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Latest Episodes
US-Iran talks begin in Oman. Can common ground be found?
US-Iran talks kick off in Oman, marking the first negotiations since Tehran’s 12-day war with Israel in June. We head to Muscat for the latest. Then: have tourists ruined the Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival? Plus: Taiwan’s government advises parents on teens’ K-pop obsessions.
Last remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires: What next?
For the first time since the 1970s, there are no legally binding limits on US and Russian nuclear forces without a new pact in progress. We assess the risks. Then: Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and Czech prime minister Andrej Babiš meet in Rome. Plus: a look ahead to Japan’s elections.
Colombia’s president at the White House: Can US-Latin America tensions be resolved?
Gustavo Petro meets with Trump as US-Latin America tensions soar. Then: the head of Nato makes a trip to Kyiv. Plus: Balochistan explained and Monocle at the World Governments Summit. And: the latest in architecture.
Talks begin in Dubai for the World Governments Summit
We join our team at the World Governments Summit in Dubai for the latest from the event. Plus: the low-down on Singapore Airshow and a check-in from Spain’s annual global tourism fair, Fitur.
Keir Starmer heads to Japan and the World Governments Summit kicks off in Dubai. Plus: the Grammy Awards
UK prime minister Keir Starmer lands in Japan as he looks to improve his nation’s ties with East Asia. Plus: we head to Dubai for the World Governments Summit and to Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards. Then: the business behind couture.
Venezuela opens up its oil industry. Plus: a look ahead at Costa Rica’s presidential elections
We look at the new law allowing foreign companies to operate in Venezuela’s oil industry, and what that means for the country. Then: France’s push for digital sovereignty. Plus: Emma Nelson samples the UK’s best croissant.
Mexico calls off oil shipment to Cuba and US escalates Iran strike threats
Mexico’s president insists that halting oil to Cuba is a “sovereign” decision. Then: US military builds up in the Gulf as President Trump tells Iran that time is “running out”. Plus: A look inside Monocle’s February issue.
Gaza’s Rafah crossing to reopen and the ‘mother of all deals’ agreed between EU and India
Israel says that it will reopen the key border crossing with Egypt after nearly two years. Then: we look into the details of the landmark free-trade agreement between India and the EU. Plus: the latest from Mozambique as the country suffers ongoing floods. And: K-pop soft power in Mexico.
European commitment to renewable energy and security cooperation in the North Sea
Ten countries, including the UK, back a vast fleet of offshore wind projects in the North Sea and outline security co-operation. Then: Life in Iran, and high jewellery at Paris Couture Week.
Japan dissolves parliament: Will the gamble pay off?
Japan prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s 12-day election campaign gets under way. And: why Ukrainian Fashion Week has been rescheduled.
