The maps that show why Iran is how it is

The maps that show why Iran is how it is
The maps that show why Iran is how it is

The maps that show why Iran is how it is
Polish president vetoes EU defence loan bill

Polish president vetoes EU defence loan bill
Argentina's Milei pitches to Wall Street as investors reassess emerging markets

Argentina's Milei pitches to Wall Street as investors reassess emerging markets
Explainer-What are Russia's frozen assets in US that Putin has offered for Gaza and Ukraine?

Explainer-What are Russia's frozen assets in US that Putin has offered for Gaza and Ukraine?
Exclusive-Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal, sources say

Exclusive-Pakistan, Saudi in talks on JF-17 jets-for-loans deal, sources say
Venezuela under Maduro shipped gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland

Venezuela under Maduro shipped gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland
Central African Republic President Touadera wins re-election, results show

Central African Republic President Touadera wins re-election, results show
Russia's Putin warns of risks for top oil producers' reserves in EU

Russia's Putin warns of risks for top oil producers' reserves in EU
What Russian President Putin said at end-of-year press conference

What Russian President Putin said at end-of-year press conference
Russia says commission on Ukraine war damages has no legal force for Moscow

Russia says commission on Ukraine war damages has no legal force for Moscow
Zimbabwe sets three-year plan to phase out US dollar

Zimbabwe sets three-year plan to phase out US dollar
Louvre transfers jewels to Bank of France after heist, RTL reports

Louvre transfers jewels to Bank of France after heist, RTL reports
Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom

Argentina braces for market turbulence as midterm elections loom
Investors see IMF support as crucial for Bolivia's new president

Investors see IMF support as crucial for Bolivia's new president
Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency
With US backing, Argentina gains time - but October vote will be crucial

With US backing, Argentina gains time - but October vote will be crucial
Incoming Thai government readies key policy plan as risks mount
Incoming Thai government readies key policy plan as risks mount
Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact

Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact
Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says

Brazil might challenge tariffs in US courts, finance minister says
Analysis-Investors betting voters in Bolivia will make a turn to the right

Analysis-Investors betting voters in Bolivia will make a turn to the right
IMF reaches staff-level agreement for $2 billion disbursement to Argentina

IMF reaches staff-level agreement for $2 billion disbursement to Argentina
China rolls over $3.4 billion loans to Pakistan, say sources
China rolls over $3.4 billion loans to Pakistan, say sources
Putin says Russia plans to cut military spending from next year

Putin says Russia plans to cut military spending from next year
IMF says Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion under third and fourth reviews

IMF says Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion under third and fourth reviews
Putin says Russia plans to deepen military-technical ties with 'friendly countries'

Putin says Russia plans to deepen military-technical ties with 'friendly countries'
Hungary approves Orban's 2026 budget with tax cuts despite fiscal risks

Hungary approves Orban's 2026 budget with tax cuts despite fiscal risks
Trump spurs questions about safety of Germany's gold in New York

Trump spurs questions about safety of Germany's gold in New York
Suriname's President vows carbon-negative status will remain despite oil production: Video

Suriname's President vows carbon-negative status will remain despite oil production: Video
Explainer-Syria's economy: The devastating impact of war and sanctions

Explainer-Syria's economy: The devastating impact of war and sanctions
Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion from IMF as reform deal reached

Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion from IMF as reform deal reached
Exclusive-Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments

Exclusive-Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments
Greece, Egypt agree to boost ties, back Gaza reconstruction plan

Greece, Egypt agree to boost ties, back Gaza reconstruction plan
Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says

Hungary's election-year 2026 budget hinges on risky growth projection, fiscal watchdog says
Singapore PM asks voters to re-elect ministers who face rare close races

Singapore PM asks voters to re-elect ministers who face rare close races
World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
Exclusive-Putin's central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say

Exclusive-Putin's central banker Nabiullina will serve until 2027 despite attacks, sources say
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Gambia, giving it access to part of $100.9 million

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Gambia, giving it access to part of $100.9 million
Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, finance minister says

Lebanon hopes to meet foreign bondholders in coming year, finance minister says
Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history

Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history
Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
US Treasury secretary to meet with Argentina's Milei on Monday

US Treasury secretary to meet with Argentina's Milei on Monday
Taiwan could buy $200 billion more from US, increase LNG imports as part of trade deal

Taiwan could buy $200 billion more from US, increase LNG imports as part of trade deal
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
Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan's main rival

Large crowds rally in Istanbul over jailing of Erdogan's main rival
Turkey detains nearly 1,900 in protests over jailed mayor, rejects foreign criticism

Turkey detains nearly 1,900 in protests over jailed mayor, rejects foreign criticism
Turkey's opposition elects interim Istanbul mayor after Imamoglu's jailing

Turkey's opposition elects interim Istanbul mayor after Imamoglu's jailing
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