u. s. somehow encourages i want to believe that they are can be independent and the u. s will protect them, aside from the fact that it's not possible even by the u. s. best case scenario. yes, taiwan. i mean, china would go to war. i'm certain of that. the sentiment here is this is part of their land. it's written to their constitution. no leader of china could walk away from taiwan and survive and there. and since this is a one party system, it could very well be the end of that. latest figures in the us indicate the gross domestic product, g. d, p has shrunk for the 2nd quarter in a rope, is one of the signs of a recession, but at the same time, the employment rate continues to saw, which hasn't been the case in previous downturns. it's led to political wrangling over the state of the economy. as mike had a report from washington, it's a crippling time for american consumers. the inflation rate hovering around for decade, high of 9 percent. the base interest at which money is lent increased $4.00 times this year already. and now the news that the g d p has shrunk for

u. s. somehow, you know, at least you did add their back yard or, you know, australia, this is their back. they should be the dominant force. we are entering a marty polar new order, a martin polar world, where the u. s. is not the dominant force anymore is not a single dominant force and more to say the least. so this is a new reality. and if you exit, refuse, accepting the new reality, you know, who knows, they have this install military power, steel, the my, to resolve the, to the military method. and then there will be some conflicts. and that's it for now. thanks for watching. we will be back again at the top of the hour. ah, ah ah, ah. ah, the 1st time in history, an entire country's culture has been cancelled. the very modern weapon cancelled culture. really desperate wonderful language, sheffield milo. so thought, when will you get just me sitting there with the phrase now, particularly refers to counseling russian culture yet no secret of she was the zip code where your mouth books, your v

u. s. or that are somehow being imported from the u. s. are going to be more expensive. this applies for european businesses as well, more expensive for them. they're gonna have to pass them that costs on consumers. and as you know, inflation is already very high here in europe. so if we end up in kind of a vicious cycle where this is potentially gonna make the inflation worse, we're just going to hit the economy, which is going to make the euro even more weak, potentially, if nothing changes. we see the u. s. fed keeps raising interest rates there that makes the dollar more attractive and seen any movement yet by the european central banks of what does this mean for the euro's own? right, i mean it's kind of the same situation to set on a bit of a more macro scale. if your somebody who is exporting in some ways this might be really good for you because your goods are cheaper for american companies right now . so that could increase demand. people love a good deal, obviously, but are the inverse is true as well. importing stuff to, to europe is going to get more expensiv

u. s. still work somehow. they're yes they're degraded. erasimov was not really happy to talk um to his u. s. counterpart for some time but they're still compared to the others that are still functional. um that another another hotspot on this is of course that maybe in the future of the black sea again because moscow is happy to talk to turkey but not to anybody else. not to romania bilateral, no not to bulgaria and not to any nato force, there's no equivalent in set up in in constanta a multinational corps southeast. that's that that is, that is difficult. however, i think without an intent to escalate, i think incidents can be tamed. um if if there is an intention to escalate any incident will do because they kind of support the general narrative well be the one person who thinks that might happen that way. as ukraine's president zelensky, he is certain that putin will not stop in ukraine instead continue with attacks on other countries. let's listen in all of them, this is historical experience that is that is talking through his mouth.

u. s. still works somehow. they're just, they're degraded. good, awesome, or force not really happy to talk. i'm to wish you as counterparts for some time, but there are still compared to the others. they're still functional. and i did another another hotspot on this is of course of maybe in the future, the black sea, again, because moscow's happy to talk to turkey, but not to anybody else, not to romania, bilateral. no, not to bulgaria, not to any need to force there's, there's no equivalent in is set up in room in constant a and multinational call se ask that that is, that is difficult. ah. however, i think without an intent to escalate, i think the incidence can be tamed. um if, if there is an intention to escalate any incident we'll do because they kind of support the general narrative. well, be the one person who thinks that might happen that way as ukraine's president zelinski. he is certain that putin will not stop in ukraine instead, continue with attacks on other countries. let's listen. just browse the questioners, who will be next

u. s. military shot down iran air flight 655 . the initial story was that a u. s. navy ship and the persian gold has somehow mistaken the air bus a 300 for an f 14 fighter jet. despite the obvious difference in size. they said the plane didn't respond to their signals and they only open fire because they believed it was descending towards them. and the u. k was right there with them insisting the tragedy was proof that it was time to move on and focus on ending the war. instead, we understand that in the course of an engagement falling an iranian attack on us forces, warnings were given to an unidentified aircraft, apparently closing with the u. s. warship. but these warnings received no response . we fully accept the right of forces engaged in such hostilities to defend themselves. this tragic accident underlines the urgent need for an early end to the iran iraq conflict, including an end to all attacks on shipping. the only problem was the u. s. military's official story wasn't what actually happened. it turns out that the officials conducting the investigation declined to interview key witnesses and then

u. s. is there a feeling there that somehow he's upset? absolutely, i mean, 1st of all, we should point out that a lot of americans aren't even watching the coverage of this visit because they are so concerned about everyday issues. we have historic inflation rates in the united states right now. they are at 41 year highs. that is a problem for the president because americans are not paying attention because they're so busy trying to figure out how they're going to pay their rent, their mortgage, how they're going to pay for their groceries, which food prices are very high right now. and also their energy costs as a result, and they're, they're simply, this is a low priority for them. so not only are they struggling to pay those, those bills, but at the same time, they're angry at the president that he is out of the country. and he's not going to bring the win that they need right now. the president's approval ratings are low and he has congressional elections in november. this is a very bad recipe for winning can control of congress. and

so i think we obviously take great exception of the idea that this is somehow mr. action and a u. s. refineries that supply gas stations with petrol are working near full capacity. the industry has faced serious difficulties since march of the impulse of russian oil were bond. and the measures taken by the presidents, including the release of oil reserves under please congress to temporarily suspend gasoline. succes, have failed to significantly improve the situation. well, despite jo biden's attempts to place the blame squarely on russia, if all the countries economic woes, only 11 percent of americans share that view with the majority, believe in the crisis was actually caused by the policies of the u. s. administration. earlier we spoke to professor of economics and politics, jack ross, msu believes the biden's appeal to components is another attempt to distract attention. and by time the problem is at the refinery level. there is a refiners aren't a problem producing any, any more refined gasoline. that's the problem factor, even shutting down some refineries. so how you expect

u. s. and just a bit less than aviation, but somehow shipping escape scrutiny. shipping is the only sector it doesn't pay for carbon pollution. fine. bass off leads the shipping program at transport, an environment and enjo campaigning for cleaner transport. it's the only sector that doesn't pay taxes on the fossil fuels uses. it doesn't pay the 80 percent the global leaders, they agreed to impose 15 percent global minimum corporate taxation rate that was on one second. that was exempt as shipping. but how can that be given the scale ships handle some 90 percent of global trade? then there's a strange little enigma. imagine something going wrong on a japanese built american owned tanker. sailed by a philippine crew, managed by a cypriot sailing from china to canada and international waters. who do you blame? well, maybe panama, panama, marshall islands, liberia, bahamas, malta. this 5 countries, which you don't really hear on our, on a daily basis, right? they're not really big powers in the global politics or even economics. they are the king makers when it com

u. s. commitment towards the middle east, and it's me somehow create a new security architecture. it will also reduce the tank in between the allies. so it is very important specifically for the reason that the summit is not only about saudi and us, but it's also has the 6 plus 3, which is 6, g, c, c countries plus jordan, egypt, and iraq, and with the united states. so it's gonna be a complete renewal off the strategic plan field or the strategic kit for an aspect of the middle east. can i just come back to the, the aspect of human rights, their daughter play a role in us saudi relations? yeah. okay. when it comes to human rights, it's actually not picked up. we'll in the media for some reason, but if we go for the real data like towards the bank, for example, in 2020 has rank sarabia the biggest reformer when it comes to we're in rights and the world bank said everyone can check it out specifically on the field of business and law and we are speaking of reforms that are unprecedented during the last 5 years. we've seen more reforms in the kingdom than the last 50 years. so nobod

but we have such big problems that we need to somehow figure out a way for the u. s. in the europeans to get back in the game in a positive sense. because even if we talk look about global warming. if the that what, what one of the consequences of what this war that the russian invasion of ukraine is setting back the need for boot dealing aggressively with global warming, setting this back potentially for years is and so yeah, but, but peter does know and you try to convince me that these people actually believe this about climate change. i mean, if it is so existential, so dire, and they flip on it on a dime, no, we have to go after russia 1st. i mean, they sincere people where they just buffoons well then up the phones that's, that's part of the problem. and they can be dangerous yet, you know, because of their ideology, because the way they view the world, and this goes back to the start of the cold war. you know, i write this started found most important document for me is a memo they george kennan rotan, 948. when he says the u. s. has 6.3 percent of the world's

but we have such big problems that we need to somehow figure out a way for the u. s. in the europeans to get back in the game in a positive sense. because even if we talk look about global warming. if the that what, what one of the consequences of what this war that the russian invasion of ukraine is setting back the need for boot dealing aggressively with global warming, setting this back potentially for years is and so yeah, but, but peter does know and you try to convince me that these people actually believe this about climate change. i mean, if it is so existential, so dire, and they flip on it on a dime, no, we have to go after russia 1st. i mean, they sincere people or they just buffoons well then up the phones that's, that's part of the problem. and they can be dangerous it because of their ideology, because the way they view the world and this goes back to the start of the cold war . you know, i it right at the start and found most important document for me is a memo. they've george kennan rotan, 948. when he says the u. s. has 6.3 percent of the world's popu

and now of course i even asking the question to seem somehow as provocative or promoting russian propaganda. u. s. secretary of state has praised former japanese prime minister sions obeyed during a surprise visit to tokyo, just days after the ex premier was shot dead during a campaign event. all bay did more than any one to elevate the relationship between the united states and japan, to new heights with friends, and when one friend is hurting. the other. friends shows up. play can also said he handed japan's incumbent prime minister some letters from the us president for members of our base family who held a private funeral for the country's longest serving premier and tokyo la bay died and hospital last friday, shortly after being shot at close range by a lone gunman during the campaign trail, a 41 year old suspect was arrested at the scene and is now under investigation. following the assassination of all bay biden ordered american flags to be flown at half staff at the white house, former pentagon security analysts. michael maloof says the u. s. moves are somewhat surprising. well, it defini

states to help and to form a credible political framework and to come back her somehow to some kind of negotiations for from the u. s. presidential biden. as we heard in the statement, he emphasized the need for a 2 state solution. and i think a, you also acknowledge, you know, the difficulties that people have to live here, living under an occupation here in the west bank. the restrictions are of movement the day to day difficulties or that they're faced. but they also, he also said that the ground is not yet right for new negotiation. so that is not so encouraging. of course for people yet to hear instead that you as soon president pledge to hell than the day to day life, as you said, you know, are a more financial aid as well as economic aid. some gestures, for example, upgrading, you know, the more by a network to come 3, g to 4 g that are certainly is as these are some relief measures. but of course, it's a bit lacking, you know, the broader picture of putting back a political framework. and also what stood out of course in this press conference is the palestinian colleagues or journalist colleagues left a, an

there's these holes equivalent to is that unless you can done russia that you're somehow supporting russia, that is the u. s. position, but you know, like many other things the switch is not on or off. china doesn't had a very good trade relationship. it was the number one trade part or for ukraine, they were not happy about the consequences to the belgian road initiative, many of the of the grout. we're going through that for the silk of the road idea. so yeah, this idea that, that china has to condemn it or that the u. s. has leverage on that is just silly. it's like the u. s. and i wrong, they keep saying that they don't want to go back to the j. c p o a. although the director of central intelligence admits that there was no violation by the, by the iranian side, but they're saying, well, we want to improve our position doing bad things. and then using them as a basis for leverage does not make sense. and any straightforward conversation, how much of this conversation as a has been, you must be pre planned. we have always a lot about the diplomatic back door to get to a face, to face conversation between

it's the if the us somehow encourages, i want to believe that they can be independence in the u. s. will protect them aside from the fact that it's not possible even by the u. s. best case scenario. yes, taiwan. i mean, china would go to war. i'm certain of that. the sentiment here is this is part of their land. it's written into their constitution. no leader of china could walk away from taiwan and survive and there, and since this is a one party system, it could very well be the end of that. now the u. s. economy has contracted for a 2nd strike quarter, but the biden administration, it says it's not in recession, gross domestic product, which is one measure of economic activity, fell 0.9 percent in the 3 months from april to june. or wednesday, the u. s. federal reserve chose to increase its key create interest rate for the 4th time this year. as part of an aggressive plan to curb inflation. biden's urging congress to pass the inflation reduction act. he says it will low inflation by reducing health care costs, investing in renewable energy and taxing the rich. i will, mike is bil

u. s. diplomat. john bolton casualty mentioned that he has helped plan pu de toss in other countries. that is something that washington has always sought to deny his interviewer. jake tapper somehow failed to find that newsworthy. he carried on with his other questions 2 of them. it took 4 and a half minutes and presumably, some prompting from a producer in his ear piece before tapper came back to the newsy part about the us helping to overthrow democratic governments will leave you now with that clip. and some of the reviews that tapper and cnn have attracted online. and we'll see you next time here at the listening post or with all due respect, that one doesn't have to be brilliant to attempt to coo. i disagree with that as somebody who is health plan, coo data, not here, but you know, other places it takes a lot of work with . i do want to ask a follow up and use you can say to your expertise having planned cuz i'm not going to get into the specifics with ah and talk to al jazeera, we ask you be more specific, how many jobs are you asking for? and what kind of military equipment we listen, ask the people of cuba in the street. if there is a difference between donald trump and

somehow we will keep going. america is chief of space operations. house confirmed ukrainian troops has been provided with certain stellar capabilities which come from the u. s. but not the state spaces of him. and we've seen that in this, in this conflict, the commercial spaces provided capabilities that have been helpful to, to ukraine as well. yeah, we're into the private sector. know there have been a number of reports in major media outlets about commercial satellite systems being used for military purposes in ukraine. one of them is ilan must star link, which has given a critical communications lifeline to ukrainian forces. according to earth force magazine, some details on that star link can fly over 200 kilometers above a war zone to beam down high speed internet access. because it's in a lower earth orbit, it can receive and transmit information faster than traditional communication satellites. not catalog. frontline ukrainian trips to communicate with a chain of command that stretches. hundreds of kilometers. former un weapons inspector in iraq. scott ritter believes commercial and military communication should be kept separate. if you want to use

it's the if the us somehow encourages i want to believe that they are, can be independent and the u. s. will protect the aside from the fact that it's not possible even by the u. s. best case scenario. yes, taiwan. i mean, china would go to war. i'm certain of that. the sentiment here is this is part of their land. it's written to their constitution. no leader of china could walk away from taiwan and survive. and there. and since this is a one party system, it could very well be the end of that. the u. s. economy has contract it for a 2nd straight quarter, but the by didn't administration insists it's not in recession, gross domestic product, which is one measure of economic activity fall 0.9 percent in the 3 months from april to june. on wednesday, the u. s. federal reserve decided to increase its key interest rate for the 4th time this year. as part of an aggressive plan to curb inflation. biden's urging congress to pass the inflation reduction act. he says it will lower inflation by reducing health care costs, investing in renewable energy and taxing the rich. this bill requires the

u. s. in fact is more important than russia, the whole safety of turkey basis in the end on the support of the united states. but of course, you know what erdogan tries to do is to somehow yeah be an independent power between russia and the course, you know what erdogan tries to do is to united states to get some leverage points there. and of course he wanted to have an agreement on north syria because he wants to invade there. but that is something course he wanted to have an agreement on north syria that iran and russia won't agree to. and i want to pick up on exactly that point in just a moment. but first let's take a closer look at biden and putin's middle eastern speed dating in search of new and distinctly unholy alliances. those two fists would herald a new era between the us and saudi arabia. relations between the two countries have long been at an all time low ever since saudi arabia had saudi journalist and dissident jamal khashoggi murdered. now the turnaround clearly that the united low ever since saudi arabia had saudi journalist and dissident states is going to remain an active engaged partner in the middle east rather than concrete results, that us presid

that somehow is not really being counted or and simply asking them to be accountable is barely, again, being called russian propaganda by the ukrainian i think every congress and woman in the u. s. i would be asking the same questions as i was on the parts. well, this calls back to a lot of the problems that happened in the middle east. sparts decided concerns that ukraine could become a 2nd afghan instead of washington doesn't keep better track of the weaponry of sending there. what's your opinion? well, i mean we, we can't even keep track was coded dollars that percent throughout the us as literally hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars are really darby county for domestic lease. and i don't think anybody in the, in the taxpayer range of americans think that money being sent abroad, whether it's the ukraine or anywhere else in the world is being properly accounted for. again, not to mix countries in regions too much, but we have literally set billions of dollars in us tax money to try and rebuild stabilize $80.00. and again, they can't account for the money. it doesn't look like it's actually done anything to benefit the people of haiti. again, as we're seeing bill

u. s. is not the dominant force, and in more is not of the domain in the 4th. and the more to say the least. so this is a new reality. and even us it's, you know, somehow it refused to accept the new reality. you know, who knows? they have this is tom electric power, steel. they might result to the military method and then that will be some conflicts. always a pleasure to have you on the program. we appreciate your take on the show, mr. chin to issue senior fellow with the panel institution ambition packet. ah, russia is right. that's this logan, a former greek energy minister, has placed on his election posters si 6 returned to government. apology artists laugh as anus expanded on that in his campaign material, stating that the u. s. and nato have quote created hell in ukraine. he told r t i'll turn the voices needed in greece mer my food. yeah, we ended so this initiative because we feel the need to inform the greek people and to express an alternative voice increase the voice that says that russia is on the right side of history on the ukraine issue, that the russian ministry success will not only be positive for all ukrainian people, but also for e

somehow, people are angry about the deteriorating cost of living and years of political paralysis. allison, your leaders have handed over the bullet that killed al jazeera john list sharina block letter u. s. officials. american investigators will run tests on the bullet to see if it matches ammunition used by israeli soldiers to room was killed by his ready forces on may 11th, while covering rides in the occupied westbank. thousands of people of marsh and south korea's capital sold and wanting better working conditions. and a rise to the minimum wage. riley was organized by south korea's biggest trade union was i, there's more in all of those stories coming up in the news hour. i will see for that in about 25 minutes time for now. algae is there a well continues? ah ah . moving to right small natural rocks from outer space are highly valued by rock and mineral collectors. many are found in morocco where the best specimens can fetch high prices. ah, em moroccan nomads have become experts of monitoring. where are these fragments fall to earth? they're helping a geologist and a meteor ideal or to locate samples in the deserts which might benefit them financially. but all radical alarm one o

if the us somehow encourages i want to believe that they can be independence in the us will protect them aside from the fact that it's not possible even by the u. s. best case scenario. yes, taiwan. i mean china would go to war. i am certain of that, the sentiment here is this is part of their land. it's written into their constitution. no leader of china could walk away from taiwan and survive. and there . and since this is a one party system, it could very well be the end of that great export from ukraine are expected to begin in the next 24 hours. $25000000.00 tons awaiting in ukrainian ports whether been stock since russia are invaded as called food shortages and price hikes around the world. the un humanitarian chief moss and griffith says the plans in place for the shipments are encouraging. we are hopeful, of course, planning but hopeful for the 1st ship movements to take within days, hopefully tomorrow out of those thoughts. there are vessels, of course, in those ports with the grain on board ready. and they will be the 1st to move, and then we will start having ships going in, inspected and going, and don hanson is in the port city of od