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14.01 / 02:49

UPS economy War country International The obscure bank collapse that sent Iran into a tailspin

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The biggest harbinger that things were about to fall apart in Iran didn’t come from the thwarted anger of the country’s opposition or the frustrated hopes of young people hungry for more personal freedom. It came from the collapse of a bank.

14.01 / 01:33

Target War Monarchy country Arsenal Why Arab states are silent about Iran’s unrest

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. THE LAST time Iran was convulsed by nationwide protests, in 2022, the Arab world was transfixed. The Islamic Republic had spent decades building a network of powerful allies that came to dominate the region.

12.01 / 11:25

markets UPS Strategy War rights International What 2026 may hold: A fracturing America, a rising Europe and an unsettled world

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Year 1926 saw remarkable change around the world. Fidel Castro and Queen Elizabeth II were born that year.

12.01 / 03:45

security War country social Weakened by war, Iran’s regime faces its toughest challenge yet

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. DUBAI—Iran’s 12-day war with Israel and the U.S. last June broke the regime’s carefully nurtured image of invincibility, many ordinary Iranians say.

12.01 / 02:55

markets COST UPS economy Trade War Why a market economy remains India’s best bet even though the idea has taken a volley of Cold War II blows

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It has been 34 years plus since the Cold War triumph of ‘capitalism’ over ‘communism’—or rather, of the free-market idea over the Soviet model of a centrally run economy, to put it less crudely. And as India approaches another budget, industry may want the Centre out of the way in some sectors, but is largely looking for it to lend its fiscal heft to the big wheel of output expansion.

12.01 / 01:31

COST UPS War show voice peace The US could make 2026 even worse for Putin than 2025

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The year has started badly for Vladimir Putin. As of Sunday, the war in Ukraine has lasted as long as the Great Patriotic War, as Moscow refers to the Soviet involvement in World War II: 1,418 days.

11.01 / 08:51

Election War Interviews International Binyamin Netanyahu’s plan to win Israeli—and global—hearts and minds

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Binyamin Netanyahu will be leading the Likud Party in a general election for the 12th time this year. He is already Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, having spent a total of over 18 years in office.

10.01 / 13:19

UPS Progressive Fighting War peace Israel and Hamas get ready to go back to war in Gaza

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Israel and Hamas are preparing for renewed fighting as the Palestinian militant group is refusing to disarm, a requirement that is holding up progress on President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza. Israel’s military has drawn up plans for a new ground operation inside Hamas-controlled territory in Gaza, according to people briefed on the plans.

10.01 / 02:07

markets COST Manufacturing Trade War International Destinations The Aluminium War: Why Ashapura Minechem is dominating the global bauxite shift

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Global mining is entering a phase where growth is no longer just about volume, but about access, reliability, and control. However, geopolitical tensions, tariff wars, and shifting trade policies are reshaping global supply chains, underscoring the need for resource security.

08.01 / 08:01

markets Solomonic War Updates The war in Gaza is paused but the battle over aid rages on

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06.01 / 07:51

markets Trade War Updates Will the trade war capsize shipbuilders?

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06.01 / 07:51

markets UPS War beautiful Features Updates Beauty wars intensify: Nykaa pilots Glam Pass to retain shoppers

₹39, Glam Pass offers shoppers a 10% discount, up to ₹300, on their first three purchases and is valid for three months. The feature is currently live for select users in Mumbai and is expected to be rolled out to other cities, including the National Capital Region and Bengaluru, in the coming weeks, the people said, on condition of anonymity.Glam Pass is expected to remain brand-specific rather than platform-wide, focusing on targeted benefits for labels shoppers already prefer, instead of generic perks spread across a large marketplace.

06.01 / 02:05

markets Trade President War Updates International Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s latest grumble over India’s oil imports: Should trade negotiators worry?

Even as extended negotiations go on between Washington and New Delhi on trade, US President Donald Trump seems to have thrown another spanner in the works. On Sunday, he said India could face fresh tariffs if it didn’t cut Russian oil purchases. “We could raise tariffs on India if they don’t help on the Russian oil issue,” he said.

06.01 / 01:31

markets Fox Sustainability War classical Updates Company Outsider | Scooters to inverters: How Bhavish Aggarwal’s many ideas hobbled Ola’s EV edge

₹76, Ola Electric’s stock price has plunged to around ₹40 - a staggering 47% decline - and investor patience is wearing thin.So, where did Ola go wrong? The primary diagnosis is a chronic lack of focus. In the management classic Good to Great, James Collins uses a Greek parable to distinguish between two leadership types: the fox, who pursues many complex paths, and the hedgehog, who simplifies a complex world into a single organizing idea. Collins argues that greatness is achieved through a "Hedgehog Concept" which is a singular focus found at the intersection of three circles: what a company can be the best in the world at, what it is deeply passionate about, and what drives its economic engine.

05.01 / 10:21

markets UPS security Trade President War Updates Rising tensions around Taiwan, with the US, China and North Korea all involved, point to a stormy 2026 for East Asia

This is the season when columnists turn to prophecy and then congratulate themselves a year later for getting some of it right. I’m afraid I am about to join the club. As I predicted at the end of last year, Asia in 2025 revolved around three main forces: the blossoming bromance between US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping, rising pressure on Taiwan, and a newly emboldened Kim Jong Un drawing closer to both Moscow and Beijing.These dynamics will only get more obvious in 2026.

04.01 / 13:31

markets Action security Strategy Universities War International The US strike on Venezuela wasn’t just about Maduro—it’s part of a highly risky geopolitical matrix

On 3 January, the US carried out airstrikes on Caracas in the backdrop of heightened tensions in the Caribbean and its recent interdictions of vessels alleged to be carrying narcotics in Venezuelan waters. The White House framed this operation as a necessary move to dismantle narco-terrorist efforts and halt weapons being sold to anti-US forces. This large-scale operation included the ‘capture’ of Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro and there is enough to suggest that its aims were wider than claimed.

04.01 / 09:07

markets Dreams Research War rights Updates peace Manu Joseph: Why we should be thankful for human nature, billionaire dreams and even Donald Trump’s policies

As this is my first column of the new year, I thought I would do something challenging—write what is good about the modern world. Here are a few things:Billionaires versus death: Billionaires do not have the heart to leave the party of life. That is where they become extremely useful to us.

03.01 / 05:35

Citi Waters President War country How will the mass protests that are convulsing Iran unfold?

The government was paralysed, its leaders unable to change course because they were too weak, ideological or inept (and in some cases all three). It was only a matter of time until such gloom gave rise to another round of mass protest. The only question was what would trigger it.It came from an unlikely corner on December 28th, when electronics vendors in Tehran went on strike.

02.01 / 08:07

FIVE President War country International Arsenal A new age of nuclear proliferation?

nuclear arsenals are growing, and the weapons themselves are becoming more lethal, more diverse, and more vulnerable. Arms-control talks have stalled, and most agreements have expired or been so hollowed out as to have lost all credibility.

02.01 / 06:31

Provident Cooper security community War peace International Building peace together

in support of the plan was widely backed, including by the Arab and Muslim-majority states in the region. It provided the UN mandate needed for the International Stabilization Force to help implement the plan, support the ceasefire, and avoid leaving a vacuum which Hamas could exploit.The resolution also emphasized the importance of increased humanitarian aid, which is still desperately needed in Gaza.

02.01 / 06:31

markets economy Trade War Updates The world economy shrugs off both the trade war and AI fears

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