French far right says government spurned budget talks
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -France's far right National Rally (RN) leaders said on Sunday that the government had rebuffed its calls for more budget concessions, raising the...
Indonesia to form a state revenue ministry, president's advisor says
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia plans to form a state revenue ministry to improve revenue collection, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, brother and a close advisor of President Prabowo...
Top 5 things to watch in markets in the week ahead
-- With the U.S. stock market close to record highs investors will be watching Friday’s jobs report for fresh insights into how the economy is faring ahead of the...
Australia PM Albanese says Musk pushing agenda for X in social media ban criticism
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday that criticism by Elon Musk of Australia's social media ban on children under 16 was the X owner...
Trump discussed border, trade with Canada's Trudeau after pledging steep tariffs
By Ismail Shakil and Tim Reid OTTAWA (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he discussed the border, trade and energy in a "very productive" meeting with...
Ireland's centre-right parties close in on re-election, likely to need new partner
By Padraic Halpin and Graham Fahy DUBLIN (Reuters) -Ireland's two large centre-right parties looked set to be returned to power after an election on Friday, but will likely need...
Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that...
Argentina HIV patients, medics fear impact of Milei's spending cuts
By Candelaria Grimberg BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentines living with HIV/AIDS and medics say spending cuts under libertarian President Javier Milei are hurting treatment of the...
SNB chairman says Swiss industry feeling German weakness
By John O'Donnell FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The current weakness in German industry is sapping demand in Switzerland's manufacturing sector, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin...
Facing far-right ultimatum, French finance minister says budget can still be improved
By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -French Finance Minister Antoine Armand said on Saturday that the 2025 budget could still be improved, but stopped short of giving ground in a...