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UK election pledges fall short of $48 billion health funding gap, think tank says

Election pledges by Britain's governing Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party do not set out how they plan to meet a 38 billion pound ($48 billion) funding shortfall in the

UK election pledges fall short of $48 billion health funding gap, think tank says
Economy|Political

Fed's Bowman: would like US return to 'strength' in leadership as under Reagan

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Friday said she believes the U.S. has strayed from the style of international leadership it had under Republican President Ronald Reagan during

Fed's Bowman: would like US return to 'strength' in leadership as under Reagan
Economy|Political

Brazil's Lula renews criticism of central bank for 'unreal' interest rates

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday renewed his criticism of the country's central bank, dubbing current borrowing costs "unreal," and saying the recent

Brazil's Lula renews criticism of central bank for 'unreal' interest rates
Business|Economy|Political

US law firm Dechert considering shuttering offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, say sources

U.S.-founded law firm Dechert is considering closing its offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, becoming the latest foreign firm to scale back in Greater China, two people said, amid a prolonged

US law firm Dechert considering shuttering offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, say sources
Political

The rise of France's far right

After decades as a political pariah, the far-right National Rally is projected to emerge as France's dominant political force in Sunday's decisive second round of a parliamentary

The rise of France's far right
Business|Economy|Political

Trump Media shares drop after initial rally on Biden's shaky debate performance

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell in choppy trading on Friday, erasing earlier gains driven by President Joe Biden's shaky performance against Republican rival Donald Trump at

Trump Media shares drop after initial rally on Biden's shaky debate performance
Political

French party leaders hold heated last election debate

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Thursday accused his main challenger for the top job, Jordan Bardella, of tolerating racist speech in the ranks of his far-right camp amid a

French party leaders hold heated last election debate
Economy|Political

Brazil's Lula signs into law 20% tax on international purchases of up to $50

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday signed into law a 20% tax on international purchases of up to $50, despite having previously criticized the measure.

Brazil's Lula signs into law 20% tax on international purchases of up to $50
Economy|Political

Brazil's Lula says there is always room to cut spending

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday there is always room to cut government spending, after his remarks this week pushing against spending cuts had

Brazil's Lula says there is always room to cut spending
Business|Economy|Political

Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Chinese lithium firm

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday that his government will seek an agreement with Chinese lithium miner Ganfeng while still defending Mexico's

Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Chinese lithium firm
Economy|Environment|Political

Joint EU borrowing could help close funding gap, says blog published by ECB

European Union members should contemplate joint borrowing to fund key investments in defence, digitalisation and the green transition, the authors of a blog published by the

Joint EU borrowing could help close funding gap, says blog published by ECB
Economy|Political

Mexico's Sheinbaum vows to raise minimum wage, build infrastructure, without tax hikes

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she has no plans to increase taxes for the general population but that her administration would continue to

Mexico's Sheinbaum vows to raise minimum wage, build infrastructure, without tax hikes
Political

Spain's main parties agree to renew judges' governing body after five-year deadlock

Spain's ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) and the main opposition People's Party (PP) have reached a deal to renew key judicial institutions, including the judges' governing body, after

Spain's main parties agree to renew judges' governing body after five-year deadlock
Political

India court extends suspension of bail order for detained Delhi Chief Minister

An Indian court on Tuesday extended a hold on a lower court's order granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case, leaving the key opposition leader in

India court extends suspension of bail order for detained Delhi Chief Minister
Economy|Political

Investors concerned by French elections, Paris stock market head says

The prospect of a politically extreme party with little or no government experience taking power after France's parliamentary elections is worrying investors, the

Investors concerned by French elections, Paris stock market head says
Economy|Political

Ireland to nominate finance minister McGrath for EU Commission, source says

The leaders of Ireland's three governing parties agreed on Monday to nominate Finance Minister Michael McGrath as the country's representative on the European Commission, a source

Ireland to nominate finance minister McGrath for EU Commission, source says
Economy|Political

China says it reserves right to take measures against US planned investment curbs

China is gravely concerned and firmly opposed to U.S. proposed rules for curbing certain investments in China, and reserves the right to take corresponding measures, the Chinese

China says it reserves right to take measures against US planned investment curbs
Economy|Political

Indonesia can keep budget deficit under 3% ceiling, World Bank says

Indonesia's budget deficit is forecast to increase this year and may widen further as President-elect Prabowo Subianto implements his policy agenda, but revenue-side reforms could

Indonesia can keep budget deficit under 3% ceiling, World Bank says
Political

France's far right National Rally still leading ahead of election, poll shows

France's far right National Rally (RN) party and its allies are seen leading the first round of the country's parliamentary elections with 35.5% of the vote, according to a poll

France's far right National Rally still leading ahead of election, poll shows
Political

Alberta's left-leaning opposition picks former Calgary mayor as party leader

Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has chosen former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi as its new leader, party officials announced on Saturday.

Alberta's left-leaning opposition picks former Calgary mayor as party leader
Economy|Political

EU tariffs on China not a 'punishment', says German economy minister

Proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese goods are not a "punishment", Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck told Chinese officials in Beijing on Saturday.

EU tariffs on China not a 'punishment', says German economy minister
Economy|Political

US equity funds witness outflows for second successive week

U.S. investors shed equity funds for a second successive week in the seven days to June 19, exercising caution as they evaluated the Federal Reserve's hawkish signals and ongoing political

US equity funds witness outflows for second successive week
Health|Political

Biden-era policy against hospital web trackers unlawful, judge rules

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that guidance issued by President Joe Biden's administration that bars hospitals and other medical providers from using online tracking

Biden-era policy against hospital web trackers unlawful, judge rules
Business|Economy|Political

South Korea, Japan to hold bilateral finance ministers meeting on June 25

The finance ministers of South Korea and Japan will hold a bilateral meeting in Seoul on June 25, South Korea's finance ministry said on Friday.

South Korea, Japan to hold bilateral finance ministers meeting on June 25
Political

Mexico president-elect taps Ebrard for economy chief, peso rallies

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday named six members of her incoming cabinet, including political heavyweight Marcelo

Mexico president-elect taps Ebrard for economy chief, peso rallies

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