Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative

Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative
Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative

Battered by polls, tariffs and allies, Germany's Merz seeks to regain initiative
Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings

Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings
Trump unveils global reciprocal tariffs

Trump unveils global reciprocal tariffs
EBRD to provide 1 billion euros to Ukraine's war-ravaged energy sector in 2025

EBRD to provide 1 billion euros to Ukraine's war-ravaged energy sector in 2025
Greece to spend 25 billion euros as part of multi-year defence plan

Greece to spend 25 billion euros as part of multi-year defence plan
South African opposition party seeks to block parliament budget vote

South African opposition party seeks to block parliament budget vote
UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM's spokesman says

UK expects to be hit by US tariffs this week, PM's spokesman says
Austria vows 'steady hand' in tackling growing budget deficit

Austria vows 'steady hand' in tackling growing budget deficit
IMF completes review, will disburse $400 million to Ukraine

IMF completes review, will disburse $400 million to Ukraine
UK's Reeves announces budget update to parliament

UK's Reeves announces budget update to parliament
France's 2026 budget will be a 'nightmare,' says government spokeswoman

France's 2026 budget will be a 'nightmare,' says government spokeswoman
Israel parliament approves budget as hostage families protest in chamber

Israel parliament approves budget as hostage families protest in chamber
EU approval among its citizens hits record high as security fears grow, poll shows

EU approval among its citizens hits record high as security fears grow, poll shows
Indonesia to join BRICS' New Development Bank, president says

Indonesia to join BRICS' New Development Bank, president says
Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts

Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts
Analysis-Trump policy swerves spur Europe into action, but any 'Europhoria' may be premature

Analysis-Trump policy swerves spur Europe into action, but any 'Europhoria' may be premature
Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks

Merz and SPD try to narrow differences in German coalition talks
German upper house of parliament OKs debt reform, half-trillion fund

German upper house of parliament OKs debt reform, half-trillion fund
German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle

German borrowing bonanza clears final hurdle
EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending

EU does hasty reset of definition of defence spending
Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans

Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans
Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal

Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal
German parliament passes debt rule reform, half-trillion euro fund

German parliament passes debt rule reform, half-trillion euro fund
Colombia's finance minister steps down after budget clash with president

Colombia's finance minister steps down after budget clash with president
German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer

German parliament approves Merz's spending surge as allies cheer
Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry

Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry
Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review

Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review
Italy prepares plan to bridge automotive and defence sectors, minister says

Italy prepares plan to bridge automotive and defence sectors, minister says
Canada's versatile finance minister starts fifth cabinet job in 6 years

Canada's versatile finance minister starts fifth cabinet job in 6 years
Factbox-What is in the huge German spending plan agreed by parties?

Factbox-What is in the huge German spending plan agreed by parties?
Canada innovation minister Champagne to move to finance ministry, CBC says

Canada innovation minister Champagne to move to finance ministry, CBC says
German Greens party source says agreement reached on debt deal

German Greens party source says agreement reached on debt deal
Merz wins support for surge in spending, proclaiming 'Germany is back'

Merz wins support for surge in spending, proclaiming 'Germany is back'
Portugal's president disbands parliament, calls election on May 18

Portugal's president disbands parliament, calls election on May 18
German Greens hint delay to debt brake reform until new parliament is seated

German Greens hint delay to debt brake reform until new parliament is seated
Greek PM to announce reshuffle after train crash protests, officials say

Greek PM to announce reshuffle after train crash protests, officials say
'What more do you want?' Merz pleads with lawmakers on German debt plan

'What more do you want?' Merz pleads with lawmakers on German debt plan
US trade rep Greer says EU retaliation ignores US national security needs

US trade rep Greer says EU retaliation ignores US national security needs
'We'll see' on support for German borrowing bonanza, Greens party leader says

'We'll see' on support for German borrowing bonanza, Greens party leader says
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review
Clock ticks for German fiscal bonanza deal but optimism drives euro up

Clock ticks for German fiscal bonanza deal but optimism drives euro up
Argentina pushes new IMF deal toward finish line with decree

Argentina pushes new IMF deal toward finish line with decree
German far-right challenges attempt to put spending plans to old parliament

German far-right challenges attempt to put spending plans to old parliament
Germany's Greens may torpedo Merz's spending bonanza but hint at deal

Germany's Greens may torpedo Merz's spending bonanza but hint at deal
EU explores joint defence funding as US commitment wavers

EU explores joint defence funding as US commitment wavers
China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan
China rolls over $2 billion loan to Pakistan
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