India to put forward position on Pakistan's loans at next IMF board meet

India to put forward position on Pakistan's loans at next IMF board meet
India to put forward position on Pakistan's loans at next IMF board meet

India to put forward position on Pakistan's loans at next IMF board meet
Global debt hits record of over $324 trillion, banking trade group says

Global debt hits record of over $324 trillion, banking trade group says
Merz fails to be elected chancellor by German parliament, shares fall

Merz fails to be elected chancellor by German parliament, shares fall
What curbs have India and Pakistan imposed on each other after the Kashmir attack?

What curbs have India and Pakistan imposed on each other after the Kashmir attack?
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net
Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss

Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss
Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says

Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says
French PM: considering referendum proposal on budget

French PM: considering referendum proposal on budget
Trump's budget includes $3.2 billion for World Bank's fund for poorest countries

Trump's budget includes $3.2 billion for World Bank's fund for poorest countries
Brazil social security minister resigns, Lula names secretary for the role

Brazil social security minister resigns, Lula names secretary for the role
Exclusive-Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say

Exclusive-Europe to hand billions in frozen Russian cash to Western investors, sources say
US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says

US-Ukraine minerals deal is economic partnership, signal to Russia, Bessent says
Trump says he has 'potential deals' with India, South Korea, Japan

Trump says he has 'potential deals' with India, South Korea, Japan
US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans

US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans
US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis

US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis
Poland likely to apply for EU leeway on defence spending, but worried others won't

Poland likely to apply for EU leeway on defence spending, but worried others won't
Moscow calls Japanese loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets 'theft'

Moscow calls Japanese loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets 'theft'
Chile's Boric rules out responding to trade tensions with retaliation

Chile's Boric rules out responding to trade tensions with retaliation
Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal

Cambodia canal's impact on Mekong questioned after China signs deal
Brazilian lawmaker rejects Lula's request to be minister for communications

Brazilian lawmaker rejects Lula's request to be minister for communications
Carney says if all goes to plan, he could balance Canada budget in 4 or 5 years

Carney says if all goes to plan, he could balance Canada budget in 4 or 5 years
IMF chief hails new playbook to help countries navigate sovereign debt processes

IMF chief hails new playbook to help countries navigate sovereign debt processes
Exclusive-IMF says no decision before May on Senegal waiver for misreported data

Exclusive-IMF says no decision before May on Senegal waiver for misreported data
Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes
World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'

World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Gambia, giving it access to part of $100.9 million

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Gambia, giving it access to part of $100.9 million
Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala

Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala
Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, finance minister says

Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, finance minister says
Bayrou cites Trump "hurricane" as he calls on France to fix public finances

Bayrou cites Trump "hurricane" as he calls on France to fix public finances
IMF and Ghana agree programme review that will unlock $370 million

IMF and Ghana agree programme review that will unlock $370 million
Italy not planning to use EU budget leeway for defence spending boost

Italy not planning to use EU budget leeway for defence spending boost
EU ministers positive on defence fund to ease debt concerns

EU ministers positive on defence fund to ease debt concerns
World Bank announces $12 billion support package for Argentina

World Bank announces $12 billion support package for Argentina
World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says

World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says
Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
EU pledges unity on trade challenges, notes US tariffs harder on own economy than on EU

EU pledges unity on trade challenges, notes US tariffs harder on own economy than on EU
UK finance minister to call for defence spending cooperation at EU meeting

UK finance minister to call for defence spending cooperation at EU meeting
Carney says he will meet key Canada ministers to discuss tariffs

Carney says he will meet key Canada ministers to discuss tariffs
Brazil to be reciprocal on tariffs but will try negotiating first, Lula says

Brazil to be reciprocal on tariffs but will try negotiating first, Lula says
Trump not seeking to re-invigorate US-Russia trade with lack of tariffs, Greer says

Trump not seeking to re-invigorate US-Russia trade with lack of tariffs, Greer says
Mauritius arrests ex-central bank governor, finance minister in embezzlement case

Mauritius arrests ex-central bank governor, finance minister in embezzlement case
UK bill aims to speed debt restructuring for poor countries

UK bill aims to speed debt restructuring for poor countries
Trump's actions in the U.S. are not going to 'work out', says Brazil's Lula

Trump's actions in the U.S. are not going to 'work out', says Brazil's Lula
South Africa's ANC committed to coalition despite budget disagreements

South Africa's ANC committed to coalition despite budget disagreements
Trump says not looking at tariff pause, will talk to China

Trump says not looking at tariff pause, will talk to China
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