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.

Centcom chief briefs Trump on new plans for ‘short and powerful’ strikes on Iran
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How the UAE’s departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East
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Is Mali losing control to insurgents? JNIM, Russian forces and the fight for the Sahel
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