Zoe Grunwald

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.

Ruth Michelson, a Middle East correspondent, discusses the recent Trump-Netanyahu meeting, revealing the lack of concrete steps towards a Gaza ceasefire and the focus on disarming Hamas. Ryuma Takahashi shares insights on the evolving Asian security landscape and the Taiwan-China situation, noting rising tensions. Zoe Grunwald dives into UK's political debates, including the implications of Alaa Abdel Fattah’s return and the contentious invitation of far-right AFD to a security conference. Lastly, Petri Anttsoff rounds up Nordic news from storm impacts to tourist campaigns.