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MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi passed the first major political test of his third term on Wednesday after one of the ruling party's candidates was elected speaker of parliament's lower house, defeating an opposition…

The Finance Magnates Pacific Summit (FMPS) will be held August 27-29! This flagship event will be held in Sydney, Australia, and will be one of the largest this year in the Asia Pacific region, showcasing the biggest speakers from across…

Xinhua News Agency/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Stock index futures found firm direction tough to come by Tuesday. S&P futures (SPX) +0.1% were up slightly. Nasdaq 100 futures (NDX:IND) +0.3% rose and Dow futures (INDU) were…

The future of crypto is on full display, which will arguably be decided by regulatory authorities. Indeed, whether crypto is allowed to live or die is unfolding in real time, despite its trustless potential. Join several leading experts…

The world of payments has certainly seen a wide range of changes in 2023. This includes developments across key jurisdictions and regions, as well as a concerted effort by regulators. Join industry-leading experts next week to discuss these…

Rep. Mike Johnson easily secured enough votes to be elected House speaker on Wednesday, as Republicans were eagerly elevating the little-known conservative leader to the seat of U.S. power and ending for now the political chaos in their…

Republicans dropped Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making the decision during a closed-door session after the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump failed badly on a third ballot for the gavel. Afterward, Jordan…

The House of Representatives has rejected Jim Jordan’s nomination for speaker two weeks after the chamber ousted Kevin McCarthy from the top spot. Jordan scrambled unsuccessfully to shore up the votes needed to clinch the speakership in…

It took Kevin McCarthy 15 votes to get elected as speaker so it's not over for Jordan but we'll see how it goes from here. Congress is voting and he's already lost 9 votes, which is more than the 5 he could afford to lose.Don Bacon Lori…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Republicans in the US Congress have gone home for the weekend without selecting a new Speaker of the House of…