Western powers tangle over Russian assets at G20 finance meeting

Canada's finance minister says pharmacare deal no fiscal threat, Globe and Mail reports

Canada's finance minister says pharmacare deal no fiscal threat, Globe and Mail reports
Ukraine expects $11.8 billion in US economic aid in 2024, prime minister says

Ukraine expects $11.8 billion in US economic aid in 2024, prime minister says
China says it has conducted patrols in waters near Kinmen
China says it has conducted patrols in waters near Kinmen
EU agriculture commissioner proposes policy shift as farmers protest

EU agriculture commissioner proposes policy shift as farmers protest
Analysis-Frustration grows inside EU as German infighting hurts block's goals

Analysis-Frustration grows inside EU as German infighting hurts block's goals
Brazil's Lula says Hyundai to invest $1.1 billion in Brazil

Brazil's Lula says Hyundai to invest $1.1 billion in Brazil
Romanian ruling parties back joint lists for EU election to fend off far-right

Romanian ruling parties back joint lists for EU election to fend off far-right
Taiwan president to visiting U.S. delegation: hope to see more Taiwan-U.S. exchanges this year

Taiwan president to visiting U.S. delegation: hope to see more Taiwan-U.S. exchanges this year
Japan Finance Minister says may have to skip G20 meet due to domestic issues

Japan Finance Minister says may have to skip G20 meet due to domestic issues
Poverty in Argentina hits 20-year high at 57.4%, study says

Poverty in Argentina hits 20-year high at 57.4%, study says
Former German spy chief founds new right-wing party

Former German spy chief founds new right-wing party
Von der Leyen says European Commission will seek to boost defence production - FT

Von der Leyen says European Commission will seek to boost defence production - FT
Brazil's Lula slams Israel on Gaza war, says UN failed

Brazil's Lula slams Israel on Gaza war, says UN failed
Putin: Must pay special attention to containing Russian inflation

Putin: Must pay special attention to containing Russian inflation
Israeli lawmakers approve amended war budget for 2024 in initial vote

Israeli lawmakers approve amended war budget for 2024 in initial vote
Czech government to evaluate merits of joining 'euro waiting room'

Czech government to evaluate merits of joining 'euro waiting room'
EU cautious on idea of using Russian frozen assets as collateral

EU cautious on idea of using Russian frozen assets as collateral
Despite multiple crises, Pakistan elections dominated by personalities

Despite multiple crises, Pakistan elections dominated by personalities
Priorities for lawmakers in Brazil's Congress include taxes, green projects

Priorities for lawmakers in Brazil's Congress include taxes, green projects
Cuban president sacks economy minister as controversy grows over price hikes

Cuban president sacks economy minister as controversy grows over price hikes
Ethiopia extends state of emergency in Amhara

Ethiopia extends state of emergency in Amhara
Indonesia's presidential contenders promise tax reform to boost revenue

Indonesia's presidential contenders promise tax reform to boost revenue
IMF, Egypt agree on 'main policy elements' of economic reform programme

IMF, Egypt agree on 'main policy elements' of economic reform programme
Polish president hits out at govt over budget vote

Polish president hits out at govt over budget vote
Argentina's Milei seeks omnibus bill backing as opposition warns 'chainsaw' starting

Argentina's Milei seeks omnibus bill backing as opposition warns 'chainsaw' starting
France's Le Maire vows to better enforce law designed for farmers

France's Le Maire vows to better enforce law designed for farmers
New China defence minister holds video talks with Russia's Shoigu
New China defence minister holds video talks with Russia's Shoigu
ECB has tamed the inflation 'beast', policymaker Nagel says

ECB has tamed the inflation 'beast', policymaker Nagel says
'No obstacle' to Argentina mega reform bill in Congress, government says

'No obstacle' to Argentina mega reform bill in Congress, government says
Long road ahead before Orban-Zelenskiy meeting - Hungary foreign minister

Long road ahead before Orban-Zelenskiy meeting - Hungary foreign minister
Germany's Scholz calls for completion of EU capital markets union

Germany's Scholz calls for completion of EU capital markets union
Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrols' ahead of China-US talks

Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrols' ahead of China-US talks
Milei's Argentina 'omnibus' bill faces gauntlet after clearing first hurdle

Milei's Argentina 'omnibus' bill faces gauntlet after clearing first hurdle
Analysis - Wall Street maps out 2024 election impact as Trump vs Biden looks likely

Analysis - Wall Street maps out 2024 election impact as Trump vs Biden looks likely
Trudeau meets to rally ministers, lawmakers around key issues as reelection support sags

Trudeau meets to rally ministers, lawmakers around key issues as reelection support sags
Jordan's PM urges US to take lead in ending Gaza "carnage"

Jordan's PM urges US to take lead in ending Gaza "carnage"
Slovak parliament chief confirms presidential bid, facing ex-foreign minister

Slovak parliament chief confirms presidential bid, facing ex-foreign minister
Thai PM: 'digital wallet' handout scheme may be delayed

Thai PM: 'digital wallet' handout scheme may be delayed
Bellwether English town disenchanted with PM Sunak's Conservatives

Bellwether English town disenchanted with PM Sunak's Conservatives
Analysis-China's ageing population threatens switch to new economic growth model

Analysis-China's ageing population threatens switch to new economic growth model
Pacific nations meet in China to discuss naval issues
Pacific nations meet in China to discuss naval issues
Venezuela economy grew 5% in 2023, will reach 8% this year-Maduro

Venezuela economy grew 5% in 2023, will reach 8% this year-Maduro
Israeli cabinet passes amended 2024 budget adding $15 billion for war

Israeli cabinet passes amended 2024 budget adding $15 billion for war
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
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