Sponsored by
The Globalist
Monocle’s essential weekday news show; expert analysis, business insights, and European front-page reviews. Anchored from London and Zürich at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET
Latest Episodes
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.
Macron says France will recognise a Palestinian state, becoming the first G7 nation to do so
We discuss the diplomatic implications of president Macron stating that France will recognise a Palestinian state. Plus: the latest from the Thailand-Cambodia border and why the global economy is, so far, ignoring tariffs.
China and the EU celebrate 50 years of diplomacy with strained summit
EU leaders head to Beijing as the war in Ukraine and rising trade tensions dampen Sino-European relations. Plus: the view from Kyiv and the Yokohama Museum of Art’s new exhibition.
Japan and the US announce an unexpected trade deal. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival
The view from Tokyo as Japan and the US reach trade deal. Then: Iran, Russia and China debate a response to possible nuclear sanctions from the E3. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
