The Globalist

US and UK forces have carried out air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen with mission support from the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Bahrain. Targets reportedly include sites in the capital city, Sana’a, the Red Sea port of Al-Hudaydah, Dhamar and the northwestern Houthi stronghold of Sa’ada. We discuss the political consequences of South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Plus: an eventful week in US politics ahead of this year’s presidential election, Greece plans an initial public offering of Athens International Airport and the latest theatre news. 

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We assess the possibility of the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to halt its campaign in Gaza. Plus: Taiwan’s all-important election this weekend, Poland’s political meltdown and the latest business news.

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We discuss today’s Nato-Ukraine Council meeting against a backdrop of increased Russian attacks. Plus: the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a dispatch from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and Seoul’s new seatless subway carriages. 

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We ask Nik Gowing whether the Israel-Gaza war could spark a wider conflict in the region – and beyond. Plus: Steven Borowiec updates us on South Korea’s political crisis ahead of national elections and, with less than a week to go, we look ahead to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.

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Antony Blinken’s latest multi-stop tour of the Middle East, Iraq’s preparations for the exit of US-led troops and Ecuadorean president Daniel Noboa’s plan to hold a referendum on security measures. Plus: the business news and the winners of the Golden Globe Awards.

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We discuss the effect of the Israel-Gaza war on Lebanon and the potential for a broader fallout after a series of Israeli strikes on Hezbollah. Then: the latest on Russia’s war in Ukraine, following the biggest prisoner swap since the beginning of the invasion. Plus: Louis Vuitton’s first luxury hotel, film news and Helsinki’s annual light-art festival.  

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We give you the latest on Iran following the cancellation of president Ebrahim Raisi’s trip to Turkey and discuss the US decision to reopen border crossings with Mexico. Plus: the release of the explosive Epstein papers and business news with economist Vicky Pryce. 

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Georgina Godwin hosts a pacy round-up of the day’s biggest news, current affairs and business stories.

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Georgina Godwin hosts a pacy round-up of the day’s biggest news, current affairs and business stories. 

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We discuss some of the biggest themes of the year to come, from defence to elections and diplomacy. 

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