Nicholas Ngo, Director of the Exchange Foundation, sheds light on the U.S. easing restrictions on Syria, suggesting a potential shift in Western policy. Zoe Grunewald discusses the UAE's new status as Africa's largest foreign investor, while Vicky Price analyzes the implications of rising borrowing costs in the UK. They also delve into luxury hotel trends in London and tackle the emerging beach etiquette crisis in Australia, where personal space and communal enjoyment collide.