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Latest Episodes
Who will be Japan’s new prime minister? Plus: Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona
Who will lead Japan’s increasingly tumultuous political scene after Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation? Plus: Argentina’s local elections and Monocle goes to Barcelona.
Trump’s deadline for Putin is up – will anything change? Plus: the life and legacy of Giorgio Armani
Another Trump deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine passes. What’s he waiting for? Then: the UAE issues a rare, stark warning to Israel. Plus: Giorgio Armani’s impact on the fashion industry.
Is diplomacy failing Ukraine and is Thailand music’s Tomorrowland?
Former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul evidences fault lines in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Plus: Thailand courts the music industry and snags hosting Tomorrowland. And: what’s brewing in Finland?
India’s Modi embraces Xi and Putin after being iced out by Trump
India’s Modi meets with presidents Xi and Putin in Shanghai, marking a new partnership. Has Trump’s attempt to force India’s hand backfired? Plus: a flip through the French papers and Seoul’s first K-pop venue.
The international response to the Afghanistan earthquake
As hundreds of people are reported killed by an earthquake in Afghanistan, we examine how the humanitarian response will play out against the country’s politics.
What does China’s president, Xi Jinping, hope to gain from the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit?
As the annual Shanghai Co-operation Organisation summit is to start today, all eyes are on what a rapprochement between China and India will mean for Donald Trump.
What does the future look like for Argentina’s Javier Milei?
Argentina’s midterm elections are set for October. But will a corruption scandal involving president Milei knock him off course? Then: EU defence ministers gather amid more deadly attacks on Ukraine. Plus: ‘Jaws’ turns 50.
Confidence in national politics vanishes in France and the Netherlands amid cabinet chaos
We take a closer look at the governments of France and the Netherlands ahead of impending no-confidence motions in both European countries.
Leaders of Germany, France and Poland show support for Moldova’s pro-European path
In a warning to Russia, Moldova welcomes Merz, Macron and Tusk to its independence day celebrations. Then: the fierce diplomatic spat between Australia and Iran. Plus: headlines from the world of aviation.
Can talks in Geneva ease Europe and Iran’s nuclear standoff?
Officials from Germany, France and the UK meet with counterparts from Tehran to continue nuclear talks amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Plus: the Pope’s first international trip and a boom in Thai hospitality.
