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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 podcast: Centrist wins Bolivia’s presidential election, ending two decades of left-wing rule

Factal October 23, 2025

The image shows two individuals embracing at a public event that appears to be a rally. They are standing in the foreground, with their arms around each other. The person on the left is wearing a white shirt, and the person on the right is dressed in a dark shirt. In the background, a large crowd is visible, holding numerous flags that display horizontal stripes of green, white, and red. Some attendees have signs with visible letters and symbols. The event is taking place at night, with multiple bright lights illuminating the scene and creating a festive atmosphere.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Jeff Landset discuss Bolivia’s recent presidential election, plus more on elections in Argentina and the Netherlands, Trump visiting Japan and the…

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Forecast podcast: Trump deploys troops to Portland despite local and state resistance

Factal October 2, 2025

The image depicts a group of seven individuals, dressed in military camouflage uniforms and one in a park ranger outfit, cleaning a concrete sidewalk in a city environment. They are holding long-handled brushes, scrubbing the surface which appears wet and soapy, suggesting they are engaged in cleaning or maintenance work. The setting is an urban sidewalk lined with trees, providing shade. In the background, there are buildings, including a brick structure and modern apartments. A city bus and several cars are visible on the adjacent street.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss President Trump’s controversial deployment of National Guard troops to Portland, Ore., plus more on a rail strike in…

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Forecast: Trump deploys troops to Portland, Israeli opposition heads meet, and former FBI head James Comey arraigned

Factal October 2, 2025

The image shows two men standing at podiums in front of a backdrop of alternating blue and beige striped curtains. Each podium bears the seal of a government. On the left, the man stands in front of a flag featuring a blue Star of David, signifying the flag of Israel. On the right, the man stands in front of a flag showing the stars and stripes of the United States. Behind them are chandeliers attached to the walls, adding an ornate touch to the setting. Both individuals appear to be engaged in conversation, looking towards each other.

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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: 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: 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

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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