Spain and World Bank in push for wider use of 'debt swaps'

Spain and World Bank in push for wider use of 'debt swaps'
Spain and World Bank in push for wider use of 'debt swaps'

Spain and World Bank in push for wider use of 'debt swaps'
Global leaders pledge development push as US shuns UN summit

Global leaders pledge development push as US shuns UN summit
Protesters demand debt cancellation, climate action ahead of UN summit

Protesters demand debt cancellation, climate action ahead of UN summit
World Bank urges aid for economies in conflict as US pushes cuts

World Bank urges aid for economies in conflict as US pushes cuts
UN bids to salvage global development summit after US boycott

UN bids to salvage global development summit after US boycott
Explainer-What is the UN's development conference in Seville, and what can it achieve?

Explainer-What is the UN's development conference in Seville, and what can it achieve?
World Bank, IAEA to cooperate on nuclear power development, safety

World Bank, IAEA to cooperate on nuclear power development, safety
Vatican-backed report seeks financial reform to avert decades of lost development

Vatican-backed report seeks financial reform to avert decades of lost development
Côte d'Ivoire just got $15m to save forests—Here’s what that means

Côte d'Ivoire just got $15m to save forests—Here’s what that means
World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty

World Bank cuts global growth forecast as trade tensions heighten uncertainty
4 new laws that will cost DR Congo $1 billion

4 new laws that will cost DR Congo $1 billion
World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law

World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law
Global food inflation surges intensify food insecurity in vulnerable nations

Global food inflation surges intensify food insecurity in vulnerable nations
US climate pullback threatens planned debt-for-nature deals

US climate pullback threatens planned debt-for-nature deals
World Bank approves $350 million grant for Malawi hydropower project

World Bank approves $350 million grant for Malawi hydropower project
World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans as arrears cleared

World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans as arrears cleared
India-Pakistan water treaty remains suspended despite ceasefire, sources say

India-Pakistan water treaty remains suspended despite ceasefire, sources say
Exclusive-US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows

Exclusive-US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows
Trump's budget includes $3.2 billion for World Bank's fund for poorest countries

Trump's budget includes $3.2 billion for World Bank's fund for poorest countries
Pope's death, US aid cuts complicate Vatican's debt relief push

Pope's death, US aid cuts complicate Vatican's debt relief push
World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans

US Treasury's Bessent urges Asian Development Bank to move towards ending China loans
US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis

US and EU not close to deal on tariffs - EU's Dombrovskis
América Latina y el Caribe Crecerán 2,5% en 2025, según Banco Mundial

América Latina y el Caribe Crecerán 2,5% en 2025, según Banco Mundial
Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries

Ireland to give 141 million euros to World Bank fund for poorest countries
Ukraine's Marchenko says working to seal US minerals pact as 'fast as we can'

Ukraine's Marchenko says working to seal US minerals pact as 'fast as we can'
IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says

IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says
UK won't rush to reach trade deal with U.S., finance minister Reeves says

UK won't rush to reach trade deal with U.S., finance minister Reeves says
EU's Dombrovskis says EU prefers negotiated solution on trade with US

EU's Dombrovskis says EU prefers negotiated solution on trade with US
IMF appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years

IMF appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years
IMF chief hails new playbook to help countries navigate sovereign debt processes

IMF chief hails new playbook to help countries navigate sovereign debt processes
World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'

World Bank's Banga unsure of US aid to fund for poor nations, though Trump dialogue 'constructive'
Syrian officials plan to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington DC, sources say

Syrian officials plan to attend IMF, World Bank meetings in Washington DC, sources say
Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls

Argentina seals $20 billion IMF deal, tears down currency controls
Nigeria targets housing crisis with $650m fund for low-interest mortgages

Nigeria targets housing crisis with $650m fund for low-interest mortgages
World Bank estimates reconstruction needs in Lebanon at $11 billion

World Bank estimates reconstruction needs in Lebanon at $11 billion
Ukraine's economic outlook remains exceptionally uncertain, IMF says

Ukraine's economic outlook remains exceptionally uncertain, IMF says
Explainer: How the West uses Russia's frozen reserves to help Ukraine

Explainer: How the West uses Russia's frozen reserves to help Ukraine
Lebanon's finance minister says World Bank working on $1 billion reconstruction fund

Lebanon's finance minister says World Bank working on $1 billion reconstruction fund
Explainer-What are the IMF and World Bank, and what happens if the US pulls support?

Explainer-What are the IMF and World Bank, and what happens if the US pulls support?
World Bank unit and other lenders criticise Pakistan's energy negotiations

World Bank unit and other lenders criticise Pakistan's energy negotiations
Ukraine needs $524 billion to recover, rebuild after three years of war, World Bank says

Ukraine needs $524 billion to recover, rebuild after three years of war, World Bank says
DR Congo Roundup: Minerals smuggling, US sanctions against M23, World Bank budgetary support

DR Congo Roundup: Minerals smuggling, US sanctions against M23, World Bank budgetary support
Ethiopia says debt restructuring negotiations in final stage

Ethiopia says debt restructuring negotiations in final stage
World Bank warns its Colombian employees to skip US travel

World Bank warns its Colombian employees to skip US travel
Climate Investment Funds secures $500 million debut bond for clean energy transition

Climate Investment Funds secures $500 million debut bond for clean energy transition
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