Indonesia holds its policy rate while expanding currency hedging incentives
Bank Indonesia combines a 5.75% rate with measures aimed at capital inflows, lending and digital payments.
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Pakistan targets stronger growth while pushing ahead with privatisation
The government’s growth goal and sale plans face tests from energy costs, financing needs and the delivery of economic reforms.
Albanian prime minister says protests threaten EU membership, not government
Edi Rama rejected calls to resign as demonstrations continued for a sixth day.
Trump endorses Netanyahu as Israeli election campaign intensifies
Donald Trump publicly backed Benjamin Netanyahu late in Israel’s election campaign.
Latino voters weigh household costs and foreign policy before US midterms
Voters interviewed by AP described cost-of-living concerns and frustration with the political choices before them.
Zelenskiy says he spoke with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner
The Ukrainian president said he held talks with US envoys about next steps in diplomacy.
Macron to address France after demonstrations lead to 1,800 arrests
French authorities reported 1,800 arrests after demonstrations and clashes across the country.
Rubio says Trump could take 60 days to decide on Russia sanctions
Marco Rubio said Donald Trump may take up to two months to consider a proposed Russia sanctions measure.
Japan prime minister’s support rate falls below 50%, Kyodo reports
A Kyodo poll put the Japanese prime minister’s approval below 50%, its lowest level since she took office.
Lebanon delegation to press for halt to Israeli attacks in US talks
Beirut said its military delegation would seek an end to Israeli attacks during planned talks in the United States.
Modi faces economic and political pressures as investors pull back
India’s rapid growth is being tested by foreign investor outflows and higher oil prices.