Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
Argentina requests first tranche of more than 40% under $20 billion IMF program

Argentina requests first tranche of more than 40% under $20 billion IMF program
IMF completes review, will disburse $400 million to Ukraine

IMF completes review, will disburse $400 million to Ukraine
Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal

Argentina IMF loan plan gets Congress' approval, paving way for deal
Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review

Kenya seeks new IMF deal after abandoning latest review
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review

IMF approves $1.2 billion for Egypt after fourth review
Argentina pushes new IMF deal toward finish line with decree

Argentina pushes new IMF deal toward finish line with decree
Ukraine's economic outlook remains exceptionally uncertain, IMF says

Ukraine's economic outlook remains exceptionally uncertain, IMF says
IMF, Ukraine reach staff agreement on next disbursement of $400 million

IMF, Ukraine reach staff agreement on next disbursement of $400 million
Explainer-What are the IMF and World Bank, and what happens if the US pulls support?

Explainer-What are the IMF and World Bank, and what happens if the US pulls support?
Ukraine to set up high-level courts as part of reform drive

Ukraine to set up high-level courts as part of reform drive
World Bank unit and other lenders criticise Pakistan's energy negotiations

World Bank unit and other lenders criticise Pakistan's energy negotiations
IMF mission starts talks on Ukraine loan programme review

IMF mission starts talks on Ukraine loan programme review
Sri Lanka's new president presents first budget with focus on crisis recovery

Sri Lanka's new president presents first budget with focus on crisis recovery
How Argentina took a chainsaw to government, a year before Elon Musk's DOGE

How Argentina took a chainsaw to government, a year before Elon Musk's DOGE
Lawmakers in El Salvador rush new bitcoin reform after IMF deal

Lawmakers in El Salvador rush new bitcoin reform after IMF deal
Georgia eyes new IMF programme, could meet Fund in February, says official

Georgia eyes new IMF programme, could meet Fund in February, says official
Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido rises to 94, AFP reports

Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido rises to 94, AFP reports
IMF says ready to support Syria reconstruction when conditions allow

IMF says ready to support Syria reconstruction when conditions allow
Cameroon's Biya warns of disaster for Central Africa financial stability

Cameroon's Biya warns of disaster for Central Africa financial stability
UN chief says debt relief tools far from adequate

UN chief says debt relief tools far from adequate
Syria central bank vaults left unscathed by Damascus looters, sources say

Syria central bank vaults left unscathed by Damascus looters, sources say
Pakistan's PIA to resume flights to Europe on Jan. 10 after 4-1/2 year ban

Pakistan's PIA to resume flights to Europe on Jan. 10 after 4-1/2 year ban
Britain pledges $2.5 billion to World Bank fund for poor nations

Britain pledges $2.5 billion to World Bank fund for poor nations
Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks

Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF in unusual talks
IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout

IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout
Sri Lanka president gets resounding mandate to drive forward recovery

Sri Lanka president gets resounding mandate to drive forward recovery
Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds

Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds
Ivory Coast to establish $500 million green finance fund

Ivory Coast to establish $500 million green finance fund
IMF to begin review Egypt's loan programme on Tuesday

IMF to begin review Egypt's loan programme on Tuesday
IMF board approves Kenya's reviews, unlocking access to $606 million

IMF board approves Kenya's reviews, unlocking access to $606 million
Major donors expected to increase IDA funding pledges, World Bank says

Major donors expected to increase IDA funding pledges, World Bank says
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
World Bank rolls out new strategy to boost economic opportunities for women

World Bank rolls out new strategy to boost economic opportunities for women
Spain commits 400 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Spain commits 400 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries
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
Pakistan requests $1 billion in IMF climate cash and sees reserves rising

Pakistan requests $1 billion in IMF climate cash and sees reserves rising
Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy

Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy
Main points from the BRICS declaration

Main points from the BRICS declaration
African progress backslides as coups and war persist

African progress backslides as coups and war persist
Yellen says US to unveil new sanctions on Russian

Yellen says US to unveil new sanctions on Russian
Poland needs reforms to keep up economic success, IMF officials say

Poland needs reforms to keep up economic success, IMF officials say
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