France and the Netherlands Strengthen Strategic Dialogue Through First Nuclear Steering Group Meeting
France and the Netherlands have taken a new step in their security relationship by convening the first meeting of a...
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Ghana Restores Two More Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Medical Response
Ghana’s National Ambulance Service has repaired two additional constituency ambulances, expanding its efforts to restore emergency vehicles and improve access...
France and the Netherlands Launch Nuclear Steering Group to Strengthen European Security
France and the Netherlands have held their first Nuclear Steering Group meeting in Paris, marking a new step in bilateral...
Thailand and South Korea Deepen Strategic Cooperation Through High-Level Dialogue
Thailand and South Korea are continuing efforts to strengthen their bilateral relationship through strategic discussions aimed at expanding cooperation across...
Malaysia Provides US$1 Million in Flood Relief Assistance to Nepal
Malaysia has announced US$1 million in flood relief assistance for Nepal, strengthening humanitarian cooperation between the two countries as Nepal...
IMF Leaders to Discuss Building Resilient Economies Amid AI Disruption, Energy Costs and Rising Debt
Global economic policymakers are preparing to examine how countries can protect economic stability and sustain growth as artificial intelligence transforms...
China’s Tianwen-2 Probe Advances Asteroid Exploration and Prepares for Sample Return
China’s Tianwen-2 spacecraft is continuing its scientific exploration of a near-Earth asteroid following a rendezvous with asteroid 2016 HO3 in...
World Bank Uses AI to Analyse Building Energy Laws in 119 Cities, Combining Automation With Human Verification
The World Bank Group is testing how artificial intelligence can make regulatory research faster and more accessible through a project...
IAEA Nuclear Security Review 2026 Highlights Global Priorities to Protect Nuclear Materials and Facilities
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuing its efforts to strengthen nuclear security worldwide, helping countries protect nuclear and...
Burundi Targets Electricity Access for 9 Million People by 2030 With World Bank-Backed Weza Power Initiative
Burundi is advancing efforts to expand electricity access through Weza Power, an initiative receiving support from the World Bank Group...
China and UAE Discuss Middle East Peace and Regional Stability During Beijing Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Special Envoy of the President of the United Arab...
Births Outside Marriage Have Increased Across OECD Countries Over Five Decades
The proportion of children born to unmarried mothers has increased significantly across countries tracked by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
Social Protection Spending Reaches 23% of GDP Across OECD and EU Countries as Financial Pressures Grow
Governments across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Union are facing increasing pressure to maintain...
Romania and Bulgaria Seek Stronger EU and NATO Defences After Black Sea Drone Attacks
Romania and Bulgaria are seeking stronger regional security measures following drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea, raising...
Mobilizing Private Capital to Boost Businesses, Economic Growth and Job Creation
Mobilizing private investment is increasingly important for countries seeking to expand business opportunities, strengthen economic activity and create sustainable employment....
IMF Unveils Global Policy Priorities to Strengthen Economic Resilience and Sustainable Growth
The International Monetary Fund is placing economic resilience, financial stability and sustainable growth at the centre of its global policy...
Rising Bond Yields Put Government Finances Under Pressure as Global Debt Risks Increase
Governments around the world are facing growing financial challenges as bond yields rise and public debt remains elevated. Higher borrowing...
IMF Meetings Day 2 Highlights Global Economic Outlook, Financial Stability and Emerging Market Challenges
The second day of the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Annual Meetings featured discussions on the...
IFAD and World Bank Sign New Agreement to Boost Rural Investment and Food Security
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Bank Group have signed a new Co-Financing Framework Agreement aimed...
World Bank Highlights Investments in Water, Clean Energy and Digital Connectivity Across the Pacific and Southeast Asia
The World Bank Group is highlighting the role of development investments in improving access to essential services, expanding economic opportunities...
IMF Projects Uneven Global Economic Growth in 2026 as India and China Maintain Strong Momentum
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its latest economic outlook, projecting different growth trajectories for major economies in 2026....
IMF Warns of Growing Financial Stability Risks From AI Investments, Rising Bond Yields and Cyberattacks
Global financial markets have demonstrated resilience amid economic uncertainty, but emerging vulnerabilities could threaten financial stability if they are not...
Emerging Economies Face Slower Growth in 2026 Before Expected Recovery in 2027
Emerging market and developing economies are expected to experience a moderation in economic growth in 2026, followed by a potential...
Better Business Data Could Help Small Enterprises Access Finance and Expand Their Markets
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play a central role in economic development, supporting employment, entrepreneurship and local business activity...
Global Financial Markets Face Emerging Risks From AI, Rising Bond Yields and Cyber Threats
Global financial markets have demonstrated considerable resilience amid economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and rapidly changing investment conditions. However, beneath this...
World Bank Group Targets Up to $5.79 Billion in Private Financing for Nigeria’s Development
Nigeria is seeking to expand private-sector participation in its economy with support from the World Bank Group, which is helping...
World Bank to Host Dialogue Between Ajay Banga and Civil Society Representatives
The World Bank Group is preparing to bring civil society representatives into a direct conversation with its president, Ajay Banga,...
IMF Panel to Examine How Central Banks Can Navigate Monetary Policy Uncertainty
Central banks are facing a difficult balancing act as they respond to changing economic conditions, uncertain inflation trends and risks...
Trump Announces Russia–Ukraine Energy Truce Amid Uncertainty Over Implementation
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he described as an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, raising hopes...
OECD Highlights Growing Gap Between Electoral Participation and Citizens’ Trust in Government
Public confidence in government institutions remains a major governance challenge, as new figures highlighted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
Giorgia Meloni Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport, Calls for Regional Stability
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following reported Houthi attacks targeting Riyadh airport, condemning violence...
IMF to Unveil October 2026 Global Economic Outlook as Markets Await New Growth Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund is preparing to release its October 2026 World Economic Outlook, a major economic assessment expected to...
IMF, World Bank and Bank of Thailand to Launch Bangkok Blueprint Against Digital Financial Fraud
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group and the Bank of Thailand are preparing to introduce a coordinated...
OECD Energy Inflation Climbs to 13.6% in August 2026 as Prices Rise Across Member Countries
Energy price inflation accelerated across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in August 2026, reaching 13.6% compared with...
Ocean Plastic Pollution: The Journey From Discarded Waste to Marine Contamination
Plastic pollution in the ocean is the final stage of a much wider environmental problem that begins on land. Before...
Water Rights in a Changing Climate: Building Fairer Systems for Sustainable Water Management
Freshwater management is becoming an increasingly important challenge as changing weather patterns, growing populations and rising demand place pressure on...
Shared Water Resources Could Become a Powerful Driver of Economic Growth and Green Investment
International rivers, lakes and underground water reserves offer countries an opportunity to strengthen economic cooperation, attract sustainable investment and create...
Global Financial Stability Faces Hidden Risks Despite Market Resilience
Financial markets have continued to demonstrate their ability to withstand economic uncertainty, but their apparent strength does not eliminate the...
Escalating Middle East Conflict Raises Fresh Concerns Over Energy Security and Regional Stability
The Middle East is facing renewed security challenges as intensifying hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia increase uncertainty...
Trump Attacks Nobel Peace Prize Decision, Claims His Record Deserved Recognition Over Navi Pillay
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the Norwegian Nobel Committee after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize...
