Trump sanctions two of Russia’s big oil companies. How big will the impact be? Then: China’s religious charm offensive on Taiwan. Plus: Vienna’s surprising history with voice messages.

Trump sanctions two of Russia&rsquo;s big oil companies. How big will the impact be? Then: China&rsquo;s religious charm offensive on Taiwan. Plus: Vienna&rsquo;s surprising history with voice messages.

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards. 

Hear our take on the news and enjoy sharp reporting on the big stories every weekday. Tune in as our guest panel reviews the day’s events in Europe, follows developing stories in the Americas and welcomes early risers in Asia and Australasia. Plus: reports and analysis from Monocle’s correspondents and bureaux around the world. Nominated for ‘Best Daily Podcast’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

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Are Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil companies enough to send a message? 

We explore the allure of Sanremo as day five of the festival comes to a close. Plus: the changing landscape of music entrepreneurship with Lucy Dreams.

We explore the allure of Sanremo as day five of the festival comes to a close. Plus: the changing landscape of music entrepreneurship with Lucy Dreams.

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We explore whether Hungary’s fight over oil could change the course of the war in Ukraine. Plus: as Mumbai residents plead for respite from ‘musical road’, what are the best highway enhancers?  

We explore whether Hungary&rsquo;s fight over oil could change the course of the war in Ukraine. Plus: as Mumbai residents plead for respite from &lsquo;musical road&rsquo;, what are the best highway enhancers?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Why Hungary is being accused of undermining support for Ukraine

German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto’s mayor has announced plans for Japan’s first citizen discount on bus fares.

German chancellor Friedrich Merz lands in Beijing as the latest western leader looking to improve trade relations with China. Plus: why Kyoto&rsquo;s mayor has announced plans for Japan&rsquo;s first citizen discount on bus fares.

Are Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil companies enough to send a message?

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