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British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war

The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region’s largest media gathering.

The Monocle Daily team broadcasts live from the World Trade Centre for the Arab Media Summit, taking the temperature of the region&rsquo;s largest media gathering.

Live from the Arab Media Summit 2026

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Ambassadors from Israel and Lebanon head to Washington for talks unlikely to produce a result. Then: Can Hungary&rsquo;s fresh start be a blueprint for Europe? Plus: Monocle at the Arab Media Summit and would you buy a dupe design?

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British waters and Latvian skies become new fronts in Russia’s war

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