Mexico taps Edgar Amador as new finance minister after Ramirez de la O steps down

Mexico taps Edgar Amador as new finance minister after Ramirez de la O steps down
Mexico taps Edgar Amador as new finance minister after Ramirez de la O steps down

Mexico taps Edgar Amador as new finance minister after Ramirez de la O steps down
US cancels $400 million in grants, contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations

US cancels $400 million in grants, contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations
South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' as Trump backs funding cut

South Africa rejects 'megaphone diplomacy' as Trump backs funding cut
Poland mulls enshrining defence spending, plans army training for all men

Poland mulls enshrining defence spending, plans army training for all men
Far-right legal challenge adds fresh obstacle to German debt plans

Far-right legal challenge adds fresh obstacle to German debt plans
France looking at option of defence loan

France looking at option of defence loan
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
Australia's Albanese says he won't call election for April as cyclone approaches

Australia's Albanese says he won't call election for April as cyclone approaches
Analysis-Germany's climate activists on edge as parties shape coalition agenda

Analysis-Germany's climate activists on edge as parties shape coalition agenda
Explainer-What is at stake in Portugal if election is called?

Explainer-What is at stake in Portugal if election is called?
Analysis-Defence surge could help jumpstart Europe's flat economy

Analysis-Defence surge could help jumpstart Europe's flat economy
Trump administration must make some foreign aid payments by Monday, judge rules

Trump administration must make some foreign aid payments by Monday, judge rules
German lawmakers set timetable in race for borrowing bonanza

German lawmakers set timetable in race for borrowing bonanza
Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025

Norway more than doubles Ukraine aid to $7.8 billion in 2025
Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

Trump exempts some automakers from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month
US Treasury's Bessent, Israeli finance minister agree to strengthen dialogue on economies

US Treasury's Bessent, Israeli finance minister agree to strengthen dialogue on economies
EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze

EU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze
Germany pushes for longer-term easing of EU rules on defence spending

Germany pushes for longer-term easing of EU rules on defence spending
Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says
Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says

Czech Republic to lift defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030, PM says
Explainer: How the West uses Russia's frozen reserves to help Ukraine

Explainer: How the West uses Russia's frozen reserves to help Ukraine
U.S. introduces visa restrictions for foreign officials that facilitate illegal immigration

U.S. introduces visa restrictions for foreign officials that facilitate illegal immigration
Factbox-What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy

Factbox-What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy
US Supreme Court won't let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups

US Supreme Court won't let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups
Germany's Merz races to win support for major financial package

Germany's Merz races to win support for major financial package
French fiscal woes crimp Macron's defence spending plans

French fiscal woes crimp Macron's defence spending plans
Europe needs to engage U.S., bring it closer to Ukraine, Czech minister says

Europe needs to engage U.S., bring it closer to Ukraine, Czech minister says
Japan PM asserts defence budget independence amid US nominee's push for higher spending

Japan PM asserts defence budget independence amid US nominee's push for higher spending
China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions

China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions
China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes 'unseen in a century'

China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes 'unseen in a century'
German parties agree historic debt overhaul to revamp military and economy

German parties agree historic debt overhaul to revamp military and economy
Factbox-How much aid have Ukraine's Western allies provided?

Factbox-How much aid have Ukraine's Western allies provided?
Belgium aims to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP this year

Belgium aims to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP this year
Germany's SPD says security needs boost but no comment on funding plans

Germany's SPD says security needs boost but no comment on funding plans
Egypt and EU agree 90 million euro deal to boost food security

Egypt and EU agree 90 million euro deal to boost food security
Germany eyes swift moves on defence, investors sniff bonanza

Germany eyes swift moves on defence, investors sniff bonanza
UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
Australia government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms

Australia government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms
Analysis-Brazil's finance minister isolated as market fears of a leftist pivot mount

Analysis-Brazil's finance minister isolated as market fears of a leftist pivot mount
World reacts to Zelenskiy-Trump Oval Office clash

World reacts to Zelenskiy-Trump Oval Office clash
IMF, Ukraine reach staff agreement on next disbursement of $400 million

IMF, Ukraine reach staff agreement on next disbursement of $400 million
Foreign aid groups ask US Supreme Court to require Trump to release funds

Foreign aid groups ask US Supreme Court to require Trump to release funds
Brazil's Lula taps Hoffmann as institutional relations minister

Brazil's Lula taps Hoffmann as institutional relations minister
Austrian centrist parties announce future ministers as crucial vote looms

Austrian centrist parties announce future ministers as crucial vote looms
UK development minister quits over PM Starmer's cut to aid budget

UK development minister quits over PM Starmer's cut to aid budget
Kosovo businesses under threat from Trump's USAID freeze

Kosovo businesses under threat from Trump's USAID freeze
Analysis-Romania's budget cuts spark backlash ahead of sensitive election

Analysis-Romania's budget cuts spark backlash ahead of sensitive election
US officials must testify about DOGE in lawsuit over access to agency systems

US officials must testify about DOGE in lawsuit over access to agency systems
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