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Prime minister hopes to learn from success of scheme rolled out to most of country’s 1.4bn citizensKeir Starmer is to examine India’s digital ID system on his visit to Mumbai as a potential model for the UK, praising the system as a “massive success”.S…
For 48 hours Afghanistan had been cut off from mobile and internet services in a Taliban-imposed shutdownJust before nightfall on Wednesday, the near-deserted streets of Afghanistan’s capital suddenly filled with people – mobile phones everywhere had p…
In effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin allies and trade partnersBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesDonald Trump has asked the EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China …
Textiles, footwear, jewellery, gems and seafood are sectors most affected in trade with US, India’s biggest marketIndia has long been one of the world’s great garment houses, turning out everything from cheap T-shirts to intricate embroidery. Last year…
Exclusive: Experts say the move could be part of Beijing’s ‘greyzone’ grab for disputed territoryChina is drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), a move that analysts believe is likely part of Beijing’s unilateral grab f…
Opposition councillor in Taiwanese capital accuses authorities of sending ‘Trojan horse’ into citizens’ daily livesTaipei City council has come under fire after admitting that a robot dog it bought to help patrol city streets using surveillance cameras…
Government-picked judges consider verdict in high-profile case against pro-democracy media mogulFinal arguments have concluded in the national security trial of the pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong.Government-picked judges are retiring…
Likened to a ‘trade embargo’ and an ‘earthquake’, it could cut exports from affected sectors by as much as 70%Donald Trump’s tariffs of 50% have come into force on most US imports from India. The US president followed through on his threat to punish on…
Calls for boycott after Swiss watchmaker becomes latest western brand accused of racist imageryThe Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and removed an advert featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes, after the image prompted accusations of r…
For over a decade, China has been building an alternative to the US-led order, notes Andrew J SinclairI enjoyed reading George Magnus’s article (Why Peak China may finally have arrived, 11 August). However, focusing on peak economic growth misses the b…
White House denies suggestions resort in Vietnam presents conflict of interest amid row over compensation ratesVillagers whose farms in Vietnam will be bulldozed to make way for a $1.5bn golf resort backed by the Trump family have reportedly been offer…
High-profile founder of China Renaissance Holdings went missing in 2023, sending company’s share price plungingBao Fan, a star dealmaker and the founder of the boutique investment bank China Renaissance Holdings, has been released more than two years a…
US president has been unusually reticent about plans to punish Russia if it does not agree to end Ukraine warEurope live – latest updatesAfter taking six months to conclude that Vladimir Putin may not be a kindred transactional authoritarian leader but…
‘Don’t erase the soul of Bingin’: Bali locals dismayed as 48 businesses destroyed in local crackdown
Demolition of 48 cliffside establishments at Bingin beach marks flashpoint in the struggle between mass tourism and desire to retain Indonesian island’s ‘magic’“I can’t believe this is happening,” said Komang Agus, looking on in despair at his workplac…
No pause on Russian imports by Indian oil firms who base decisions on ‘price, grade of crude, logistics and economic factors’Indian oil refineries will continue to buy oil from Russia, officials have said, before threatened US sanctions next week again…