The first meeting between officials since 1993 but will diplomacy make a difference? We discuss what can be achieved as Lebanon and Israel agree to direct negotiations, while attacks between Hezbollah and Israel continue. Plus: Democrats want JD Vance to help oust Trump and Hungary’s Péter Magyar comes out swinging.

How will Taiwan respond to limited internet connectivity as it begins its annual defence drills?
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How Oman has turned mediation into part of its foreign-policy identity
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Packing up the car for your summer holidays? Here’s the Monocle guide to sunny road trips
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