Hungary election winner will have to rein in social spending, S&P says

Hungary election winner will have to rein in social spending, S&P says
Hungary election winner will have to rein in social spending, S&P says

Hungary election winner will have to rein in social spending, S&P says
Ukraine expects final IMF deal approval in coming weeks

Ukraine expects final IMF deal approval in coming weeks
Fitch warns of eastern European downgrades if Greenland strife cracks NATO

Fitch warns of eastern European downgrades if Greenland strife cracks NATO
Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government

Moody's cuts Budapest's rating to junk due to row with national government
Top 5 African countries that owe the most to IMF in 2025

Top 5 African countries that owe the most to IMF in 2025
Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says
Benefits of any US support hard to gauge for Hungary's rating, Fitch says
As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance

As Brazil readies for COP30 climate talks, finance ministers offer plan for $1.3 trillion in yearly finance
Can the Chinese Yuan rescue Africa from high USD debt burden? World Reframed 13

Can the Chinese Yuan rescue Africa from high USD debt burden? World Reframed 13
Fitch says Nepal's political unrest risks economic outlook, credit metrics

Fitch says Nepal's political unrest risks economic outlook, credit metrics
Fitch downgrade casts shadow over new French prime minister's budget battles

Fitch downgrade casts shadow over new French prime minister's budget battles
New French PM gives up predecessor's idea to cut back two public holidays

New French PM gives up predecessor's idea to cut back two public holidays
Ukrainians to keep propping up Poland's labour market, Fitch says

Ukrainians to keep propping up Poland's labour market, Fitch says
Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event

Blistering heat and empty chairs mar UN's flagship development event
Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard

Civil society leaves UN development summit feeling unheard
Global leaders pledge development push as US shuns UN summit

Global leaders pledge development push as US shuns UN summit
Hungary approves Orban's 2026 budget with tax cuts despite fiscal risks

Hungary approves Orban's 2026 budget with tax cuts despite fiscal risks
Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn

Polish gridlock puts belt tightening efforts at risk, ratings agencies warn
Analysis-Polish nationalist's election victory deepens fiscal uncertainty

Analysis-Polish nationalist's election victory deepens fiscal uncertainty
Ghana Roundup: Cedi rebounds against US dollar, debt dispute with Afreximbank, intensified corruption fight

Ghana Roundup: Cedi rebounds against US dollar, debt dispute with Afreximbank, intensified corruption fight
Fitch warns USAID cuts could undermine Ghana’s external account gains

Fitch warns USAID cuts could undermine Ghana’s external account gains
At least two dead after Peru navy vessel hits Perenco oil platform in Amazon
At least two dead after Peru navy vessel hits Perenco oil platform in Amazon
Australia government dismisses concerns over AAA rating amid election spending pledges

Australia government dismisses concerns over AAA rating amid election spending pledges
Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings

Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings
Analysis-Romania's budget cuts spark backlash ahead of sensitive election

Analysis-Romania's budget cuts spark backlash ahead of sensitive election
Slovakia criticises Moody's downgrade as 'improper and one-sided'

Slovakia criticises Moody's downgrade as 'improper and one-sided'
Analysis-Adani's 'renewable energy marvel' trapped in U.S. bribery indictment

Analysis-Adani's 'renewable energy marvel' trapped in U.S. bribery indictment
Cyprus says Moody's A3 upgrade vote of confidence in economy

Cyprus says Moody's A3 upgrade vote of confidence in economy
Beyond B-loans? Development banks seek private money for climate change fight

Beyond B-loans? Development banks seek private money for climate change fight
Analysis-Poland leads NATO on defence spend - but can it afford it?

Analysis-Poland leads NATO on defence spend - but can it afford it?
China, Vietnam, South Korea could see 1% GDP hit from Trump presidency, say Fitch

China, Vietnam, South Korea could see 1% GDP hit from Trump presidency, say Fitch
Italy's demographics are worst in Europe for growth, Scope Ratings says

Italy's demographics are worst in Europe for growth, Scope Ratings says
Analysis-Extreme weather adds to fiscal strains in central Europe

Analysis-Extreme weather adds to fiscal strains in central Europe
China says carrier accused of entering Japanese waters was on routine training

China says carrier accused of entering Japanese waters was on routine training
Hungary's Orban to overhaul cabinet with new central bank governor appointment

Hungary's Orban to overhaul cabinet with new central bank governor appointment
China stops short of Africa debt relief as it pledges more cash

China stops short of Africa debt relief as it pledges more cash
Analysis-Debt woes and funding needs in focus as China hosts African leaders

Analysis-Debt woes and funding needs in focus as China hosts African leaders
Paraguay president says economy should grow faster 4% in 2024 despite soy price slump

Paraguay president says economy should grow faster 4% in 2024 despite soy price slump
Fitch cuts Israel's credit rating as Middle East tensions rise

Fitch cuts Israel's credit rating as Middle East tensions rise
S&P cuts Ukraine rating to 'selective' default as restructuring looms

S&P cuts Ukraine rating to 'selective' default as restructuring looms
Olympics-French apathy and cost concerns dampen mayors' bid to stoke Games fervour

Olympics-French apathy and cost concerns dampen mayors' bid to stoke Games fervour
Don't expect policy change, French PM says after debt downgrade

Don't expect policy change, French PM says after debt downgrade
Panama presidential contenders downplay gathering economic clouds

Panama presidential contenders downplay gathering economic clouds
Seychelles receives Fitch Rating upgrade reflecting economic growth

Seychelles receives Fitch Rating upgrade reflecting economic growth
EIB's ESG score to be re-evaluated if new weapons policy agreed, Morningstar Sustainalytics says

EIB's ESG score to be re-evaluated if new weapons policy agreed, Morningstar Sustainalytics says
Africa to be $2.5 trillion short of climate finance by 2030, UN says

Africa to be $2.5 trillion short of climate finance by 2030, UN says
Niger’s economy plunges into junk status: summary

Niger’s economy plunges into junk status: summary
Egypt unhappy about Moody's negative outlook on economy
Egypt unhappy about Moody's negative outlook on economy
Indonesia allows Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to fly again after checks

Indonesia allows Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to fly again after checks
Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20

Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20
‘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