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Political Deadlock Meets Fragile Markets: The United States is once again approaching a government shutdown, with funding deadlines set to expire imminently. Unless lawmakers broker a last-minute deal, federal agencies will grind to a halt. While shutdowns are not defaults, the distinction is increasingly lost on global investors. For markets, the...

India is preparing to expand its indigenous defense capabilities by considering local production of Israel’s long-range Rampage missile under the government’s flagship “Make in India” initiative. The move reflects New Delhi’s strategic push to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers while strengthening its long-range strike arsenal amid intensifying regional security challenges....