Tag Archives: China

News: Israel Casts Doubt On Hezbollah Diplomacy, Russia To Expand Its Army

Monocle Radio Podcast (September 17, 2024): We discuss the latest from the Middle East as Israel says that time is running out for a diplomatic solution with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Also on the programme: Putin’s latest ambitions to expand Russia’s army and Greece’s dwindling birthrate. Then: what does the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump say about the safety processes for presidential candidates? Plus: we hear about New Zealand’s bird of the year.

News: New Assassination Attempt On Trump, Houthi Missile Lands In Israel

Monocle Radio Podcast (September 16, 2024): The latest from the US as the FBI investigates a second attempt on Donald Trump’s life.

Then: a missile fired by Houthi rebels lands in Israel, and Armenia and Azerbaijan’s fragile peace deal ahead of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict’s one-year anniversary. Plus: we have an exclusive interview with Marina Abramovic ahead of the opening of her ‘Healing Frequency’ exhibition, recap the 2024 Emmy Awards and pop by the Pure experiential-travel show.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday (September 14, 2024): Author Kate Kruimink joins Georgina Godwin to talk about her award-winning novella ‘Astraea’ and China Moses discusses her music ahead of the London Jazz Festival launch party.

Plus: Charles Hecker on British diplomats accused of spying in Russia, soaring coffee prices in Italy and the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize.

News: Biden And Starmer Meet For Ukraine Support & Ceasefire For Gaza War

The Globalist Podcast (September 13, 2024): British prime minister Keir Starmer meets US president Joe Biden to talk about support for Ukraine and a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.

Then: Thailand’s new prime minister makes her inaugural speech to parliament, and why Boeing’s production could be on the tipping point. Plus: we flick through the autumn edition of ‘Konfekt’ magazine.

The Economist Magazine – September 14, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (September 12, 2024): The latest issue features How ugly will it get?

America’s election is mired in conflict

Donald Trump’s conspiracy machine is already gearing up for election night

Is Labour in thrall to the unions?

They agree on the labour market above all

Danger in the South China Sea

A new stage in the conflict is beginning

Getting Europe to grow

Mario Draghi, the continent’s unofficial chief technocrat, has a plan

Breast milk: the motherlode

Some of its myriad components are being tested as treatments for cancer and other diseases

News: New Sanctions On Iran For Sending Missiles To Russia, Mexico Politics

The Globalist Podcast (September 10, 2024): The US, UK, France and Germany impose fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with ballistic missiles, Negin Shiraghaei unpacks Tehran’s vow to retaliate.

Also in the programme: Mexico’s Senate introduces a controversial plan to have voters elect all its judges and we get the latest on the inaugural All Afghan Women summit from Lynne O’Donnell. Plus: we learn about Alcova’s new venues for Fuorisalone Mobile 2025.

News: Turkey To Attend The Arab League Summit, MPox Vaccine In Africa

The Globalist Podcast (September 10, 2024): Turkey will be attending the Arab League Summit for the first time in 13 years. We consider how significant this is.

Plus: we’ll hear about the mpox vaccine rollout in Africa, Germany’s emergency land-border controls and get a round-up of aviation news.

News: Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Talks Stall, Politics Of Past For Modern Greece

The Globalist Podcast (September 9, 2024): What will it take to get an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal over the line?

Plus: want to govern like it’s 350 BCE? Greece looks to the past for future solutions. Then: Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with “The Perfect Couple” director Susanne Bier.

Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London

Monocle on Saturday (September 7, 2024): After the deadly school shooting in Georgia, United States, cultural historian Gavin Plumley and Georgina Godwin look at the judicial process in the country and the political impact of the shooting in an important election year.

Across the pond in the UK, Oasis and Ticketmaster have been dominating headlines – Gavin and Georgina reflect on ‘dynamic pricing’, as well as a survey of Britain losing pride in its past and why this is actually encouraging. Plus: Monocle’s Andrew Mueller speaks to the President of Radio Free Europe about the vital work they do to bring uncensored news to countries like Ukraine, Russia, and Afghanistan.

News: New French Prime Minister, Japan-South Korea Repair Relations

The Globalist Podcast (September 6, 2024): Emmanuel Macron taps Michel Barnier, the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator, to be France’s new prime minister.

Then: Japanese prime minister Kishida arrives in South Korea as the two countries look to mend relations. Plus: who’s in the driver’s seat at heritage fashion houses: creative directors or tradition?