Why European leaders made a show of strength in Kyiv as the US steps back. We explore how Riyadh is positioning itself on the frontline of diplomacy; keep an eye on the election in Poland after the dust settles in Germany; assess the effect of Lunar New Year domestic travel on China’s airlines; and examine why the next generation of luxury watchmakers is coming from Japan. Plus: the cheese war between Switzerland and France is maturing.

Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran
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Iran threatens further retaliation as Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon
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Crisis in Cuba deepens and Zelensky in the UK and Spain
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