IMF board finishes review to enable disbursing $1.1 billion to Ukraine

IMF board finishes review to enable disbursing $1.1 billion to Ukraine
IMF board finishes review to enable disbursing $1.1 billion to Ukraine

IMF board finishes review to enable disbursing $1.1 billion to Ukraine
Trump, Harris would both take pragmatic approach to IMF, World Bank, Georgieva says

Trump, Harris would both take pragmatic approach to IMF, World Bank, Georgieva says
Vanuatu Roundup: Economic crisis, labour policy, tourism boom

Vanuatu Roundup: Economic crisis, labour policy, tourism boom
Top BRICS economic officials stay away from Moscow meeting

Top BRICS economic officials stay away from Moscow meeting
Japan finance minister to attend G7, G20, IMF, World Bank gatherings this month

Japan finance minister to attend G7, G20, IMF, World Bank gatherings this month
Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF

Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF
Papua New Guinea, IMF reach staff-level deal to release $265 million for climate change
Papua New Guinea, IMF reach staff-level deal to release $265 million for climate change
Argentina may combine final two IMF reviews before new talks, Bloomberg News reports

Argentina may combine final two IMF reviews before new talks, Bloomberg News reports
Factbox-What are the key challenges for Sri Lanka President Dissanayake?

Factbox-What are the key challenges for Sri Lanka President Dissanayake?
Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote

Sri Lanka presidential contenders wrap up campaigning ahead of Saturday vote
Sri Lanka's 2022 'Aragalaya' revolt hangs heavy over presidential vote

Sri Lanka's 2022 'Aragalaya' revolt hangs heavy over presidential vote
Uganda Roundup: Airline launch, visa-free travels, accidents

Uganda Roundup: Airline launch, visa-free travels, accidents
Exclusive-Nine European countries protest against IMF resuming missions to Russia

Exclusive-Nine European countries protest against IMF resuming missions to Russia
IMF says director Valdes has delegated all Argentina negotiations

IMF says director Valdes has delegated all Argentina negotiations
Pakistan meets IMF bailout conditions with help from 'friendly' nations, Sharif says

Pakistan meets IMF bailout conditions with help from 'friendly' nations, Sharif says
Ukraine's talks with IMF are 'difficult', prime minister says

Ukraine's talks with IMF are 'difficult', prime minister says
IMF mission starts fifth review of Ukraine program as Kyiv reshuffles government

IMF mission starts fifth review of Ukraine program as Kyiv reshuffles government
Sanctioned former central banker to become Russia's IMF representative

Sanctioned former central banker to become Russia's IMF representative
Militant attacks in Pakistan delay launch of China-backed airport, say sources

Militant attacks in Pakistan delay launch of China-backed airport, say sources
Egypt eyes shift from commodity subsidies to cash payments by July 2025, PM says

Egypt eyes shift from commodity subsidies to cash payments by July 2025, PM says
Truck driver thought dead in Pakistan roadside attack recovers in hospital

Truck driver thought dead in Pakistan roadside attack recovers in hospital
IMF reaches staff-level deal for Liberia on $209 million new credit facility

IMF reaches staff-level deal for Liberia on $209 million new credit facility
IMF taps Jamaica finance minister for deputy role

IMF taps Jamaica finance minister for deputy role
Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest

Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest
Uganda returns Congolese police officers who fled violence
Uganda returns Congolese police officers who fled violence
Pakistan has one-year debt rollover commitments from key lenders, Bloomberg says
Pakistan has one-year debt rollover commitments from key lenders, Bloomberg says
Zelenskiy signs law allowing Ukraine debt payment suspension

Zelenskiy signs law allowing Ukraine debt payment suspension
Ghana's Mahama would renegotiate IMF deal if he regains presidency

Ghana's Mahama would renegotiate IMF deal if he regains presidency
Ethiopia's IMF deal paves way for debt restructuring, official says

Ethiopia's IMF deal paves way for debt restructuring, official says
Moldova's finance minister accepts new job at central bank
Moldova's finance minister accepts new job at central bank
U.S. pledges $667 million to global Pandemic Fund, but needs Congress' approval

U.S. pledges $667 million to global Pandemic Fund, but needs Congress' approval
Yellen to face questions on Biden campaign exit, Trump at G20 finance meeting in Brazil

Yellen to face questions on Biden campaign exit, Trump at G20 finance meeting in Brazil
Pakistan is looking for external financing avenues, finance minister says

Pakistan is looking for external financing avenues, finance minister says
Ukraine government proposes first wartime tax hikes to fund defence

Ukraine government proposes first wartime tax hikes to fund defence
IMF gives Papua New Guinea access to about $125 million

IMF gives Papua New Guinea access to about $125 million
Factbox-How much money does Ukraine owe, and to whom

Factbox-How much money does Ukraine owe, and to whom
At least 42 killed by suspected Islamists in eastern Congo
At least 42 killed by suspected Islamists in eastern Congo
Former emerging world finance chiefs call for debt reworks to enable climate spending

Former emerging world finance chiefs call for debt reworks to enable climate spending
G7 aims to use frozen Russian assets to help 'desperate' Ukraine

G7 aims to use frozen Russian assets to help 'desperate' Ukraine
UAE pledges $10 billion investment to boost Pakistani economy

UAE pledges $10 billion investment to boost Pakistani economy
US, Kenya call for increased support for developing countries

US, Kenya call for increased support for developing countries
IMF to launch new Ukraine mission to review loan, latest economic developments

IMF to launch new Ukraine mission to review loan, latest economic developments
Protesters call off march in Pakistan's Kashmir after demands met

Protesters call off march in Pakistan's Kashmir after demands met
IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry

IMF, Islamabad open talks for a new loan, says Pakistan finance ministry
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil