Indian Election 2014: Narendra Modi's 10 Most Pressing Economic Reforms
Modi comes with a reputation for being pro-business and pro-growth in Gujurat but bigger challenges lie ahead
India Election 2014: Modi Win Can Bring Foreign Money Back to India
Narendra Modi's pro-business credentials will attract foreign funds as India seeks to recover from a patch of ailing growth
Gas War Looms as Ukraine Offers $4bn But Refuses to pay Russian Price
Ukraine offered to pay $4bn to Gazprom if it reduces the price it is demanding from Kiev for gas supplies
Egypt's Sisi Begs US for Economic and Anti-Terrorism Aid
Hot favourite to be Egypt's next president calls on the United States to help him fight terrorism and grow the economy
UAE Says No Plans For More Egypt Aid
UAE has showered Egypt's interim government and army with financial aid since the Islamist president was ousted
More Than 20 Dead as Anti-China Riots Spread Across Vietnam
Violence swept through Vietnam as rioters attacked industrial sites in protest over China's behaviour in South China Sea.
China-Vietnam Dispute is Messing with the Economy
Riots in Vietnam mark a dangerous moment for Sino-Vietnamese relations
Iran Talks: How a Deal Would Hurt China and Boost the United States
Global leaders meet in Vienna for the latest round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme and strict economic sanctions.
Russia's State-Owned Giants Seek Payments in Roubles as West Mulls Tougher Sanctions
Russia's major firms want roubles not dollars as Russia's role in Ukraine crisis risks deeper sanctions
Rioters Set Foreign Factories Ablaze in Vietnam as South China Sea Dispute Escalates
Thousands of Vietnamese rioted and set fire to Taiwanese factories in protest over China's land grab.
Turkey to Sell Kurdish Oil on Global Markets
Long-running dispute between Kurdistan and Iraq has held up exports of Kurdish oil in Turkish city Ceyhan.
Egypt Tourism Numbers Slide Ahead of Presidential Elections
The number of tourists visiting Egypt tumbled in March as instability continues to deter holidaymakers.
Kuwait Seals $3bn Natural Gas Deal with BP to Stave Off Energy Crisis
Kuwait announces five year deal that will support its energy demands during peak-usage summer months.
Russia Facing Recession as Western Sanctions Bite
Russian economy minister Alexei Ulyukayev says GDP likely to shrink for second straight quarter
Russia Slams New EU Sanctions as Ukraine Presidential Election Looms
Russian foreign ministry says sanctions will deter peace efforts as presidential election approaches
Russia's Gazprom Warns Ukraine it Does Not Have Enough Gas For Winter
Russian energy giant says Kiev has half the gas supplies it needs to cover the winter without problems
Kerry Says China Action 'Provocative' as Wang Urges US to be 'Objective' in South China Sea Dispute
China's foreign minister Wang Yi calls on John Kerry to show neutrality as China and Vietnam square up.
East Africa Railway Good News for Kenya and Africa But What's in it for China?
China's investment in east Africa infrastructure marks shift to relationship building and resource exploitation
Russia's Gazprom Warns No Talks Until Ukraine Pays Gas Bill
Russian energy giant says Kiev owes $3.5bn and must pay up before June to keep the gas flowing to the country.
Ukraine Crisis: EU Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russia
European Union slaps sanctions on 13 individuals and two companies after separatist referendum held in eastern Ukraine
Lonmin Profits Slashed While Platinum Miners Die in Strike Clashes
South African company is world's no. 3 platinum producer and says it may have to cut jobs if the strike continues.
EU Eyes Deeper Russia Sanctions After 'Illegal' Ukraine Referendum
EU foreign ministers meeting to discuss sanctions against Russia as the Kremlin backs Ukraine referendum.
China Blames US for Vietnam and Philippines Clashes in South China Sea
Chinese foreign ministry urges US to help maintain regional stability around disputed islands
Russia Demands Ukraine Pay Gazprom Up Front as Gas War Escalates
Russian energy giant says it is taking action after Ukraine's failure to pay for gas deliveries in April
China and Vietnam in South China Sea: What's Really Going on?
Maritime clashes in disputed resource-rich area have deadly history and threatens a bloody future
HSBC Agrees to Sell Pakistan Bank
Agreement with Meezan Bank comes seven months after previous sale fell short of regulatory requirements.
Egypt: Food Payments Delayed as Financial Crisis Bites
Egypt struggling to make payments for wheat as foreign currency reserves are squeezed and elections loom.
Iran Push to Recover Bad Debt Highlights Black Hole but Signals New Era
President Hassan Rouhani's administration wants to collaborate with judiciary to recover $33bn
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang: No Strings to our Relationship with Africa
Chinese leader pledges not to interfere with internal politics on back of massive aid and investment packages
Venezuela to Ration Electricity and Water Amid El Nino Energy Shortages
Venezuelan government implements rationing to reduce demand on the national power grid.