Monocle 24: The Globalist

Argentina’s midterm elections are set for October. But will a corruption scandal involving president Milei knock him off course? Then: EU defence ministers gather amid more deadly attacks on Ukraine. Plus: ‘Jaws’ turns 50.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a closer look at the governments of France and the Netherlands ahead of impending no-confidence motions in both European countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a warning to Russia, Moldova welcomes Merz, Macron and Tusk to its independence day celebrations. Then: the fierce diplomatic spat between Australia and Iran. Plus: headlines from the world of aviation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Officials from Germany, France and the UK meet with counterparts from Tehran to continue nuclear talks amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Plus: the Pope’s first international trip and a boom in Thai hospitality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, is travelling to neighbouring Japan before a summit with Donald Trump later today in Washington. Both summits pose risks and opportunities for a country in a rocky region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the view from Warsaw, which says that a Russian drone likely landed on its soil this week. Meanwhile: recriminations in the Polish capital over a missing invite to the Washington summit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

M23 rebels kill dozens of civilians in the DRC. Will this undermine the US’s push for peace in the region? Plus: Trump sends naval ships to the edge of Venezuela and Nordic news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Lithuanian foreign minister Gabrielius Landsbergis issues eastern Europe’s warning to Russia after the Ukraine summit in Washington. Then: Louis Vuitton launches La Beauté and Malaysian cuisine hits your kitchen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following talks in Washington, will world leaders be able to end the war in Ukraine? Plus: who profits in a post-American world economy? Plus: is it “delulu” to add internet slang to dictionaries?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trump announces a meeting with Putin in Alaska, we discuss what a conflict ‘freeze’ could mean for Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Defence ministers and military commanders from Thailand and Cambodia meet in Malaysia following violent clashes last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.