Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says

Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says
Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says

Iran war 'shock' is dimming outlook for many economies, IMF says
Hungary's Orban faces pivotal battle against ally-turned-foe

Hungary's Orban faces pivotal battle against ally-turned-foe
Hungary election winner will have to rein in social spending, S&P says

Hungary election winner will have to rein in social spending, S&P says
China urges US, Israel to stop military action in Middle East, warns of 'vicious cycle'

China urges US, Israel to stop military action in Middle East, warns of 'vicious cycle'
More countries sign joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, others

More countries sign joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, others
European countries and Japan: ready to help on Hormuz, stabilise energy markets

European countries and Japan: ready to help on Hormuz, stabilise energy markets
Spain's budget delayed as government rushes to cushion economic hit from Iran war

Spain's budget delayed as government rushes to cushion economic hit from Iran war
Natural gas prices soar as Iran, Israel strike Middle East energy infrastructure

Natural gas prices soar as Iran, Israel strike Middle East energy infrastructure
War hits Tehran’s grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut

War hits Tehran’s grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut
Britain working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

Britain working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
Lula says he barred Trump adviser Beattie from entering Brazil
Lula says he barred Trump adviser Beattie from entering Brazil
Brazil top court panel keeps Banco Master owner Vorcaro in jail

Brazil top court panel keeps Banco Master owner Vorcaro in jail
Trump tries to ease cost of living worries from Iran war on Kentucky trip

Trump tries to ease cost of living worries from Iran war on Kentucky trip
UK seeks to limit economic hit from Iran as borrowing costs jump

UK seeks to limit economic hit from Iran as borrowing costs jump
Exclusive-Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: 'If they rise, they rise'

Exclusive-Trump on rising gas prices during Iran operation: 'If they rise, they rise'
Reeves promises to guide UK economy through Middle East conflict

Reeves promises to guide UK economy through Middle East conflict
In Russia, the humble cucumber becomes latest symbol of rising wartime prices

In Russia, the humble cucumber becomes latest symbol of rising wartime prices
In Argentina, inflation data dispute kindles fears of political meddling

In Argentina, inflation data dispute kindles fears of political meddling
Canada's Carney wins admiration globally but struggles to lower food costs at home

Canada's Carney wins admiration globally but struggles to lower food costs at home
Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies

Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies
Targeted by Trump, Fed's Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it

Targeted by Trump, Fed's Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it
Analysis-A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints

Analysis-A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints
Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say

Germany and France 'will not be blackmailed' with US tariff threat, finance ministers say
Poker-faced Powell may have ace up sleeve to stymie Trump's Fed shakeup

Poker-faced Powell may have ace up sleeve to stymie Trump's Fed shakeup
German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line'

German finance minister says central bank independence is 'clear line'
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says

Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says

Deaths from Iran protests reach more than 500, rights group says
World food prices dip in December but still up in 2025, UN's FAO says

World food prices dip in December but still up in 2025, UN's FAO says
Treasury's Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble

Treasury's Bessent says Iran facing precarious moment, economy in trouble
Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests

Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests
Rights groups say at least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests

Rights groups say at least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests
Cuban president denounces 'state terrorism' against Venezuela

Cuban president denounces 'state terrorism' against Venezuela
Factbox-Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's president?

Factbox-Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's president?
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities

Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Polish president appoints new Monetary Policy Council member Zarzecki
Analysis-Orban's giveaways still not turning election tide in Hungary

Analysis-Orban's giveaways still not turning election tide in Hungary
Long lines at the food pantry: Inflation tests Trump’s base in Michigan

Long lines at the food pantry: Inflation tests Trump’s base in Michigan
Trump enters election year with big wins - and bigger political headwinds

Trump enters election year with big wins - and bigger political headwinds
In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings

In holiday speech, Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings
Supporters of Tunisia’s Saied rally amid deepening political divisions

Supporters of Tunisia’s Saied rally amid deepening political divisions
Trump's approval rating slips to 39%, economy weighs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Trump's approval rating slips to 39%, economy weighs, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

Analysis-In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'
Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says

Syria's growth accelerates as sanctions ease, refugees return, central bank chief says
Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows

Hungary PM Orban's Fidesz narrows gap on opposition rival, opinion poll shows
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
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil