‘Can’t handle’: India’s Ayodhya struggles amid Ram temple tourist boom

As devotees stream in, residents say small town in one of India’s poorest states lacks infrastructure to host millions.

Why does the IMF predict strong Russian growth despite sanctions?

IMF upgrades growth outlook for Russia and downgrades expectations for the eurozone.

How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India

Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.

Despite lawsuits, monopoly may keep Boeing’s business intact

Boeing and Alaska Airlines stare at lawsuits while Boeing clients are contemplating a business without certain planes.

Europe’s thirst for lithium threatens livelihoods, biodiversity in Portugal

Open-pit mines are planned for Portugal’s northern region, worrying locals who say their livelihoods are at risk.

Could Red Sea attacks push up prices and fuel inflation?

Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel.

Has the war on Gaza hurt Israel’s economy?

While some sectors like tech have continued to see activity, others like tourism and construction have nosedived.

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public

Wave of online scepticism about two stories of survival and success in China point to deeper public dissatisfaction.

In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch

Hong Kong’s stock market is lower today than it was in 1997 when the territory returned to Chinese sovereignty.

In India an algorithm declares them dead; they have to prove they’re alive

Haryana state ended old age and widow pensions for thousands of claimants because they were dead. But they weren’t.

‘Traitor’: Thousands strike against Argentina’s President Javier Milei

Organised by Argentina’s largest labour union, the walk-out brought cities to a halt in protest of far-right reforms.

Turf Club emerges the loser in Singapore’s race for land

Amid sparse crowds and demand for land, horses will run their final race in October.

Poor quality control, race for profits behind Boeing’s troubles

Door plug blowing out on An Alaska Airline Boeing aircraft has brought the plane maker under scrutiny again.

Caught in India-Maldives spat, Lakshadweep islands want jobs, then tourists

India’s PM Modi campaigned for tourists to visit the idyllic archipelago. But people there have more basic demands.

Spain’s Housing Battles: A pensioner-turned-activist fights evictions

Under threat of eviction, Antonio emerges from his quiet retirement to fight for housing rights in Spain.

What’s the cost of the war on Gaza for Palestine and Israel?

A hundred days on, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is deepening. The war cost to the Israeli economy is enormous.

In India’s Ayodhya, the Ram temple means ‘land is costlier than gold’

Land prices are skyrocketing with investors trying to cash in on the millions of people expected to visit the temple.

South Africa seeks to stop auction of historic Nelson Mandela artefacts

About 75 items are to go under the hammer in a deal between Mandela’s family and a New York-based auctioneer.

Upcoming Ram temple is good for business in India’s Ayodhya

Ayodhya is getting a business boost as the city gears up for millions of tourists to see the controversial Ram temple.

As PM, India’s Modi secretly tried to massively cut state funds

Revelation came from a top gov’t official who also said budgets have ‘layers and layers of attempt to cover the truth’.