Podcast Episodes

Do European leaders have Trump onside ahead of his summit with Putin?

Trump hails European leaders ahead of his Alaskan summit with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. Has the tide turned for Ukraine’s allies? Plus: digital nomads in Estonia and the latest in tech.

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Published on 4 months ago

Lebanon caught between an Iranian rock and an American hard place in disarming Hezbollah

Iran’s top security official is visiting Lebanon as Beirut plans to effectively disarm Hezbollah and monopolise control over arms. The US backs disarmament, making it a delicate balancing act.

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Published on 4 months ago

The US and Russia meet in Alaska without Zelensky. Plus: China’s chipmakers strike a deal with Washington

Chinese chipmakers will pay 15 per cent of sales to Washington. Is this just tariffs in a different form? Then: Trump rules out Zelensky coming to Alaska. Plus: alfresco dining in Helsinki.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Trump-Putin meeting: Is Ukraine guaranteed to lose?

As Trump announces a meeting with Putin in Alaska, we discuss what a conflict ‘freeze’ could mean for Ukraine.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Israel’s plans to take over Gaza City and a peace deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan

Israel announces plans to expand its offensive in Gaza and Beijing’s critical-minerals chokehold on the US military tightens. Plus: are Italy’s lidos having a renaissance or dying out?

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Turkey in the crosshairs as Trump mulls sanctions on Russian oil importers

Turkey’s delicate balancing act as the Nato member faces possible US tariffs over its Russian oil ties. Plus: Lebanon’s push to disarm Hezbollah, a flick through the international newspapers and clim…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

What Brics, Donald Trump’s tariffs and Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine have in common

Trump is threatening Brics nations, including India and Brazil, with rapidly rising tariffs over Russian oil. Moscow is hoping this will drive a further wedge between the Brics and the US.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Intra-Korean relations and the dismantling of South Korea’s border speakers

South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, orders the removal of loudspeakers to reduce tension with Pyongyang. Plus: Witkoff in Moscow, luxury earnings takeaways and a musical round-up with Matt Wolf. …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Malaysia hosts Thai-Cambodia peace talks as ceasefire holds

Defence ministers and military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia meet in Malaysia following violent clashes last week.

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Trump raises Canada tariff to 35% as the world reacts to new levies

We explore the global economic consequences as President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs begin with all eyes on Canada, Australia and India.

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Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago