Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans

Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans
Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans

Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans
Explainer-What is a government shutdown and what is the debt ceiling?

Explainer-What is a government shutdown and what is the debt ceiling?
Austrian coalition talks to continue into the new year, party leaders say

Austrian coalition talks to continue into the new year, party leaders say
US congressional negotiators aim to fund government through March 14, source says

US congressional negotiators aim to fund government through March 14, source says
French parliament approves bill to roll over budget, avoiding shutdown

French parliament approves bill to roll over budget, avoiding shutdown
Chrystia Freeland's roles in Trudeau's Liberal government

Chrystia Freeland's roles in Trudeau's Liberal government
Cameroon's Biya warns of disaster for Central Africa financial stability

Cameroon's Biya warns of disaster for Central Africa financial stability
Canadian finance minister's resignation letter to PM Trudeau

Canadian finance minister's resignation letter to PM Trudeau
As Bolivia's big state economic model slowly implodes, fear of 'total crisis'

As Bolivia's big state economic model slowly implodes, fear of 'total crisis'
Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget

Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget
Brazil's Lula to undergo new procedure to prevent further brain bleeding, local media says

Brazil's Lula to undergo new procedure to prevent further brain bleeding, local media says
UN chief says debt relief tools far from adequate

UN chief says debt relief tools far from adequate
Joint EU defence funding mulled in era of Ukraine war, Trump return

Joint EU defence funding mulled in era of Ukraine war, Trump return
France's Macron to convene all political parties willing to compromise to form a government - source

France's Macron to convene all political parties willing to compromise to form a government - source
Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending

Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending
Macron asked PM Barnier and his government to stay on until next PM named

Macron asked PM Barnier and his government to stay on until next PM named
France's government collapses after losing confidence vote

France's government collapses after losing confidence vote
Macron aims to install new French PM quickly if government falls, sources say

Macron aims to install new French PM quickly if government falls, sources say
Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation

Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation
French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions

French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions
Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget

Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget
South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda

South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda
Britain pledges $2.5 billion to World Bank fund for poor nations

Britain pledges $2.5 billion to World Bank fund for poor nations
Majority of French back Macron's resignation if government falls - poll

Majority of French back Macron's resignation if government falls - poll
Analysis-Adani's 'renewable energy marvel' trapped in U.S. bribery indictment

Analysis-Adani's 'renewable energy marvel' trapped in U.S. bribery indictment
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, more on China too

Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, more on China too
Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war

Putin signs law forgiving debt arrears for new Russian recruits for Ukraine war
Cyprus says Moody's A3 upgrade vote of confidence in economy

Cyprus says Moody's A3 upgrade vote of confidence in economy
Bahamas debt swap unlocks $124 million for ocean protection

Bahamas debt swap unlocks $124 million for ocean protection
Analysis-Sinn Fein struggles deal blow to nationalists' united Ireland dream

Analysis-Sinn Fein struggles deal blow to nationalists' united Ireland dream
Biden administration moves to forgive $4.7 billion of loans to Ukraine

Biden administration moves to forgive $4.7 billion of loans to Ukraine
China returns to Pacific with aid and influence push, report shows
China returns to Pacific with aid and influence push, report shows
France's Le Pen threatens to topple government on cost-of-living concerns

France's Le Pen threatens to topple government on cost-of-living concerns
Beyond B-loans? Development banks seek private money for climate change fight

Beyond B-loans? Development banks seek private money for climate change fight
Senegal's president faces budget challenge after likely parliamentary win

Senegal's president faces budget challenge after likely parliamentary win
Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks

Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks
IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout

IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout
Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds

Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds
Brazil's incoming central bank chief stresses 'various paths' to achieve inflation target

Brazil's incoming central bank chief stresses 'various paths' to achieve inflation target
Brazil's Finance Minister signals uncertainty over fiscal package announcement this week

Brazil's Finance Minister signals uncertainty over fiscal package announcement this week
Indian political parties woo women voters with cash handouts amid economic woes

Indian political parties woo women voters with cash handouts amid economic woes
Ukraine gets $1.35 billion from US for humanitarian, social programs, PM says

Ukraine gets $1.35 billion from US for humanitarian, social programs, PM says
Trump win could be a double whammy for Hungary's economy

Trump win could be a double whammy for Hungary's economy
China kicks off $1.4 trln in fiscal support with local government debt swaps

China kicks off $1.4 trln in fiscal support with local government debt swaps
Analysis-After Trump, German political crisis engulfs industry

Analysis-After Trump, German political crisis engulfs industry
Joerg Kukies to become new German finance minister, reports broadcaster

Joerg Kukies to become new German finance minister, reports broadcaster
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