As the Israeli cabinet votes on a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza and see the hostages returned, we discuss how successful this agreement might be in the long term. 

As the Israeli cabinet votes on a deal that would bring a ceasefire to Gaza and see the hostages returned, we discuss how successful this agreement might be in the long term.&nbsp;

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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Cautious joy in the Middle East after a Hamas-Israel deal is announced

Sea Legend shipping company is launching the first regular container service along Russia’s northern Arctic coast. Then: the World Bank helps Lebanon with its digital transformation. And: France says ‘non’ to unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Sea Legend shipping company is launching the first regular container service along Russia&rsquo;s northern Arctic coast. Then: the World Bank helps Lebanon with its digital transformation. And: France says &lsquo;non&rsquo; to unsolicited telemarketing calls.

The ‘Ice Silk Road’: China’s new shipping route

Rejected by Israel and left out by Oman: is Donald Trump losing influence in the Middle East? Then: plans to change the French parliament spark outrage. And: would you wear air-conditioned clothing?  

Rejected by Israel and left out by Oman: is Donald Trump losing influence in the Middle East? Then: plans to change the French parliament spark outrage. And: would you wear air-conditioned clothing?&nbsp;&nbsp;

Is the Iran war exposing the limits of US dominance in the Middle East?

We examine the significance for the region and the world at the announcement of a new Middle East security deal. Then: our weekly quiz, chairs to make the neighbours jealous and ‘What We Learned’.

We examine the significance for the region and the world at the announcement of a new Middle East security deal. Then: our weekly quiz, chairs to make the neighbours jealous and &lsquo;What We Learned&rsquo;.

Cautious joy in the Middle East after a Hamas-Israel deal is announced

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