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August 04, 2025 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.
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August 01, 2025 Trump raises Canada tariff to 35% as the world reacts to new levies
We explore the global economic consequences as President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs begin with all eyes on Canada, Australia and India.
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July 31, 2025 The aftershock of Zelensky’s anti-corruption scandal
As Ukraine’s parliament readies to vote on reversing last week’s rollback of anti-corruption laws, Andrey Kurkov sees cause for optimism. Plus: Trump puts pressure on India over its ties with Russia and transport news.
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July 30, 2025 While the US threatens tariffs, Russia has been busy bypassing sanctions
We delve into Russia’s efforts to bypass Western sanctions and consider whether the country will respond to new US tariff threats. Plus: recognising a Palestinian state gathers steam.
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July 29, 2025 As Thai and Cambodian militaries meet, can a ceasefire between the two nations hold?
Monocle’s Asia editor, James Chambers, looks at whether a ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia, brokered by the US and Malaysia, will pass muster as military delegations meet today.
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July 28, 2025 Taiwan’s recall elections and the future of air travel in Dubai
We get an update about life on the ground in Kyiv. Then: recall elections in Taiwan shift relations with Beijing. And: Dubai Airport nears 100 million annual passengers milestone.
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July 25, 2025 Macron says France will recognise a Palestinian state, becoming the first G7 nation to do so
We discuss the diplomatic implications of president Macron stating that France will recognise a Palestinian state. Plus: the latest from the Thailand-Cambodia border and why the global economy is, so far, ignoring tariffs.
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July 24, 2025 China and the EU celebrate 50 years of diplomacy with strained summit
EU leaders head to Beijing as the war in Ukraine and rising trade tensions dampen Sino-European relations. Plus: the view from Kyiv and the Yokohama Museum of Art’s new exhibition.
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July 23, 2025 Japan and the US announce an unexpected trade deal. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival
The view from Tokyo as Japan and the US reach trade deal. Then: Iran, Russia and China debate a response to possible nuclear sanctions from the E3. Plus: the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
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July 22, 2025 “The war in Gaza must end now” calls for an immediate ceasefire from 25 foreign ministers
We examine the potential impact as 25 countries call for an end to the war in Gaza, accusing Israel of the inhumane killing of civilians.
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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…