FOUND: 16 - What They Never Told You

Palestinian Economy Facing Unprecedented Crisis: World Bank

The war in the Palestinian territories is having a catastrophic impact on the local economy, the World Bank said Monday, noting that all sectors have been badly affected by Israel's attacks.

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024

Myanmar's economy set to contract as floods and fighting take heavy toll, the World Bank says

The World Bank forecasts that Myanmar's economy will contract this year, as flooding and fighting take a severe toll nearly four years after the military ousted its government headed by Aung San Suu Kyi

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

World Bank Announces Record $100 Bn Support For World's Poorest Countries

The World Bank announced Thursday that it has raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

Ghana’s economic diplomacy: how three presidents with different ideologies dealt with the IMF and World Bank

Since independence in 1956, Ghana’s leaders have followed a variety of global ideologies, from centre-right to socialist. But the country has also blended these with local priorities, like anti-colonialism and economic independence, while balancing the pressures from the IMF and World Bank.

The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024

Biden Urges Global Action On Climate Change At G20

President Biden advocates for increased funding for climate initiatives in developing nations to combat climate change.

Top News · Nov 19, 2024

Defiant Lebanese Harvest Olives In The Shadow Of War

On a mountain slope in south Lebanon, agricultural worker Assaad al-Taqi is busy picking olives, undeterred by the roar of Israeli warplanes overhead.

International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024

Biden In 'Historic' Pledge For Poor Nations Ahead Of Trump Return

US President Joe Biden announced a "historic" $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes office with a new cost-cutting agenda.

International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024

Debt-saddled Laos Struggles To Tame Rampant Inflation

Suffocating under a mountain of debt to China, communist Laos is struggling to tame rampant inflation, with food prices rising so sharply that a growing number of households are resorting to foraging.

International Business Times · Nov 17, 2024

Beirut Businesses Struggle To Stay Afloat Under Israeli Raids

Lina al-Khalil has fled her south Beirut home to escape escalating Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, but she still returns daily to the bombarded area to keep the family business running.

International Business Times · Nov 17, 2024

Pakistan's Policies Hazy As It Fights Smog

From banning tuk-tuks and barbecues to demolishing old brick kilns, Pakistan's government is pushing a series of measures to fight record-breaking smog.

International Business Times · Nov 15, 2024