New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says

New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says
New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says

New Zealand will relax rules to woo foreign investment, PM says
UN seeks $910 million for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria's northeast

UN seeks $910 million for humanitarian crisis in Nigeria's northeast
Analysis-Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship

Analysis-Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship
Clash of the handouts as Modi's BJP seeks to reclaim Delhi after decades

Clash of the handouts as Modi's BJP seeks to reclaim Delhi after decades
Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China

Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China
Trump sees 'great promise' in UN, says his pick for ambassador

Trump sees 'great promise' in UN, says his pick for ambassador
Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right

Germany's Scholz responds to Musk, saying freedom of speech must not back extreme-right
Indonesia's President Prabowo to spend $3 billion on new capital city through 2029

Indonesia's President Prabowo to spend $3 billion on new capital city through 2029
Israel's war spending in 2024 lifts debt burden to 69% of GDP

Israel's war spending in 2024 lifts debt burden to 69% of GDP
Spain's PM Sanchez floats ban on non-EU citizens buying properties

Spain's PM Sanchez floats ban on non-EU citizens buying properties
Philippines' president accuses predecessor Duterte of peddling lies over budget barb

Philippines' president accuses predecessor Duterte of peddling lies over budget barb
India to shift focus to railways from road transport in infrastructure push, say sources

India to shift focus to railways from road transport in infrastructure push, say sources
Taiwan's premier says opposition's budget cuts would cripple key government functions

Taiwan's premier says opposition's budget cuts would cripple key government functions
Mozambique president appoints new finance, energy ministers

Mozambique president appoints new finance, energy ministers
Indonesia needs $6 billion more in budget to fast-track free meals programme

Indonesia needs $6 billion more in budget to fast-track free meals programme
German foreign minister criticises Scholz for blocking more Ukraine aid, report says

German foreign minister criticises Scholz for blocking more Ukraine aid, report says
WHO appeals for $1.5 billion for emergencies with US funding in question

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion for emergencies with US funding in question
WHO calls for international support to fund aid in Gaza after ceasefire deal

WHO calls for international support to fund aid in Gaza after ceasefire deal
Austrian far right, conservatives plan cuts to climate measures

Austrian far right, conservatives plan cuts to climate measures
French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou's government

French Socialists will not back no-confidence vote against Bayrou's government
French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote

French PM Bayrou survives no-confidence vote
Factbox-What is in the next Irish government's policy programme?

Factbox-What is in the next Irish government's policy programme?
Ex-Bank of Canada governor Carney will enter race to replace PM Trudeau - CBC

Ex-Bank of Canada governor Carney will enter race to replace PM Trudeau - CBC
Micheal Martin to return as Irish prime minister under coalition deal

Micheal Martin to return as Irish prime minister under coalition deal
Libyan agency calls for halt to public sector appointments amid rising wage bill
Libyan agency calls for halt to public sector appointments amid rising wage bill
Irish parties pledge increased investment after coalition deal

Irish parties pledge increased investment after coalition deal
French Socialist Party raises threat of backing no-confidence vote against government

French Socialist Party raises threat of backing no-confidence vote against government
Georgia eyes new IMF programme, could meet Fund in February, says official

Georgia eyes new IMF programme, could meet Fund in February, says official
Key quotes from French Prime Minister Bayrou's parliamentary address

Key quotes from French Prime Minister Bayrou's parliamentary address
Trump says he will create new agency to collect revenue from foreign sources

Trump says he will create new agency to collect revenue from foreign sources
Spanish leader's opponents say 'xenophobic' foreign homebuyer tax will not be applied
Spanish leader's opponents say 'xenophobic' foreign homebuyer tax will not be applied
French PM Bayrou rules out suspending or repealing pension reform- source

French PM Bayrou rules out suspending or repealing pension reform- source
Exclusive-Syria's new central bank chief vows to boost bank independence post Assad

Exclusive-Syria's new central bank chief vows to boost bank independence post Assad
Austrian far right and conservatives outline a budget deal

Austrian far right and conservatives outline a budget deal
Greeks bid farewell to reformist former prime minister Simitis

Greeks bid farewell to reformist former prime minister Simitis
Exclusive-Qatar plans to help boost Syrian government salaries, sources say

Exclusive-Qatar plans to help boost Syrian government salaries, sources say
Justin Trudeau announces plan to step down

Justin Trudeau announces plan to step down
FULL TEXT - Canada PM Justin Trudeau says he will step down

FULL TEXT - Canada PM Justin Trudeau says he will step down
Ghana's parliament passes provisional budget, averts government shutdown

Ghana's parliament passes provisional budget, averts government shutdown
Britain vows - again - to reform social care, but no plan until 2028

Britain vows - again - to reform social care, but no plan until 2028
Recovering Netanyahu gets up from hospital to rally support for Israel budget

Recovering Netanyahu gets up from hospital to rally support for Israel budget
China seeks greater global cooperation on drug control

China seeks greater global cooperation on drug control
Poland's electoral commission reverses decision on opposition party funding

Poland's electoral commission reverses decision on opposition party funding
US disburses $3.4 billion in budget aid for Ukraine, Yellen says

US disburses $3.4 billion in budget aid for Ukraine, Yellen says
Malaysia attorney-general's office says house arrest bids must go to pardons board
Malaysia attorney-general's office says house arrest bids must go to pardons board
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