Tag Archives: Republican Candidates

News: Gaza War Widens As Iran Strikes Iraq & Syria, North Korea-Russia Ties

The Globalist Podcast (January 17, 2024) We discuss the regional spillover of the war in Gaza following Iranian missile strikes in Iraq and Syria.

Plus: North Korea and Russia’s growing alliance, a check-in from the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting and the latest music news.

News: Trump Cruises To Record Victory In Iowa, China Influence In Africa

The Globalist Podcast (January 16, 2024) The latest on the Iowa caucuses, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s tour of Africa and the international reaction to another Houthi missile attack.

Plus: the Iceland volcano eruption’s effect on infrastructure and a look through the morning’s papers.

News: Taiwan Elections & China Reaction, Military Strikes On Houthi Rebels

The Globalist Podcast (January 15, 2024) We assess what’s next for Taiwan following elections on the island and China’s reaction to the results.

Plus: Middle East specialist Sanam Vakil discusses the fallout following strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, the latest on aid to Ukraine, Denmark’s new monarch and highlights from the Emmy Awards.

News: U.S. & Allies Launch Air Strikes On Houthis In Yemen, 2024 Iowa Caucuses

The Globalist Podcast (January 12, 2024) US and UK forces have carried out air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen with mission support from the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Bahrain.

Targets reportedly include sites in the capital city, Sana’a, the Red Sea port of Al-Hudaydah, Dhamar and the northwestern Houthi stronghold of Sa’ada. We discuss the political consequences of South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Also, an eventful week in US politics ahead of this year’s presidential election, Greece plans an initial public offering of Athens International Airport and the latest theatre news.

News: The South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel, Taiwan Elections

The Globalist Podcast (January 11, 2024) Assessing the possibility of the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to halt its campaign in Gaza.

Plus: Taiwan’s all-important election this weekend, Poland’s political meltdown and the latest business news.

News: Iranian Drones Shot Down In Kyiv, Republican Candidates, ‘War’ Kanji

December 15, 2022Iranian-made drones have been shot down in Kyiv. Plus: the race to become the US Republican presidential nominee, urbanism news and Japan’s choice of “war” as kanji of the year.