UK defence minister John Healey quits, says Starmer’s spending plans leave Britain less safe 11 June 2026
Global nuclear weapons spending hits record US$119b amid rising tensions as studies warn of new ‘arms race’ 9 June 2026
BTS concerts are South Korea’s latest tourism goldmine, with spending near venues jumping 38-fold, data shows 29 April 2026
US government shutdown nears as Senate blocks spending bill over Trump’s immigration crackdown 30 January 2026
Japan’s likely first female finance minister seen reining in weak yen, backing bold spending 21 October 2025
