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Leaders pledge support for Syria's economic reconstruction efforts

The Finance Minister of Saudi Arabia, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the President of the World Bank Group (WBG) issued a joint statement concerning Syria's economic situation and recovery.


Demonstration planned near U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen

A demonstration is scheduled near the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.


Guatemala and Peru settle agriculture dispute within WTO framework

Guatemala and Peru have reached a mutually agreed solution in an ongoing agricultural dispute, as per a notification outlined in document WT/DS457/19.


Cameroon launches projects to improve youth employment

Young individuals between 18 to 35 years old constitute 57% of Cameroon's labor force, yet many face challenges in securing employment.


Incentives for releasing endangered catches could aid conservation, study reveals cautions

In recent research, Oxford University and the NGO Kebersamaan Untuk Lautan (KUL) collaborated to assess a pay-to-release program aimed at conserving critically endangered marine species.


KfW IPEX-Bank funds Liverpool Bay CCS project with £100 million investment

KfW IPEX-Bank announced it is providing £100 million in financing for Eni's Liverpool Bay CCS Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage (T&S) Project.


U.S. Embassy issues alert for demonstration in Santo Domingo

A demonstration is taking place in Santo Domingo along Avenida 27 de Febrero, impacting traffic from the intersection with Maximo Gomez to Avenida Delgado and Avenida Mexico.


Standard Chartered and Temenos collaborate on FX service integration

Standard Chartered and Temenos have joined forces to integrate the bank's foreign exchange (FX) service, SCALE, into the Temenos Exchange partner ecosystem.


Nation remembers Holocaust victims, 80 years since WWII ends

This week, the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust are being marked across the United States, as people of all faiths come together to remember the six million Jews and the millions of others who were murdered by the Nazis and...


United States and ASEAN discuss strategic partnership at 37th annual dialogue

The United States and ASEAN convened in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on April 22, 2025, for the 37th annual U.S.-ASEAN Dialogue.


Consumer confidence in Australia rises by 1.3 points amidst global trade concerns

Consumer confidence in Australia saw an increase last week, despite ongoing global uncertainty.


Anz announces new leadership roles for Chris Raciti in multiple regions

ANZ has announced the appointment of Chris Raciti as Country Head ANZ Singapore.


World Bank Report: Enhancing Finance Access for L&MIC Municipalities

Municipalities in low- and middle-income countries face challenges in securing adequate funding for necessary urban infrastructure projects.


Study finds virus may aid melanoma treatment, reduce side effects

A study from the University of Oxford has found that the cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that remains dormant in healthy individuals, may enhance the response to skin cancer treatment.


Siemens and Koenig & Bauer partner to boost digital transformation in printing industry

Simatic AX software is now accessible to customers for programming and maintaining Siemens PLCs.


Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable releases debt restructuring "Restructuring Playbook

The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable convened today in Washington, DC.


U.S. Embassy offers passport services in Quetzaltenango on May 20 and 21

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City's American Citizens Services unit has announced passport services for U.S. citizens in Quetzaltenango on May 20 and 21, 2025.


Protests planned near U.S. Embassy in Bogota for April 25, 2025

Authorities in Bogota are preparing for planned pro-Palestinian protests this Friday, April 25, 2025.


Bangladesh secures $850M from World Bank for port development and social protection

Bangladesh and the World Bank have entered into two financing agreements amounting to $850 million.


Afghan economy recovery hampered by fiscal and societal challenges, reports World Bank

Afghanistan's economy is showing signs of a gradual recovery, according to the World Bank's latest Afghanistan Development Update.