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Centcom chief briefs Trump on new plans for ‘short and powerful’ strikes on Iran

Donald Trump is briefed on possible next steps for further military action in Iran. Then: China’s zero-tariff push for Africa, the freedom press index, Andrew Mueller’s ‘What We Lear...

2026-05-01

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How the UAE’s departure from Opec could reshape diplomacy and oil markets in the Middle East

The UAE’s exit from Opec is part of a broader strategic pivot, argues Pat Breen of Gas Strategies. We look at the diplomatic intrigue behind a move that has rattled oil markets. Plus: Kosovo fac...

2026-04-30

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Is Mali losing control to insurgents? JNIM, Russian forces and the fight for the Sahel

A wave of attacks across Mali raises fresh questions about the state’s grip on security and the growing reach of jihadist groups such as al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM. Plus: the UAE quits Opec, the UK...

2026-04-29

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Iran’s top diplomat meets Vladimir Putin as US peace talks stall

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is in Moscow on a high-stakes diplomatic tour, following visits to Pakistan and Oman. With fragile progress made in Muscat, what can the Kremlin do for T...

2026-04-28

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Israel and Lebanon test fragile ceasefire

Tensions between Lebanon and Israel remain high as questions grow over what comes next. We also discuss how jet fuel shortages are affecting the airline industry and go to Finland, where authorities a...

2026-04-27

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Iran ceasefire tested by pressure at sea

Washington says that the ceasefire still holds but shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and signals from Tehran suggest the crisis is far from over. We also discuss Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s ...

2026-04-24

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EU approves €90bn for Ukraine: what comes next?

The EU grants Ukraine a much-anticipated €90bn loan, but what does that mean for Kyiv and why could Turkey host possible peace talks? Plus: the Delphi Economic Forum and we meet designer Tom Dixo...

2026-04-23

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Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire: how do the two sides overcome mistrust?

With the ceasefire between Iran and the US extended at the last minute, we assess what comes next, with former diplomat Carne Ross. Plus: Why Nato chief Mark Rutte is visiting Turkey and the latest fr...

2026-04-22

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Slovakia’s blocked flight and Slovenia’s government talks: Europe’s eastern flank is realigning

We look at Slovak PM Robert Fico’s spat with the Baltics over Moscow and Slovenia’s coalition talks collapse. Plus: How Iran is affecting aviation, China-Japan tensions over Taiwan and Sal...

2026-04-21

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From Hungary to Bulgaria, elections are promising change – but in different directions

A week after Hungarians booted out Viktor Orbán in favour of the pro-European Union Péter Magyar, Bulgarians headed to the polls considering the opposite: many are eager to elect the Rus...

2026-04-20

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Live from Dubai: How UAE newsrooms remain resilient during the Iran war. Plus: what’s next for the art sector in The Gulf?

The Monocle team returns to Dubai to consider how the UAE has remained more resilient than headlines might suggest. We’re joined by Ted Kemp, chief content officer of ‘Khaleej Times’...

2026-04-17

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Live from Sharjah: Trade, resilience and education in the Gulf as blockades continue

Team Monocle lands in Sharjah to see how the UAE has built resilience into its global trade and bet on education to further develop its status as an international hub. Plus: the latest from Indonesia ...

2026-04-16

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Live from Dubai: Business, media and culture in the Gulf amid talks and blockades

Our team is in Dubai for a look at the business and investment community’s view and the impact of a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: The Avenue, Dubai’s cultural hub and a...

2026-04-15

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Live from Abu Dhabi: US begins Hormuz blockade and how to revive tourism to the Gulf

We’re live from the UAE to discuss the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the state of tourism in the Gulf. Plus: papers from London and Zürich, and a look inside Abu Dhabi&r...

2026-04-14

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Live from the UAE: US prepares to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks

We get the view from the UAE and assess Donald Trump’s next move after peace talks in Islamabad collapse. Plus: the economic impact of the Iran war and the papers from Paris. See omnystudio.com...

2026-04-13

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US-Iran Islamabad talks: all eyes on Pakistan as Shehbaz Sharif hosts delegations from Washington and Tehran

Pakistan brokered a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, with Donald Trump crediting conversations with prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, as decisive for the deal. But high-stakes talk...

2026-04-10

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Iran-war fallout: The future of Nato and what’s next for Brand USA

The actions of the US in Iran have tested allies and diminished confidence in Washington’s global influence. Amid the fragile two-week ceasefire with Tehran, president Trump met with Nato chief,...

2026-04-09

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US and Iran agree to conditional ceasefire as JD Vance visits Hungary to boost Viktor Orbán

The US and Iran agree to a provisional two-week ceasefire while war skeptic JD Vance visits the administration’s biggest ally in Europe. Plus: EU defence loans for Poland and the business of ope...

2026-04-08

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Trump’s Tuesday deadline: US and Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz

The latest from the Gulf with Monocle’s regional correspondent Inzamam Rashid. Plus: a flick through the international papers, aviation news and why Switzerland’s president is proposi...

2026-04-07

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War continues to escalate in Iran and Lebanon – is there any end in sight?

The US and Israel hint at a two-week deadline for the Middle East war, though diplomatic efforts have stalled. Then: Artemis II takes humans to record-breaking distances; Myanmar’s new president...

2026-04-06

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