The Globalist, May 17, 2023: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in South Korea for a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Thailand progressive Move Forward party won more votes than any other but faces an uphill struggle to form government.
Category Archives: News
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 17, 2023
Biden and McCarthy Show Signs of Optimism, but Remain Far Apart on Debt Deal
The negotiations at the White House came a day after the Treasury Department said the government could run out of money to pay its bills by June 1.
Drug Shortages Near an All-Time High, Leading to Rationing
A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems.
As Ukrainian Attack Looms, Putin Faces Setbacks and Disunity in Russian Forces
The problems that have hindered Russia’s 15-month war are still festering: stretched resources and disunity in the ranks. Still, Mr. Putin’s resolve augurs a willingness to prosecute a long war.
Fleeing Generals at War and Violent Militias, Many Say ‘We’re Not Coming Back’
The war in Sudan has unleashed a new wave of violence in the western region of Darfur, sending tens of thousands into neighboring Chad, where a new humanitarian crisis is looming.
News: China ‘Peace Envoy’ In Ukraine, South Africa Ships Weapons To Russia
The Globalist, May 16, 2023: A Chinese ‘peace’ envoy arrives in Ukraine as Volodomyr Zelensky pushes for military supplies abroad, South Africa sticks to its controversial stance on Russia and the EU plans to build internet cables under the Black Sea.
Plus: we check in with film critic Karen Krizanovich as the Cannes Film Festival begins, and Monocle’s Fiona Wilson talks food diplomacy, as carbonara pancakes are on the menu in Hiroshima ahead of the G7 summit.
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 16, 2023
Erdogan’s Grip on Power Is Loosened but Not Broken, Vote Shows
Despite a struggling economy, the disastrous earthquakes in February and Turkey’s drift toward one-man rule, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in the lead ahead of a runoff.
How to Raise $89 Million in Small Donations, and Make It Disappear
A group of conservative operatives using sophisticated robocalls raised millions of dollars from donors using pro-police and pro-veteran messages. But instead of using the money to promote issues and candidates, an analysis by The New York Times shows, nearly all the money went to pay the firms making the calls and the operatives themselves.
No Degree? No Problem. Biden Tries to Bridge the ‘Diploma Divide.’
President Biden is trying to appeal to working-class voters by emphasizing his plans to create well-paid jobs that do not require a college degree.
Durham Finds Fault With F.B.I. Over Russia Inquiry
The special counsel’s final report nevertheless did not produce blockbuster revelations of politically motivated misconduct, as Donald J. Trump and his allies had suggested it would.
News: Turkey Elections Head Into Runoff, Ukraine Advances, China-Australia
The Globalist, May 15, 2023: Monocle’s Istanbul correspondent, Hannah Lucinda Smith, and the editor of Free Turkish Press, Yavuz Baydar, join Emma Nelson to discuss Turkey’s elections.
Also in the programme: Ukraine pushes ahead in its counteroffensive and Andrew Mueller explains China and Australia’s complex relationship. Plus, Eurovision’s winners celebrate in style with Fernando Augusto Pacheco.
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 15, 2023
Nail-Biter Turkish Election Heads for Round 2 as Majority Eludes Erdogan
After two decades in power, a struggling Recep Tayyip Erdogan has two more weeks to persuade Turkish voters that he should continue as president.
Abortion Showdown in North Carolina May Hinge on a Single Vote
After the G.O.P.-led legislature passed a 12-week ban, the Democratic governor vetoed the bill. The Republicans could override it, if all their members stay unified.
Jordan Neely Was on New York’s ‘Top 50’ List of Homeless People at Risk
Mr. Neely, who was killed by another subway rider, was on a watch list for a city task force that kept track of the New Yorkers of most
Eric Adams Says He’s a Progressive. Democrats Beg to Differ.
Left-leaning New Yorkers say the mayor is moving the city in a more conservative direction on issues like policing, rent and providing shelter to those in need.
Sunday Morning: Stories And News From Zürich
May 14, 2023 – Live from Zürich: Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, Juliet Linley and Eemeli Isoaho discuss the weekend’s biggest news stories. We also hear the latest about elections in Turkey and speak about the Eurovision Song Contest.
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 14, 2023
Germany Announces Its Biggest Military Aid Package Yet for Ukraine
The nearly $3 billion package is part of an effort by both sides to reset rocky relations, which have become increasingly important to maintaining European unity in backing the war.
How Russia’s Rich Get Their Luxuries Now
More than a year into Vladimir Putin’s invasion, the web of global trade has adjusted to Western sanctions, with a network of middlemen sending cars, electronics and more to Russia.
‘A Daily Game of Russian Roulette’: Homeless in San Diego
As a record number of people die on America’s streets, Abdul Curry fights to stay alive.
Why Ron DeSantis Is Limping to the Starting Line
Mr. DeSantis and his allies are retooling his expected run for the White House after a series of missteps and miscalculations allowed Donald J. Trump to define the 2024 Republican race.
Saturday Morning: News And Stories From London
Monocle on Saturday, May 13, 2023: The weekend’s biggest discussion topics, with Georgina Godwin. Siân Pattenden reviews the papers, Andrew Mueller recaps the week and Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, brings us a taste of Finnish Eurovision mania.
Plus: Taipei Dangdai art fair.
Front Page: The New York Times —- May 13, 2023
Border Is Calm as Crowds Cross and Biden Administration Fights Court Ruling
Despite the relative calm, the Biden administration faces court challenges that they say may undermine efforts to deal with record levels of border crossings.
In Migrant Camps, Anxiety and Relief: ‘It Was Worth It. We Are in America.’
Pandemic-era migration restrictions were lifted without a fresh spike in border crossings. Thousands of migrants now find themselves in a holding pattern.
Turkey’s President Amassed Power. He Could Still Lose This Election.
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has tilted the political playing field in his favor over the past two decades, concentrating power in his own hands. Still, he faces a stiff challenge in Sunday’s election.
Elon Musk Appoints Linda Yaccarino Twitter’s New Chief
Mr. Musk said Ms. Yaccarino would focus on business operations and he would work on product design and technology at the social media platform.
