As the US president starts his visit to the UK, we discuss what’s at stake for the “special relationship”. Plus: A new UN report says that Israel is committing genocide; and we examine Malawi’s elections and TV news. 

As the US president starts his visit to the UK, we discuss what&rsquo;s at stake for the &ldquo;special relationship&rdquo;. Plus: A new UN report says that Israel is committing genocide; and we examine Malawi&rsquo;s elections and TV news.&nbsp;

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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Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ second state visit to the UK begins

World governments, deeply worried about the impact of the Iran war on energy prices, have approved a record release of strategic petroleum reserves. Plus: interviews with  UAE minister of state, Noura Al Kaabi, the British Council for Offices at Mipim and Australian singer Sam Quealy.

World governments, deeply worried about the impact of the Iran war on energy prices, have approved a record release of strategic petroleum reserves. Plus: interviews with&nbsp; UAE minister of state, Noura Al Kaabi, the British Council for Offices at Mipim and Australian singer Sam Quealy.

Iran war prompts record release of strategic oil reserves

We discuss Donald Trump’s proposal to further ease oil sanctions as the Iran war sends prices soaring. Could the US throw Russia’s economy a life line? And how would that affect the war in Ukraine? Then: ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to lead Nepal. Plus: Swiss news and Peru’s culinary diplomacy.

We discuss Donald Trump&rsquo;s proposal to further ease oil sanctions as the Iran war sends prices soaring. Could the US throw Russia&rsquo;s economy a life line? And how would that affect the war in Ukraine? Then: ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to lead Nepal. Plus: Swiss news and Peru&rsquo;s culinary diplomacy.

Will Russia benefit from energy-market turmoil?

Missiles entering Turkish airspace and new military deployments in Cyprus are raising questions about Ankara’s role in the escalating conflict. Turkey has so far urged restraint but as the fighting edges closer to its borders, the risk of it being drawn in is growing.

Missiles entering Turkish airspace and new military deployments in Cyprus are raising questions about Ankara&rsquo;s role in the escalating conflict. Turkey has so far urged restraint but as the fighting edges closer to its borders, the risk of it being drawn in is growing.

Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ second state visit to the UK begins

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