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Iran says frozen funds key to progress in US talks

"If he (Trump) wants to reach an agreement with Iran, this US$24 billion is a test of trust that Iran wants to have with Trump," says Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader.

Switch in talks to raise funds at $50 billion-plus valuation, The Information reports

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister

BUCHAREST, June 4 - Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday, seeking to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking, endangered access to EU funds and driven the leu currency to record lows.

US government appeals judge’s order for tariff refunds

About US$166 billion (S$212.46 billion) in revenue is at stake.

Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment

Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

BUDAPEST, May 29 - Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude a political agreement on the release of frozen European Union funds at a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen later in the day.

Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

BUDAPEST, May 28 - Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releasing frozen European Union funds was \"very close\" as there is agreement with Brussels on many issues, although some questions remain over the fight against corruption.

EU praises Bulgaria progress but sets August deadline for reform-linked aid

BRUSSELS, May 28 - The European Commission praised Bulgaria's progress in establishing an independent anti-corruption office and said on Thursday the country had to keep up its reform momentum to get the remainder of EU funds from the post-pandemic recovery fund by the end-August deadline.

Former SNP chief pleads guilty to embezzling $540,000

LONDON, May 25 - Former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell on Monday pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 ($540,000), admitting diverting funds from the party which were used to buy items such as cars, a motorhome and luxury goods.

Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds

The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

The war and resulting disruption of global energy markets have hit global supply chains.

Judge opens probe into politician Philippe over corruption charges, French media reports

PARIS, May 19 - A French judge has opened a probe into centrist politician Edouard Philippe over accusations of misappropriation of public funds, favoritism, conflict of interest and extortion, French media reported on Tuesday.

Rwanda says Mozambique has secured funds for it to continue Cabo Delgado mission

JOHANNESBURG, May 19 - Rwanda's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Mozambique had secured the funds for Rwanda's army to continue its deployment in the insurgency-hit and gas-rich Cabo Delgado province.