Russia turns down Switzerland’s offer to represent Ukraine’s interests in Moscow. Plus: North Korea declares victory over coronavirus, the latest on Kenya’s general election and highlights from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Tag Archives: The Globalist
Morning News: Ukraine Seeks Russia Tourist Ban, Poland-E.U. Relations
Zelensky urges Western nations to ban all Russian travellers. Plus: Poland toughens its rhetoric in its standoff with Brussels, a look at the life and legacy of the late Japanese designer Issey Miyake and a flick through today’s papers.
Headlines: China-Taiwan Tensions, Trump & Orbán Speak At CPAC Conference
We discuss the brewing crisis in Taiwan that has dominated the Asean meeting. Plus: Donald Trump and Viktor Orbán take centre stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference, a review of the papers and the latest business news.
Headlines: China Live-Fire Military Drills, Politics In Italy, Sri Lanka Economy
China conducts live-fire military drills. Plus: Sri Lanka’s new economic plan, an alliance between Italy’s centre-left and centrists, and Japan’s ‘roll-the-dice train’.
Morning News: British PM Johnson Resigns, Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe Shot
We look at the state of British politics as Boris Johnson resigns and discuss the reaction to the news in Ukraine. Plus: We explore how Russia’s neighbours are bolstering their defences and take a look back at what we’ve learned this week.
Morning News: China-Hong Kong, New Israel Elections, Japan Heatwave
How is China marking the 25th anniversary of Beijing ruling Hong Kong? Plus: the dissolution of parliament and calls for more elections in Israel, and a record heatwave in Japan.
Morning News: Turkey To Back Finland & Sweden Bid, Iran To Join BRICS Bloc
Turkey agrees to back Finland and Sweden’s bid to join Nato. Plus: Iran applies to join trading bloc Brics, plans for a second Scottish independence referendum and the latest art news.
Morning News: Eastern Ukraine War, Growing European Energy Crisis
We hear the latest from Ukraine and a look at how the growing energy crisis is affecting Europe. Plus: aviation news and a preview of Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
Morning News: Russia-Baltic Nations Tensions, Macau Casinos & Films
Tensions rise between the Baltic nations and Russia. Plus: the EU-Western Balkans Summit, a landmark casino bill in Macau and the house lights are dimmed for the start of the London Indian Film Festival.
Morning News: ‘Russian Davos’ Agenda, Violence In Brazil, World Art Review
What’s on the agenda of this year’s “Russian Davos”? Plus: we speak with the head of the Latin America desk at Reporters Without Borders and give you the latest art and culture news.
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