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The World in Brief from The Economist

The World in Brief tells you what’s on the global agenda in the coming day, what to look out for in business, finance and politics and, most importantly, what to make of it.Economist Podcasts+ subscribers and digital subscribers to The Economist should log in at economist.com/audio/podcasts/the-world-in-brief for access to the full World in Brief.Sign up for Economist Podcasts+ here: www.economist.com/podcastsplus-worldinbrief. For more information about Economist Podcasts+, including how to get

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3:39

Kim Jong Un in China; Google avoids breakup, and more

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/09/03

Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s leader, arrived in Beijing to attend a military parade on Wednesday during “Victory over Japan Day” celebrations.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:08

World leaders discuss a multipolar world; Houthis...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/09/01

Representatives from around 20 countries, including Narenda Modi, India’s prime minister, and Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, arrived in Tianjin, China, for a Shanghai Co-operation Organisation leaders’ meeting.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:47

Russia’s deadly attack on Kyiv; Cook sues Trump and more

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/29

An attack by Russia on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killed at least 18 people, including a child, and injured dozens, according to Ukrainian officials.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:39

American tariffs hit India; shooter attacks children...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/28

Donald Trump followed through on his threat to impose a 50% tariff on most goods arriving to America from India.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:56

Israel’s inquiry into hospital attack; Fed responds...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/27

An “initial inquiry” released by the Israel Defence Forces claimed troops attacked Nasser hospital in southern Gaza on Monday after identifying a “camera that was positioned by Hamas”.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:21

Russia threatened with “massive sanctions”; Intel...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/24

The postal services of Denmark, Germany, Italy and Sweden said that they were stopping accepting merchandise destined for AmericaHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:35

EU-US trade deal takes shape; Israel’s new...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/22

The European Union and America set out new details of a trade deal, the outline of which was agreed on last month.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:44

Israel begins assault on Gaza city; Russia wants veto...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/21

The Israel Defence Forces said its soldiers were on the outskirts of Gaza city and preparing to begin its planned assault.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:45

Trump to help guarantee Ukraine’s security; tech...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/20

Donald Trump told Fox News that America could provide Ukraine with air support in a post-war security guarantee, but ruled out sending soldiers to Ukraine.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:08

Hurricane Erin intensifies; Zelensky to meet Trump,...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/17

Under pressure from a federal judge, America’s Justice Department retracted its move to replace Pamela Smith, police chief in Washington, DC, with an “emergency police commissioner”

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3:39

Ukraine halts Russian advance; Israeli minister...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/15

Ukraine’s army stabilised the front line in Donetsk, an eastern province, according to local officials.

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4:01

Europe lobbies Trump on Ukraine; Bessent heaps...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/14

Donald Trump said he had a “very friendly” call with European leaders, including Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday.

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4:03

Russia’s advance in eastern Ukraine; America’s steady...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/13

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian forces have advanced in recent days on Ukraine’s eastern frontline near Dobropillia, a mining town.

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3:45

Israel’s security cabinet mulls Gaza occupation;...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/08

Israel’s security cabinet met to vote on whether to launch a full-scale military occupation of Gaza.

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3:53

More tariffs on India; gunman injures five on US Army...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/07

Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on goods from India in response to the country’s continued imports of Russian oil.

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3:46

America’s shrinking trade deficit; Bangladesh to hold...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/06

America’s trade deficit fell 16% year on year in June to $60.2bn, its lowest level in nearly two years, as imports of consumer goods dropped sharply.

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3:34

Trump’s tariff deadline approaches; Apple’s strong...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/08/01

Donald Trump said he would extend the deadline for Mexico and America to reach a trade deal by 90 days, following a “very successful” conversation with Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president.

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3:53

Fed holds rates; Trump announces tariffs on Brazil...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/07/31

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25-4.5%.

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4:02

Britain vows to recognise Palestine unless Israel...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/07/30

Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s prime minister, said that the country would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agreed to a ceasefire and a two-state solution.

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3:43

Aid airdrops resume in Gaza; Allianz Life reveals...

The World in Brief from The Economist ·

2025/07/27

Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s independence-minded president, suffered a setback when recall votes of 24 opposition Kuomintang lawmakers all failed

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