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Barclays expands into Saudi Arabia with new Riyadh office planned for 2026

Barclays PLC has announced plans to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia as part of its broader Middle East growth strategy.


Oxford study finds UK families face steep income drop after job loss

A new study from the University of Oxford finds that UK families lose nearly 20% of their income in the first year after a job loss, significantly more than families in Denmark, Finland, and Germany.


U.S. Embassy warns Americans after violent incident involving Turkish nationals in Montenegro

The U.S. Embassy in Podgorica has issued a warning to American citizens in Montenegro following an outbreak of violence over the weekend.


Study finds higher TV resolutions may not improve viewing experience

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Meta Reality Labs have studied the resolution limit of the human eye, questioning whether ultra-high-definition televisions such as 4K or 8K screens offer a noticeable improvement for viewers.


World Bank approves $78 million project to improve Mongolia's electricity grid

The World Bank has approved a new project aimed at improving the reliability and security of Mongolia’s electricity services.


Malawi partners with World Bank on agricultural reform targeting smallholder farmers

Agriculture is a major part of Malawi’s economy, making up nearly a quarter of its GDP and employing about 75% of the population, mainly through small-scale farming.


Interventions to curb lead pollution yield significant health and economic benefits

Lead exposure continues to be a major global health issue, particularly impacting children.


Global lead pollution imposes lasting health and economic burdens on vulnerable populations

Lead exposure continues to pose a significant health and economic challenge globally, with millions affected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.


World Bank skills training programs expand opportunities for African youth

From a young age, Leah Francis Basu was interested in how airplanes work.


Warburg Pincus partners with Madison International Realty for $300 million real estate investment

Warburg Pincus and Madison International Realty have announced a $300 million strategic partnership aimed at capitalizing on opportunities in the real estate secondaries market.


Everest sells retail commercial insurance renewal rights to AIG in strategic shift

Everest Group, Ltd. announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell the renewal rights for its Global Retail Commercial Insurance business to American International Group, Inc. (AIG).


Johnson & Johnson reports positive mid-stage trial results for icotrokinra in ulcerative colitis

Johnson & Johnson has released new results from its Phase 2b ANTHEM-UC study, showing that icotrokinra, an investigational oral peptide targeting the IL-23 receptor, maintained both therapeutic benefit and a favorable safety profile through 28...


World Bank outlines five strategies to reduce poverty and regional gaps in Colombia

Colombia continues to face significant territorial disparities, with regions such as Tumaco experiencing high levels of poverty despite the efforts of local communities and authorities.


ASEAN launches initiative for $800 billion regional renewable energy grid

The ASEAN Power Grid Financing (APGF) Initiative has been launched as a regional strategy to develop an integrated electricity transmission network across Southeast Asia.


World Bank report highlights Congo Basin forest value and need for strategic investment

The World Bank has released a new report showing that the Congo Basin’s forests, which stretch across six countries in Central Africa, have seen their ecosystem service value nearly double over the past two decades.


Jobs remain key to reducing poverty in Central America and the Dominican Republic

Poverty continues to affect a significant portion of the population in Central America and the Dominican Republic, despite some progress in recent years.


World Bank report warns of rising urban heat risks in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves, according to a new report from the World Bank.


WTO reviews global safeguard actions; discusses disputes over steel tariffs

The World Trade Organization (WTO) Committee on Safeguards recently reviewed notifications from several member countries regarding changes to their national safeguard legislation and actions.


Dominican Republic sees continued decline in poverty rates driven by job creation

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17 serves as a time to reflect on global and national efforts to reduce inequality.


World Bank report highlights challenges facing Pakistan's efforts against poverty

Pakistan has made notable progress in reducing poverty over the past two decades, but recent setbacks have slowed this momentum and exposed enduring challenges.