US sanctions ally of Israeli minister, entities backing ‘extremist’ settlers
By Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on an ally of Israel’s far-right national security minister and two entities that raised money for Israeli men accused of…
White House calls Trump’s comments on Hezbollah, Israeli defense minister ‘dangerous’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments calling Hezbollah “smart” and criticizing Israel’s defense minister were “dangerous and unhinged,” White House spokesman Andrew Bates said on Thursday. “Statements like this…
Fiji Airways flight leaves Israel with pilgrims, travellers: Fiji minister
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Imperative for Italy to control public spending, economy minister says
By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s economy minister said on Tuesday strict control of public spending was essential as the European Union prepares to restore tough fiscal rules next year that…
Indigenous minister calls on Lula to kill farm lobby’s land bill
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s first Indigenous cabinet minister is urging President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to veto a bill pushed through Congress by the farm lobby that she…
Turkey has caught 2,554 fugitives since Ankara bomb attack, minister says
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkish authorities have captured 2,554 fugitives as part of a nationwide counter-terrorism operation launched after Kurdish militants detonated a bomb near government buildings in Ankara a week ago, Interior Minister…
Ivory Coast president removes prime minister, dissolves government
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – Ivory Coast’s President Alassane Ouattara has removed the prime minister and dissolved his government, the presidency’s secretary general Aboudramane Cisse said on Friday. No reason was provided for the…
Many factors to consider if FX moves are ‘excessive’ -Japan Finance Minister
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday there were many factors to consider in determining whether moves in the foreign exchange market were “excessive”, adding that there were…
Malaysia sees greater savings from shift to targeted subsidy system – Bloomberg, citing minister
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia expects to save at least $1 billion to $2 billion a year from a shift to a targeted subsidy system in a bid to narrow its fiscal…
UK minister says “zero” chance of free trade deal with Biden
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – British business and trade minister Kemi Badenoch said there was a “zero” chance of a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States under President Joe Biden’s administration,…
Italy inflation could drop to 3.4% by year-end, minister says
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s inflation rate could fall to 3.4% by the end of this year, far below the current level over 5%, thanks to measures to rein in prices of essential…
Japan’s economy minister says authorities must ensure end to deflation
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Japan Finance Minister says no ‘defence line’ set in dealing with currency moves
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday Japanese authorities have set no “defence line” in dealing with currencies, while also warning the yen’s weakness had progressed…
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki reiterates warning against excessive FX volatility
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan won’t rule out any options to deal with excessive currency volatility, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, reiterating a warning against speculative moves on…
‘Tightrope’ debt situation not unique to Kenya, finance minister says
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s struggle with a heavy debt load and pressure on its hard currency reserves is not unique since other nations are facing the same situation, its finance minister said…
Japan Finance Minister warns markets as yen nears intervention danger zone
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s finance minister said on Tuesday that authorities won’t rule out any options in dealing with excessive currency volatility, underlining a warning that has kept traders on…
Ghana ex-trade minister quits ruling party to run for president
ACCRA (Reuters) – Ghana’s former trade minister said on Monday he would resign from the ruling party and run as an independent candidate during the next presidential election in December 2024, dividing…
DAVID BLACKMON: Britain’s Prime Minister Places Himself At The Tip Of The Climate Spear
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Thailand expects Tesla, Google, Microsoft to invest $5 billion -prime minister
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Japan Finance Minister Suzuki: Won’t rule out any options on FX
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday he would not rule out any options on currencies as the dollar broke above 148 yen to the dollar, warning against yen…
Thai cabinet to consider debt suspension, handout programme next week – Dep Finance Minister
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s cabinet will consider next week a debt suspension plan for farmers and how to implement a digital wallet handout scheme, a deputy minister said on Thursday. The plans…
Colombia finance minister to insist central bank start cutting rates
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla, who is also a director of the country’s central bank, said on Wednesday he will ask the board to start cutting the benchmark interest…
Factbox-Who is Nikol Pashinyan, embattled prime minister of Armenia?
YEREVAN (Reuters) – Here are some key facts about Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who finds himself at the centre of a new crisis after Azerbaijan launched an offensive this week in…
Peru econ minister sees inflation easing to 5.2% in September
LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s annual inflation could ease to 5.2% in September, Economy Minister Alex Contreras said in a press conference on Monday. Data from national statistics agency INEI showed that 12-month…
Explainer-China’s military hierarchy under spotlight after defence minister disappears
By Greg Torode and Yew Lun Tian HONG KONG (Reuters) – The disappearance of Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu highlights the opaque and complex nature of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), diplomats…
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