Monocle Radio Podcast (November 29, 2024): Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te is set to defy Beijing with his upcoming Pacific trip that will include US stopovers. Alessio Patalano joins Emma Nelson to discuss what China’s response might be. P

lus: Vienna sausage stands gain Unesco status and we discuss Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo’s legacy.

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 28, 2024): As the international community raises the alarm over the warming relationship between Tehran and Moscow, we assess what this means for the frontline in Ukraine.

Then: the International Criminal Court wants an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military junta and Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement trial concludes. Plus: a new international airport for Greenland and the latest design news.

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 27, 2024): We discuss the latest on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal. Plus: why Brazil is boycotting a French supermarket chain, China’s warnings over Trump’s tariffs announcement and the final sprint of Swiss-EU negotiations.

Plus: a special interview with Ukrainian Eurovision winner, Jamala.

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 26, 2024): Supporters of Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, take to the streets of Islamabad to demand his release.

Elsewhere, Italy’s controversial deal with Albania over asylum seekers lands leader Georgia Meloni in hot water; in Tbilisi, the first session of the newly elected parliament sparks protests; and we’re in Cambodia to report on the conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. Plus: why US retailers have extended Black Friday.

Monocle Radio Podcast (November 21, 2024): How dangerous is the deployment of a new weapon by Moscow, and can the West de-escalate tensions?

Then: we’re in Bucharest to unpack the results of the presidential election, we also take a look at the future of the West Bank and hear how Namibians are bracing for a game-changing vote. Plus: newspapers from Zürich and the latest news from the world of fashion.