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More Trump tariffs, ASEAN foreign ministers meet and the race for icebreakers in the Arctic

Can the EU strike a trade agreement with the Trump administration? Israel’s ultra-orthodox jews are drafted to fight, ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Malaysia and the global race to build more icebreakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58m 56s

Jul 8

Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the UK, Japan’s emperor heads to Mongolia and Haute Couture Week

Emmanuel Macron visits the UK, while Japan’s emperor, Naruhito, is in Mongolia for a weeklong trip. Plus: Haute Couture Week in Paris, news from Ukraine and the UAE, and Speedos in summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 h

Jul 7

Trump and Netanyahu meet in Washington. Plus: Paris honours the designer of its Métro with a museum

President Donald Trump and prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Washington to discuss Iran and Syria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58m 59s

Nov 2024

Australia’s social media ban, Lebanon's fragile ceasefire, Russia’s missile and Ireland’s election

Australia passes the world’s first law banning under 16s from social media. Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Voters head to the polls in Ireland’s election. And we look at how Russia’s new ‘Oreshnik’ missile works. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World ... Show More

12m 25s

Dec 2024

Syria: How Assad fell, the view from Damascus and US response

Rebels in Syria have seized the capital Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia. We hear from the ground as the lightning advance spearheaded by Hayat al-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) marks one of the biggest turning points for the Middle East in generations - and ... Show More

12 m

Aug 2024

Japan’s PM, Ukraine-Russia, US inflation and Iran’s ceasefire demand

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down next month, succumbing to public disaffection over political scandals and rising living costs. Ukraine has pounded Russian regions with missiles and drones as Kyiv says it is advancing deeper into Russian territory. Only ... Show More

12m 13s

Mar 2025

Syria forms new government and Israel-Lebanon tensions flare

Syria has formed a new government. The US has launched a new offensive on the Houthi rebels in Yemen, but experts have told The National that it is not an effective strategy. And tensions have flared between Israel and Lebanon after Beirut was bombed at the weekend. This epis ... Show More

6m 32s

Oct 2024

Hezbollah heir, US election interference and a man’s world in Japan

Israel confirms the killing of Hashem Safieddine – Hezbollah's heir apparent leader. U.S. officials worry that foreign interference could stoke post-election violence. And we look at the tough battle women face breaking onto Japan’s male-dominated political scene. Sign up for t ... Show More

12m 32s

Oct 2024

How the war in Ukraine has reshaped Asian foreign policy

The war in Ukraine and Russia has affected East Asian foreign policy in more ways than you might expect. We explore North and South Korea's involvement in the conflict with former UK ambassador John Everard, China’s watchful eye with Oriana Skylar Mastro and the pivotal forthcomi ... Show More

40m 46s

Mar 2025

U.S. Yemen strike plans leaked in security breach

U.S. and Russian delegations hold talks while Kyiv starts new discussions in Saudi Arabia with Washington. Reports say top U.S. officials accidentally revealed Yemen war plans on a public messaging app. Egypt proposes a new plan to restore the Gaza ceasefire.

16m 8s

Feb 2025

Ukraine minerals deal, consumer confidence, tax cuts and South Korea birthrate

The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed the terms of a draft minerals deal as Donald Trump seeks to quickly end the war with Russia. U.S. stocks tumbled on Tuesday, after February figures showed a drop in consumer confidence. The Republican-controlled House off Representatives has advan ... Show More

12m 47s

Mar 2025

US strikes Yemen and Israel prepares to resume ceasefire talks

Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza c ... Show More

6m 34s

Sep 2024

Israeli strikes on Lebanon, US political violence and Sri Lanka’s election

Israel unleashes the most intense strikes on southern Lebanon in nearly a year of war amid calls for restraint. The second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump highlights the risks of the incendiary political environment in the U.S. And voters head to the polls ... Show More

12m 34s

Taiwan’s election, the Yemen strikes and...