Tara Kangalu

Tara Kangalu, global affairs journalist and author on Iran, on post-leader power struggles and regional fallout. Christopher Sabatini, Latin America expert, on rapid US–Venezuela rapprochement and practical impacts. Sophie Monaghan-Coombs, culture editor, on Madrid’s vibrant art and design week. Grace Charlton, design and fashion editor, on niche trends and luxury houses courting devoted audiences.

Tara Kangalu, journalist on Iranian politics, outlines recent arrests of reformists and Tehran’s diplomatic posture. Tom Grundy, Hong Kong press freedom editor, discusses Jimmy Lai’s sentence and media exodus. Zoe Grunwald, Westminster editor, covers UK political fallout around Starmer and Mandelson. Ash Bajwaj, travel writer, talks luxury hotel pricing and stricter US visa checks. Gabe Bullard, culture reporter, reports on Basel’s Fasnacht and AI backlash.

Tara Kangarlu, a seasoned journalist with insights into Iranian politics, discusses the delicate ongoing nuclear negotiations between Iran and France. Latika Burke shares her encounter with Donald Trump, revealing his confrontational approach towards journalists. Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza reflects on his imprisonment while advocating for a democratic transition in Russia, emphasizing the need for transitional justice. Yossi Mecklberg rounds off with updates on Middle Eastern maritime agreements and cultural influences, showcasing the region's evolving dynamics.