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By David Lawder (Reuters) – World Bank President Ajay Banga on Wednesday called on member countries to make the next replenishment of the lender’s fund for the world’s poorest countries …

LONDON (Reuters) – The World Health Organisation urged governments on Tuesday to increase taxes on alcoholic drinks and impose them on products that are currently exempt, such as wine in …

By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan’s King Abdullah said on Tuesday the world should condemn any attempt by Israel to create conditions that would forcibly displace Palestinians within the …

RIYADH (Reuters) – The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday it had paused general food distribution in north Yemen due to limited funding and disagreement with local authorities over …

DUBAI (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Sunday that it was essential for all world religions to unite in opposing the “rapacious” devastation of the environment. The 86-year-old pope had …

U.S. President Joe Biden made a startling revelation to a group of manufacturing employees in Pueblo, Colorado at CS Wind that is sending chills down the spine of Americans. During …

LONDON (Reuters) – Three of the world’s cornerstone institutions – the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Bank for International Settlements – are to work together for the …

World Children’s Day: A Call for Action on Global Child Welfare Issues On November 20th, World Children’s Day is observed globally, spotlighting the welfare and rights of children. This day …

By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya could lose up to 7.25% of economic output by 2050 if it does not take strong action to adapt to climate change and …

THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Venezuela told the World Court on Wednesday that it will go ahead with a referendum on Dec. 3 over its rights to a potentially oil-rich territory …

THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Guyana on Tuesday asked the World Court to issue an emergency order for Venezuela to stop a Dec. 3 referendum over its rights to a potentially …

By Gloria Dickie and Valerie Volcovici Countries moved a step closer on Saturday to getting a fund off the ground to help poor states damaged by climate disasters, despite reservations …

LONDON (Reuters) – The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in October to its lowest level in more than two years, driven by declines in sugar, cereals, vegetable …

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that MetLife Stadium has an even chance of hosting the 2026 Men’s World Cup final. The East Rutherford stadium competes …

NEW YORK – In a remarkable display of agility and precision, 18-year-old Cameron Heinig has set a new world record by catching a tennis ball dropped from a staggering height …

By Cassandra Garrison EL AGUACATE, Guatemala (Reuters) – A few tortillas and a half bowl of reheated beans were all Maria Concepcion Rodriguez had to feed her six children in …

MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – The World Bank on Friday said it is bolstering collaboration with nine multilateral development banks (MDBs) to accelerate its vision of a liveable planet free of …

By David Lawder MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – World Bank president Ajay Banga on Friday laid out ambitious plans to widen the development lender’s mission to include climate change and other …

By Daniel Wiessner (Reuters) – Dozens of Filipino workers who helped build stadiums that hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming U.S. construction …

KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine received a $1.15 billion grant from the United States on Wednesday as part of the PEACE in Ukraine program, the Ukrainian finance ministry said. The PEACE …

MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Wednesday interest rates will likely stay higher for longer and complicate investments for companies across the globe. He also …

By Andrea Shalal MARRAKECH, Morocco (Reuters) – Rising debt levels among “seemingly healthy” countries in Asia could drag growth in the region below currently forecast levels, World Bank Chief Economist …