Monocle on Saturday, April 8, 2023: Georgina Godwin and the weekend’s biggest discussion topics. Simon Brooke reviews the papers, Andrew Mueller recaps the week and we visit a hub for Japanese culture in Washington.
Category Archives: News
Front Page: The New York Times – April 8, 2023
In Dealing With China, U.S. and Europe Take Different Tacks

The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.
U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak
Employers added 236,000 jobs as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases appeared to take a toll. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.
The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.
Judge Invalidates F.D.A. Approval of the Abortion Pill Mifepristone
The Texas judge’s ruling was quickly contradicted by another federal judge in Washington State who ordered the F.D.A. to keep mifepristone available.
New Batch of Classified Documents Appears on Social Media Sites
Secret documents that appear to detail American national security secrets on Ukraine, the Middle East and China have surfaced online.
In A.I. Race, Microsoft and Google Choose Speed Over Caution
Technology companies were once leery of what some artificial intelligence could do. Now the priority is winning control of the industry’s next big thing.
News: Ukraine’s Focus On Crimea, France & EU Lobby China, Israel Strikes Gaza
The Globalist, April 7, 2023: Ukraine clarifies its stance on Crimea. Plus: an eventful week in Chinese foreign policy, depictions of mafia in the media and the latest theatre news.
Front Page: The New York Times – Friday April 7, 2023
U.S. Acknowledges Afghanistan Evacuation Should Have Started Sooner
President Biden’s decision to end a 20-year war in August 2021 led to the swift collapse of the Afghan government and military. His administration has placed heavy blame on his predecessor.
I.R.S. Unveils $80 Billion Plan to Overhaul Tax Collection
The 10-year strategy document outlines a focus on improving customer service and cracking down on tax evasion by corporations and the wealthy.
In Northern Ireland Town, Painful Memories Lie Beneath a Fragile Peace
Twenty-five years after the Good Friday Agreement ended an era of bloodshed, this is a moment to celebrate reconciliation across Northern Ireland. But for many, the past is not always easy to leave behind.
Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families
Both legal immigrants and undocumented parents face hurdles in getting aid. The problem has grown more acute as children of immigrants account for a growing share of young people.
News: Turkey-Russia Ties, Australia Politics, Japan Expands Overseas Defense
The Globalist, April 6, 2023: As Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, visits Turkey, we assess the current state of relations between the two countries? Plus: Australia’s Liberal Party opposes having an Indigenous voice in parliament, the latest tech news and unusual anti-bullying policies in Japan and South Korea.
Front Page: The New York Times – April 6, 2023
Wisconsin Rout Points to Democrats’ Enduring Post-Dobbs Strength
A resounding victory by a liberal judge who ran on abortion rights showed that a largely unified political left is keeping up its momentum, and served as a new warning sign to Republicans.
Trump’s Charges Bring Doubts, Hopes and Uncertainty in Both Parties
To some Republicans and Democrats, the charges appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically.
In Ohio, Electric Cars Are Starting to Reshape Jobs and Companies
The state, heavily dependent on the auto industry, is a case study in whether electric vehicles will create or destroy jobs.
Zelensky Gets Hero’s Welcome in Poland, Cementing Ukraine’s Ties
Polish leaders backed Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership, but even without that, Russia’s invasion is making the alliance’s eastern flank more united, and more important.
News: Tsai Ing-wen Tours America, China’s Threats, Trump Under Arrest In NY

The Globalist, April 5, 2023: Tsai Ing-wen tours the Americas and China threatens retaliation. Plus: Donald Trump hands himself in and Moncole’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, discusses L’Oréal’s biggest acquisition.
Front Page: The New York Times – Wednesday, April 5
From President to Defendant: Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felonies
The former president, who appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday, is accused of covering up a potential sex scandal during the 2016 election.
Biden Has the Oval Office. But Trump Has Center Stage.
The White House hopes the chaos of Donald Trump’s legal challenges will reinforce the reasons voters turned to President Biden in 2020.
Analysis: A Surprise Accusation Bolsters a Risky Case Against Trump
The unsealed case against Donald J. Trump accuses him of falsifying records in part to lay the groundwork for planned lies to tax authorities.
Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin
The Nordic country became the alliance’s 31st member on Tuesday, spurred by the war in Ukraine, in a strategic setback for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
News: Finland Joins NATO, Trump Faces Charges In Court, Macron Meets Xi
The Globalist, April 4, 2023: Finland officially joins NATO. Plus Donald Trump is set to face criminal charges in court, Emmanuel Macron arrives in China to meet Xi Jingping and the latest news from the Balkans.
Front Page: The New York Times, Tuesday April 4, 2023
Trump Arrives in New York for an Arraignment That Will Make History
Mayor Adams told protesters that the city “is always ready” as Donald J. Trump returned to Trump Tower on the eve of becoming the first ex-president to be indicted.
Millions on Medicaid May Soon Lose Coverage as Pandemic Protections Expire
A requirement that states keep people on Medicaid during the coronavirus pandemic has come to an end, and 15 million people could lose their coverage as a result.
NASA Names Diverse Astronaut Crew for Artemis II Moon Mission
The crew’s 10-day journey around the moon and back in 2024 is a crucial step toward returning Americans to the moon on a sustained basis.
Death and Justice on the Border: A Migrant Is Killed, a Rancher Is Charged
An unarmed Mexican man was shot as he crossed an Arizona ranch. The case against the ranch owner has prompted a backlash among supporters who say he is the real victim.


















