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Latest Episodes
Israel’s plans to take over Gaza City and a peace deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan
Israel announces plans to expand its offensive in Gaza and Beijing’s critical-minerals chokehold on the US military tightens. Plus: are Italy’s lidos having a renaissance or dying out?
Turkey in the crosshairs as Trump mulls sanctions on Russian oil importers
Nato member Turkey is among the nations facing possible US tariffs over its Russian oil ties. We discuss Ankara’s delicate balancing act and the view from Kyiv.
What Brics, Donald Trump’s tariffs and Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine have in common
Trump is threatening Brics nations, including India and Brazil, with rapidly rising tariffs over Russian oil. Moscow is hoping this will drive a further wedge between the Brics and the US.
Intra-Korean relations and the dismantling of South Korea’s border speakers
South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, orders the removal of loudspeakers to reduce tension with Pyongyang. Plus: Witkoff in Moscow, luxury earnings takeaways and a musical round-up with Matt Wolf.
Malaysia hosts Thai-Cambodia peace talks as ceasefire holds
Defence ministers and military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia meet in Malaysia following violent clashes last week.
Trump raises Canada tariff to 35% as the world reacts to new levies
We explore the global economic consequences as President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs begin with all eyes on Canada, Australia and India.
The aftershock of Zelensky’s anti-corruption scandal
As Ukraine’s parliament readies to vote on reversing last week’s rollback of anti-corruption laws, Andrey Kurkov sees cause for optimism. Plus: Trump puts pressure on India over its ties with Russia and transport news.
While the US threatens tariffs, Russia has been busy bypassing sanctions
We delve into Russia’s efforts to bypass Western sanctions and consider whether the country will respond to new US tariff threats. Plus: recognising a Palestinian state gathers steam.
As Thai and Cambodian militaries meet, can a ceasefire between the two nations hold?
Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, looks at whether a ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by the US and Malaysia, will pass muster as military delegations meet today.
Taiwan’s recall elections and the future of air travel in Dubai
We get an update about life on the ground in Kyiv. Then: recall elections in Taiwan shift relations with Beijing. And: Dubai Airports eyes the 100 million annual passengers milestone.
