Row comes as New Delhi and Beijing try to repair relations following deadly border clashes
Disruption of line between Sweden and Latvia follows earlier incidents linked to Russia and China
Also in today’s newsletter, CIA says Covid-19 probably leaked from Chinese lab, and Bangladesh hires Big Four audit firms to review ‘robbed’ banks
US president urges Egypt and Jordan to take in people from ‘demolition site’
US intelligence agency changes assessment of pandemic’s likely origins
John Rodgerson defends potential tie-up with rival Gol despite concerns about competition and ticket pricing
Enec’s CEO says it plans to expand overseas after rapid growth in its home market
Peace engineering is difficult to measure but critical to do
Barbara Doniecka is one of dozens of survivors returning to extermination camp 80 years after its liberation
In the wilds of South Africa’s Northern Cape, poaching ‘green diamonds’ has become an almost irresistible temptation
Hedge fund billionaire Liang Wenfeng builds model on tight budget despite US attempt to halt China’s high-tech ambitions
US trade partners warn new measures would harm consumers in all three countries
Support comes as Saudi Arabia’s STC increases its stake in telecoms champion and requests board seat
Viktor Orbán floats new demand as EU rushes to renew restrictions on Moscow
If the US president takes a more flexible approach, tariffs may end up being used as a bargaining tool rather than end goal
President Cyril Ramaphosa met Lakshmi Mittal at Davos over ArcelorMittal’s plans to close country’s two largest mills
Also in this newsletter: Why the prospects of Ireland’s new government are cloudy
President has deepened reliance on Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Cities such as London and New York have become springboards to reach buyers looking for cultural authenticity
Authorities try to pre-empt holiday cash crunch but shy from cut to reserve requirement ratio
Also in this newsletter, Hindustan Unilever readies for Gen Z customers and the 76th Republic Day parade
Bad loan provisions also grow after millions of households loaded up on debt during ‘exuberant’ period
Argentine government explores proposal to follow US in quitting landmark agreement
Call between Mohammed bin Salman and US president comes as kingdom seeks to deepen ties with western ally
Their models are cheaper thanks to US export restrictions that have inadvertently spurred innovation
