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Iraq sees worst drought in nearly a century

The World

PRX

News, Lethaldissent

4.6943 Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

In Iraq, 2025 has been the driest year on record since 1933, with water storage levels dropping dramatically. Politicians blame climate change, but there are also other factors at play. And, even as the US slaps hefty tariffs on Chinese goods, the country's trade surplus is on the rise. Also, after US President Donald Trump shut the door to asylum seekers, many previously hoping for protection in the US have started looking to Mexico, but the country’s asylum system has challenges of its own. Plus, Buenos Aires may have set a new record for the largest-ever gathering of golden retrievers.

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0:38.5

All right, thank you for listening.

0:40.4

And here's a show.

0:47.1

President Trump imposed steep tariffs on China.

0:49.9

If that was supposed to hurt Chinese exports in manufacturing, it's not working.

0:54.3

Basically, Chinese exports are flooding the world markets.

0:58.7

I'm Marco Werman, why China's trade surplus hit a record $1 trillion.

1:03.4

Also today, a new HIV prevention drug shows real promise in Uganda.

1:08.0

If it's rolled out at scale and coverage is wide, this doctor says,

1:12.1

then we will be able to significantly or almost eliminate new infections.

1:16.9

And an old Christmas tradition in the Netherlands that plays on racist stereotypes.

1:21.1

It was so normal for the population, especially the white population,

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