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Factal Forecast takes a look at the biggest news stories coming in the next week and why they matter. From the editors at Factal, we publish our forward-looking podcast each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on the week ahead.
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As Colombia cracks down on cartel violence, the country braces for more
May 12 2022
11 mins
As Colombia cracks down on cartel violence, the country braces for more
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss recent violence by Colombia's Clan del Golfo cartel, plus more on Sweden considering NATO membership, Somalia’s presidential election, Turkey’s foreign minister visiting the US and Australia’s election.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.Note: Our podcast (and the weekly Forecast email) will be off next week, but we'll be back on May 26. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Twitter where we’ll still be posting breaking news.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors David Wyllie, Vivian Wang, Irene Villora and Jeff Landset. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
May 12 2022
11 mins
Protests in Armenia over possible Nagorno-Karabakh concessions spark fears of mass unrest
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Imana Gunawan discuss the anti-government protests in Armenia, plus more on the Israeli parliament reconvening, Russia's annual military parade, Philippine elections and Sudan's upcoming national dialogue. These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Ahmed Namatalla, Alex Moore, David Wyllie, Agnese Boffano and Imana Gunawan. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
May 5 2022
10 mins
Sneak peak at The Debrief: Pakistan in political turmoil after PM Khan ousted
Editors Sophie Perryer and Awais Ahmad discuss Pakistan's political crisis, plus more from Jimmy Lovaas on Greece raising its minimum wage, Italy easing coronavirus passport rules, a meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve and Russian companies delisting from international exchanges.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.Subscribing to The Debrief Newsletter is also free. Our next edition comes out May 2nd and features a deeper look at Pakistan's political turmoil.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jess Fino, Irene Villora, Jeff Landset, Alex Moore, Sophie Perryer and Awais Ahmad. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Apr 28 2022
8 mins
Israel faces political crisis amid escalating violence in East Jerusalem
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss the political crisis unfolding in Israel, plus more on round two of the French presidential election, South Korea easing coronavirus restrictions, the end of El Salvador’s state of emergency and Somalia’s parliament electing its leadership.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jeff Landset, Jess Fino, Jaime Calle Moreno, Irene Villora and Agnese Boffano. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Apr 21 2022
11 mins
Anti-government protests break out in Sri Lanka as economic and energy crises worsen
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Imana Gunawan discuss anti-government protests in Sri Lanka, plus more on Russia resuming travel with 52 "friendly" countries, a presidential election in the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia, a trucker convoy headed for Los Angeles and Somalia swearing in members of Parliament.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.Note: Our podcast will be off next week for Spring Break, but we'll be back on April 21. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Twitter where we’ll still be posting breaking news.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jess Fino, Irene Villora, Vivian Wang, Jeff Landset and Imana Gunawan. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Apr 7 2022
9 mins
Israel on edge after three deadly attacks in a week
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss recent deadly attacks in Israel, plus more on Shanghai’s coronavirus lockdown, a strike by Tunisian journalists, elections in Hungary, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voting on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Imana Gunawan, Agnese Boffano, Jaime Calle Moreno, Joe Veyera and Ahmed Namatalla. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved
Mar 31 2022
12 mins
In Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol, thousands remain trapped with Russian forces closing in
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss Ukraine’s besieged city of Mariupol, plus more on Argentina's debt deal with the International Monetary Fund, Pakistani lawmakers considering a no confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, Zimbabwe's by-elections and Yemen peace talks. These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Irene Villora, Awais Ahmad, Jimmy Lovaas, Agnese Boffano and Alex Moore. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Mar 24 2022
14 mins
With all eyes on Ukraine, North Korea conducts tenth missile launch of year
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss North Korea's startling number of missile tests, plus more on Major League Baseball Spring Training games, Germany relaxing coronavirus rules, Supreme Court confirmation hearings and NATO leaders meeting to discuss Ukraine.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, Jeff Landset, David Wyllie, Imana Gunawan and Vivian Wang. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved
Mar 17 2022
9 mins
Russia's invasion of Ukraine complicates plans to revive the Iran nuclear deal
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine complicates plans to revive the Iran nuclear deal, plus more on European Union heads of state meeting in Versaille, a presidential election in Turkmenistan and Colombia’s legislative elections, France lifting its vaccine passport rules.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jess Fino, Alex Moore, Irene Villora, Sophie Perryer and Agnese Boffano. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Mar 10 2022
10 mins
Trucker convoy heads to US capital despite easing of coronavirus-related restrictions
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss an anti-mandate protest headed for Washington, DC, plus more on the upcoming French presidential election, International Court of Justice hearings over the war in Ukraine, a protest march in Pakistan and South Korea's presidential election.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Thibault Spirlet, Irene Villora, Jaime Calle Moreno, Vivian Wang and Joe Veyera. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Mar 3 2022
9 mins
Russia’s moves in eastern Ukraine intensify, raising fears of a deadly war
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, plus more on Somalia’s national election deadline, a constitutional referendum in Belarus, Canada easing travel restrictions and President Biden delivering the State of the Union.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Vivian Wang, Jimmy Lovaas, Thibault Spirlet, Jaime Calle and Alex More. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Feb 24 2022
15 mins
A renewed power struggle in Libya threatens country’s tenuous stability
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Agnese Boffano discuss a renewed power struggle in Libya plus more on the Munich Security Conference, the Winter Olympics closing ceremony, Australia reopening its borders to vaccinated travelers and a UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Irene Villora, Thibault Spirlet, Imana Gunawan, Alex Moore and Agnese Boffano. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Feb 17 2022
11 mins
After closing a border bridge, Canada’s anti-vaccine truckers may inspire a U.S. protest
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Joe Veyera discuss the Canadian truckers protesting a vaccine mandate, plus more on a strike at London’s Heathrow Airport, Germany’s presidential election, Russia's State Duma Council discussing a bill to recognize breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine and leaders from the European Union and African Union meeting for a summit.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Irene Villora, David Wyllie, Alex Moore, Jess Fino, Ahmed Namatalla and Joe Veyera. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Feb 10 2022
9 mins
Failed coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau adds to concerns about West African stability
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Sophie Perryer discuss an apparent coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau, plus more on the cyclone headed for Madagascar, an election in Costa Rica, Libya's parliament voting on a new prime minister and Russian military exercises in Belarus.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jeff Landset, Irene Villora, Alex Moore, David Wyllie and Sophie Perryer. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Feb 3 2022
8 mins
Burkina Faso’s military seizes power, marking Africa’s fifth coup in less than two years
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the coup in Burkina Faso, plus more on Canadian truckers protesting a vaccine mandate, elections in Portugal, Hungary’s prime minister visiting Russia and the start of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors David Wyllie, Jess Fino, Bada Kim, Vivian Wang and Ahmed Namatalla. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Jan 27 2022
12 mins
North Korea's recent missile launches pose new challenges for missile defense systems
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, plus more on Beijing tightening travel rules, foreign troops leaving Kazakhstan, a meeting of Lebanon's government and England scrapping its "Plan B" coronavirus rules.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jimmy Lovaas, Awais Ahmad, Ahmed Namatalla, Sophie Perryer and Vivian Wang. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Jan 20 2022
8 mins
Kazakhstan's deadly protests end, but political upheaval shrouds future
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the deadly protests in Kazakhstan, plus more on the U.S. Senate's vote on a Nord Stream 2 sanctions bill*, possible protests by India's farmers, a Serbian constitutional referendum and the start of the Australian Open. These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jimmy Lovaas, Jeff Landset, Joe Veyera, David Wyllie and Alex Moore. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.*CORRECTION: Our podcast incorrectly stated that the U.S. Senate vote on the Nord Stream 2 sanctions was expected to take place on Friday, Jan. 14. In fact, the vote was expected by that date. The Senate ultimately took the matter up on Thursday, Jan. 13, rejecting the proposed sanctions. Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Jan 13 2022
11 mins
Sudan’s prime minister quits, leaving military in control as protests grow
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Ahmed Namatalla discuss the unrest in Sudan, plus more on Iraq's new parliament holding its first session, Portugal lifting some of its coronavirus-related restrictions, the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration penalizing companies that fail to enforce coronavirus vaccine guidelines and Russia-U.S. talks in Geneva.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Alex Moore, Jess Fino, Irene Villora, David Wyllie and Ahmed Namatalla. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved.
Jan 6 2022
12 mins
Migrants stalled in Mexico City after weekend clashes with police
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Irene Villora discuss a migrant caravan in Mexico City, plus more on Hong Kong’s legislative election, Islamic countries meeting to discuss Afghanistan, a presidential election runoff in Chile and Russia’s Putin holding a media conference.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Imana Gunawan, Sophie Perryer, Joe Veyera, David Wyllie and Irene Villora. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Note: With the holiday and the New Year coming up, the podcast will be off for a couple weeks. Our next podcast will be out January 6th. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on Twitter where we’ll still be posting breaking news.Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.
Dec 16 2021
13 mins
Post-coup Myanmar faces uncertain future amid militia rise
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Imana Gunawan discuss the challenges facing a post-coup Myanmar, plus more on the UK hosting a G7 summit, Palestinian local elections, Colombia and Ecuador reopening land borders and a meeting between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Jess Fino, Ahmed Namatalla, Irene Villora, Jimmy Lovaas and Imana Gunawan. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we’ve missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.
Dec 9 2021
11 mins