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
Norway temporarily cuts petrol, diesel taxes amid Middle East war

Norway temporarily cuts petrol, diesel taxes amid Middle East war
Iran war cools early summer tourist interest in Cyprus, Greece

Iran war cools early summer tourist interest in Cyprus, Greece
China's 'Davos' loses lustre as debate dims, face time with leaders fades

China's 'Davos' loses lustre as debate dims, face time with leaders fades
US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killed four people
US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killed four people
Factbox-What's at stake in Hungary's parliamentary election?

Factbox-What's at stake in Hungary's parliamentary election?
UK to cap overseas political donations and ban crypto funding for parties

UK to cap overseas political donations and ban crypto funding for parties
Analysis-Italy's Meloni faces risky choices after referendum defeat shakes government

Analysis-Italy's Meloni faces risky choices after referendum defeat shakes government
Kremlin on Reuters fiscal fund report: these issues are currently being worked out

Kremlin on Reuters fiscal fund report: these issues are currently being worked out
China's Xi urges progress in his 'city of the future' project

China's Xi urges progress in his 'city of the future' project
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 positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum

China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum
Brazil finance minister taps Ceron for executive secretary, Leal to Treasury

Brazil finance minister taps Ceron for executive secretary, Leal to Treasury
French far right fails to win in major cities in boost to mainstream rivals

French far right fails to win in major cities in boost to mainstream rivals
Czechs rally in country's largest anti-government protest since 2019

Czechs rally in country's largest anti-government protest since 2019
China makes arrests on fentanyl networks but US wants convictions
China makes arrests on fentanyl networks but US wants convictions
Russia vows compensation for culled cattle after farmers protests
Russia vows compensation for culled cattle after farmers protests
Voters rocked by war and tariffs could add to market angst in upcoming elections

Voters rocked by war and tariffs could add to market angst in upcoming elections
Who are the top international representatives attending China's Boao Forum?

Who are the top international representatives attending China's Boao Forum?
Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic

Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic
Hong Kong to see oil shocks and volatility from Middle East war

Hong Kong to see oil shocks and volatility from Middle East war
Trump says he can do 'anything I want' with Cuba

Trump says he can do 'anything I want' with Cuba
Czech president adds to criticism of government's defence spending cuts

Czech president adds to criticism of government's defence spending cuts
Thai parliament to vote on new PM on Thursday, house speaker says

Thai parliament to vote on new PM on Thursday, house speaker says
Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show

Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show
French far-right eyes Marseille city hall as its candidate tied with leftist incumbent

French far-right eyes Marseille city hall as its candidate tied with leftist incumbent
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
Brazil's top court bars Trump adviser from visiting Bolsonaro in prison

Brazil's top court bars Trump adviser from visiting Bolsonaro in prison
US navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump's planned China visit
US navy aircraft transits Taiwan Strait ahead of Trump's planned China visit
China's leaders mourn the death of 109-year-old Communist Party elder

China's leaders mourn the death of 109-year-old Communist Party elder
Brazil's Haddad says Durigan likely to replace him as finance minister

Brazil's Haddad says Durigan likely to replace him as finance minister
Over 10,000 Chinese citizens returned from Middle East amid war
Over 10,000 Chinese citizens returned from Middle East amid war
Brazil's finance minister expected to step down next week, sources say

Brazil's finance minister expected to step down next week, sources say
Madagascar's President Randrianirina dismisses prime minister and cabinet

Madagascar's President Randrianirina dismisses prime minister and cabinet
UK seeks to limit economic hit from Iran as borrowing costs jump

UK seeks to limit economic hit from Iran as borrowing costs jump
Factbox-What are Asian countries doing to offset the oil-price rise

Factbox-What are Asian countries doing to offset the oil-price rise
Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio

Trump says Cuba negotiating deal with him and Rubio
Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere

Trump announces new military coalition to 'eradicate cartels' in Western Hemisphere
Explainer-What you need to know about France's local elections

Explainer-What you need to know about France's local elections
China to build 'birth-friendly society', refine social security system

China to build 'birth-friendly society', refine social security system
China boosts defence spending 7% in drive to modernise by 2035

China boosts defence spending 7% in drive to modernise by 2035
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