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...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
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 ...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
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...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
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...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
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...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
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...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
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...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
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...
03 Apr, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
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 ...
16 Mar, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
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...
09 Feb, 2025, 11.39 AM IST
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...
18 Nov, 2023, 08.17 AM IST
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...
16 Oct, 2023, 10.58 AM IST
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...
03 Sep, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
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 ...
01 Sep, 2022, 01.25 AM IST
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.
23 Aug, 2022, 02.18 PM IST
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 ...
09 Dec, 2017, 02.01 PM IST
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...
05 Feb, 2016, 01.16 AM IST