Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024

Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024
Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024

Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024
At least 13 dead in two crowd crushes in Nigeria
At least 13 dead in two crowd crushes in Nigeria
Putin's marathon press conference: what he said on Ukraine, Trump, Biden and Syria

Putin's marathon press conference: what he said on Ukraine, Trump, Biden and Syria
Chancellor reacts to UK inflation rise: Video

Chancellor reacts to UK inflation rise: Video
As Bolivia's big state economic model slowly implodes, fear of 'total crisis'

As Bolivia's big state economic model slowly implodes, fear of 'total crisis'
German liberals to side with government on tax relief bill, letter shows

German liberals to side with government on tax relief bill, letter shows
Exclusive-Syria's new rulers back shift to free-market economy, business leader says

Exclusive-Syria's new rulers back shift to free-market economy, business leader says
Argentina's Mr Market Javier Milei wants to make austerity great again

Argentina's Mr Market Javier Milei wants to make austerity great again
John Dramani Mahama returning as Ghana president on pledge to mend economy

John Dramani Mahama returning as Ghana president on pledge to mend economy
Ghana's former President Mahama wins election

Ghana's former President Mahama wins election
World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says
Mexico announces 12% boost to minimum wage to combat poverty

Mexico announces 12% boost to minimum wage to combat poverty
Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation

Putin urges government and central bank to coordinate action to curb high inflation
Brazil's Workers Party out of touch with society, says likely new leader
Brazil's Workers Party out of touch with society, says likely new leader
Australia's Albanese shifts to election mode, seeking trust on living costs

Australia's Albanese shifts to election mode, seeking trust on living costs
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, more on China too

Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, more on China too
France's Le Pen threatens to topple government on cost-of-living concerns

France's Le Pen threatens to topple government on cost-of-living concerns
Modi's inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state

Modi's inflation-blowing farm pivot may not be enough to win key Indian state
Brazil's incoming central bank chief stresses 'various paths' to achieve inflation target

Brazil's incoming central bank chief stresses 'various paths' to achieve inflation target
Indian political parties woo women voters with cash handouts amid economic woes

Indian political parties woo women voters with cash handouts amid economic woes
Trump win could be a double whammy for Hungary's economy

Trump win could be a double whammy for Hungary's economy
Thai ex-central bank governors warn of interference in chairman selection

Thai ex-central bank governors warn of interference in chairman selection
ECB's Villeroy: Trump election means more risks for world economy

ECB's Villeroy: Trump election means more risks for world economy
Trump's economic plan hinges on tax cuts, tariffs, immigration crackdown

Trump's economic plan hinges on tax cuts, tariffs, immigration crackdown
Facing tariff threat, Europe eyes options to appease Trump

Facing tariff threat, Europe eyes options to appease Trump
US campaign ends as it began, with voters focused on immigration, abortion

US campaign ends as it began, with voters focused on immigration, abortion
Can Milei defuse Argentina's economic time bomb?

Can Milei defuse Argentina's economic time bomb?
Nigeria's hunger crisis deepens with 33 million at risk, report says

Nigeria's hunger crisis deepens with 33 million at risk, report says
Factbox-Moldova's presidential run-off: who are the two candidates?

Factbox-Moldova's presidential run-off: who are the two candidates?
Global economy chiefs fret over a Trump return as US election draws closer

Global economy chiefs fret over a Trump return as US election draws closer
IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction

IMF chief says world economy at risk of low-growth malaise, rising dissatisfaction
G20 finance chiefs express economic optimism, urge resistance to protectionism

G20 finance chiefs express economic optimism, urge resistance to protectionism
Japan's rising ramen prices give election voters food for thought

Japan's rising ramen prices give election voters food for thought
Main points from the BRICS declaration

Main points from the BRICS declaration
Canada minister who is quitting voices confidence in Trudeau

Canada minister who is quitting voices confidence in Trudeau
U.S., South Korea agree on five-year plan to share defence costs

U.S., South Korea agree on five-year plan to share defence costs
Argentina poverty rate soars to nearly 53% in first half of 2024

Argentina poverty rate soars to nearly 53% in first half of 2024
Trump says he will put 100% tariffs on every car coming across Mexico border

Trump says he will put 100% tariffs on every car coming across Mexico border
Factbox-What are the key challenges for Sri Lanka President Dissanayake?

Factbox-What are the key challenges for Sri Lanka President Dissanayake?
Factbox-What are the five key issues in Sri Lanka's presidential election?

Factbox-What are the five key issues in Sri Lanka's presidential election?
Who are the five key candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election?

Who are the five key candidates in Sri Lanka's presidential election?
With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election

With eyes on economy, Sri Lankans to vote for president in tight election
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's poor hope new president will change their fortunes

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka's poor hope new president will change their fortunes
Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote

Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote
Erdogan says Turkey will deepen ties with East while still facing West

Erdogan says Turkey will deepen ties with East while still facing West
Sri Lanka's 2022 'Aragalaya' revolt hangs heavy over presidential vote

Sri Lanka's 2022 'Aragalaya' revolt hangs heavy over presidential vote
Cuba slashes size of daily bread ration as ingredients run thin

Cuba slashes size of daily bread ration as ingredients run thin
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