UK sanctions directors of oil trading group over Russian ties

Romania curbs debt sale plan as presidential favourite rules out tax hikes
Romania curbs debt sale plan as presidential favourite rules out tax hikes
China's Xi congratulates Merz on election as German chancellor

China's Xi congratulates Merz on election as German chancellor
US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva on Saturday

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva on Saturday
Merz fails to be elected chancellor by German parliament, shares fall

Merz fails to be elected chancellor by German parliament, shares fall
Conservative leader Merz set to become Germany's chancellor

Conservative leader Merz set to become Germany's chancellor
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net
Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss

Romanian PM Ciolacu resigns after vote loss
Australia markets welcome political stability under Labor as Trump 2.0 risks mount

Australia markets welcome political stability under Labor as Trump 2.0 risks mount
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
Thailand finance ministry says expects 36.5 million foreign tourists this year

Thailand finance ministry says expects 36.5 million foreign tourists this year
US wants to start tariff talks with China, state media says

US wants to start tariff talks with China, state media says
China suggests COVID-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation

China suggests COVID-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
Risk of global economic recession surges on US tariff shockwaves

Risk of global economic recession surges on US tariff shockwaves
Exclusive-China's Xi to visit Shanghai in show of strength amid trade war

Exclusive-China's Xi to visit Shanghai in show of strength amid trade war
Australia government dismisses concerns over AAA rating amid election spending pledges

Australia government dismisses concerns over AAA rating amid election spending pledges
Candidates in Canada election make final pitches under shadow of Vancouver tragedy

Candidates in Canada election make final pitches under shadow of Vancouver tragedy
World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat

Young Canadians favor Conservatives in election despite Trump threat
Trump says Xi called him, lays out trade and other deal plans in Time interview

Trump says Xi called him, lays out trade and other deal plans in Time interview
Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks

Beijing accuses Washington of 'misleading the public' about trade talks
China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs

China vows in Politburo meeting to support firms, workers affected by tariffs
Former Brazilian President Collor arrested after corruption sentence
Former Brazilian President Collor arrested after corruption sentence
Putin says Russia should use trade war opportunities to strengthen economy

Putin says Russia should use trade war opportunities to strengthen economy
China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war

China pushes for tariff cancellation to end US trade war
South African president discusses Ukraine, bilateral ties with Trump

South African president discusses Ukraine, bilateral ties with Trump
Japan urges G20 to stabilise markets, warns of US tariff damage

Japan urges G20 to stabilise markets, warns of US tariff damage
Vaccine-wary Slovak PM pauses COVID-19 shot purchases pending review

Vaccine-wary Slovak PM pauses COVID-19 shot purchases pending review
China backs Iran's nuclear talks with US, opposes 'illegal' sanctions

China backs Iran's nuclear talks with US, opposes 'illegal' sanctions
EU's Dombrovskis says EU prefers negotiated solution on trade with US

EU's Dombrovskis says EU prefers negotiated solution on trade with US
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
Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Brazilian lawmaker rejects Lula's request to be minister for communications

Brazilian lawmaker rejects Lula's request to be minister for communications
Exclusive-'China Track' bank netting system shields Russia-China trade from Western eyes

Exclusive-'China Track' bank netting system shields Russia-China trade from Western eyes
China urges UK and EU to uphold multilateral trade in face of US tariffs

China urges UK and EU to uphold multilateral trade in face of US tariffs
Thai PM says US tariff negotiations postponed to review 'issues'

Thai PM says US tariff negotiations postponed to review 'issues'
Thai PM says trade talks with US postponed

Thai PM says trade talks with US postponed
China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads

China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads
South Korea's presidential frontrunner vows to address 'Korea Discount'

South Korea's presidential frontrunner vows to address 'Korea Discount'
China, Cambodia vow supply chain cooperation, sign canal deal
China, Cambodia vow supply chain cooperation, sign canal deal
US Vice President says he is 'optimistic' Russia-Ukraine war can be ended

US Vice President says he is 'optimistic' Russia-Ukraine war can be ended
China dismisses Zelenskiy's claim it is supplying weapons to Russia

China dismisses Zelenskiy's claim it is supplying weapons to Russia
Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months

Hungary's Orban expects business deal with US in six months
Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future

Italy PM says Trump accepted invitation to visit in near future
Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes

Italy says to meet NATO spending goal this year by accounting changes
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
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