“A spectacular, military success”: Trump declares victory as the world awaits Iran’s response to US strikes

We get the latest from Monocle’s Tokyo bureau chief, Fiona Wilson, as Japan looks to placate Donald Trump on trade and tariffs – without buying American rice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Trump remains determined to pass his mammoth new bill before 4 July, we discuss why beauty might be in the eye of the partisan beholder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Kyiv turns to Africa in its struggle against Moscow, we discuss how much African influence really matters to Ukraine’s overall war effort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The leaders of the 27 EU nations meet in Brussels, Belgrade braces for anti-corruption protests, New Zealand at the Nato summit and public voting in Switzerland. Plus: theatre news and ‘What We Learned’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Nato Summit concludes, we discuss the details of the final communiqué and what that means for Europe and the Middle East.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US president announces a second ceasefire between Israel and Iran, we examine how likely this one is to hold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest as Iran and Israel confirm that they’ve agreed to the terms of a truce after 12 days of fighting. Plus: the Nato Summit in The Hague and Europe's growing need for TNT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the aftershocks of the B2 bombers reverberate across the world, we get the view from the region and beyond. Plus: A Nato-summit preview, Milan Men’s Fashion Week and Emma Nelson from Paris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get the view on the ground in Bangkok as a secret recording of Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, plunges the country into political turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the potential for war, regime change and nuclear armament surrounds Iran, we ask how its people are living the moment. Then: former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison and the best of Danish design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.