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Magazyn #391 Deportacje z USA do Demokratycznej Republiki Konga

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The US begins deporting people to the Democratic Republic of Congo under a new agreement with the Trump administration.
The episode opens with a preview of ten diverse international stories. It begins with the Philippines resetting relations with China and promoting dialogue in the South China Sea. Djibouti is highlighted for using its strategic location near the Bab al-Mandab strait to host foreign military bases, generating income despite high unemployment and poverty. Russia has introduced simplified immigration procedures, allowing foreign specialists like scientists and engineers to obtain residency without language tests starting in April. The war in Iran is severely affecting Filipino fishing communities, leading to unprofitable trips and government subsidies that cover only a few fishermen. New research shows human echolocation is a gradual skill, not a single sonar shot, with experts building environmental images click by click. The Democratic Republic of Congo will start accepting deportees from the USA under a temporary agreement with the Trump administration, with costs covered by the US. Cambodia faces energy uncertainty due to rising fuel prices, responding with tax cuts on electric vehicles and solar panels to promote electrification. Chile's far-right government canceled plans for a memorial at the former Colonia Dignidad, a site of abuse and torture during the Pinochet dictatorship. A new journalistic department, Solutions Desk, focuses on effective environmental interventions, influencing decisions like Microsoft's investments in agroecology. Scientists use poetry to express admiration and communicate complex ideas, with examples from programs at the University of California and poets like Maya Angelou. The episode concludes with thanks to patrons supporting the podcast.
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