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
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
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil