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You're listening to Monacle on Saturday, first broadcast on 30 November 2024 on Monacle Radio.
Hello there, it's Emma Nelson here coming to you live from Midori House in London.
This is Monocle on Saturday.
And on today's program we'll go through the week's news and culture with the journalist and Monocle regular, Yasmin Abdelmajeed.
Good morning, Yasmin.
What peace party?
Well, we'll talk about Australia's social media ban that's just passed this week.
We'll also look at the price of coffee that's gone up.
And we'll speak about Notre Dame and the new opening.
Thank you very much indeed for that.
We'll also get the latest about how to age well in Singapore.
That's all coming up on Monocle on Saturday with me, Emma Nelson.
Syrian rebels say they've taken control of half of the northern city of Aleppo.
It follows a surprise sweep through government held towns.
Nearly a decade after having been forced out of the city.
The U.S.
has approved the potential sale of arms to Taiwan, worth nearly $400 million.
The announcement comes just before the start of the Taiwanese president's sensitive Pacific trip.
The US is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself to the constant anger of Beijing.
Ukraine's Foreign minister has urged NATO to invite Kyiv next week to join the Western military alliance.