, olive green pants, and brown shoes. He is gesturing with his hands. Opposite him, a woman with short dark hair and glasses is visible, seated and facing him. In the foreground, the back of another person's head is visible, slightly out of focus, suggesting the presence of an audience. The background is white with logos and text, indicating a formal setting related to a conference or event. The lighting is soft, creating a professional atmosphere.

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