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The European Central Bank unveiled plans to make its euro liquidity backstop globally available and permanent from 2026, opening standing access (up to 50 billion euros) to all non-excluded central banks. The move aims to strengthen the euro’s international role, provide a lender-of-last-resort during market stress, and potentially lift demand for euro-denominated assets, echoing the Fed’s FIMA facility.
A January roundup of 15 international stories highlights Spain’s move to regularize hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants to fill jobs, the EU’s scrutiny of Roblox over child-safety concerns, Poland’s growing gold reserves as part of a broader shift in central-bank strategy, Russia’s record snowfall tied to climate volatility, and geopolitically charged debates around immigration, defense spending, sanctions, and cross-border finance—illustrating a world recalibrating amid waning US dominance, rising authoritarianism, and accelerating regulatory and climate pressures.
A global Gallup poll of 107 countries shows the economy is named the top problem by a median 23% of adults in 2025; affordability of housing and basics weighs most on lower-income countries, while younger people express the greatest concern, and perceptions of the economy track more with household income than with GDP growth, highlighting the gap between national indicators and daily lived realities.
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People around the world celebrated the arrival of 2026 with fireworks and festivities across 39 time zones, starting from Christmas Island in Kiribati and ending in places like Hawaii, New York, London, Dubai, and Sydney, showcasing diverse cultural traditions and spectacular displays.
The article showcases New Year's Eve celebrations around the world, highlighting fireworks, cultural events, and significant milestones such as Bulgaria adopting the euro, as 2025 ends and 2026 begins.
New Year’s Eve celebrations are taking place worldwide as countries usher in 2026 with fireworks and public gatherings, starting with major cities and continuing across the Americas.
The article details New Year's Eve celebrations worldwide, highlighting fireworks displays and events in cities like London, Berlin, Athens, Cairo, and others, as countries usher in 2026 with festivities, cultural events, and security measures.
People around the world are celebrating the arrival of 2026 with fireworks and festivities across 39 time zones, starting from Christmas Island in Kiribati and ending in places like Hawaii and American Samoa.
Countries worldwide celebrated the arrival of 2026 with fireworks and festivities, starting with Kiribati and including major events in Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Dubai, and Lusail, amid heightened security measures following recent incidents.
The article showcases photos from New Year's celebrations around the world, including iconic events in New York, Sydney, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul, Taipei, Beijing, Tokyo, Beirut, highlighting fireworks, cultural traditions, and public gatherings welcoming 2026.
A visual summary of the week's major events around the world through 20 pictures, provided by Guardian News & Media.
Global dealmaking reached $4.5 trillion in the second-best year on record, highlighting a robust and active mergers and acquisitions market.
AP News showcases diverse Christmas celebrations worldwide, capturing joyful, reverent, and dazzling moments from Bethlehem to Beijing, including charity swims, religious services, parades, and cultural traditions.
The article discusses a forthcoming meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, highlighting the significance of their discussions on global trade and the international community's attention on their negotiations.