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The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil pricesBrent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global ...
US-Pakistan tango: This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, and also cause international humiliationIran's foreign minister refused to meet a US delegation in Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's risky diplomatic tightrope walk. This move, alleg...
Hopes rise for Iran war deal despite nuclear sticking pointsOptimism is rising that the Iran war could be nearing a resolution after mediation efforts—led in part by Asim Munir—made progress on key i...
New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon day after historic talks in WashingtonThe Israeli military has periodically issued warnings urging residents to flee wide swathes of southern Lebanon as it targets the Iranian-b...
US Israel-Iran War Day 47: Pakistan mediation, IMF risk warnings and Trump’s ceasefire optimism drive parallel tracksIran War Day 47 Updates: The Iran-Israel war continues with signs of peace talks emerging. US President Donald Trump believes the conflict ...
Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks: USIsrael and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the United States...
IMF, Lebanon hold talks on up to $1 billion in rapid financing: ReportThe International Monetary Fund is in talks with Lebanon over fast-track financial aid of up to $1 billion to address the impact of the Mid...
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war endsWorld Bank President Ajay Banga says he's determined to ensure that finance officials stay focused on those longer-term challenges like cre...
US Iran War Day 41 Updates: Lebanon flashpoint threatens fragile truce; strikes continue as warnings and diplomacy collideUS Israel Iran War Day 41 News: Lebanon has become the most volatile front in the 41-day Iran-Israel conflict, as a US-Iran ceasefire faces...
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast warWest Asia War: The International Monetary Fund will reduce global growth predictions because of the Middle East war. IMF chief Kristalina G...
US Iran War Day 34 Updates: Trump promises harder strikes; Iran denies talks as conflict drags onUS Israel Iran News Day 34: The Iran-Israel war intensifies on its 34rd day with ongoing military exchanges and sharp rhetoric. Despite Pre...
US weighing in on Lebanon's next central bank chief, sources sayThe U.S. is influencing Lebanon's choice for its next central bank governor to reduce corruption and prevent Hezbollah's access to illicit ...
New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came TrumpInternational investors are optimistic about the Middle East following recent peace developments and economic recovery potentials. Positive...
IMF chief says Biden-Xi engagement an important signal for world to cooperateBiden and Xi agreed on Wednesday to open a presidential hotline, resume military-to-military communications and work to curb fentanyl produ...
IMF, World Bank 'impotent' on Israel-Gaza war shock as reforms edge forwardIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva did not mention the new conflict at opening events. Later, as Israel's retaliatory strikes mount...
Developing countries in the grip of debt problemsZambia is making progress with a $6.3 billion debt rework deal with creditor nations and China. Sri Lanka has exchanged its dollar-denomina...
IMF likely to make formal announcement on Sri Lanka's bailout package on Thursday: ReportsThe second such visit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in three months comes at a time when Sri Lanka is scrambling to chalk out ...
Sri Lanka aims to cut fiscal deficit in budget 2023 amidst economic crisis: Senior ministerIn its latest assessment, the World Bank has said that Sri Lanka has been ranked 5th with the highest food price inflation in the world.
Pakistan to allow rupee depreciation after IMF talksA senior official told the Dawn that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would now let the currency exchange rate adjust to market conditions ...
India enjoying robust economic growth, says IMF chief Christine LagardeAccording to Lagarde, softening of growth, scale of capital outflows and recent stock market declines are cause for concern in the short te...