Latika M Bourke
@latikambourke.com
📰 Writer-at-Large, The Nightly | London
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Apart from anything, Trump's Davos speech was actually very dull, matched only by its length.
January 21, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Apart from anything, Trump's Davos speech was actually very dull, matched only by its length.
Trump at Davos says he won't use force to acquire Greenland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Trump at Davos says he won't use force to acquire Greenland.
At last! A leader gets honest with voters.
Mark Carney tells middle powers to stop with the 'international rules-based order.'
latika.me/CarneyDavos
Mark Carney tells middle powers to stop with the 'international rules-based order.'
latika.me/CarneyDavos
Mark Carney rips up the fairytales at Davos
The Canadian prime minister said the international rules-based order was dead
latika.me
January 21, 2026 at 12:10 AM
At last! A leader gets honest with voters.
Mark Carney tells middle powers to stop with the 'international rules-based order.'
latika.me/CarneyDavos
Mark Carney tells middle powers to stop with the 'international rules-based order.'
latika.me/CarneyDavos
January 20, 2026 at 10:49 AM
🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 Carney and Starmer: 'The leaders discussed the need to maintain progress to end the war in Ukraine..."
Important to note that in all the noise that Trump is creating with Greenland, his promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hrs is now not only a year overdue but falling by the wayside...
Important to note that in all the noise that Trump is creating with Greenland, his promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hrs is now not only a year overdue but falling by the wayside...
January 20, 2026 at 10:24 AM
🇺🇦 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 Carney and Starmer: 'The leaders discussed the need to maintain progress to end the war in Ukraine..."
Important to note that in all the noise that Trump is creating with Greenland, his promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hrs is now not only a year overdue but falling by the wayside...
Important to note that in all the noise that Trump is creating with Greenland, his promise to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hrs is now not only a year overdue but falling by the wayside...
Add to the TACO pile?
Asked if he would use force to seize Greenland, the president said, “No comment,” in a brief telephone interview with NBC News.
Source: NBC: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Asked if he would use force to seize Greenland, the president said, “No comment,” in a brief telephone interview with NBC News.
Source: NBC: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Trump won't say whether he would use force to seize Greenland
The president was guarded in how far he’ll go to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory in an exclusive interview with NBC News.
www.nbcnews.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Add to the TACO pile?
Asked if he would use force to seize Greenland, the president said, “No comment,” in a brief telephone interview with NBC News.
Source: NBC: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Asked if he would use force to seize Greenland, the president said, “No comment,” in a brief telephone interview with NBC News.
Source: NBC: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
📆 Japan elections Feb 8.
January 19, 2026 at 10:11 AM
📆 Japan elections Feb 8.
Where once he was considered merely an ‘unreliable ally,’ the US President is increasingly looking to Europeans like a menacing and dangerous gamekeeper on the verge of turning poacher.
Read more: latika.me/Line
Read more: latika.me/Line
Trump crosses a line
The US President announced tariffs on the UK and European nations over Greenland
latika.me
January 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Where once he was considered merely an ‘unreliable ally,’ the US President is increasingly looking to Europeans like a menacing and dangerous gamekeeper on the verge of turning poacher.
Read more: latika.me/Line
Read more: latika.me/Line
Tony Blair is on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza.
Source: White House: www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...
Source: White House: www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Tony Blair is on Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza.
Source: White House: www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...
Source: White House: www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...
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I asked the UK's independent reviewer of terror legislation if the Gaza marches could/should be treated as related to the Bondi attack.
Some pro-Palestinian protestors have claimed that the ISIS flags found in the alleged killers' car show the two are not linked.
latika.me/GazaMarchesB...
I asked the UK's independent reviewer of terror legislation if the Gaza marches could/should be treated as related to the Bondi attack.
Some pro-Palestinian protestors have claimed that the ISIS flags found in the alleged killers' car show the two are not linked.
latika.me/GazaMarchesB...
‘Like a flame’: UK terror czar links Bondi to Gaza protests
Britain’s independent reviewer of terror legislation found the correlation ‘so plausible’ that it was not worth the risk of allowing future marches in the name of free speech.
latika.me
January 14, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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I asked the UK's independent reviewer of terror legislation if the Gaza marches could/should be treated as related to the Bondi attack.
Some pro-Palestinian protestors have claimed that the ISIS flags found in the alleged killers' car show the two are not linked.
latika.me/GazaMarchesB...
I asked the UK's independent reviewer of terror legislation if the Gaza marches could/should be treated as related to the Bondi attack.
Some pro-Palestinian protestors have claimed that the ISIS flags found in the alleged killers' car show the two are not linked.
latika.me/GazaMarchesB...
Stephen Conroy to replace Kevin Rudd in DC?
He tells me: "As flattering as all the media speculation is I am not a candidate".
He tells me: "As flattering as all the media speculation is I am not a candidate".
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Stephen Conroy to replace Kevin Rudd in DC?
He tells me: "As flattering as all the media speculation is I am not a candidate".
He tells me: "As flattering as all the media speculation is I am not a candidate".
Kevin Rudd's return to Asia Society represents a loss for Australian diplomacy. He could have been used much better to advocate Australia's interests.
My analysis for The Nightly: latika.me/RuddQuits
My analysis for The Nightly: latika.me/RuddQuits
Why Kevin Rudd’s successor has enormous shoes to fill
LATIKA M BOURKE: For some, Kevin Rudd’s resignation as ambassador to the US might be overdue, but his departure from diplomacy is a loss for Australia’s foreign policy, at a time when it’s sorely need...
latika.me
January 13, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Kevin Rudd's return to Asia Society represents a loss for Australian diplomacy. He could have been used much better to advocate Australia's interests.
My analysis for The Nightly: latika.me/RuddQuits
My analysis for The Nightly: latika.me/RuddQuits
Anthony Albanese finally buckled and called a Royal Commission.
This is welcome. But he emerges as a follower, not a leader.
My analysis in The Nightly: latika.me/AlboBuckles
This is welcome. But he emerges as a follower, not a leader.
My analysis in The Nightly: latika.me/AlboBuckles
With his inaction on Bondi, Albanese fuelled division
LATIKA M BOURKE: When faced with the most consequential test of his prime ministership to date, Mr Albanese emerged a follower and not a leader.
latika.me
January 9, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Anthony Albanese finally buckled and called a Royal Commission.
This is welcome. But he emerges as a follower, not a leader.
My analysis in The Nightly: latika.me/AlboBuckles
This is welcome. But he emerges as a follower, not a leader.
My analysis in The Nightly: latika.me/AlboBuckles
NEW - Starmer spoke to Trump just now.
Readout Number 10:
They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella 1 as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting, recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela.
The PM also set out his position on Greenland.
Readout Number 10:
They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella 1 as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting, recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela.
The PM also set out his position on Greenland.
January 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
NEW - Starmer spoke to Trump just now.
Readout Number 10:
They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella 1 as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting, recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela.
The PM also set out his position on Greenland.
Readout Number 10:
They discussed the joint operation to intercept the Bella 1 as part of shared efforts to crack down on sanctions busting, recent progress on Ukraine and the US operation in Venezuela.
The PM also set out his position on Greenland.
Why aren't more @australianlabor.bsky.social MPs who support a Royal Commission into antisemitismsaying so publicly?
Former WA Labor Senator Mark Bishop says they are scared of @albomp.bsky.social's vindictiveness and that he will kill their careers 'without a thought.'
latika.me/Bishop
Former WA Labor Senator Mark Bishop says they are scared of @albomp.bsky.social's vindictiveness and that he will kill their careers 'without a thought.'
latika.me/Bishop
Labor veteran fears second attack without royal commission
The former leading Labor senator also lashed the Prime Minister, claiming his reluctance call a Bondi terror attack royal commission was driven by his need to politically safeguard his Western Sydney ...
latika.me
January 5, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Why aren't more @australianlabor.bsky.social MPs who support a Royal Commission into antisemitismsaying so publicly?
Former WA Labor Senator Mark Bishop says they are scared of @albomp.bsky.social's vindictiveness and that he will kill their careers 'without a thought.'
latika.me/Bishop
Former WA Labor Senator Mark Bishop says they are scared of @albomp.bsky.social's vindictiveness and that he will kill their careers 'without a thought.'
latika.me/Bishop
Trump on Elon 'He's 80 per cent genius, 20 per cent makes mistakes.'
January 5, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Trump on Elon 'He's 80 per cent genius, 20 per cent makes mistakes.'
EXCLUSIVE
Labor grandee Mark Bishop says a Royal Commission is the only way forward, and that Anthony Albanese is refusing one because of Muslim votes in key Cabinet Western Sydney seats.
latika.me/Bishop
Labor grandee Mark Bishop says a Royal Commission is the only way forward, and that Anthony Albanese is refusing one because of Muslim votes in key Cabinet Western Sydney seats.
latika.me/Bishop
Labor veteran fears second attack without royal commission
The former leading Labor senator also lashed the Prime Minister, claiming his reluctance call a Bondi terror attack royal commission was driven by his need to politically safeguard his Western Sydney ...
latika.me
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
EXCLUSIVE
Labor grandee Mark Bishop says a Royal Commission is the only way forward, and that Anthony Albanese is refusing one because of Muslim votes in key Cabinet Western Sydney seats.
latika.me/Bishop
Labor grandee Mark Bishop says a Royal Commission is the only way forward, and that Anthony Albanese is refusing one because of Muslim votes in key Cabinet Western Sydney seats.
latika.me/Bishop
VENEZUELA: Trump speaking now at Mar-a-Lago says the raid on Caracas was like an assault not seen since WWII.
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
VENEZUELA: Trump speaking now at Mar-a-Lago says the raid on Caracas was like an assault not seen since WWII.
'The United States supports peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo, including by force or coercion.'
US late to issue statement after Trump said he wasn't worried but language is consistent.
Source: state.gov www.state.gov/releases/off...
US late to issue statement after Trump said he wasn't worried but language is consistent.
Source: state.gov www.state.gov/releases/off...
U.S. Department of State – Home
Leading U.S. foreign policy to advance the interests and security of the American people.
State.gov
January 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
'The United States supports peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo, including by force or coercion.'
US late to issue statement after Trump said he wasn't worried but language is consistent.
Source: state.gov www.state.gov/releases/off...
US late to issue statement after Trump said he wasn't worried but language is consistent.
Source: state.gov www.state.gov/releases/off...
Anthony Albanese would love to be a Labor version of John Howard. But there’s a Coalition prime minister he’s starting to resemble, and it’s a far less flattering comparison — Scott Morrison.
My latest piece:
latika.me/AlboMorrison
My latest piece:
latika.me/AlboMorrison
Albanese is treating Bondi like a political crisis, it’s not
The Prime Minister’s stubborn refusal to allow a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack is not only a failure of courage and moral clarity, it is a political dead-end.
latika.me
December 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Anthony Albanese would love to be a Labor version of John Howard. But there’s a Coalition prime minister he’s starting to resemble, and it’s a far less flattering comparison — Scott Morrison.
My latest piece:
latika.me/AlboMorrison
My latest piece:
latika.me/AlboMorrison
