Category Archives: News

The New York Times — Friday, September 22, 2023

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In Washington Visit, Zelensky Tries to Shore Up Critical Support

President Biden met with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in the Oval Office on Thursday.

President Volodymyr Zelensky told lawmakers that Ukraine would lose the war to Russia if the United States curtailed the flow of aid and weapons.

Biden Faces Competing Pressures as He Tries to Ease the Migrant Crisis

How to deal with the border is at the heart of the funding debate in Congress, and is certain to be central to the debate between President Biden and his Republican opponent in the 2024 campaign next year.

The situation provides ammunition to conservative Republicans who are vowing to shut down the government unless Congress agrees to harsh new anti-immigration measures.

As Armenia and Azerbaijan Clash, Russia Is a Distracted Spectator

In the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, Russia, drained by the war in Ukraine, seemed incapable of acting as the indispensable power capable of knocking heads together.

What Happens When Wall Street Buys Most of the Homes on Your Block?

Investors were largely uninterested in wealthier enclaves. Instead, they targeted middle-income neighborhoods, many with larger Black and Latino populations. 

News: India And Canada Diplomatic Row Deepens, Guatemala Political Crisis

The Globalist Podcast (September 21, 2023) – India and Canada’s diplomatic row over the killing of a Sikh leader continues to heat up.

Plus: a look at Guatemala’s deepening political crisis, fashion news and a flick through the latest issue of Monocle magazine

The New York Times — Thursday, Sept 21, 2023

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Biden and Netanyahu Meet to Try to Soothe Tensions, With Some Success

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, with President Biden Wednesday in New York. The meeting was the first in-person encounter for the two men since Mr. Netanyahu returned to office last December.

The president put aside his frustrations with the Israeli prime minister over his “extremist” government to focus on issues of mutual interest, like Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Garland Rebuffs Republicans’ Efforts to Reveal Details on Hunter Biden Inquiry

The soft-spoken attorney general struck a sharper tone during testimony before the Judiciary Committee, saying prosecutors won’t be “intimidated” by threats from Trump allies.

Navigating a Perilous Mountain Pass After a Devastating Earthquake

A stretch of lonely road across Morocco’s Atlas Mountains has long been known for its stunning views and perilous turns. After the earthquake, it became a lifeline for dozens of destroyed villages.

Zelensky Tells U.N. Security Council It’s Useless While Russia Has a Veto

The Ukrainian president joined many world leaders in calling for changes at the Security Council, where five permanent members wield veto power — a high barrier to taking action.

The New York Times — Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023

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Biden Aides and Saudis Explore Defense Treaty Modeled After Asian Pacts

President Biden and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia last year. U.S. officials have made numerous trips to the kingdom since May as part of the push on normalization.

Despite U.S. fatigue over Middle East wars, the White House sees a security agreement resembling those with Japan or South Korea as an incentive for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel.

Biden, in U.N. Speech, Calls for Action on Ukraine and Other Crises

President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday.

As other major leaders skipped the annual opening session of the General Assembly, Mr. Biden used his address to try to counter war fatigue both at home and abroad.

Anti-Affirmative Action Group Sues West Point Over Admissions Policy

The Supreme Court ruling barring race-conscious admissions at civilian colleges should apply to the U.S. Military Academy as well, the lawsuit argues.

Canada’s Startling Claim Punctuates Tension With India Over Separatists

The allegation that India was involved in the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada came after New Delhi had accused Western countries of inaction on secessionist groups.

News: Conflict In The South Caucasus, Sahel Region, EU ‘Inner Circle’

The Globalist Podcast (September 20, 2023) – Is the South Caucasus heading for war? Plus: an update on the Sahel region, France and Germany desire a new ‘inner circle’, and we go troll hunting in America.

News: World Leaders At U.N., Iran-US Prisoner Swap, India-Canada Tensions

The Globalist Podcast (September 19, 2023) – Will the UN General Assembly step up its action on climate change?

We also discuss the Iran-US prisoner swap, the latest on the conflict in Sudan and Justin Trudeau’s claim that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Sikh leader on Canadian soil. Plus: why are young Germans among the unhappiest in Europe?

The New York Times — Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023

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Iran Releases 5 Americans as U.S. Unfreezes Billions in Oil Revenue for Tehran

The terms of the deal have generated intense criticism from Republicans, even as the White House insists Iran will be prevented from spending the money on anything except humanitarian goods.

In U.S., Zelensky Will Make Case for More Aid, and Offer Thanks

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, after he addressed Congress in December.

The Ukrainian leader’s second trip to America comes at a more delicate diplomatic moment, as he tries to navigate political currents while expressing gratitude for Western support.

Strike Is a High-Stakes Gamble for Autoworkers and the Labor Movement

Experts on unions and the industry said the U.A.W. strike could accelerate a wave of worker actions, or stifle labor’s recent momentum.

In Moscow, the War Is Background Noise, but Ever-Present

Muscovites go about their daily lives with little major disruption. But the war’s effects are evident — in the stores, at the movies and in the increasingly repressive environment.

News: Ukraine Military Gains With Drone Strikes, Kim Jong-Un Exits Russia

The Globalist Podcast (September 18, 2023) – Ukrainian forces make gains in the east as the country’s domestic drone production ramps up.

Plus: takeaways from Kim Jong-un’s extended visit to Russia, Greece’s new opposition leader and tourism in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

The New York Times — Monday, Sept 18, 2023

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Biden to Target Industrial Pollution in a 2nd Term, if He Gets One

Steel production at a facility in Indiana. President Biden would take aim at heavy polluting industries that have never had restrictions on carbon emissions in a second term.

If the president wins re-election, his climate team is likely to try to cut greenhouse gases from steel, cement and other hard-to-clean-up manufacturing.

Climate Protesters March on New York, Calling for End to Fossil Fuels

Protest organizers used Sunday’s event to send a message to President Biden as he begins his push for re-election: Do more if you want our votes.

Ahead of U.N. meetings this week, thousands gathered in Midtown to demand that President Biden and other world leaders stop new oil and gas drilling.

As Junta Tightens Grip, Niger Is Being Strangled by Sanctions

Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do.

In Ukraine, a Rosh Hashana Party Not Even War Can Stop

Every year, thousands of followers of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov descend on the town of Uman to worship, dance and pay homage at the tomb of their spiritual leader.

Sunday Morning: Stories And News From London, Hong Kong And Helsinki

September 17, 2023 – Emma Nelson, Tessa Szyszkowitz and Alex von Tunzelmann on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Hong Kong and Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff…