US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say

US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say
US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say

US lawmakers look to boost Ukraine, sanction Russia, sources say
Trump administration wants to nearly halve State Dept budget

Trump administration wants to nearly halve State Dept budget
NATO discusses civil defence spending target, Swedish PM says

NATO discusses civil defence spending target, Swedish PM says
Britain sends Ukraine second part of $3 billion war loan

Britain sends Ukraine second part of $3 billion war loan
French opposition parties raise spectre of no-confidence vote over 2026 budget

French opposition parties raise spectre of no-confidence vote over 2026 budget
Qatar and Egypt agree to work towards package of $7.5 billion in direct Qatari investment

Qatar and Egypt agree to work towards package of $7.5 billion in direct Qatari investment
Japan says no plan for big concessions in talks on US tariffs

Japan says no plan for big concessions in talks on US tariffs
Hungarian opposition leader pledges to unlock EU funds if elected

Hungarian opposition leader pledges to unlock EU funds if elected
New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister

New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister
Germany's likely next chancellor casts doubt on coalition pledges

Germany's likely next chancellor casts doubt on coalition pledges
Italy not planning to use EU budget leeway for defence spending boost

Italy not planning to use EU budget leeway for defence spending boost
Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history

Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history
What economists say about Argentina's FX reforms and IMF deal

What economists say about Argentina's FX reforms and IMF deal
World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says

World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says
U.N. aid chief says to cut 20% of staff due to funding shortfall

U.N. aid chief says to cut 20% of staff due to funding shortfall
Greece in talks to buy two 'Bergamini' frigates from Italy - defense minister

Greece in talks to buy two 'Bergamini' frigates from Italy - defense minister
Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe

Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe
Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy

Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy
Ukraine to receive $580 million of UK-led military support

Ukraine to receive $580 million of UK-led military support
Carney says he will meet key Canada ministers to discuss tariffs

Carney says he will meet key Canada ministers to discuss tariffs
Germany's CSU backs coalition deal as economic gloom ups pressure for new government

Germany's CSU backs coalition deal as economic gloom ups pressure for new government
US Treasury secretary to meet with Argentina's Milei on Monday

US Treasury secretary to meet with Argentina's Milei on Monday
Former Mauritius central bank governor charged with fraud, freed on bail
Former Mauritius central bank governor charged with fraud, freed on bail
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
Germany's new coalition seeks to boost economy amid trade war threats

Germany's new coalition seeks to boost economy amid trade war threats
Erdogan: Turkey not expecting negative trade, export situation after tariffs

Erdogan: Turkey not expecting negative trade, export situation after tariffs
Ukraine to hire consultants to advise on US minerals deal
Ukraine to hire consultants to advise on US minerals deal
Germany's Merz unveils coalition deal to spur growth, tackle migration

Germany's Merz unveils coalition deal to spur growth, tackle migration
UK bill aims to speed debt restructuring for poor countries

UK bill aims to speed debt restructuring for poor countries
US lawmakers spar over food aid program facing uncertainty

US lawmakers spar over food aid program facing uncertainty
Germany poised for coalition deal as Trump tariffs add urgency

Germany poised for coalition deal as Trump tariffs add urgency
WTO aims to reduce staffing costs after US funding pause

WTO aims to reduce staffing costs after US funding pause
Spain to up defence spending by $2.3 billion as NATO pressure grows

Spain to up defence spending by $2.3 billion as NATO pressure grows
South Africa's ANC committed to coalition despite budget disagreements

South Africa's ANC committed to coalition despite budget disagreements
UN food agency WFP: US funding cuts could be 'death sentence' for millions

UN food agency WFP: US funding cuts could be 'death sentence' for millions
Trump says not looking at tariff pause, will talk to China

Trump says not looking at tariff pause, will talk to China
Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk, aid sources say
Ontario announces C$11 billion in tariff support

Ontario announces C$11 billion in tariff support
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
Exclusive-Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffs

Exclusive-Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffs
New Zealand aims to nearly double defence spending to 2% of GDP

New Zealand aims to nearly double defence spending to 2% of GDP
Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says

Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth, UN says
China strikes back at Trump with own tariffs, export curbs

China strikes back at Trump with own tariffs, export curbs
Struggling to meet NATO goal, Italy mulls stretching defence budget

Struggling to meet NATO goal, Italy mulls stretching defence budget
Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings

Analysis-Italy defence drive could derail debt, hit ratings
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