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August 18, 2025 The latest from Anchorage following Putin and Trump’s high-stakes summit
From Putin-Trump meeting in Anchorage to a major EU-Ukraine summit in Washington. Then: New Zealand’s net migration hits an all time high. Plus: why it’s harder than ever to find parking in the UAE.
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August 15, 2025 What does Putin want from his summit with Trump?
The world watches as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Anchorage. What is the Kremlin’s aim? Plus: Bolivia heads to the polls and Warner Bros is on a roll.
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August 14, 2025 Do European leaders have Trump onside ahead of his summit with Putin?
Trump hails European leaders ahead of his Alaskan summit with Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin. Has the tide turned for Ukraine’s allies? Plus: digital nomads in Estonia and the latest in tech.
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August 13, 2025 Lebanon caught between an Iranian rock and an American hard place in disarming Hezbollah
Iran’s top security official is visiting Lebanon as Beirut plans to effectively disarm Hezbollah and monopolise control over arms. The US backs disarmament, making it a delicate balancing act.
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August 12, 2025 The US and Russia meet in Alaska without Zelensky. Plus: China’s chipmakers strike a deal with Washington
Chinese chipmakers will pay 15 per cent of sales to Washington. Is this just tariffs in a different form? Then: Trump rules out Zelensky coming to Alaska. Plus: alfresco dining in Helsinki.
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August 11, 2025 The Trump-Putin meeting: Is Ukraine guaranteed to lose?
As Trump announces a meeting with Putin in Alaska, we discuss what a conflict ‘freeze’ could mean for Ukraine.
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August 08, 2025 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?
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August 07, 2025 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.
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August 06, 2025 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.
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August 05, 2025 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.
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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and…