The disruptions in supply chains, rising shipping costs, and shortages of critical components could trigger a global supply shock, throwing economies into chaos and recession.
Ali Larijani was killed in Israeli strikes earlier this week. Viewed as pragmatist, he had emerged as powerful figure after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death.
Disqualified twice from running for president, Larijani had key role in shaping Iran's nuclear & defence strategies. He leaves behind a divided legacy—of being both pragmatist & repressor.
NYT & BBC report on rumours of shortage of cooking gas while FT looks at India’s lowering of barriers to Chinese investment and the ‘wariness’ behind it.
China and India are home to 1.2 billion young people. They’re the pioneers in advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and realising the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.
COMMENTS