‘Editor’s Picks’ Podcast (October 23, 2023) – A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why only America can save Israel and Gaza from a greater catastrophe. Also, the recent election in Poland offers a lesson in how to push back on populism (10:30) and the resurgence of bedbugs, beyond the hype (16:00).
Tag Archives: Israel
News: Israel Ramps Up Gaza Attacks, US – South Korea- Japan Joint Military Drills
The New York Times — Monday, October 23, 2023
Israelis and Gazans Flee Amid Clashes and Warnings of Wider Regional War
Violence on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, and strikes in Syria and the West Bank, sent shock waves through the Middle East.
Hamas Fails to Make Case That Israel Struck Hospital
A senior Hamas official says “nothing is left” of the munition that hit the Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza City last week, killing hundreds. Israel says the explosion was caused by a misfired Palestinian rocket.
A President, a Billionaire and Questions About Access and National Security
Anthony Pratt, one of Australia’s wealthiest men, made his way into Donald Trump’s inner circle with money and flattery. What he heard there has become of interest to federal prosecutors.
The Race to Save Our Secrets From the Computers of the Future
Quantum technology could compromise our encryption systems. Can America replace them before it’s too late?
Sunday Morning: Stories And News From Zürich, Palma, Helsinki And Paris
October 22, 2023 – From Zürich, Monocle’s editorial director Tyler Brûlé, Fabienne Kinzelmann, Juliet Linley and Florian Egli discuss the weekend’s hottest topics. Plus: check-ins with our friends and correspondents in Palma, Helsinki and Paris.
The New York Times — Sunday, October 22, 2023
First Humanitarian Aid Reaches a Hard-Pressed Gaza
But the 20-truck shipment of food, water and medical supplies is only a fraction of what is needed to head off a catastrophe, officials say.
Biden and Aides Advise Israel to Avoid Widening War With Hezbollah Strike
U.S. officials learned that the Israeli defense minister and other military officials supported a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been cautious.
For the Most Vulnerable Hostages, a Plea for Mercy
Hamas released two American hostages on Friday, but concern is rising about the hundreds still held in Gaza, especially the injured and ill.
How Rich Donors and Loose Rules Are Transforming College Sports
A shift that allows booster groups to employ student-athletes has upended the economics of college football and other sports while giving many donors a tax break.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday, October 21, 2023: Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin discuss the Rafah border crossing opening in Egypt, turmoil in the US House of Representatives, the UK’s by-election results and hibernation season in Japan.
Plus: Monocle’s Isabella Jewell explores the Horniman Museum’s new exhibition on the history of tea, followed by a tasting of some unusual brews.
The New York Times — Saturday, October 21, 2023
Promised Aid to Gaza Is Stalled by Wrangling, as Conditions Worsen
Israel, Egypt, the United Nations and others are still working out the details of delivering food, water and medicine, as Israel prepares a possible ground invasion.
Biden Requests $105 Billion Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine and Other Crises
The conflict in the Middle East has given President Biden a path to approving Ukraine aid that otherwise might have remained stalled.
Passion for Palestinian Cause Had Faded, but Violence in Gaza Reignited It
The Israeli bombardment of Gaza, in retaliation for a deadly Hamas attack on southern Israel, brought a new outpouring of support in the Arab world for the Palestinian quest for a state.
Republicans Vote Out Jordan as Speaker Nominee, Continuing Chaos in House
House Republicans will meet again on Monday in an effort to find a new speaker from among a flurry of new candidates.
News: Israel-Gaza Ground War, Biden Urges Funding, U.S. House Speaker Chaos
The Globalist Podcast (October 20, 2023) – The latest from the Middle East; why the US battle for the next House Speaker has descended into chaos; and a look ahead to the weekend’s elections in Argentina.
Plus: we discuss Russia’s nuclear presence in Belarus and get the theatre news from critic Matt Wolf.
The New York Times — Friday, October 20, 2023
Deal Lays Groundwork for Aid to Reach Desperate Gazans, Officials Say
Trucks loaded with food and medicine are lined up tantalizingly close to people who need it, separated only by border gates that war and diplomatic wrangling have kept closed.
Biden Lays Out Stakes for America as He Seeks Aid for Israel and Ukraine
In a prime-time address, the president said the United States and the world bear the costs “when terrorists don’t pay a price for their terror, when dictators don’t pay a price for their aggression.”
Biden’s Moment: A President Convinced of America’s Role in the World
In a fractured political moment at home and abroad, it is unclear whether President Biden can bring many Americans along.
Republican Tempers Flare as Speaker Fight Continues, Paralyzing the House
G.O.P. lawmakers spent Thursday fighting privately as one faction refused to back Representative Jim Jordan for speaker and another balked at an interim solution to allow the House to operate.
Previews: The Economist Magazine – Oct 21, 2023
The stakes could hardly be higher in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Only America can pull the Middle East back from the brink
America’s Republicans cannot agree on a speaker. Good
How the GOP could yet, inadvertently, further the national interest
Poland shows that populists can be beaten
A victory for the rule of law in the heart of Europe
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