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India’s difficult business environment is improving : The changes are allowing Indian firms to become more dynamic
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How much worse can US-China relations get?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the future of trade between the two countries
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Paid articlePaid Joe Biden convenes G7 in response to Iran’s ‘brazen’ attack on Israel : US president reaffirms ‘ironclad’ backing for ally in call with Benjamin Netanyahu
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How the Chinese state is hollowing out religion in Xinjiang: Our weekly podcast on China. This week our co-host travels to Xinjiang during Ramadan to see the ...
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NATO-Ukraine Council approves more aid for air defense: NATO defense ministers have promised Ukraine early air defense support. The Ukrainian President had ...
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Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
How to fix Britain’s barmy VAT regime: Britain’s second-most-important tax is riddled with holes
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How to fix a faulty microbiome: Our podcast on science and technology. From faecal transplants to microbial medicines, we consider the prospects for a new kind ...
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Live news: Russia’s deputy defence minister detained on suspicion of receiving a bribe
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What does the foreign-aid deal mean for America’s leadership in the world?: Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we discuss the impact of rare ...
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Arrest of Russian defence minister's deputy may be strike by rival 'clan': Sergei Shoigu, Russia's defence minister, has tried to send a
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For its next phase of growth, India needs a new reform agenda : With the right changes, it can become an engine of global growth, say Arjun Ramani and Thomas ...
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Ben Wallace: Former British Defense Minister settles scores with Olaf Scholz: The British former defense minister considers German concerns about a Taurus ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles
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- He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.
- Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.
- He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.
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The Intelligence: AI rest my case: The companies behind this wonder of tech are facing allegations of using copyrighted material to build their large language ...
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Two horses which bolted through central London in a 'serious condition'
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Five charts that show why the BJP expects to win India’s election: Narendra Modi’s party is eyeing another big victory
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What is Joe Biden’s Israel policy meant to achieve?: Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, we assess whether America can still advance its aims ...
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Paid articlePaid Gandhi v Modi: crunch time for Congress as India prepares to vote: The Economist joins the most prominent opposition politician on the campaign trail
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Gandhi v Modi: crunch time for Congress as India prepares to vote: The Economist joins the most prominent opposition politician on the campaign trail
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Americans split on whether Trump will, should be convicted in hush money case: Poll
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The Intelligence: A region holds its breath: For the first time Iran launched a huge attack on Israel from its own territory, though the effort largely failed ...
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Wider war in Europe ‘no longer a fantasy’, warns EU’s top diplomat: Josep Borrell says Russia threatens the continent beyond the conflict in Ukraine
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The Intelligence: Iran and Israel’s new era?: A missile has reportedly struck a site in the Islamic Republic. If this is retaliation for Iran’s most recent ...
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US, UK and Australia say Japan could join part of Aukus pact : Statement from security group members comes amid mounting focus on Chinese threat in Asia
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Quick Glance: US, Britain, Australia Consider Expanding AUKUS to Deter China
- The U.S., Britain, and Australia are initiating talks to expand their AUKUS security pact, with a focus on involving Japan as a deterrent against China, according to the Financial Times.
- The defense ministers will discuss 'Pillar Two' of the pact, aiming to jointly develop quantum computing, undersea, hypersonic, artificial intelligence, and cyber technology.
- The U.S. is advocating for Japan's inclusion in the second pillar while ruling out expansion of the first pillar, which involves supplying nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
- Formed in 2021, the AUKUS pact aims to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The potential addition of Japan to Pillar Two is expected to be announced soon.
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Gandhi v Modi: crunch time for Congress as India prepares to vote: The Economist joins the most prominent opposition politician on the campaign trail
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The Kremlin wants to make Ukraine’s second city unliveable: The race to save Kharkiv from Russian bombs
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Wanted: a new economics writer: An opportunity to join the staff of The Economist
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How has the Bank of England dealt with four years of shocks?: Its credibility is battered but intact. It can do better
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