Bloomberg The flare-up between Russia and Ukraine off the coast of Crimea has stirred fears their conflict is set to reignite. Ukraine’s leader has warned dramatically of such a scenario. More likely, according to an analysis by Chatham House, is that the aggression is simply the latest gambit in President Vladimir Putin’s long game to chip away at his neighbour’s ...

Bloomberg Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan said his political party and the nation’s powerful military are “all on one page” in wanting to mend ties with arch-rival India. “We want to move forward, we want a civilised relationship,” Khan said in a speechwhile opening a border crossing with India for Sikh pilgrims in Punjab. The former cricket star reiterated his ...

Bloomberg UK Prime Minister Theresa May has backed down in a key Brexit battle with Parliament, ditching moves to stop lawmakers trying to re-write her plans, according to an official. The government had intended to try to prevent the House of Commons from changing the terms of May’s agreement with the European Union before politicians finally vote on it. But ...