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.

We delve into Russia&rsquo;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.

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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While the US threatens tariffs, Russia has been busy bypassing sanctions

As the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum begins, we unpack this year’s theme of dialogue amid geopolitical tensions. Plus: the big moments of Milano Fashion Week.

As the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum begins, we unpack this year&rsquo;s theme of dialogue amid geopolitical tensions. Plus: the big moments of Milano Fashion Week.

The World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos  

The US president threatens to invoke the “Insurrection Act” in Minnesota. Plus: How Thailand and Brazil view a US pause on visas, Greece’s civil aviation head resigns and tropical fruit farming comes to Sicily.

The US president threatens to invoke the &ldquo;Insurrection Act&rdquo; in Minnesota. Plus: How Thailand and Brazil view a US pause on visas, Greece&rsquo;s civil aviation head resigns and tropical fruit farming comes to Sicily.

Could Trump send the US military to quell protests in Minnesota?

Is a US strike on Iran imminent? Our Gulf correspondent joins to detail what US evacuations from key bases in the Middle East signals. Then: foreign ministers from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. Plus: our design editor on the highlights at Maison&Objet. 

Is a US strike on Iran imminent? Our Gulf correspondent joins to detail what US evacuations from key bases in the Middle East signals. Then: foreign ministers from Greenland and Denmark at the White House. Plus: our design editor on the highlights at Maison&amp;Objet.&nbsp;

While the US threatens tariffs, Russia has been busy bypassing sanctions

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