Italy’s light touch on inheritance tax comes at a cost, economists say
Italy’s inheritance tax far below that of main partners Higher revenue could be used to help growth, analysts…
On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub
Google and miner want switch to renewables for island’s energy Data hub will be part of new cable…
Japanese tourist village battles to keep bears at bay
Item 1 of 7 A bear warning sign is displayed with autumn-colored leaves in the background at the…
Deforestation in Brazil’s Cerrado region hurts potential soybean output, study shows
SAO PAULO, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Clearing land for agricultural use in Brazil’s Cerrado tropical savanna region causes…
Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda
Saudi leader wants security guarantees AI, civilian nuclear energy also top Saudi priorities Trump focused on Saudi pledge…
Australia’s green energy push, Pacific ties face setback from COP31 impasse
Australia’s bid to host COP31 seen boosting green energy leadership Climate change top priority for Australia’s Pacific neighbours…
Israel economy powered to 12.4% gain in Q3 after end of Iran conflict
JERUSALEM, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Israel’s economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter, putting in a stronger-than-expected performance…
Fitch retains Ukraine’s sovereign rating at ‘restricted default’
Nov 14 (Reuters) – Global ratings agency Fitch affirmed Ukraine’s long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating at “restricted…
Man jailed for stealing Banksy’s ‘Girl with Balloon’ painting
LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – A man who stole one of British street artist Banksy’s best-known paintings, “Girl…
UK’s commitment to fiscal rules crucial for credit rating, Fitch says
LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – The UK government’s commitment to its own fiscal rules to balance the budget…
Senegal will pay debts, committed to IMF talks, says finance ministry
Debt concerns rise in sub-Saharan Africa Political tensions could complicate Senegal’s IMF negotiations Senegal’s debt-to-GDP ratio surpasses 130%…
S&P upgrades South Africa for first time in nearly 20 years as reforms gain traction
Nov 14 (Reuters) – South Africa on Friday secured its first credit rating upgrade in nearly 20 years…