British prime minister Keir Starmer meets US president Joe Biden to talk about support for Ukraine and a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza. Then: Thailand’s new prime minister makes her inaugural speech to parliament, and why Boeing’s production could be on the tipping point. Plus: we flick through the autumn edition of ‘Konfekt’ magazine.

British prime minister Keir Starmer meets US president Joe Biden to talk about support for Ukraine and a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza. Then: Thailand’s new prime minister makes her inaugural speech to parliament, and why Boeing’s production could be on the tipping point. Plus: we flick through the autumn edition of ‘Konfekt’ magazine.

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. 

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.

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Starmer meets Biden and Thailand’s new prime minister makes her first speech to parliament

The US, UK, France and Germany impose fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles, Negin Shiraghaei unpacks Tehran’s vow to retaliate. Also in the programme: Mexico’s Senate introduces a controversial plan to have voters elect all its judges and we get the latest on the inaugural All Afghan Women summit from Lynne O'Donnell. Plus: we learn about Alcova’s new venues for Fuorisalone Mobile 2025.

The US, UK, France and Germany impose fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles, Negin Shiraghaei unpacks Tehran’s vow to retaliate. Also in the programme: Mexico’s Senate introduces a controversial plan to have voters elect all its judges and we get the latest on the inaugural All Afghan Women summit from Lynne O'Donnell. Plus: we learn about Alcova’s new venues for Fuorisalone Mobile 2025.

The West hits Iran with fresh sanctions

Former president Donald Trump and vice-president Kamala Harris face off in Philadelphia. Also on the programme: Jordanian voters head to the polls amid fears of a wider war. Then: why Indonesia has placed a moratorium on new Bali hotels due to overtourism concerns. Plus: the latest transport news and a check-in at Helsinki Design Week.

Former president Donald Trump and vice-president Kamala Harris face off in Philadelphia. Also on the programme: Jordanian voters head to the polls amid fears of a wider war. Then: why Indonesia has placed a moratorium on new Bali hotels due to overtourism concerns. Plus: the latest transport news and a check-in at Helsinki Design Week.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump mark first head to head

Turkey will be attending the Arab League Summit for the first time in 13 years. We consider how significant this is. Plus: we’ll hear about the mpox vaccine rollout in Africa, Germany’s emergency land-border controls and get a round-up of aviation news.

Turkey will be attending the Arab League Summit for the first time in 13 years. We consider how significant this is. Plus: we’ll hear about the mpox vaccine rollout in Africa, Germany’s emergency land-border controls and get a round-up of aviation news.

Starmer meets Biden and Thailand’s new prime minister makes her first speech to parliament

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