Israel’s plans to take over Gaza City and a peace deal for Armenia and Azerbaijan
Israel announces plans to expand its offensive in Gaza and Beijing’s critical-minerals chokehold on the US military tightens. Plus: are Italy’s lidos having a renaissance or dying out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Turkey in the crosshairs as Trump mulls sanctions on Russian oil importers
Turkey’s delicate balancing act as the Nato member faces possible US tariffs over its Russian oil ties. Plus: Lebanon’s push to disarm Hezbollah, a flick through the international newspapers and climate news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Brics, Donald Trump’s tariffs and Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine have in common
Trump is threatening Brics nations, including India and Brazil, with rapidly rising tariffs over Russian oil. Moscow is hoping this will drive a further wedge between the Brics and the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Intra-Korean relations and the dismantling of South Korea’s border speakers
South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, orders the removal of loudspeakers to reduce tension with Pyongyang. Plus: Witkoff in Moscow, luxury earnings takeaways and a musical round-up with Matt Wolf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Malaysia hosts Thai-Cambodia peace talks as ceasefire holds
Defence ministers and military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia meet in Malaysia following violent clashes last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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