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IMF
Business

What IMF tax advice means for inequality, and where India fits in

It found that 59 per cent of the IMF’s tax advice to low- and lower-middle-income countries was regressive, while 52 per cent of its recommendations to high-income countries were progressive.

Starmer
UK

Why ex-NATO chief thinks UK is 'not safe'

His warning is based on what he says is a gap between commitments and delivery. Robertson said that the prime minister was "not willing to make the necessary investment".

West Asia
Editorial

Efforts step up for US-Iran talks as truce holds and blockade begins

A two-week truce agreed last Wednesday remains in place. This is despite a US naval blockade of Iranian ports beginning at the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had already restricted to selected shipping.

Starmer
UK

What is the law proposed by Starmer on EU rules?

The bill aims to align the UK with new European regulations, including food standards. It comes as the UK and EU negotiate deals, including one on food safety and standards for animal and plant health.

Asim Munir
Editorial

How Asim Munir became the face of Pakistan’s foreign outreach

Munir’s rise has come with a consolidation of military authority. He has been given legal immunity and an extended tenure, while the military’s influence across governance, the economy and the judiciary has increased, according to analysts.

Starmer
Editorial

UK will not support Hormuz blockade, Starmer says as US begins action

His comments came as the US moved ahead with a blockade of maritime traffic linked to Iran after talks failed to produce a deal to end the war.

Palestine Action
UK

Over 500 arrested at London protest backing Palestine Action

The demonstration took place in Trafalgar Square, where protesters staged a sit-down protest. Officers carried away activists as others cheered and clapped.

Islamabad
Editorial

US, Iran fail to reach deal after 21-hour talks in Pakistan

Each side blamed the other for the failure of the negotiations, which were aimed at ending fighting that has killed thousands and affected global oil prices since it began over six weeks ago.