Lebanon central bank seeks to recuperate embezzled funds to bolster liquidity, governor says

Lebanon central bank seeks to recuperate embezzled funds to bolster liquidity, governor says
Lebanon central bank seeks to recuperate embezzled funds to bolster liquidity, governor says

Lebanon central bank seeks to recuperate embezzled funds to bolster liquidity, governor says
Venezuela under Maduro shipped gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland

Venezuela under Maduro shipped gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland
Spain will not recognize US intervention in Venezuela, PM says

Spain will not recognize US intervention in Venezuela, PM says
Central bank chief urges Austria to rethink Mercosur deal opposition

Central bank chief urges Austria to rethink Mercosur deal opposition
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Pope Leo urges joyful, welcoming Church in speech to Vatican cardinals

Pope Leo urges joyful, welcoming Church in speech to Vatican cardinals
Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan

Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan
What Russian President Putin said at end-of-year press conference

What Russian President Putin said at end-of-year press conference
European leaders react to the EU's Ukraine loan plan

European leaders react to the EU's Ukraine loan plan
France to start 2026 without budget after talks fail

France to start 2026 without budget after talks fail
France's Macron says he hopes EU will pass Mercosur clauses during delay

France's Macron says he hopes EU will pass Mercosur clauses during delay
EU leaders set to agree on loan to Ukraine backed by EU budget - draft text

EU leaders set to agree on loan to Ukraine backed by EU budget - draft text
New EU draft text on Russian assets offers uncapped guarantees for Belgium

New EU draft text on Russian assets offers uncapped guarantees for Belgium
ECB's Lagarde 'fully confident' EU will agree reparation loan plan for Ukraine

ECB's Lagarde 'fully confident' EU will agree reparation loan plan for Ukraine
Russia says commission on Ukraine war damages has no legal force for Moscow

Russia says commission on Ukraine war damages has no legal force for Moscow
Takeaways from Trump's year-end address to the nation

Takeaways from Trump's year-end address to the nation
UK's Starmer and EU's von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan, frozen Russian assets

UK's Starmer and EU's von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan, frozen Russian assets
EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan
Kenya Roundup: Court halts US health pact, green finance, Danish Queen visits

Kenya Roundup: Court halts US health pact, green finance, Danish Queen visits
Factbox-How might Russia react to any EU decision to use its frozen assets for Ukraine?

Factbox-How might Russia react to any EU decision to use its frozen assets for Ukraine?
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
Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'
Belgian PM hopes to have 'fruitful discussion' on Russian frozen assets with Germany's Merz

Belgian PM hopes to have 'fruitful discussion' on Russian frozen assets with Germany's Merz
Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says
Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence

Ukraine's Parliament approves 2026 budget, focuses on defence
Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall

Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall
Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets

Top Russian banker says the EU faces 50 years of litigation if it takes Russia's frozen assets
Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund's Israel investments
Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained

Germany's Merz sees signs economy turning corner, IMF says mid-term prospects constrained
Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD

Ageing populations a 'ticking time bomb' for GDP growth, says EBRD
What to know about Indonesia’s plan to redenominate its currency

What to know about Indonesia’s plan to redenominate its currency
Central African court lets two ex-PMs stand against Touadera in vote

Central African court lets two ex-PMs stand against Touadera in vote
BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia

BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia
South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel

South Sudan president sacks powerful vice president Bol Mel
US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says

US profited from Argentina currency swap deal, Treasury chief Bessent says
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
Czech election winners agree on deficits, retirement age cap in government plan, reports say

Czech election winners agree on deficits, retirement age cap in government plan, reports say
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
China-US trade deal could be signed next week, US Treasury's Bessent says

China-US trade deal could be signed next week, US Treasury's Bessent says
Bessent vows that US won't lose taxpayer money aiding Argentina

Bessent vows that US won't lose taxpayer money aiding Argentina
Thai PM to meet with Trump before Sunday ceasefire signing

Thai PM to meet with Trump before Sunday ceasefire signing
Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom

Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom
Argentina's Milei taps finance chief Quirno as next foreign minister
Argentina's Milei taps finance chief Quirno as next foreign minister
‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally

‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally
Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians

Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians
Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide

Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide
‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade

‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade
Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts

Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts
Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference

Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference
Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes

Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes
‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis

‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis
Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day

Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day
Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS

Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS
Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says

Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says
Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news

Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news
‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge

‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge
Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home

Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home
Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium

Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium
Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit

Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit
Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival

Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival
‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities

‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities
Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown

Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny
Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry

Families wait for news as 140 remain missing from Indonesian ferry
Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years

Xi arrives in India for BRICS Summit after seven years
130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea

130 missing after Indonesian passenger ferry loses contact in Java Sea
Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute

Ugandan queen mother claims house arrest amid Tooro succession dispute
Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi

Russia signs BRICS Pay and technology deals in New Delhi
9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary

9/11: When terrorist money looked ordinary
Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show

Ethiopia welcomes New Year with colourful Addis Ababa drone show
Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects

Iran's Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic weight into real projects
Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push

Netanyahu accuses Iran of renewing nuclear weapons push
Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex

Israel says 1,100-tonne blast destroyed major Hezbollah tunnel complex