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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

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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: Myanmar ceasefire ends, RSF captures Sudan’s Zamzam IDP camp, and outrage grows over Trump-El Salvador prison deal

Factal April 17, 2025

The image shows two people standing side by side in front of two large national flags. The person on the left is wearing a dark blue suit with a light blue tie, and the person on the right is wearing a dark suit with a patterned tie. Behind them, to the left, is a large flag resembling the United States flag with stars and stripes, while on the right is a flag resembling the flag of China, featuring a red background with yellow stars. The backdrop has colorful confetti-like decorations at the top. In front of them, a table is set with microphones and small flags on stands representing both countries.

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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

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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: New Orleans truck attack kills at least 15, congestion fees begin for NYC drivers, and U.S. election certified by Congress

Factal January 2, 2025

The image shows a group of six people standing in a subway station during a press conference. The central figure, dressed in a dark suit and tie, is speaking at a podium equipped with multiple microphones from various media outlets. The people are positioned indoors under a ceiling with circular lights, and the floor appears to be dark, glossy tile. Behind the group, a sign displays directions for elevators to subway lines A, C, E, J, Z, R, W, and numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5, along with an arrow pointing to the right for PATH. The background features stainless steel walls and digital signage, enhancing the modern aesthetic of the subway station.

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Forecast: Top Russian general assassinated in Moscow, winter weather impacts U.S. holiday travel. and Syria’s Damascus Airport possibly reopens

Factal December 19, 2024

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Forecast: Israel kills Hamas leader, and elections in Japan, Botswana and Eastern Europe’s Georgia

Factal October 24, 2024

The image shows a large crowd gathered in front of a grand, illuminated building with tall, arched windows and columns. The building is lit with warm yellow lights. In the foreground, there are many people, some facing the stage and others engaged in conversation. In the middle of the crowd, a person holds up a sign with handwritten text. Behind the crowd, there is a stage with large screens displaying the flag of Georgia, featuring a bold red cross and four smaller crosses on a white background. Metal scaffolding and lighting fixtures are visible above the stage area.

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Forecast podcast: Israel kills Hamas leader, but group vows to fight on

Factal October 24, 2024

In this week’s forecast we’ve got the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, elections in Japan, Botswana and Eastern Europe’s Georgia, and the United Kingdom’s upcoming budget.

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Forecast: Israel launches ground offensive in Lebanon, Hurricane Helene recovery starts, and Nigeria begins mpox vaccinations

Factal October 3, 2024

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