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Who are the Houthis and why Yemen war flares now
Who are Yemen's Houthis, why they attacked Saudi airports this week, and how the war could draw in Syria and others. Explained.
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Man City charges verdict: what happens next?
Manchester City found guilty of 100+ financial rule breaches. What the charges are, what the appeal means, and possible punishments explained.
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FTAs explained: why India protects sensitive sectors
Piyush Goyal says every FTA protects farmers and MSMEs. This explainer looks at how India shields sensitive goods while opening markets for…
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What is a countervailing duty? India’s China sulphur probe
India opened a countervailing duty probe into insoluble sulphur imports. Explainer: what CVDs are, how they differ from anti-dumping duties, and WTO…
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What is VRRR? Why the RBI is draining cash from banks
The RBI is running large VRRR auctions to drain excess cash. This explainer breaks down how variable rate reverse repos work and…
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What is ‘exit trafficking’ under Australian law?
Exit trafficking explained: what Australia's law says, the 12-year penalty, and how victims can get help.
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How the AP Top 25 college football poll works
How the AP Top 25 works: who votes, how points are counted, when it comes out, and how it differs from the…
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What is PERM? US green-card process explained
PERM explained: what the US Permanent Labor Certification is, how it works, and why Microsoft and Adobe were suspended from it.
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Why Guinea-Bissau’s elections were delayed – explained
Guinea-Bissau delayed its December 6 elections after last year's coup. Here's the background to the crisis in the West African nation.
Business & Economy
‘Calibrated tightening’ explained: what RBI’s new stance means
The RBI shifted to 'calibrated tightening' with its repo rate hike to 5.5%. Here's what the stance means for your loans and…