IMF intends to help Syria rebuild its institutions, rejoin global economy: GeorgievaIMF intends to help Syria rebuild its institutions, rejoin global economy: Georgieva

'Our intention is to, first and foremost, help them rebuild institutions so they can plug themselves into the world economy,' says IMF General Director Kristalina Georgieva.'Our intention is to, first and foremost, help them rebuild institutions so they can plug themselves into the world economy,' says IMF General Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Spain cancels purchase of Israeli bullets amid internal pressureSpain cancels purchase of Israeli bullets amid internal pressure

The deal has drawn a sharp rebuke on April 23 from coalition partner Sumar, with one of the groups within Sumar, Izquierda Unida, threatening to withdraw from the minority coalition government.The deal has drawn a sharp rebuke on April 23 from coalition partner Sumar, with one of the groups within Sumar, Izquierda Unida, threatening to withdraw from the minority coalition government.

Chinese astronauts ready to go to Tiangong space station as race with US heats upChinese astronauts ready to go to Tiangong space station as race with US heats up

Billions have been spent on China’s space programme in recent years.Billions have been spent on China’s space programme in recent years.

12 US states sue Trump's administration over tariffs12 US states sue Trump's administration over tariffs

The lawsuit argues that Trump doesn't have the authority to impose those tariffs and has brought chaos to US economy because of it.The lawsuit argues that Trump doesn't have the authority to impose those tariffs and has brought chaos to US economy because of it.

Trump softens tariffs tone, says he wants 'fair deal' with ChinaTrump softens tariffs tone, says he wants 'fair deal' with China

Trump told reporters that bringing down the tariffs is up to China, while his officials offered few details of how Washington could de-escalate trade war.Trump told reporters that bringing down the tariffs is up to China, while his officials offered few details of how Washington could de-escalate trade war.

IMF warns Trump tariffs raise global public finance risksIMF warns Trump tariffs raise global public finance risks

Public debt is projected to rise above 95 percent of global GDP in 2024 and approach 100 percent by 2030.Public debt is projected to rise above 95 percent of global GDP in 2024 and approach 100 percent by 2030.

From front-runner to underdog, Pierre Poilievre battles headwinds days before Canada electionsFrom front-runner to underdog, Pierre Poilievre battles headwinds days before Canada elections

Once a runaway favourite, Conservative leader now trails as Trump's trade threats revive Liberal hopes. The fire's still there as polls approach — but the fight may no longer be his alone.Once a runaway favourite, Conservative leader now trails as Trump's trade threats revive Liberal hopes. The fire's still there as polls approach — but the fight may no longer be his alone.

What is the Indus Waters Treaty that India is going to 'suspend'?What is the Indus Waters Treaty that India is going to 'suspend'?

Trump’s ‘final offer’ to end Russo-Ukraine war, explainedTrump’s ‘final offer’ to end Russo-Ukraine war, explained

Opinion

Gaza today is no less than a Nazi concentration camp

‘I know the weight of these words. I don’t write them lightly. I write them because I’m tired of euphemisms. Tired of pretending this is a conflict when it is clearly a massacre.’‘I know the weight of these words. I don’t write them lightly. I write them because I’m tired of euphemisms. Tired of pretending this is a conflict when it is clearly a massacre.’