Pakistan says it's killed almost 300 Afghan Taliban

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate following attacks, with Pakistan claiming to have killed nearly 300 Taliban officials. China and Iran offer to mediate as both sides trade accusations of supporting militant groups. Meanwhile, China continues a purge of senior military officers, raising questions about potential threats to President Xi Jinping's power. Cuba faces a severe oil blockade by the U.S., leading to shortages and dire living conditions, with some Cubans expressing a desire for U.S. intervention. Gazans observe Ramadan amidst the ruins of war, struggling with poverty and destruction despite a fragile ceasefire. The podcast also touches on Jeffrey Epstein's attempt to purchase a Moroccan palace before his arrest and Waitrose's decision to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing.