The Globalist
The Globalist
Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.Social links:
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US-Iran ceasefire at breaking point after fresh attacks in the UAE and Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jump as the US and Iran trade accusations over strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Fico’s U-turn on Ukraine and the state of EU-Canada relations as Mark Carney addresses European leaders in Armenia.
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What’s at stake for Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia?
Japan’s PM kicks off bilateral meetings with Vietnam and Australia, we discuss the agenda. Then: We review thefirst ever EU-Armenia Summit. Plus: ILTM Villa d’Este, a tour around Alcova and a trip with Alaska Airlines.
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Centcom chief briefs Trump on new plans for ‘short and powerful’ strikes on Iran
Donald Trump is briefed on possible next steps for further military action in Iran. Then: China’s zero-tariff push for Africa, the freedom press index, Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Learned’ and Apple’s latest earnings report.
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How the UAE’s departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East
The UAE’s exit from Opec is part of a broader strategic pivot, argues Pat Breen of Gas Strategies. We look at the diplomatic intrigue behind a move that has rattled oil markets. Plus: Kosovo faces another election and a preview of the Venice Biennale.
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Is Mali losing control to insurgents? JNIM, Russian forces and the fight for the Sahel
A wave of attacks across Mali raises fresh questions about the state’s grip on security and the growing reach of jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM. Plus: the UAE quits Opec, the UK’s deepening political crisis and Nasa’s bid to buy more time for Voyager 1.
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Iran’s top diplomat meets Vladimir Putin as US peace talks stall
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is in Moscow on a high-stakes diplomatic tour, following visits to Pakistan and Oman. With fragile progress made in Muscat, what can the Kremlin do for Tehran? Plus: rising violence in Colombia a month before elections, King Charles’s US state visit and tech…
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Israel and Lebanon test fragile ceasefire
Tensions between Lebanon and Israel remain high as questions grow over what comes next. We also discuss how jet fuel shortages are affecting the airline industry and go to Finland, where authorities are preparing for a possible oil spill linked to Russia’s shadow fleet.
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Iran ceasefire tested by pressure at sea
Washington says that the ceasefire still holds but shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and signals from Tehran suggest the crisis is far from over. We also discuss Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s foreign minister, visiting the UK and New York’s new tax on the mega rich.
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EU approves €90bn for Ukraine: what comes next?
The EU grants Ukraine a much-anticipated €90bn loan, but what does that mean for Kyiv and why could Turkey host possible peace talks? Plus: the Delphi Economic Forum and we meet designer Tom Dixon at Salone del Mobile.
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Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire: how do the two sides overcome mistrust?
With the ceasefire between Iran and the US extended at the last minute, we assess what comes next, with former diplomat Carne Ross. Plus: Why Nato chief Mark Rutte is visiting Turkey and the latest from Pope Leo’s Africa trip.
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