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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party has built one of the most formidable electoral machines in recent history
Full-scale conflict has depleted Ukrainian defences, and Israel could face a similar plight despite successful interceptions
Beijing reforms unloved SOEs to win back investors
Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong Jun
Stocks are faring well compared with wider market as authorities judge management on share price performance
Most European capitals support tougher stance but are wary of designating Revolutionary Guards a terror group
UK warns any escalation is in no one’s interest and would deepen insecurity in region
International pressure mounts on Jewish state to show restraint
Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
Whatever form direct retaliation takes, analysts warn there is a high risk of miscalculation — and further escalation
Its least bad options are a return to the status quo ante or carrying out a limited strike against military targets
Chinese president warns German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against ‘rise of protectionism’
Indonesia’s central bank supports rupiah as Indian rupee falls and South Korean won hits 17-month low
The event, marking the end of Ramadan, will take place outdoors in central London with an audience of thousands
Sixteen onshore issuers scoop average of 32% of total revenue from ETF management fees
Annual figure for first quarter beats expectations as Beijing seeks manufacturing-led revival
Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
ChaPanda, Mixue and Guming eye stock market listings after pioneering mainland boom
Senior Israeli military chief vows country will respond to Tehran’s attack
Oil prices recover as tech stocks lead US equities markets sharply lower and Treasury yields climb
Jordan is facing scrutiny at home for helping to repel Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel
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Regulatory approval comes as Chinese economic growth slows
Brent crude has struggled to stay above $90 despite Tehran’s attacks on Israel this weekend
Finance minister Lawrence Wong to become city-state’s fourth leader next month
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