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August 5, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump’s Indian-tariff threat; Musk’s enormous share deal, and more

Donald Trump said in a social-media post that he would “substantially” increase the 25% tariff on Indian imports, imposed last week, in response to India’s purchases of Russian oil.

August 4, 2025

The Intelligence from The Economist - Degrees of freedom? Harvard’s shakedown dilemma

Donald Trump’s mission to bend higher education to his will maintains its sharpest focus on Harvard. Will the venerable university settle—and should it? Our correspondents meet with France’s top general, who believes Russia will threaten Europe sooner than many people think. And a look at how satire changes when politics is beyond parody and its practitioners cannot be shamed.

Impressions courtesy of George Simpson

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August 4, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Hamas sets disarmament condition; Miller accuses India of financing Russia’s war, and more

Hamas said it would not disarm without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

August 3, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump fires labour-statistics chief; Hamas won’t disarm without a Palestinian stat, and more

Mr Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in “appropriate regions”, in response to “highly provocative statements” made by Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president

August 2, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump moves nuclear submarines; orders firing of labour-statistics chief, and more

Earlier Mr Trump unveiled new tariffs on more than 60 countries

August 1, 2025

The Intelligence from The Economist - State swing: recognising Palestine

The aims of France, Britain and Canada in recognising a Palestinian state are laudable—but now is not the time to deploy what little leverage they have. AI optimists reckon the era of superintelligence will bring about explosive growth; we ask what that world would look like. And remembering Tom Lehrer, whose rare gift for satirical song skewered anything and anyone.

August 1, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Trump’s tariff deadline approaches; Apple’s strong earnings, and more

Donald Trump said he would extend the deadline for Mexico and America to reach a trade deal by 90 days, following a “very successful” conversation with Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president.

July 31, 2025

The Intelligence from The Economist - Luxe run out? LVMH

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, to use its proper name, is led by Bernard Arnault, who is credited with creating today’s luxury industry. Can he turn the firm around after its missteps? Why do fluffy K-dramas tempt North Koreans to brave the firing squad? It is not the political messages. And our Big Mac index shows trade-tantrum effects on the dollar.

July 31, 2025

The World in Brief from The Economist - Fed holds rates; Trump announces tariffs on Brazil and India, and more

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25-4.5%.

July 30, 2025

The Intelligence from The Economist - Heavy meddle: Trump and Brazil

President Donald Trump’s animus towards his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is best seen as solidarity with Jair Bolsonaro, another ousted president who clung to power. India has surpassed China as Asia’s biggest private-jet buyer, but not only because of rising numbers of super-rich. And Hong Kong’s quirky fusion cafes bloom abroad as they thin out at home.