As diplomatic efforts to avert conflict in Ukraine continue, we discuss new US intelligence suggesting that Russia is planning an attack. Plus: Turkey’s clampdown on foreign media and a Winter Olympics round-up.
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Morning News: Ukraine-Russia Tensions, Marine Le Pen Campaign, ‘Flee’ Film
As Russia ratchets up tensions in Ukraine, we discuss Moscow’s joint military drills with Belarus. Plus: Marine Le Pen’s campaign to become France’s president and an interview with the director of the Oscar-nominated film, ‘Flee’.
Morning News: Elections In India, Selling Oil & Gas Assets, Democracy Index
The state-legislature poll in Uttar Pradesh is in effect a vote on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s increasingly stringent Hindu-national agenda—and will hint at his party’s chances in 2024.
Oil majors are getting points for selling off their dirtiest oil-and-gas operations; we ask who is buying them. And which countries are up and which are down in our annual Democracy Index.
Morning News: Australia & U.S. Meeting, Hong Kong Zero-Covid Policy, Oscars
We discuss US secretary of state Antony Blinken’s trip to Australia and weigh up Hong Kong’s zero-Covid policy. Plus: the latest business news and a run-down of the Oscar nominations.
Morning News: Germany’s New Foreign Diplomacy, Philippine Election, Iran
Germany’s Annalena Baerbock heads to Ukraine and election campaigning begins in the Philippines. Plus: can progress be made as Iran nuclear talks resume?
Morning News: Nuclear Talks In Iran, Sanctions On Bangladesh, Aging Japan
After protracted negotiations, at last a conclusion appears nigh—but depending on whom you ask, a breakthrough is as likely as a breakdown.
The regime in Bangladesh has been growing more brutal, yet some American sanctions seem to have had a swift and surprising effect. And Japan focuses on healthier, happier sunset years.
Morning News: Beijing Olympics Begins, Russia-Ukraine, Peru Politics
We discuss the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping as Russian troops continue to surround Ukraine. Plus: the political scandal engulfing Peru’s government and a Winter Olympics preview.
Morning News: French Election Polls, Soaring Debt, Saudi Weddings
In the first instalment of the series, we unveil our forecast model and visit one of the quiet suburbs where the vote’s outcome will probably be decided.
Debt has soared as borrowing costs stayed low; we examine who will foot the enormous interest bills as rates rise. And the one place where marriages increased in the pandemic era.
Morning News: Beijing Olympics Advertisers, Commodity Price Rise
A.M. Edition for Feb. 1. Four years ago, Coca-Cola, Visa and Procter & Gamble loudly promoted their sponsorship of the Winter Olympics.
Now, sponsors of the coming Beijing Games are keeping a lower profile. WSJ’s Stu Woo explains why that is, and why other coming international competitions present a similar challenge. Luke Vargas hosts.
Morning News: Ukraine Crisis, Emir Of Qatar, Independent Venue Week
We hear the latest on the crisis in Ukraine and discuss the significance of the emir of Qatar’s visit to Washington. Plus: what’s making headlines in business and the UK celebrates Independent Venue Week.
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