“The war in Gaza must end now” calls for an immediate ceasefire from 25 foreign ministers

We explore the global economic consequences as President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs begin with all eyes on Canada, Australia and India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We unpack the results of Japan’s upper-house elections, including their effects on the minority government of Shigeru Ishiba, the economy and Japan’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.