IMF calls for fiscal restraint in year with most elections ever

French government defends its new deficit-reduction plan

French government defends its new deficit-reduction plan
Missiles, drones and warships the priority as Australia plans $32 billion defence boost
Missiles, drones and warships the priority as Australia plans $32 billion defence boost
India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system scrapped by court

India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system scrapped by court
Poland receives $6.7 billion in EU funds, minister says

Poland receives $6.7 billion in EU funds, minister says
IMF to provide Costa Rica with $510 million disbursement, sees economy growing 4%

IMF to provide Costa Rica with $510 million disbursement, sees economy growing 4%
Germany's Scholz, Georgia's Kobakhidze clash over foreign-funded NGO law

Germany's Scholz, Georgia's Kobakhidze clash over foreign-funded NGO law
Portugal's new government clears first hurdles in parliament

Portugal's new government clears first hurdles in parliament
IMF chief says Pakistan seeking potential follow-up loan program

IMF chief says Pakistan seeking potential follow-up loan program
EU's Michel cautious on extending deadline for Recovery Fund beyond 2026

EU's Michel cautious on extending deadline for Recovery Fund beyond 2026
German ministries' deadline for spending wishes extended - sources

German ministries' deadline for spending wishes extended - sources
Argentina's Milei sees 'second chance' for pared back reform bill

Argentina's Milei sees 'second chance' for pared back reform bill
Georgians protest outside parliament against 'Russian law' on foreign agents

Georgians protest outside parliament against 'Russian law' on foreign agents
Analysis-Global firms with China units tempted by cheaper renminbi funding
Analysis-Global firms with China units tempted by cheaper renminbi funding
Thailand sees more than 4% growth this year on property measures, ministry says

Thailand sees more than 4% growth this year on property measures, ministry says
US Republicans urge Ukraine aid vote, after 'Russian propaganda' warnings

US Republicans urge Ukraine aid vote, after 'Russian propaganda' warnings
Acquisition of Budapest Airport may conclude within days, says PM Orban
Acquisition of Budapest Airport may conclude within days, says PM Orban
Thai PM says central bank should cut rates to help economic revival

Thai PM says central bank should cut rates to help economic revival
Germany's Lindner plays down coalition breakup fears, hails ability to compromise

Germany's Lindner plays down coalition breakup fears, hails ability to compromise
Senegal's new government has been appointed, PM Sonko says

Senegal's new government has been appointed, PM Sonko says
Germany paves way for asylum seekers' debit card to control transfers

Germany paves way for asylum seekers' debit card to control transfers
Poland to receive first EU recovery fund payment on April 15

Poland to receive first EU recovery fund payment on April 15
UK's Cameron to press lawmakers in U.S. to back Ukraine military aid

UK's Cameron to press lawmakers in U.S. to back Ukraine military aid
Norway plans $56 billion defence boost to counter Russia

Norway plans $56 billion defence boost to counter Russia
Italy arrests 22, seizes millions in EU fund fraud case
Italy arrests 22, seizes millions in EU fund fraud case
Germany announces military overhaul with eye on cyber threats

Germany announces military overhaul with eye on cyber threats
Conservatives set for heavy UK election defeat to opposition Labour, survey shows

Conservatives set for heavy UK election defeat to opposition Labour, survey shows
Italy says it can cope with expected EU deficit procedure

Italy says it can cope with expected EU deficit procedure
IMF ends Ethiopia visit, deal not yet secured

IMF ends Ethiopia visit, deal not yet secured
Polish audit office notifies prosecutors former PM may have abused power

Polish audit office notifies prosecutors former PM may have abused power
World Bank approves $750 million climate change loan to Colombia

World Bank approves $750 million climate change loan to Colombia
Greece pledges to help islands of Crete, Gavdos handle surge in migrant arrivals

Greece pledges to help islands of Crete, Gavdos handle surge in migrant arrivals
Thailand considers adjusting budget to accommodate $13.7 billion handout scheme

Thailand considers adjusting budget to accommodate $13.7 billion handout scheme
US says it doesn't support Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project going forward
US says it doesn't support Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline project going forward
Sri Lanka cabinet approves 40% hike to minimum wage

Sri Lanka cabinet approves 40% hike to minimum wage
EIB's ESG score to be re-evaluated if new weapons policy agreed, Morningstar Sustainalytics says

EIB's ESG score to be re-evaluated if new weapons policy agreed, Morningstar Sustainalytics says
Peru awards China's Jinzhao $405 million port construction contract
Peru awards China's Jinzhao $405 million port construction contract
Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages

Tokyo, Tokyo, make me a match! Metropolis hopes AI app will spur marriages
Senegal's Ba criticises rival's national currency plan as bad for investment

Senegal's Ba criticises rival's national currency plan as bad for investment
Slovakia rejects EU criticism of anti-graft unit's closure

Slovakia rejects EU criticism of anti-graft unit's closure
After 100 days, Poland's Tusk faces questions over election promises

After 100 days, Poland's Tusk faces questions over election promises
Thai parliament passes delayed $96 billion budget for 2024 fiscal year

Thai parliament passes delayed $96 billion budget for 2024 fiscal year
Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'

Russia pounds Ukrainian power facilities; Zelenskiy seeks air defences, 'political will'
Trudeau government survives no confidence vote over Canada carbon tax rise

Trudeau government survives no confidence vote over Canada carbon tax rise
IRGC rally fills capital as over 300,000 take part in 'Devotees of Iran' march

IRGC rally fills capital as over 300,000 take part in 'Devotees of Iran' march
Ceuta migrant transfer descends into chaos as port camp fills

Ceuta migrant transfer descends into chaos as port camp fills
Macron warns Russian hybrid attack threat to Europe is 'real'

Macron warns Russian hybrid attack threat to Europe is 'real'
Nigeria investigates deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody

Nigeria investigates deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody
Mamdani says he will not join Netanyahu protests in New York

Mamdani says he will not join Netanyahu protests in New York
China accuses Philippines of ‘false narratives’ after South China sea collision

China accuses Philippines of ‘false narratives’ after South China sea collision
‘I need you’ - Netanyahu rallies Likud supporters ahead of Israel election

‘I need you’ - Netanyahu rallies Likud supporters ahead of Israel election
Families give DNA samples as 129 remain missing in Indonesia ship disaster

Families give DNA samples as 129 remain missing in Indonesia ship disaster
Sheinbaum pushes back at Trump and rejects any interference in Mexico

Sheinbaum pushes back at Trump and rejects any interference in Mexico
Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20

Gaza rescuers search rubble after Al-Saada collapse kills more than 20
‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally

‘We will rescue Brazil’ - Flavio Bolsonaro targets Lula at Recife rally
Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians

Netanyahu calls IDF 'most moral army' and defends Israel's treatment of Christians
Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide

Mexican students disrupt independence parade to demand justice over femicide
‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade

‘Mexico is never for sale’ Sheinbaum declares at independence parade
Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts

Peru workers launch 72-hour strike over fuel prices, power cuts
Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference

Honduras protesters denounce Asfura government and alleged US interference
Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes

Malawian innovator uses AI to control computers with eyes
‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis

‘We’re not leaving’ - Ceuta residents demand action over migration crisis
Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day

Sheinbaum rings historic bell as thousands fill Zocalo for Mexican Independence Day
Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS

Niger rolls out AES travel document as Sahel trio moves beyond ECOWAS
Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says

Burkina Faso to stop importing armoured vehicles, Traore says
Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news

Indonesia ferry disaster leaves 129 missing as families wait for news
‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge

‘Taste the sun’ - Young engineers take on South Africa’s solar challenge
Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home

Malaria surge in Sudan’s Khartoum as millions return home
Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium

Togolese designer takes football jerseys beyond the stadium
Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit

Philippines invites Modi as India ties deepen at BRICS summit
Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival

Mud, rain and racing Oxen draw thousands to Vietnam festival
‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities

‘Not a licence for impunity’ - Colombia allows police intervention at universities
Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown

Olympic flame arrives on African soil for first time as Senegal begins Dakar 2026 countdown
Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny

Niger appoints new army chief weeks after failed mutiny