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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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Tech stocks tumble; the Senate’s shutdown compromise,...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/30
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Trump warns Iran; Fed holds interest rates, and more
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/29
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ICE chief ordered to appear in court; India and the...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/28
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Trump unveils his Board of Peace; sues JPMorgan, and...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/23
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3:55
Trump claims Greenland deal; drops tariff threat, and...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/22
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3:50
Tensions over Greenland; stocks fall on trade war...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/21
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3:05
Europe’s angry response to Trump over Greenland; Iran...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/19
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3:49
America and Taiwan strike tariff deal; Machado’s...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/16
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4:02
US evacuates personnel from Middle East; Greenland...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/15
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3:43
Trump urges Iran protesters to “take over”; global...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/14
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3:19
Prosecutors launch investigation into Fed chair; Iran...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/12
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3:52
Germany and France attack Trump’s foreign policy;...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/09
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4:05
America seizes Venezuela-bound tanker; ICE shooting...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/08
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3:52
White House discussing “options” for Greenland;...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/07
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3:45
Nicolás Maduro arrives in New York; Trump says...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/04
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3:47
Deaths reported in Iran’s protests; fire in...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/02
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3:32
Trump removes National Guard from some cities;...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2026/01/01
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3:47
UAE to withdraw troops from Yemen; Turkey’s...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/12/31
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3:20
Cambodia and Thailand announce ceasefire; Zelensky...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/12/28
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3:52
Ellison backs Paramount bid; Trump appoints envoy to...
The World in Brief from The Economist
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2025/12/23
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