The new US treasury secretary will have the power to shape the global economy with its tariff and tax policy. Plus: should Iran be censured before the IAEA? Also, Peace Brigades International documents the threats faced by global human-rights activists and an interview with the founder of European Sleepers to mark the release of our latest ‘Monocle: The Entrepreneurs’ magazine.

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We discuss the latest from ceasefire efforts in Beirut, a shift in tone as Ukraine strikes Russia with US-supplied missiles for the first time, and protests in New Zealand. Plus: a matcha shortage and ‘Wicked’

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As world leaders gather at the G20 summit in Brazil, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera joins Emma Nelson to discuss what face-to-face diplomacy might achieve and examines how Mexico views Donald Trump. Plus, the EU meets to discuss Georgia and Will Hodgkinson brings us the latest music news.

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Xi Jinping, Joe Biden and other world leaders hold bilaterals as Apec comes to an end in Lima and the G20 gets under way in Brazil. Plus: Amsterdam protests affect the Dutch government, how the Philippines is surviving an onslaught of typhoons and the new French dictionary.

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As Israel continues its bombardment of Hezbollah targets, those charged with bringing about a ceasefire suggest progress is being made. We get the latest from Beirut as the region recalculates with the incoming Trump administration. Plus: Aaron Burnett on Germany’s elections and Karen Krizanovich brings us the latest from the world of film.

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As Russia moves forward with its attempt to retake Kursk, Maria Avdeeva and Jenny Mathers join Georgina Godwin to discuss what options might still be available for Ukraine. Plus: Trump meets Biden in the White House and Frances Colón details Cop29.

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The US’s deadline for Israel to boost aid to Gaza has come and gone. What happens now? Then: we cross to Haiti where a new prime minister has taken office. Plus: China’s air show and Japan’s minority government.

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A special live edition recorded in Sydney on the sidelines of UBS’s 2024 Australasia Conference. Nic Monisse hosts a discussion about better design, urbanism and hospitality, featuring insights from Sydney Design Week creative director Keinton Butler, journalist Tim Ross and placemaking expert Jacqui Stanton. Plus: appearances by Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, and Asia editor, James Chambers.

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