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…
US says no response yet from China on foreign minister invite to Washington
By Michelle Nichols and Humeyra Pamuk UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is yet to receive a response from China for the invitation it has extended to newly reappointed Chinese foreign…
Turkish cenbank governor, Finance Minister to attend JP Morgan investor meeting on Friday -sources
By Orhan Coskun and Karin Strohecker ISTANBUL/LONDON (Reuters) – Turkish Central Bank Governor Hafize Gaye Erkan and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will attend a meeting with investors being held by JP Morgan…
Peru economy shrinks for two straight quarters, minister denies recession
(Reuters) – Peru’s finance minister said on Tuesday that preliminary data showed the country’s economy shrank in June, marking two consecutive quarters of contraction, which is a common definition for a recession.…
Paraguay courts Taiwanese investors, warns against China reliance – finance minister
By Daniela Desantis and Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION (Reuters) – Paraguay is seeking more Taiwanese investment to diversify its farm-driven economy focused on exporting raw materials to China, incoming Finance Minister Carlos Fernandez…
Australian prime minister raises prospect of early election over housing impasse
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia could go to an election more than a year ahead of schedule as opposition parties threaten to block a flagship housing bill for a second…
Philippines need not match Fed’s 25 bps hike – finance minister
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ finance minister said monetary authorities have room to pause on rate hikes in August despite a recent policy tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve. “I do not…
Chinese State Media Ignores Foreign Minister Scandal, Praises Xi’s Athleticism Instead
Chinese State Media Ignores Foreign Minister Scandal, Praises Xi’s Athleticism Instead Philip Lenczycki on July 27, 2023 Chinese state-run media ignored the nation’s missing foreign minister this week and instead lauded General…
Brazil’s finance minister expects interest to fall to ‘at least’ 12% by year-end
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday he expects the basic interest rate to fall to “at least” 12% by year-end, emphasizing ample scope for monetary easing. The…
China’s Censors Scrub Purged Foreign Minister From Internet Records
China’s Censors Scrub Purged Foreign Minister From Internet Records Philip Lenczycki on July 26, 2023 Chinese government censors scrubbed internet references to the minister of foreign affairs who was recently fired following…
China Quietly Fires Foreign Minister As Month-Long Disappearance Continues
China Quietly Fires Foreign Minister As Month-Long Disappearance Continues Philip Lenczycki on July 25, 2023 The Chinese government quietly dismissed its minister of foreign affairs who has been missing from public for…
New Zealand justice minister quits after being charged following car crash
(Reuters) – New Zealand’s justice minister resigned on Monday after being arrested in relation to a car crash the previous day, the fourth minister to quit the cabinet in as many months…
Indonesia defence minister gains ground with young people for 2024 election
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto retains an early lead ahead of the 2024 presidential election, with an opinion poll on Sunday showing support for the ex-special forces commander is…
Cuban economy minister says no quick fix to devastating crisis
By Nelson Acosta HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s economic growth is less than 2% this year and remains 8 percentage points below pre-pandemic levels, while production in sectors such as agriculture, mining and…
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy calls for spending restraint, minister offers to resign
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged his government on Thursday to keep a tight rein on spending in wartime, in a call that resulted in his culture minister, a proponent…
Exclusive-EU’s highest inflation to slow to 7-8% by Dec – Hungary finance minister
By Krisztina Than and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s annual inflation will slow to 7-8% by December from 20.1% in June, helping the economy rebound, Finance Minister Mihaly Varga told Reuters,…
Analysis-Suspicion deepens as absence of China’s foreign minister persists
By Laurie Chen, Martin Quin Pollard and Kate Lamb BEIJING/JAKARTA (Reuters) – Days before a conference of foreign ministers this month, China told host Indonesia it was switching its representative due to…
German tax revenues drop sharply in June – Finance Minister
BERLIN (Reuters) – Tax revenues of Germany’s federal and regional state governments fell by 7.3% in June compared with the previous year, reflecting tax relief measures to compensate for inflation and a…
Drug onslaught pushes violence to record levels in Costa Rica: Security Minister
By Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE (Reuters) – The influence of Mexican drug gangs and increased cocaine output in Colombia have pushed murders toward record levels in Costa Rica, a top official said,…
Former Israeli Prime Minister Says US Is ‘No Longer’ Israel’s ‘Closest Ally’
Former Israeli Prime Minister Says US Is ‘No Longer’ Israel’s ‘Closest Ally’ Kate Anderson on July 17, 2023 Yair Lapid, former Israeli Prime Minister and leader of the Yesh Atid opposition party,…
Ex-Mozambique finance minister pleads not guilty in New York over debt scandal
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -A former Mozambique finance minister pleaded not guilty on Thursday to U.S. criminal charges over his alleged involvement in a fraud involving $2 billion in loans…
Ex-Mozambique finance minister pleads not guilty in New York on debt scandal charges
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A former Mozambique finance minister pleaded not guilty on Thursday to U.S. criminal charges over his alleged involvement in a fraud involving $2 billion in loans to three…
Ukraine won military aid pledges worth $1.5 billion euros this week – minister
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s foreign partners pledged over 1.5 billion euros ($1.68 billion) in military aid for Kyiv while attending a NATO summit this week, Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said on Thursday.…
Analysis-Thailand’s monarchy looms over battle for prime minister
By Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) – The role of the monarchy in Thailand is at the core of a looming deadlock that could tip Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy into…
Turkey aims to ensure fiscal discipline and lower budget deficit -Finance Minister
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey is taking measures to re-establish fiscal discipline and control the level of the budget deficit, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Sunday. The budget deficit for the first…
Brazil removes tourism minister as Lula seeks support for reforms
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday replaced his tourism minister, the first cabinet reshuffle of his administration, as he seeks to shore up support for his…
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