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Trump still thinks Iranians will ‘rise up’ against the government. In Tehran I see a different story

If anything, the ongoing war is uniting a divided country against the foreign invaders. Washington seems a long way from grasping this point, says Hossein Hamdieh, a social researcher based in Tehran

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

First New York, now Berlin: Why the left turn for major metropolises?

There's the inroads of the far right, but also the broader desire for change. Introducing Berlin's answer to Zohran Mamdani: Elif Eralp, who led the far-left Die Linke party's historic win in Sunday's municipal elections in Berlin. We ask if the 45-year-old daughter of Turkish political exiles can push through…

France 24 · Sep 22

There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham

I want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Australia’s economic challenges are mounting as deaths start to outnumber births. But ‘baby bonus’ policies would be pointless

Slower overall economic growth doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It is the quality of that growth that matters

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

Our people-pleasing PM faces his ultimate challenge in Donald Trump

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Andy Burnham came to power saying all the right things – now, when he and the US president meet for the first time at the United Nations in New York, he would do well to show due deference and exploit the one area where they both…

The Independent UK · Sep 21

The muddled class: The middle class is becoming too large and too diverse to offer a clear view of the consumer

India's middle class now forms a majority, making income categories less informative. Household consumption patterns shift significantly after reaching certain income levels. Businesses must look beyond affluent cities for future growth opportunities. Emerging markets show potential for increased durable goods purchases. Understanding evolving household priorities is crucial for future strategies.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

FCNR(B): Has RBI bought forex stability at too high a cost?

The FCNR(B) scheme attracted significant foreign currency deposits for the RBI. These deposits bolstered forex reserves and stabilized the rupee's exchange rate. However, the economic benefits of these outcomes remain unclear for the nation. The scheme created substantial liquidity, necessitating costly sterilization by the central bank. This process incurred significant…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

The Guardian view on Friedrich Merz: Germany’s chancellor must change course to halt the rise of the AfD

Editorial: A failure to address widespread economic insecurity, and a crisis in living standards, is allowing the far right the harness a growing protest vote

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

The Guardian view on rape courts: ministers know that victims deserve better

Editorial: New facilities for witnesses who have been sexually assaulted are a step towards halving violence against girls and women

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

BRICS+ and the fallout from Trump's energy shocks

Global oil markets face instability from ongoing conflicts and disrupted supply routes. Strategic petroleum reserves and reduced Chinese imports initially cushioned the deficit. However, manipulated price indicators and market interventions are now proving unsustainable. This situation threatens to trigger a global recession, impacting India's energy security. India must prioritize long-term…

The Economic Times · Sep 21