New German finance minister Klingbeil is champion of higher defence spending

New German finance minister Klingbeil is champion of higher defence spending
New German finance minister Klingbeil is champion of higher defence spending

New German finance minister Klingbeil is champion of higher defence spending
Romania's presidential race: Simion, Antonescu, and Dan lead the charge

Romania's presidential race: Simion, Antonescu, and Dan lead the charge
U.N. refugee agency to close four offices in Mexico amid funding crunch

U.N. refugee agency to close four offices in Mexico amid funding crunch
Germany's crumbling bridges need additional funds, auditors say

Germany's crumbling bridges need additional funds, auditors say
Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war

Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Germany's Merz names utility executive as economy minister among first cabinet picks

Germany's Merz names utility executive as economy minister among first cabinet picks
South Korea rules out tariff deal with US before June 3 snap election

South Korea rules out tariff deal with US before June 3 snap election
Australia government dismisses concerns over AAA rating amid election spending pledges

Australia government dismisses concerns over AAA rating amid election spending pledges
World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge

World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge
Candidates in Canada election make final pitches under shadow of Vancouver tragedy

Candidates in Canada election make final pitches under shadow of Vancouver tragedy
Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat

Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat
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
Belgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms

Belgian airports cancel flights on Tuesday as strike looms
Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview

Highlights of Trump's Time magazine interview
Trump says Xi called him, lays out trade and other deal plans in Time interview

Trump says Xi called him, lays out trade and other deal plans in Time interview
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
Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries
Trump re-emerges as a factor in Canada election as polls tighten

Trump re-emerges as a factor in Canada election as polls tighten
Putin says Russia should use trade war opportunities to strengthen economy

Putin says Russia should use trade war opportunities to strengthen economy
Bosnia's peace envoy halts budget allocations for Dodik's party

Bosnia's peace envoy halts budget allocations for Dodik's party
Spain scraps purchase of Israeli bullets after internal pressure
Spain scraps purchase of Israeli bullets after internal pressure
UK lifts sanctions to help Syria rebuild financial, energy sectors
UK lifts sanctions to help Syria rebuild financial, energy sectors
Taiwan proposes another $10 billion in aid to deal with US tariffs

Taiwan proposes another $10 billion in aid to deal with US tariffs
UK won't rush to reach trade deal with U.S., finance minister Reeves says

UK won't rush to reach trade deal with U.S., finance minister Reeves says
Chile's Boric rules out responding to trade tensions with retaliation

Chile's Boric rules out responding to trade tensions with retaliation
Factbox-What are the key races in Canada's federal election?

Factbox-What are the key races in Canada's federal election?
Carney appeals for support in Quebec, promises protection from Trump

Carney appeals for support in Quebec, promises protection from Trump
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
Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status

Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status
Carney says China is a foreign interference, geopolitical threat for Canada

Carney says China is a foreign interference, geopolitical threat for Canada
US judge temporarily blocks mass firings at consumer bureau

US judge temporarily blocks mass firings at consumer bureau
Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data

Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data
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
Ecuador appoints Sariha Belen Moya as new economy minister
Ecuador appoints Sariha Belen Moya as new economy minister
Carney faces off with chief rival during first Canada debate

Carney faces off with chief rival during first Canada debate
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
Dutch defence spending up $1.25 billion in new budget, VVD leader says

Dutch defence spending up $1.25 billion in new budget, VVD leader says
Explainer-What are the potential outcomes of Canada's general election?

Explainer-What are the potential outcomes of Canada's general election?
Factbox-The key promises of the main parties contesting Canada's election

Factbox-The key promises of the main parties contesting Canada's election
Japan crosses 10 million visitors through March at fastest ever pace

Japan crosses 10 million visitors through March at fastest ever pace
UNICEF projects 20% drop in 2026 funding after US cuts

UNICEF projects 20% drop in 2026 funding after US cuts
Trump administration proposes scrapping UN peacekeeping funding

Trump administration proposes scrapping UN peacekeeping funding
Spend more on defence now to protect Europe from Russia, says Lithuania's defence minister

Spend more on defence now to protect Europe from Russia, says Lithuania's defence minister
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
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