u. s. which is less exposed than you're up to their own e jerk sanctions and their impact on the energy market. and the economy has been drawing on its strategic petroleum reserves, which are designed to cushion any pricing or supply shocks. that's according to the u. s. energy information administration, at 427000000 barrels levels of those reserves are now reportedly at their lowest since 1984. the situation in europe is even more dire as germany's economy minister robert havoc explains b l e minor issue. we are experiencing a severe energy crisis to triggered by the loss of energy production. austin, russia has stopped delivering around 55000000 cubic meters of gas. are the amount the con, vian, or trim wanna you are not new mass now has to be cured on the world markets. a stuff in france of more than half of the nuclear power plants have failed is causing major problems to the grid, but which has also driven prices mitigation. probably the 2 issues have triggered and external shocks noticed t

u. s. which could make the democrats bowl i in the upcoming mid terms. and i think that's why you saw, especially the states and the g 7 come out with this oil price cap idea instead as a way to limit the rush or revenues while still making sure that the prices don't go up. no want to come back to single companies that you mentioned earlier. german comic opal today announced it is putting is plans to expand its business into china on hold. is this change already a sign of business feeling when the change? i do think we hear from distant south senate by the way, it's not completely new. we heard all the way back in 2019 from the the i the german industry association, calling china systemic competitors. it's something that businesses have been aware of, but i think now we're seeing companies actually take steps to reduce and diversify their dependence on on china. looking at the other potential players, both in the region and elsewhere around the world, to, to have manufacturing and to have supply chains. but you are seeing some companies, some china, stil

u. s. which could make the democrat both bowl i in the upcoming mid terms. and i think that's why you saw, especially the states and the g 7 come out with this or price cap idea instead as a way to limit the rush or revenues while still making sure that the prices don't go up. no one come back to single companies that you mentioned earlier. german comic opal today announced it is putting in plans to expand its business into china on hold is this change already is fine of business feeling when the change i do think we hear from business s, and by the way, it's not completely new. we heard all the way back in 2019 from the the i the german industry association, calling china systemic competitors. it's something that businesses have been aware of, but i think now i've received companies actually take steps to reduce and diversify their dependence on on china, looking at other potential players, both in the region and elsewhere around the world to, to have manufacturing into how to supply chains, but you are seeing some come companies, some china, still a very b

u. s . which is a major actor in this equation, remains absolutely disinterested at and in those notions at this moment, at a level that they can commit and follow through. when, when it really matters general thought, this is an extraordinary part of the world amid an ever changing political landscape well would from your own directive, consider you to an effective us strategy. and i've got is that in the near future, should the americans in a way, another way, shape what they want to achieve when it comes up based like i've got it then under the current circumstances a 1st i'd like to just follow up with my colleague statement there is a resistance in, in afghanistan to the cali, bon that goes beyond isis. and my colleague mentioned the national resistance front . that contest, about 7 of provinces. it's estimated primarily in the north and north of north east. and that, and in the, in the taliban has had to send up forces troops to try to fight this. so, so it, it's beyond isis and it is contes

u. s. which is seeing a number of european steel fertilizer and chemical firms. relocating nef the cheapest supplies, washington's pledge to help europe through the crisis also means there's some big money to be made. we are now in very active discussions with our european partners about banning the, the import of russian oil. so we want as europeans to diversify away from russia towards suppliers that we trust that our friends and that are reliable and therefore the u. s. commitment to provide the european union with additional at least 15000000000 cubic meters of ellen g. not only will ellen g supplies from the u. s. commit to a hefty price with brussels report to li, paying up to $200000000.00 for every time to delivery. experts have raised concerns over whether america actually has the capacity to fulfill all of your energy needs . the strategic oil reserves, for instance, have now had a 40 year low down 28 percent since january. earlier we spoke to 2 political experts. you both say that you

u. s. policy, which is the u. s. wants to kill europe, but really think it over the americans are the great beneficiaries of this, especially the oil industry. ah, that is a cleaning up as the oil prices go up.

u. s. which is c and number of european steel, fertilizer and chemical forums. now relocating there for cheapest supplies. washington's pledge to help europe through the crisis. also means there's some pretty big money to be made we are now in very active discussions with our european partners about banning the, the import of russian oil. so we want as europeans, to diversify away from russia towards suppliers that we trust that our friends and that are reliable. and therefore the u. s. commitment to provide the european union with additional at least 15000000000 cubic meters of ellen g. not only will l n g supplies from america come at a very hefty price with brussels reportedly paying get this up to $200000000.00 for every tanker delivery experts of res concerns of whether or not america actually has the capacity and infrastructure to fulfill all of europe's energy needs. i mean, take oil, for example, america, strategic reserves have now hit a 40 year lo crossing life. now i can have an economist on geopolitical strata is joining us live here on our t interna

u. s. which is at a 20 year. lo, your husband hammond, by economic turbulence and uncertainty sparks. i brushes invasion of ukraine and russia's decision to hold gas applies to germany, has also had an impact. russian authorities stripping the printing license from an independent newspaper, edited by the nobel peace prize winner dmitri moore. at off, the newspaper has been critical of the kremlin on the ruling comes mid attempts to silence criticism. the warn ukraine yet said to me, 3 more at off call the ruling political and he promised to contest it a plan to keep running the news on line. a trial is beginning in paris for 8 people accused of involvement in the 2016 bastille day attack in nice 86 people were killed when an attack drove his truck into crowds. people had gathered to watch fireworks display to the us where people in jackson, mississippi. you're facing an on precedent to water crisis. all that 100000 residents in the city have run out of safe drinking water. the government husband distributing bottle water, but there is not enough to supply the entire city. fenton mulli

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u. s. policy, which is the u. s. wants to kill euro really think it over. the americans are the great beneficiaries of this, especially the oil industry that is cleaning up as the oil prices go up and that's strengthening the dollar. the euro's doing down the british pound is absolutely punching it's right now. $1.15 this morning and the apparently, the europe is run by a nato amount by the elected politicians. and miss bare bach of the foreign secretary said yesterday in poland, but she doesn't care what the european voters month. she's going to support your brain. well, imagine the politicians saying they don't care what the voters say that she's in there, and she is going to do what she's agreed with the united states to do to boycott russia. and let me go to going to go to paris john, i mean, how do you explain that? i mean, i agree with everything that michael just said there and, but i thought europe in america were comrades in arms and it comes to their proxy war against russia. but, you know, the, the, the, the 2 players to get the short end of the

u. s. policy, which is the u. s. wants to kill europe, but really think it over the americans are the great beneficiaries of this, especially the oil industry that is cleaning up as the oil prices go up and that's strengthening the dollar. the euro's doing down the british pound is absolutely punching it's right now. $1.15 this morning and the, apparently, the europe is run by a nato amount by the elected politicians. and miss bare bach of the foreign secretary said yesterday in poland, but she doesn't care what the european voters month. she's going to support your brain. well, imagine the politicians saying they don't care what the voters say that she's in there, and she is going to do what she's agreed with the united states to do to boycott russia. let me go to going to go to paris john. i mean, how do you explain that? i mean, i agree with everything that michael just said there and, but i thought europe in america were comrades in arms, and it comes to their proxy war against russia. but, you know, the, the,

u. s. policy, which is the u. s. wants to kill euro really think it over. the americans are the great beneficiaries of this, especially the oil industry that is cleaning up as the oil prices go up and that's strengthening the dollar. the euro's going down, the british pound is absolutely punching it's right now. $1.15 this morning and the apparently, the europe is run by nato amount by the elected politicians. and miss bare bach of the foreign secretary said yesterday in poland, but she doesn't care what the european voters month. she's going to support your brain. well, imagine the politicians saying they don't care what the voters say that she's in there and she is going to do what she's agreed with the united states to do to boycott russia. let me, let me go to going to go to parent shop. i mean, how do you explain that? i mean, i agree with everything that michael just said there. i'm, but i thought europe in america were comrades in arms when it comes to their proxy war against russia. but, you know, the, the, the, the 2 players to get the short end of

u. s, which is something that british people, a british politicians on dead take her take very, very seriously. and that, that he felt that the queen really contributed to that say. so i think that really embodies on the feeling. i think that that the heads of state would have, i think she had, she had this ability to make people feel special. so when you see photos of her with heads of state, it seems like she really was able to give everybody their special attention. so when our president obama and michelle obama, when they came over she, she was so graceful and, and also smiley. and it seemed at her and you know, that had she key humor was, was shining through when she was engaging. i think particularly with, with her, with that a couple that, you know, people probably did take that as something that's, that, that's an honor to meet her and, and that did strength from the relationship between those 2 countries here. got thank you so much for that. we're seeing footage of more crowds gathering as the evening progresses. we also know that we've already heard it from a british prime minister a

more than 2 trillion dollars was spent on the war and the gun is done, which ended with the u. s. withdrawal. one year ago. or 3rd journalist daniel lazar says that he doesn't believe the u. s. reports about russia's interference thing. the us itself had meddled in dozens of elections in other countries. the state department report, the c i a 4 is just ludicrous. i'm in a corner to a study at carnegie mellon university. the u. s. interfered and 62 election foreign elections during the cold war. after the cold war, interfered and elections intervened in the elections and havi, afghanistan, and elsewhere. i've been no position. however, given the information i put out in 2016, 18 over russian political and interference in the us the, the, the information was that's completely false, totally bad information based on that, there is no reason to believe the latest allegation. united nations special reports has called for the removal of unilateral sanctions on iran in a report. the details, the effects of decades of embargoes in the country. a job insurance in the united states has imp

u. s citizen, which is why from the beginning we've called on the u. s. government to do what they would if any other citizen were kinda brought launch. i saw on transparent investigation that leads to the kiddos being held accountable. that is the bare minimum, the government, as politician, powerful and influential as that of the us should strive for on behalf of their own citizens. however, the by then administration. so fraud has failed to launch an investigation. despite corps from over 80 members of the u. s. congress to do so along with inanimate of an actors. through all the international community. accountability requires action . now addition to being a us citizen, shaheen was also a pound, but a senior and who was killed in cold blood by an israeli soldier. it seems that the reason her case has not been a priority for the u. s. government is because, well, who is sheet of who she was and who she was kid by there is no miss city to gardening, what's happened to city, except for the actual name and identity of her killer investigations conducte

u. s. trade secretary also promised opportunities for companies and workers in mexico with the circle chip act which subsidizes this industry in the u. s. with $52000000000.00, and also with the us inflation reduction act, which offers incentives to buy electric cars. now to some of the other global business stories making this global banking behemoth goldman sachs will cut hundreds of jobs as early as this month. the company had paused lay offs for the last 2 years because of the pandemic. goldman sachs employed $47000.00 people at the end of the 2nd quarter this year. a majority of twitter shareholders have voted in favor of the companies $44000000000.00 sale to you on must accepting an offer that's a 3rd higher than the current stock value mosque, however, maintains he won't go ahead with the acquisition, arguing he was misled over the spam accounts, the german government is vowing rapid cash assistance for small and mid sized companies facing massive energy bills this winter. on tuesday, the german economy minister met with industry industry groups from across the country. they've been pressurin

example, saudi arabia, which traditional is considered one of america's main economic and military allies . and this is really part of a larger trend, all a trying to divest itself from b u. s. current, which was used to be a very secure way of doing business. and recently became one of the major liabilities not only again for russia, reaches clearly facing western sumption, but also for many other nations who want to do business with one another. because it's essentially subjective members of international trade to arbitrary treatment by the united states. and that in and of itself presents and major economic risk. that's why this latest moved by gas problem, and it's china's partners is definitely their welcome stop here in russia. there are also hopes that it will encourage many other countries. many of the companies rather smaller companies to pursue the same route and rush also helps to develop similar ways of dealing with other nations. india via many other asian partners. again, not as a move against somebody in this case, the united states by that as a way of ensuring fair in terms of business internationally. indeed, i believe in above or some banks will also seen

u. s. has, which is inherently dangerous. you know, if there's an attack on japan, then that's one thing. if there's an attack on australia, it's another thing. but taiwan is a very different thing because even the us recognizes that taiwan is part of china. that is the very basis of establishing diplomatic relations back in 79. martin, go ahead. oh, well, i don't. i don't think don't. i do personally. i don't think that going for war and i'll stand aside to have to with your other committees. i think they're looking for a state of emergency. and i think this is going to be a huge public relations exercise where their heart but martin that when that, that's what the us in these hot heads one, the chinese may react very, very differently to that. don't lose think. well, yes, this is, it was a great danger that was great changing new crane with russia, and the great danger with china is miscalculation in how much confidence do you place in the biden administration to knock? well then this calculation is great because there was no interaction is great because you also have the chinese wantin

u. s. has which is inherently dangerous. if there is an attack on japan, then that's one thing. if there's an attack on australia, it's another thing. but taiwan is a very different thing because even the us recognizes that taiwan is part of china. that is the very basis of establishing diplomatic relations back in 79. martin. go ahead. oh, well, i don't, i don't think don't. i don't personally, i don't think that going for war and i'll stand aside to have to with your other committees. i think they're looking for a state of emergency and i think this is going to be a huge public relations exercise where their heart but martin that when that, that's what the us in these hot heads one, the chinese may react very, very differently to that. don't lose anglo. yes, this is, it was a great danger that was great engine ukraine with russia and the graduate china is miscalculation in how much confidence do you place in the biden administration to? no, well then this calculation is great because there was no interaction is great because you also have the chinese wanting, they're going to

u. s. senate, which is now a virtual tie. j. d very. why do you like j d, been the america 1st falsely ended. whoa. p as in woke is lives got the discovery, go. lar carter will not succeed. we will not be a superpower under. whoa people. like what one to santos is doing in florida? absolutely. will all are wrong. does i have the same with we? ball will drop. i'm sorry to hear drunk to border it dropped to borders. is america for support? i'm on a mission to keep here to free. let's make sure ohio remains re laying the groundwork for a potential presidential run ship. trump not nominated. governor de santis came to ohio to stump with events neither agreed to be interviewed. i've got moms across the country, democrats, republicans, independence, you know what they say to me all the time. i wish to run to santa for this my governor, i can't wait to vote for him for a president, a de santis candidacy could lead to a pretty significant shift in the republican party towards full scale or about it. so i think we are at risk of it happening dur

u. s. has violated the quote, the charter if the charter means allowing people self determination, which it does on numerous occasions when it's suited interest to do so. and that's what empires do. and the u. s. is no different than the british empire and now the french and others before it and it's behaving empirically. and it is increasingly aggressive in that regard. the voting will be held from september 23rd to the 27th and for areas. so ganske and donuts were public's and the don bath, as well as the hearse on ends up. or she regents, we will have special coverage on the referendum in these regions which get under way on friday, as locals vote on whether they want to become part of russia. you can read more on our website and of course, stay tuned to our international ah . an exceptional opportunity. this is how south africa is. president korea rema foes has branded the biggest military export on the continent. hold in the country's capital city of for toria, with hundreds of companies participating in the event. the african and aerospace defense export will run until sunday. the for

no one can stop them, which is exactly why i believe the u. s. targeted me in the 1st place. and at this point, i mean, what are you going to do? right to do you? how do you think you can seek justice and combat this? the fact that here on the f b, i most wanted list, i mean, i mean, that's a great question on savannah. if you haven't really got around for that thought process yet, it's just great, really to be here. and i'm sure you know that the plan will be with i'm really, really thankful. and i will thank here you know, might my team that have been a amazing doc, truck dollar and saudi rod sterling all got it, been yankee? who is my, my russian lawyer who helped me get here? we were looking at options, but yeah, i've, i'm not going to go down without fight. that's for sure. even though i'm very happy to be here and i'm, i'm safe and sound and i have no problem staying here. i really want to get rid of this, this silly, most fun to poster on google about my official right. it's, it's definitely must be a really, for you to be here and staying on that subject. what do you

u. s. is currently experiencing the fastest ride in food prices since the 1970s, which is a further aggravating the problem. so the u. s is 31 trillion in debt, yet sense billions to ukraine and some military families around food stamps. got it . in other words, us troops will need to go on welfare and food stamps to do their part, to support ukraine. appalling struggling soldiers told to apply for food stamps as biden sense, billions for ukraine military. the federal government can't afford to give our military arrays, but they can afford to have them go on snap and sent billions to ukraine almost on a weekly basis. 2016 obama biden dropped $1600000000.00 cash on a runway into iran. 2021 biden gave the taliban $80000000000.00 worth of us hardware. 202252, gives ukraine's military as many billions as they demand world telling us troops to apply for food stamps. i'm sensing a trend here. we spoke to at mos in a new york times, best selling. also, he believes that the priorities of washington's political establishment of nothing to do with the needs of the calling people. well, it's a little bit

reserves. china triples to pans holdings with 3 trillion and foreign exchange reserves, which all could be gone. if the u. s. simply decided it, but gulf states should probably to feel a bit wary. because the trick with rushes assets is not washington's 1st soup. there was a ran which accused the u. s. a violating international law for seething $2000000000.00 worth of its assets to destabilize its government. and on monday, the international court of justice is that to begin a hearing on a case filed by ter, on in 2016, something that can set a precedent on what happens with the seizure of russia's assets. it's at least possible that the international court of justice will fight that the u. s. violated iran's rights under international law. if u. s. congress takes the same approach to russia's assets. as it did to ron's, it likely will manifestly violate international law than we have afghanistan, a country already reeling from the consequences of decades of u. s. intervention. also having no access to billions of its foreign reserves. further, stunting its economic growth, the people of, of gun histone had

is the issue of human rights and the murder of saudi journalist jamal castle g 4 years ago for which u. s. intelligence, as the saudi crown prince is responsible for that. we also discussed political questions, him questions about human rights? are questions about civil rights in and for freedom to express different opinions, argue from lucas got on to hold. these are important issues with different parts of the conversation. here's you react, poor women's rights record is another highly sensitive topic. saudi arabia's trying to appear more modern and organized a meeting with a group of young women for shawls. his next stops the united arab emirates and guitar, where he hopes to secure deliveries of liquefied natural gas is a round up. now, some other news headlines. iran's president has said, the country must deal decisively with protest is after more than a week of unrest. the anti government protests were triggered by the death of 22 euros iranian curd. massa mini in police custody last week. since then in at least 40 people have been killed. nasa officials have cancelled choose days p

which is another ice of the $1.11. and we have around 67 back of the u. s. dollars, so which is less than the black market? you can go to the bank and exchange fashion, benny's pounds for dollars with a less than the black mark, and then you both sell it to the black market. and the difference is coming from nowhere. and the controls are becoming more and more tight. now if you have a bank account, you can go from the bank between, depending on your deposit between 5 to 10000000, maybe in as the maximum millions a month. so you can have something from $150.00 to around $400.00 maximum a month. why the inflation next ave high. so this is most people will get down less than $200.00, which is not enough even from their salaries. we're not talking about some of their long term deposits, so people i be suffocating day after day. and i think what's going to happen after the banks are open on thursday or yes on thursday, and they will have more security measures. maybe maybe their front office will be closed by the back offices, and it's only a matter of time when someone will be more creative to come with a diff

u. s. congress is controlled by the president's democratic party in terms of the house of representatives, the lower chamber, and then the u. s. senate, which is the upper chamber of the u. s. congress. now, republicans are trying to capture both of those houses and they're really hammering in these final weeks of campaigning that the president and his democratic party have mishandled the you has caught me. so a rail strike would have been a political gift for the president's opponent. so what we know is that the president was working, laid into the night on the telephone, trying to get this deal done. now we know this crisis has been averted. it is a gift for the president given the fact that had it gone the other way, this really could have been devastating for his legislative agenda. okay. can be, i'll get joining us that from warrenton, thanks very much. come to an apologies. 12 years for the background noise there in kimberly's live now time for the weather and his robe. now the western pacific is suddenly full of tropical storm, many which make it typhoon status. 3 around at the moment. this is the one that went just up the coast of e