G7 leaders put on good show of unity, but look fragile at home
Group took strong lines on confronting Russia and China, but is its relevance in today’s world on the wane?
Election asian news
South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC strikes coalition deal
The African National Congress and its largest rival, the white-led, pro-business Democratic Alliance, agreed on Friday to work together in South Africa's new government of national unity, a step change after 30 years of ANC rule.
French stocks take beating, risk premium rises under specter of possible far-right victory
French stocks plunged Friday, with the country's blue-chip index heading for its worst week in more than two years, as investors weigh a potential far-right victory in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Europe stocks close lower to cap off losing week; France's CAC 40 down 2.7%
LONDON — European stocks tumbled on Friday, rounding off a choppy week that has delivered a host of fresh information for investors.
‘Vote against jail’: How two Modi critics won India election from prison
In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?
In India, PM Narendra Modi’s new coalition needs all-embracing approach to minorities
During a six-week election campaign, ruling party leaders made toxic references, in particular to Muslims.
US returns US$156 million in looted 1MDB funds to Malaysia
The US Justice Department has described the corruption as the largest kleptocracy case it had ever uncovered.
Britain's Labour Party pledges 'wealth creation' as it targets landslide election victory
LONDON — Britain's left-leaning Labour Party, considered the front-runner in the upcoming national election, on Thursday said it would be "pro-business" and prioritize "wealth creation" as it released its manifesto.