An FT investigation into the role of a British accountant, a London-based broker and Dubai companies in the acquisition of vessels
New Delhi will soon recruit a western partner to produce its first world-class jet engine. The decision will be fraught with geopolitical implications
Critics say the vice-president is yet to clearly define her foreign policy vision. But the contours of a philosophy are starting to emerge
International criticism of the Gaza war has led many Israelis to retreat inwards. Feeling abandoned, they have backed the government’s military campaigns
The US president had hoped to disentangle from the Middle East. But the turbulence in the region could influence the election and define his legacy
After watching its support slip dramatically, the pro-unity party has its work cut out to stage a comeback in a looming election
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the government has a growth plan, but self-imposed red lines leave little room for manoeuvre
The company is thriving as weight-loss drugs boom, but investors see warning signs it has reached ‘peak enthusiasm’
Returning home from the US, Zelenskyy faces Russian advances, an exhausted society and the prospect of winter energy shortages
Amid protests about pervasive violence, economists say women play far too small a role in the country’s workforce
With just over a month until polling day, the race between Harris and Trump is too close to call. Is there anything that could shift voters’ views?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is pushing to loosen power limits on transmissions in low Earth orbit, a move that some fear could give upstart US operators more power
Two-thirds of all new solar and wind power projects are based in the country. But to wean industry off coal, Beijing needs to set up a real energy market
On top of ride-sharing and takeaways, the company’s couriers now transport goods for many retailers. But is it trying to do too much?
The lessons learnt from drug-resistant tuberculosis offer a path to beating back the ‘silent pandemic’ of antimicrobial resistance
In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions
Policymakers are lowering rates and signalling new confidence that a ‘soft landing’ is possible. But few are ready to declare victory
The franchise has inspired a flurry of fast-paced competitions designed to draw in untapped audiences, but the field is getting crowded
But the healthcare system in the US still struggles to provide adequate care for those with serious mental illness
The company has staged a remarkable recovery since the ‘great correction’ of 2022 and now has the edge over Hollywood rivals
Lula has staked his international reputation on the environment, but he must also find the money to alleviate poverty at home
The tycoon’s attempt to wrest control of his empire away from three of his children is set to be resolved in a Nevada court
Discounters often prosper in downturns, but recently they have been hurt by rising costs and their customers’ precarious finances
Venture capital finance has dried up amid political and economic pressures, prompting a dramatic fall in new company formation
The government believes that the sector should be central to its strategy for growth. But money is tight
