Can the G7 contain the economic fallout from the war in Iran?
19/05/2026 | 58min
G7 finance ministers meet as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to roil global economies. Can divisions be overcome? Then: Nic Monisse brings us the latest from NYCxDesign and we hit London’s West End. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Modi eyes more defense deals and strengthened India-EU trade amid five-nation tour
18/05/2026 | 58min
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has locked in new trade and defense deals with the UAE, Netherlands and Sweden. What’s on the agenda for Norway and Italy? Plus: the papers, Asia news and talks between Washington, Copenhagen and Nuuk over more US bases in Greenland.
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Chips, rare earths, tariffs: The economic implications of the Trump-Xi summit
15/05/2026 | 58min
The business world watches the Xi-Trump summit as superpowers try to secure a competitive advantage in key industries such as chipmaking. Who holds the real leverage? Then: Modi’s European tour and the latest from Eurovision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Xi-Trump summit kicks off as Taiwan hangs in the balance
14/05/2026 | 58min
As the leaders of the US and China meet in Beijing, we discuss what’s at stake and get the view from Taipei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump-Xi summit: US president arrives in Beijing weakened by Iran war and tariff setbacks
13/05/2026 | 58min
The Trump-Xi summit comes at a volatile moment for Washington, with the fragile Iran ceasefire spooking energy markets and Xi Jinping increasingly seen as holding the stronger hand. As Beijing tightens its grip on geopolitical influence, what can Trump achieve on Taiwan, trade and Tehran? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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