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US plans initial payment towards billions owed to UN, says envoy Waltz

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz addresses an event marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the United Nations headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Taiwan’s political stand-off stalls $51b defence spending plan

A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.

Explainer: Why is UN warning of ‘imminent financial collapse’?

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seen on a screen as he speaks during a press conference outlining his priorities for 2026 at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump (right) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, on Feb 13, 2025.

France passes delayed 2026 budget, ending months-long saga

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a speech to announce the use by the French government of article 49.3, a special clause in the French Constitution, to push the first part of the budget bill for 2026 (PLF 2026) through the National Assembly without a vote by lawmakers, during a new debate on the draft budget bill at the National Assembly in Paris, France, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

Hungary's Orban denies need for spending cuts after April election

FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

India budget makes bet on manufacturing; transaction tax hike spooks markets

The budget for the next fiscal year will focus on structural reforms particularly in the manufacturing sector.

US government shuts down but quick resolution expected

The US government entered a partial shutdown on Jan 31.

UN chief warns of organisation’s ‘imminent financial collapse’

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned in a letter to UN ambassadors that cash for the organisation could run out by July.

Hungary launches $157 million scheme to curb heating costs ahead of election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban holds an international press conference in Budapest, Hungary, January 5, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

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