Keith Fray

Battered by scandal, the Swiss organisation behind the annual summit faces a moment of crisis. Insiders say its future may depend on the success of next year’s meeting

The massive bond purchases are being unwound at a time of fierce political criticism of the monetary authorities. The controversy could limit options in future crises

In her first year in office, Claudia Sheinbaum has deftly managed tensions with the US and at home. But the pressure is starting to mount

With the economy stagnant and the far-right AfD gaining popularity, the chancellor is under pressure to deliver his promised reforms

Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ is confidently wooing global powers, but Asim Munir faces far tougher challenges closer to home

Beijing’s GDP figures have drawn scrutiny for years but the questions have become more acute

The communist regime is more isolated than ever and fuel supplies are dwindling. Diplomats fear outbreaks of disease and the spread of hunger

The communist regime is more isolated than ever and fuel supplies are dwindling. Diplomats fear outbreaks of disease and the spread of hunger

Defence technology sector outperforms in an otherwise gloomy landscape as Russia’s invasion enters fifth year

This century the US has embarked on wars of choice and borrowed more to pay for them. That might not end well