Israeli parliament approves 2026 state budget, spokesperson says

UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports

UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis

Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis
Kremlin on Reuters fiscal fund report: these issues are currently being worked out

Kremlin on Reuters fiscal fund report: these issues are currently being worked out
Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens

Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens
Exclusive-US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say

Exclusive-US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say
Lula says he barred Trump adviser Beattie from entering Brazil
Lula says he barred Trump adviser Beattie from entering Brazil
Brazil top court panel keeps Banco Master owner Vorcaro in jail

Brazil top court panel keeps Banco Master owner Vorcaro in jail
Kremlin says it is in constant touch with Iranian leaders

Kremlin says it is in constant touch with Iranian leaders
UK seeks to limit economic hit from Iran as borrowing costs jump

UK seeks to limit economic hit from Iran as borrowing costs jump
Oil jumps to 2022 high on Iran war, falls after close as Russia sanctions in doubt

Oil jumps to 2022 high on Iran war, falls after close as Russia sanctions in doubt
From 1776 to 2026: Adam Smith's lessons for the global economy

From 1776 to 2026: Adam Smith's lessons for the global economy
Reeves promises to guide UK economy through Middle East conflict

Reeves promises to guide UK economy through Middle East conflict
Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Bedrooms for sale highlight the depths of Europe's housing crisis

Bedrooms for sale highlight the depths of Europe's housing crisis
Analysis-US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy

Analysis-US Supreme Court ruling offers little respite for global economy
Lagarde dampens ECB exit talk, says she expects to finish her term

Lagarde dampens ECB exit talk, says she expects to finish her term
ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends, FT reports

ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron's term ends, FT reports
Handbags and hashtags: Japan's Takaichi rides youth-led craze into election

Handbags and hashtags: Japan's Takaichi rides youth-led craze into election
Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows

Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows
With economy a concern, Trump plans weekly US travel before midterms

With economy a concern, Trump plans weekly US travel before midterms
Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies

Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies
US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook

US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook
Targeted by Trump, Fed's Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it

Targeted by Trump, Fed's Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it
Supreme Court weighs Trump's firing of the Fed's Lisa Cook by social media

Supreme Court weighs Trump's firing of the Fed's Lisa Cook by social media
Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor
Poker-faced Powell may have ace up sleeve to stymie Trump's Fed shakeup

Poker-faced Powell may have ace up sleeve to stymie Trump's Fed shakeup
Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey

Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey
New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity

New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity
Global central banks work on statement in solidarity with Fed's Powell, Bloomberg News reports

Global central banks work on statement in solidarity with Fed's Powell, Bloomberg News reports
German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line'

German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line'
Lebanese PM urges swift approval of law aimed at paying back depositors

Lebanese PM urges swift approval of law aimed at paying back depositors
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings

In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings
Orban and Trump agreed to talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says

Orban and Trump agreed to talks on financial cooperation, Hungary foreign minister says
Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka's fragile recovery, worsen poverty

Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka's fragile recovery, worsen poverty
EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen

EU to keep supporting Ukraine as sanctions against Russia bite, says von der Leyen
Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution

Takaichi flags looser fiscal goal, urges BOJ rate hike caution
Climate risk rarely leads to ECB collateral downgrade, blog finds

Climate risk rarely leads to ECB collateral downgrade, blog finds
Hungary's Orban says government to launch pension top-up from January 1

Hungary's Orban says government to launch pension top-up from January 1
Hungary's PM Orban flags pension top-up as tough 2026 election nears

Hungary's PM Orban flags pension top-up as tough 2026 election nears
Hungary's opposition leader to file criminal complaint over alleged deepfake video

Hungary's opposition leader to file criminal complaint over alleged deepfake video
Japan's new coalition eyes big spending, but not Abenomics 2.0

Japan's new coalition eyes big spending, but not Abenomics 2.0
Hungary's central bank files police report over renovation of headquarters

Hungary's central bank files police report over renovation of headquarters
Kremlin rejects Trump's view that the Russian economy could collapse

Kremlin rejects Trump's view that the Russian economy could collapse
Russia's central bank calls out violations in state asset grab

Russia's central bank calls out violations in state asset grab
Japan's Takaichi picks ex-premier Aso as party vice president

Japan's Takaichi picks ex-premier Aso as party vice president
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison