Reforms

Bolivia lawmakers likely force economy minister's removal in setback for President Paz

Minister of Economy Jose Gabriel Espinoza speaks during an interview with Reuters, in La Paz, Bolivia, November 24, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Morales

China bids farewell to former premier Zhu Rongji, grapples with his legacy

The Chinese flag at Tiananmen Square flying at half-mast on Aug 18 in memory of the late former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji.

Bolivia's Paz tests fragile coalition with reform push, IMF deal

FILE PHOTO: Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz addresses the media after Congress approved a law regulating states of exception, giving Paz a clearer legal framework to deploy extraordinary measures as the country is grappling with weeks of protests and blockades, in La Paz, Bolivia, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Morales/File Photo

Nigerians’ cost of living pain deepens as election looms

FILE PHOTO: People push a cargo cart through Balogun Market in the Marina business district of Lagos, Nigeria, December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo

Pressure mounts on Germany’s Merz after fractious reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s personal popularity is in the doldrums, with only 49 per cent of his own party’s supporters happy with him.

Thousands protest in eastern Congo over any presidential third term

Congolese people gather to take part in a demonstration organized by civil society groups opposing the constitutional reforms proposed by President Felix Tshisekedi and calling for direct dialogue between the Congolese government and M23 rebels as part of efforts to end the conflict in the country, in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 28, 2026. REUTERS/Victoire Mukenge.

How is India reforming its public exam system after massive youth protests?

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters celebrate after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 25, 2026. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh

Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and German Health Minister Nina Warken look on during a press statement announcing a cabinet reshuffle, after Jens Spahn resigned as the CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader, in Berlin, Germany, July 24, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/ File Photo

Spanish minister enters race to lead UN labour agency, amid US funding concerns

Spain's Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz gives the opening speech at the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2026 in Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, in Beijing, China, May 18, 2026. ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES/Pool via REUTERS

Pakistan's US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists

FILE PHOTO: Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during a Reuters interview in Islamabad, Pakistan, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo

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