Yellen urges the new World Bank chief to ‘make the most’ of the balance sheet
WASHINGTON, June 1 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told incoming World Bank Group president Ajay Banga on Thursday to “make the most of...
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Chess Russian Karjakin is likely to skip the WC, social media followers estimate
PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) – Chess grandmaster Sergey Karjakin, who was banned last year for publicly supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, is unlikely to attend...
African economies’ debt outlook remains “cloudy” – World Bank economist
JOHANNESBURG, May 29 (Reuters) – The outlook for Africa’s debt sustainability remains “cloudy” as low growth and high inflation challenge the stability of many economies...
ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation
NEW DELHI, May 29 (Reuters) – Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have traveled to Pakistan to ensure the country’s participation in this year’s 50-over...
The World Bank seeks grants, new capital to fight global crises
[1/3] Anna Bjerde, the World Bank’s managing director of operations, speaks to Reuters during an interview at the World Bank’s office in Taguig, Metro Manila,...
Britain’s Sunak says China poses the world’s biggest security challenge
HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 21 (Reuters) – China represents the world’s biggest challenge to security and prosperity, but other leading economies should not seek to completely...
Morning News: Debt ceiling drama aside, the world economy looks shaky
A look at the day ahead in US and global markets from Naomi Rovnick Risk appetite has risen in global markets thanks to optimism that...
Six Pacific countries at high risk of debt distress – The World Bank
[1/2] Surfers watch the sun set after surfing along the coast of Kiritimati Island, part of the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati, April 5, 2016....
EU states approve world’s first comprehensive crypto regulations
May 16 (Reuters) – European Union states gave the final nod to the world’s first comprehensive set of rules to regulate cryptoassets on Tuesday, putting...
Ukraine and Russia face each other in June at the World Court over flight MH17
THE HAGUE, May 16 (Reuters) – Ukraine and Russia are due to face off at the U.N. Supreme Court on June 6, where judges will...