IMF board completes first Argentina program review, approves $2 billion disbursement

IMF board completes first Argentina program review, approves $2 billion disbursement
IMF board completes first Argentina program review, approves $2 billion disbursement

IMF board completes first Argentina program review, approves $2 billion disbursement
Trump administration refers Harvard to Justice Department in civil rights probe

Trump administration refers Harvard to Justice Department in civil rights probe
Countries with no trade deal will hear from US by midnight, White House says

Countries with no trade deal will hear from US by midnight, White House says
US Senate committee backs more Ukraine funding, following Trump shift on aid

US Senate committee backs more Ukraine funding, following Trump shift on aid
Trump again slams Fed chair Powell after rates hold

Trump again slams Fed chair Powell after rates hold
India vows to protect farmers as Trump's 25% tariff threat sparks opposition fury

India vows to protect farmers as Trump's 25% tariff threat sparks opposition fury
Hungary's Orban pledges housing subsidies for public servants in pre-election push
Hungary's Orban pledges housing subsidies for public servants in pre-election push
Analysis-Ukraine's huge financing gap set to widen as war heats up and reforms stall

Analysis-Ukraine's huge financing gap set to widen as war heats up and reforms stall
Nicaragua investigates long-time Ortega ally, former Sandinista leader
Nicaragua investigates long-time Ortega ally, former Sandinista leader
Angola says death toll from fuel hike protests rises to 22

Angola says death toll from fuel hike protests rises to 22
Trump frustrated with India talks, will detail additional penalty soon, adviser says

Trump frustrated with India talks, will detail additional penalty soon, adviser says
China earmarks $12.5 billion budget for 2025 childcare subsidies

China earmarks $12.5 billion budget for 2025 childcare subsidies
Germany prepares huge orders for jets, armored vehicles, sources say

Germany prepares huge orders for jets, armored vehicles, sources say
Trump administration to require states use terrorism funds for migrant arrests

Trump administration to require states use terrorism funds for migrant arrests
Trump eyes Aug 1 trade deals as EU, China talks continue, US Commerce chief says

Trump eyes Aug 1 trade deals as EU, China talks continue, US Commerce chief says
Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola fuel hike protests
Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola fuel hike protests
Thailand estimates over $300 million in economic damage from border conflict with Cambodia

Thailand estimates over $300 million in economic damage from border conflict with Cambodia
Angola fuel hike protests turn violent, local media report

Angola fuel hike protests turn violent, local media report
Italy's working age population set to shrink by one fifth, statistics agency says

Italy's working age population set to shrink by one fifth, statistics agency says
German army prepares to develop deep-strike drones, Handelsblatt reports
German army prepares to develop deep-strike drones, Handelsblatt reports
Italy's Meloni says it's a 'positive' trade deal was reached, calls for clarity

Italy's Meloni says it's a 'positive' trade deal was reached, calls for clarity
Trump says US, EU have 'good chance' of reaching trade deal

Trump says US, EU have 'good chance' of reaching trade deal
Romanian deputy PM resigns after bribery case resurfaces
Romanian deputy PM resigns after bribery case resurfaces
IMF's board approves $625-million loan deal for Chad

IMF's board approves $625-million loan deal for Chad
Trump administration to release over $5 billion school funding that it withheld

Trump administration to release over $5 billion school funding that it withheld
IMF reaches staff-level agreement for $2 billion disbursement to Argentina

IMF reaches staff-level agreement for $2 billion disbursement to Argentina
Brazil to present Lula with credit-based response to US tariff hike, finance minister says

Brazil to present Lula with credit-based response to US tariff hike, finance minister says
White House touts Columbia deal, critics see dangerous precedent

White House touts Columbia deal, critics see dangerous precedent
Poland secures $4 billion US loan guarantee to boost military modernization

Poland secures $4 billion US loan guarantee to boost military modernization
South Africa's parliament passes last major budget bill

South Africa's parliament passes last major budget bill
Malaysia PM announces cash aid, fuel price cut to address rising living costs

Malaysia PM announces cash aid, fuel price cut to address rising living costs
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba to resign, Mainichi newspaper reports
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba to resign, Mainichi newspaper reports
Explainer-Taiwan's recall elections and how the process could play out

Explainer-Taiwan's recall elections and how the process could play out
French farm bill sparks record-breaking petition signatures

French farm bill sparks record-breaking petition signatures
Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat

Japan PM Ishiba vows to stay on after bruising election defeat
Japan's shaky government loses upper house control

Japan's shaky government loses upper house control
Explainer-French PM aims to soften opposition to his budget to avert new crisis

Explainer-French PM aims to soften opposition to his budget to avert new crisis
Trump's new Alcatraz prison could cost $2 billion, Axios reports

Trump's new Alcatraz prison could cost $2 billion, Axios reports
G20 finance chiefs back central bank independence in first communique since October

G20 finance chiefs back central bank independence in first communique since October
US State Department draws criticism for shutting office that brings home deceased diplomats

US State Department draws criticism for shutting office that brings home deceased diplomats
Lula says he won't take orders from foreigner Trump, calls tariffs blackmail

Lula says he won't take orders from foreigner Trump, calls tariffs blackmail
Spies and SAS troops among UK nationals' details in Afghan leak, BBC says

Spies and SAS troops among UK nationals' details in Afghan leak, BBC says
Bosnia's peace envoy moves to unblock state finances, Serbs cry foul

Bosnia's peace envoy moves to unblock state finances, Serbs cry foul
FACTBOX-Who are the key ministers in Ukraine's new government?

FACTBOX-Who are the key ministers in Ukraine's new government?
Israel to raise defence spending to meet security challenges

Israel to raise defence spending to meet security challenges
US Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts, in victory for Trump

US Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts, in victory for Trump
Factbox-How could Japan's election affect economic policy?

Factbox-How could Japan's election affect economic policy?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
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