When it comes to covid, the economy and the war in Ukaine, Xi Jinping is exhibiting poor judgment. China's response to each has a common root: swagger and hubris in public, an obsession with control in private, and dubious results. Our latest cover story https://t.co/IudY9sdWNF pic.twitter.com/jUkhYMmCzU
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) April 13, 2022
Category Archives: Politics
Morning News: Brooklyn Subway Gunman, U.S. Sends Heavier Weapons, NFT’s
Brooklyn subway shooting suspect arrested, Biden Administration to provide Ukraine with heavier weapons, and does anyone understand NFT’s.
Morning News: Russia In East Ukraine, Australia’s Federal Election, Aviation
We assess Moscow’s military strategy amid warnings of a new Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine. Plus, a look ahead to Australia’s federal election, a review of today’s papers and aviation news.
Morning News: Honda EV Expansion, Apple Phones In India, Russian ‘Brain Drain’
Hundreds of thousands of predominantly young professionals have left Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, an exodus that is denting Russia’s growing tech sector.
WSJ reporter Georgi Kantchev explains who is leaving, why, and what long-term effects their departure could have on the Russian economy and society. Plus, how is TikTok changing children’s brains? Luke Vargas hosts.
Political Views: Emmanuel Macron’s Future, Russian War Crimes, Headset Wars
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why Emmanuel Macron’s fate matters beyond France, war crimes in Ukraine (11:05) and we explore the new headset wars between tech firms (16:05).
Previews: The New Yorker Magazine – April 18, 2022
April 18, 2022 – The street corner on this week’s cover, with towering luxury condos rising among modest family homes, evokes a neighborhood in transition—a scene that is being repeated across New York City’s outer boroughs. We talked to the artist Nicole Rifkin, who lived in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights before rising rents pushed her out, about a sense of belonging and observing the small details of the place where you live.
Morning News: French Election, Russia Targets Civilians, EU Oil Imports
We discuss France’s presidential elections. Plus: the latest on the war in Ukraine, Mexico’s curious referendum and a review of today’s papers.
Sunday Morning: Stories And News From Zurich, London, Paris & Bangkok
Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé in conversation with Andrew Tuck, Benno Zogg, Urs Bühler, Karl Blöndal and Gwen Robinson.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Emma Nelson and Stephen Dalziel delve into the Saturday papers. Plus, Guy De Launey on news in the Balkans and our contributing editor Andrew Mueller discusses the week’s stranger stories.
World Economic Forum: Top Stories – April 8, 2022
This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – wheat shortages due to war, a female-led Mexican electric car brand, a robot dog guards Pompeii, and a plane fuelled by cooking oil.
Video timeline: 00:00 – Intro 00:15 – Wheat shortages due to war 02:17 – Female-led Mexican electric car brand 03:34 – Robot dog guards Pompeii 05:00 –
Plane fueled by cooking oil The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
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