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
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished