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Forecast: Hundreds detained in Turkey protests, Pakistan’s immigration crackdown, and national strike in Belgium

Factal March 27, 2025

The image shows three men in a formal setting, likely a government office, characterized by ornate yellow curtains and two large windows in the background. The man in the center is seated at a large wooden desk, holding up a document with visible writing and a signature at the bottom. The desk is decorated with a few items, including a folder embossed with an emblem and a small framed picture. To his left and right stand two men, each wearing a suit. The background includes the U.S. flag and another flag with an eagle emblem. The setting suggests a formal signing event.

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Forecast podcast: Hundreds detained in Turkey protests after mayor arrested

Factal March 27, 2025

The image depicts a nighttime scene with a large crowd of people. Many individuals are holding up signs, though the text is not legible. The crowd is densely packed and partially obscured by a thick haze, possibly from smoke or fog, which gives the scene a dramatic and moody atmosphere. In the foreground, there is a tree branch with a few budding flowers, sharply in focus against the blurry background. Bright lights in the distance further illuminate the smoke-filled sky, adding to the ethereal quality of the image.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Halima Mansoor discuss the anti-government protests gripping Turkey, plus more on elections in Tajikistan, an immigration crackdown in Pakistan, a national…

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Forecast: M23 seizes city in eastern DR Congo, U.S. could impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and airlines resume some Middle East flights

Factal January 31, 2025

The image depicts three men seated at an ornately carved wooden table, each signing documents. The man on the left is wearing a dark suit with a red striped tie, the man in the middle is wearing a dark suit with a red tie, and the man on the right is wearing a blue suit with a dark tie. Behind them, two men and one woman stand, all in business attire, smiling. The background shows the flags of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Forecast podcast: Tensions spiral as Rwanda-backed rebels seize key city in eastern DR Congo

Factal January 31, 2025

The image captures a group of people, including several UN peacekeepers wearing distinctive blue helmets and vests, in a crowded, outdoor setting. The peacekeepers, mostly wearing camouflage uniforms, stand among civilians and engage in conversation. The background features a wooden structure with a corrugated metal roof. Several individuals are visible in the crowd, some wearing casual clothing, while others appear to be in uniforms. The scene seems busy, with people interacting closely, and a mixture of attentive and engaged expressions can be seen throughout the group.

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Owen Bonertz discuss the fighting underway in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, plus more on U.S. tariffs on Mexico and…

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The Debrief: The rise of Pakistan’s Baloch separatist insurgency

Factal December 3, 2024

The image shows a group of uniformed men unloading a large cardboard box from a blue and white helicopter on a concrete tarmac. The helicopter, a Mi-17E, is parked with its door open, revealing the interior where one person is visible. The men, wearing camouflage pants and shirts with logos, work together to carefully lift the box. The helicopter is equipped with large cylindrical fuel tanks on its sides and a rotor is visible at the top. In the background, a beige building and some greenery are seen under a clear blue sky.

Pakistan’s Baloch separatists raise the stakes

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Forecast: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold, Iran holds nuclear talks in Geneva, and California governor calls special legislative session

Factal December 2, 2024

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Forecast: Uruguay votes in presidential runoff, Ireland holds snap election and Spain’s ruling party convenes

Factal November 21, 2024

The image shows a large crowd gathered in an open-air amphitheater, illuminated against the night sky. In the foreground, a person in a suit is seen from the back, clapping while facing the crowd. The audience is densely packed, many waving red, blue, and white flags, creating a vibrant and dynamic scene. The amphitheater is grand, with rows of arches in the background. The mood is lively, and the crowd appears engaged and celebratory.

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Forecast: Israel-Lebanon tensions rise after deadly pager explosions, Sri Lanka holds election, and UNGA begins

Dave Clark September 19, 2024

The image portrays a meeting of four individuals seated around a large, round wooden table. The table has a polished light wood finish and is adorned with a floral centerpiece featuring yellow, white, and red flowers with green foliage. Each person is seated in an office chair and positioned in front of a small nameplate. From left to right, the individuals are as follows: A man wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt, and tie, seated at the left end. A man dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt, seated next to the first man. Another man also dressed in a dark suit and white shirt, seated to the right of the second man. A man wearing a white shirt and a black vest, seated at the right end of the table. Behind the individuals are four flags from left to right: The flag of the United States. The flag of Australia. The flag of Japan. The flag of India. The backdrop includes a circular, light blue pillar and light-colored, frosted glass panels. The setting appears to be indoors, with wooden beams and alternating transparent and opaque window panes.

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Forecast podcast: Israel-Lebanon tensions rise after deadly pager explosions

Factal September 19, 2024

Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the wave of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies owned by Hezbollah members in Lebanon and Syria, plus more on…

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Forecast: Militant attacks rock Pakistan’s Balochistan, Pope visits Asia and Oceania, and Mexican Congress convenes

Factal August 29, 2024

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