Indonesia says 2024 budget deficit lower than 2.7% of GDP estimate By Reuters

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia’s budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year came in below the government’s most recent estimate of 2.7% of gross domestic product, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Thursday. Without mentioning the exact figure, Sri Mulyani said the deficit was almost as narrow as the government’s original plan to keep the fiscal … Read more

Newcastle make January move in race for teenage gem who may replace Wilson

With the January transfer window now open and the chance for Paul Mitchell to earn redemption from the Magpies’ summer disappointment now underway, Newcastle United have already reportedly made their first move. Newcastle transfer news Those at St James’ Park endured a frustrating summer transfer window in Mitchell’s first few months in charge, with the … Read more

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,043 | Russia-Ukraine war News

Here are the key developments on the 1,043rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 2: Fighting Russia launched an early morning New Year’s Day drone strike on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv that killed two people, wounded at least six others and damaged buildings in two districts. Two floors … Read more

South Korea’s Yoon, facing unprecedented arrest over martial law, vows to ‘fight til end’ By Reuters

By Hyun Young Yi SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a letter rallying his supporters saying he would “fight til the end” as he faces an attempt by authorities to arrest him over his short-lived Dec. 3 martial law, a lawyer said on Thursday. “I am watching on YouTube … Read more