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Elon Musk's X raises close to $1 bn in fresh funding at $32 valuation
The company is considering using some of the proceeds to pay down its remaining debt load
 "Elon Musk's X raises close to $1 bn in fresh funding at $32 valuation")
Global funds pile into Indian bonds even as they exit local equities
Foreigners bought $1.8 billion of rupee bonds this month so far, already higher than any monthly total since September
 "Global funds pile into Indian bonds even as they exit local equities")
Why Trump 2.0 could play spoilsport for India's coddled billionaires
The sudden enthusiasm for the businesses of Trump's head of government efficiency has a clear message for India's billionaires: They're being cut loose
 "Why Trump 2.0 could play spoilsport for India's coddled billionaires")
Taiwan's annual defense drills identify 2027 for potential China invasion
The exercises will also double in length to ten days this summer, reflecting an increased emphasis on military preparedness in the democracy that China claims as its territory
 "Taiwan's annual defense drills identify 2027 for potential China invasion")
Extreme weather in 2024 led to biggest displacement of people since 2008
Tropical cyclones were responsible for many of the most severe events, such as Super Typhoon Yagi in September, said the World Meteorological Organization
 "Extreme weather in 2024 led to biggest displacement of people since 2008")
Trump wary of China-Russia ties, aims to improve US relations with both
Trump's embrace of Russia has been seen by some analysts as an attempt to split Moscow from Beijing, in a so-called reverse Nixon
US judge finds Elon Musk's role in USAID closure likely violated law
Judge Chuang barred Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from taking actions related to the agency's closing
 "US judge finds Elon Musk's role in USAID closure likely violated law")
Germany's landmark spending package secures parliamentary approval
The controversial legislation pushed by conservative Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz was approved Tuesday in the lower house of parliament with 512 votes out of a total of 733
 "Germany's landmark spending package secures parliamentary approval")
Turkey voids Erdogan's main rival's degree, risking presidency bid
The mayor, one of Turkey's most popular politicians, has been widely viewed as a contender to the presidency
 "Turkey voids Erdogan's main rival's degree, risking presidency bid")
BofA Corp survey shows biggest-ever drop in exposure to US equities
Global investors are hunting for opportunities elsewhere after US stocks tipped into a correction earlier this month. Chinese tech stocks are in hot demand and Europe has also benefited
 "BofA Corp survey shows biggest-ever drop in exposure to US equities")
Xi will visit Washington soon amid brewing trade tensions, says Trump
Trump has ramped up a trade fight with China, raising tariffs on imports from the country to 20 per cent
 "Xi will visit Washington soon amid brewing trade tensions, says Trump")
New Zealand PM Luxon hasn't given up on dairy in trade deal with India
New Zealand efforts to secure better access to India's huge markets have foundered in the past, in particular because India wants to shield its dairy industry from imports
 "New Zealand PM Luxon hasn't given up on dairy in trade deal with India")
Google parent Alphabet in talks to buy cyber firm Wiz for $33 billion
The deal, which may be announced as soon as Tuesday, would be Alphabet's largest acquisition to date, and could help Alphabet's Google catch up with Microsoft Corp. and Amazon.com Inc
 "Google parent Alphabet in talks to buy cyber firm Wiz for $33 billion")
Trump's talk of dividing assets prompts concern before his call with Putin
Kyiv and its European allies are worried that Trump will try to force them into a deal on Russia's terms, leaving Ukraine weakened and vulnerable to the Kremlin in the future
 "Trump's talk of dividing assets prompts concern before his call with Putin")
Venezuela pledges to free those deported to El Salvador jail: Official
President Donald Trump's administration deported 238 Venezuelans over the weekend, accusing them of membership of the Tren de Aragua gang
 "Venezuela pledges to free those deported to El Salvador jail: Official")
President Trump's lawyers keep judge in dark on Venezuelan deportation data
US District Judge James Boasberg convened a hearing Monday to press Justice Department lawyers for answers about whether the deportations took place after he'd issued an order Saturday not to do so
 "President Trump's lawyers keep judge in dark on Venezuelan deportation data")
India's strict measures on options trading drive speculators out of market
The sharp pullback in individual participation suggests the end of India's retail-driven options trading boom, which had made the country the world's largest market for these instruments
 "India's strict measures on options trading drive speculators out of market")
China economic pickup outpaces forecasts before tariff pain deepens
The upswing suggested Beijing's pro-growth pivot since late September continued to feed momentum for the world's second-biggest economy
 "China economic pickup outpaces forecasts before tariff pain deepens")
Nato chief Mark Rutte says Russia relations should be restored after war
Rutte is walking a fine line between the US - Nato's most important member - and Europe, which is dealing with an increasingly aggressive Russia
 "Nato chief Mark Rutte says Russia relations should be restored after war")
Maharashtra govt arm plans to raise $1.7 billion via local bond sale
The borrowing is part of a push by the Indian government to overhaul road quality and reduce traffic
 "Maharashtra govt arm plans to raise $1.7 billion via local bond sale")