Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund decided to cut its financial backing for the LIV Golf tour, potentially impacting the funding structure for events hosted in South Australia.

The Brazilian government announced new plans to use increased petroleum revenues to provide tax relief.

The Argentine government secured $819 million in SDRs from the US for an obligatory interest payment to the IMF, due soon.

Lagos State announced a financial relief package of ₦50,000 for government employees for the month of May amidst increasing economic pressure.

The Central Statistical Office released data indicating that Poland's GDP grew by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2026.

Prosecutors released surveillance video from the Correspondents Dinner shooting. In a separate event, a stabbing occurred at a high school near Seattle, exacerbating concerns about domestic security.

A partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security occurred due to funding lapses.

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced the Desenrola Brasil program, detailing solutions to address the financial difficulties of citizens.

The Ministry of Economy in Argentina presented the national budget, emphasizing increased investment in infrastructure projects.

Banco Nación, one of Argentina's largest banks, announced a new credit line for SMEs in the past 24 hours.

Argentina's Central Bank increased its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to a new level of 7.5%.

ISTAT released new data showing a 0.5% GDP growth for Italy in the most recent quarter.

The French government announced new aid measures targeting specific sectors to be implemented in June, in response to economic pressures from rising fuel costs and potential inflation.

The German government introduced a fuel tax reduction at midnight, lowering taxes on gasoline and diesel for two months.

The Turkish government decided to halve the accommodation tax rate as part of a strategy to stimulate the tourism sector.

The Saudi General Authority for Statistics announced a 2.5% GDP growth in the latest quarter, driven by non-oil sectors.

The Ministry of Finance announced a $1 billion funding provision to address economic challenges arising from geopolitical tensions impacting market stability.

Four significant fires broke out in Noida and Greater Noida due to gas leaks and short circuits, causing extensive property damage.

BSP released data showing a 0.5% increase in inflation for February, bringing it to 4.2%, driven by higher food and fuel prices.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the establishment of the Canada Strong Fund, a $25 billion sovereign wealth fund to invest in domestic projects.

Canada has been selected to host the headquarters of the new NATO-affiliated Defense, Security and Resilience Bank.

The Federal Court of Accounts ordered the suspension of INSS's payroll loans to prevent data breaches.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance has presented its budget proposal for 2026, which includes a 5% increase in public spending.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the creation of a national water crisis committee to manage severe water supply issues.

Italy decided against increasing its defense budget by €12 billion over three years, opting not to utilize the EU's National Escape Clause that would have facilitated this increase.