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…
In Kremlin stunt, Putin and girl, 8, lobby minister for budget funds
(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted an eight-year-old girl in the Kremlin on Tuesday and got her to join him in a bizarre phone call to his finance minister to ask…
UK banks should not close accounts over customers’ politics, minister says
By Huw Jones and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British banks should have to serve a customer even if they disagree with his or her lawful political views, and should apply anti-money…
Hungary foreign minister says he was in touch with Turkey on Sweden’s NATO bid
By Boldizsar Gyori BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that he had been in touch with his Turkish counterpart about a ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership and if there…
Japan finance minister warns against excessive yen weakening
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will take appropriate steps should the yen weaken excessively, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday after the currency plumbed seven-month lows against the dollar. Suzuki…
Brazil Finance Minister confirms 3% inflation target in 2024, backs tweaking time frame
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s finance minister has confirmed the country’s monetary council will keep next year’s inflation target at 3%, but reiterated he expects the body to tweak the time frame…
Japan finance minister declines to rule out any options on weak yen
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan will not rule out any options in responding to currency market moves that become excessive, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday, firing off a…
Russian Defense Minister Appears In First Video Since Attempted Coup
Russian Defense Minister Appears In First Video Since Attempted Coup Jake Smith on June 26, 2023 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu appeared in video for the first time since the Wagner Group,…
UK finance minister Hunt says banks are slow to pass on rate hikes to savers
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Monday that banks are too slow to pass on increases in central bank interest rates to savers and this is a problem…
‘Dark Clouds’: Indian Prime Minister Modi Warns Of China Threat In Speech To US Congress
‘Dark Clouds’: Indian Prime Minister Modi Warns Of China Threat In Speech To US Congress Arjun Singh on June 22, 2023 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Congress of the threat China…
Belgian PM, foreign minister quizzed in parliament in Iran visa scandal
By Charlotte Van Campenhout BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib were quizzed by lawmakers on Wednesday after delegations from Iranian and Russian cities were…
Colombia will export fossil fuels for a long time -finance minister
By Rodrigo Campos and Nelson Bocanegra NEW YORK (Reuters) – Colombia will continue to extract fossil fuels for “much longer” until it has other exports to replace that revenue, while considering diversifying…
Peru’s former prime minister detained on conspiracy charges
LIMA (Reuters) – Peruvian police arrested an ex-prime minister on Tuesday for allegedly conspiring against the state and joining an attempted “coup” by ousted former President Pedro Castillo, in the latest criminal…
Italy gained little from Belt and Road deal with China – foreign minister
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s participation in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has produced few benefits, Rome’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday, as his country faces a decision on whether…
Australia minister calls on end-consumers to underpin critical minerals investment
By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Automakers and other consumers of critical minerals should invest in Australia’s materials processing industry to secure ethical long-term supply that can weather geopolitical disruptions, the Australian…
Top minister says Israel to keep promoting settlements despite U.S. concern
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A top Israeli minister defied U.S. concern over settlement building in the occupied West Bank on Monday, saying the government would continue building and would not accept “preaching” from…
Biman Bangladesh to buy 10 Airbus jets, breaking Boeing reliance – minister
By Ruma Paul and Tim Hepher DHAKA/PARIS (Reuters) – State-owned carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 10 planes from Airbus, in a shift from its Boeing-dominated fleet, the South Asian…
China ‘deplores’ UK security minister’s meeting with Taiwanese minister
LONDON (Reuters) – The Chinese embassy in London on Sunday condemned a meeting last week between Britain’s security minister, Tom Tugendhat, and Taiwan’s digital minister, saying it violated international relations. Reuters reported…
‘Terrible’: UK minister sorry for lockdown-breaking party video
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Senior British minister Michael Gove on Sunday described a video showing a party at the ruling Conservative Party’s headquarters during a lockdown in 2020 as “terrible”, as…
Taiwan seeks closer EU ties in return for chip investment – minister
By Philip Blenkinsop (Reuters) – European countries should strengthen relations with Taiwan if they want continued Taiwanese investment in semiconductor production, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said during a visit to Europe last…
Canada finance minister: Stellantis investment ‘is coming’
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada, which has been renegotiating its support for a Stellantis-LGES electric vehicle battery plant, is confident that the investment is good for the country and “is coming,” Finance Minister…
China industry minister, Siemens CEO discuss digital manufacturing, development
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s industry minister met Siemens’ chief executive on Wednesday and discussed intelligent manufacturing, digital economy development and the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises, the ministry said. The…
France’s Finance Minister pledges renewed push to cut public spending -FT
(Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire will take a more stringent approach to public finances, he told the Financial Times ahead of a June 19 conference expected to unveil large…
Mexican interior minister will leave post to make presidential run
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s interior minister, a close confidant of the popular outgoing president, announced on Tuesday he would leave his post at the end of this week to focus on…
Prigozhin says Wagner will not sign any contract with Russian defence minister
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia’s most powerful mercenary said on Sunday that his Wagner fighters would not sign any contract with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, publicly refusing an attempt by the…
UK minister: ‘The world has moved on’ from Boris Johnson
LONDON (Reuters) – The world has moved on from former British prime minister Boris Johnson and the governing Conservative Party and the rest of the country do not miss the drama of…
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