Brazil's Lula to meet Chinese foreign minister on Friday

Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt's distressed economy

Suez Canal diversions pile pressure on Egypt's distressed economy
Zelenskiy urges Ukrainians to seize initiative to determine war's outcome

Zelenskiy urges Ukrainians to seize initiative to determine war's outcome
Organized crime prosecutor in Ecuador's Guayas killed-AG's office

Organized crime prosecutor in Ecuador's Guayas killed-AG's office
US Treasury official discusses cholera outbreak, debt with Zambia minister

US Treasury official discusses cholera outbreak, debt with Zambia minister
Macron's economic plan avoids tough budget questions

Macron's economic plan avoids tough budget questions
Japan doubles planned emergency budget reserves to back Noto quake relief

Japan doubles planned emergency budget reserves to back Noto quake relief
Israeli cabinet passes amended 2024 budget adding $15 billion for war

Israeli cabinet passes amended 2024 budget adding $15 billion for war
Mexican president to put lofty reforms on agenda ahead of election

Mexican president to put lofty reforms on agenda ahead of election
Israel cabinet slated to vote on 2024 war budget this week -Finance Minister

Israel cabinet slated to vote on 2024 war budget this week -Finance Minister
Venezuela opposition extends committee to protect overseas assets by one year

Venezuela opposition extends committee to protect overseas assets by one year
Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents trickle in

Egypt plans expansion of new capital as first residents trickle in
Ukraine says no 'plan B' to unblocking U.S. funding

Ukraine says no 'plan B' to unblocking U.S. funding
Australia PM considers extra inflation relief as families struggle

Australia PM considers extra inflation relief as families struggle
Brazil's Haddad unveils set of tax tweaks to ensure balanced public accounts

Brazil's Haddad unveils set of tax tweaks to ensure balanced public accounts
Factbox-What and where are Russia's $300 billion in reserves frozen in the West?

Factbox-What and where are Russia's $300 billion in reserves frozen in the West?
Ukraine received $1.34 billion under World Bank project - finance ministry

Ukraine received $1.34 billion under World Bank project - finance ministry
Ukraine Western creditors sign debt suspension agreement through March 2027 -finance ministry

Ukraine Western creditors sign debt suspension agreement through March 2027 -finance ministry
Analysis-Mexico's Sheinbaum spurs hope of more private investment in energy after Lopez Obrador

Analysis-Mexico's Sheinbaum spurs hope of more private investment in energy after Lopez Obrador
Ukraine says it received last tranche of EU's 18 billion euro aid package

Ukraine says it received last tranche of EU's 18 billion euro aid package
Polish parliament votes for court reform resolution

Polish parliament votes for court reform resolution
Argentina's Milei signs decree to boost exports, deregulation

Argentina's Milei signs decree to boost exports, deregulation
Factbox-Main elements of fiscal reforms agreed by EU governments

Factbox-Main elements of fiscal reforms agreed by EU governments
EU's Jourova welcomes Polish government plans to fix rule of law issues

EU's Jourova welcomes Polish government plans to fix rule of law issues
Germany's AfD hits record high in poll after budget chaos

Germany's AfD hits record high in poll after budget chaos
Greece passes 2024 budget forecasting higher growth

Greece passes 2024 budget forecasting higher growth
Sudan orders three Chad diplomats to leave in 'reciprocal' action -report
Sudan orders three Chad diplomats to leave in 'reciprocal' action -report
Exclusive-Poland needs time to fix judiciary before EU money flows, says EU official

Exclusive-Poland needs time to fix judiciary before EU money flows, says EU official
Poland's new PM pushes to unlock billions in EU aid

Poland's new PM pushes to unlock billions in EU aid
Hungary holds up EU deal on 50 billion euro for Ukraine, talks to resume in January

Hungary holds up EU deal on 50 billion euro for Ukraine, talks to resume in January
More sanctions on Russia agreed by EU leaders

More sanctions on Russia agreed by EU leaders
Humanitarian crises will worsen in 2024 -International Rescue Committee

Humanitarian crises will worsen in 2024 -International Rescue Committee
Northern Irish parties to resume key budget talks next week

Northern Irish parties to resume key budget talks next week
Exclusive-EU to find way to help Poland access frozen EU cash -Hahn

Exclusive-EU to find way to help Poland access frozen EU cash -Hahn
Exclusive-EU budget chief sees deal on 50 billion euros for Ukraine, has plan B

Exclusive-EU budget chief sees deal on 50 billion euros for Ukraine, has plan B
Polish justice minister starts procedure to join EU prosecutor's office

Polish justice minister starts procedure to join EU prosecutor's office
Free press groups protest Slovak government's funding cuts for broadcaster

Free press groups protest Slovak government's funding cuts for broadcaster
Analysis-New Polish government inherits troubled budget legacy

Analysis-New Polish government inherits troubled budget legacy
Australia govt sees budget almost in balance for 2023/24

Australia govt sees budget almost in balance for 2023/24
Chinese media calls Moody's 'biased', govt reaction seen more restrained

Chinese media calls Moody's 'biased', govt reaction seen more restrained
Yellen says U.S. would be 'responsible for Ukraine's defeat' if aid fails in Congress

Yellen says U.S. would be 'responsible for Ukraine's defeat' if aid fails in Congress
New Zealand's new government to trim spending, pledges relief on costs

New Zealand's new government to trim spending, pledges relief on costs
Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?

Factbox-Will Western aid plug Ukraine's gaping budget deficit in 2024?
Latin America must invest up to 4.9% of GDP annually to meet climate goals -UN

Latin America must invest up to 4.9% of GDP annually to meet climate goals -UN
EU-Mercosur deal's future up to new Argentina government -sources

EU-Mercosur deal's future up to new Argentina government -sources
Spain and Brazil leaders to discuss EU-Mercosur deal at COP - sources

Spain and Brazil leaders to discuss EU-Mercosur deal at COP - sources
Canada's top admiral says navy staff, resource needs in 'critical state'

Canada's top admiral says navy staff, resource needs in 'critical state'
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