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Published on May 10, 2025

Did $1-billion IMF loan to Pakistan come with ceasefire condition?

How did India and Pakistan, who seemed hurtling towards an all-out war, reach a ceasefire agreement so fast? There is no doubt that Pakistan sued for peace, after three days of pounding. But was there another factor -- a one-billion-dollar loan that was …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on May 10, 2025

News24 Exclusive: ‘IMF Won’t Consider Terror Funding Concerns Until…’, Says Ex-Finance Secretary On Pakistan Loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of $1 billion to Pakistan. The approval came following IMF’s review of Pakistan’s economic reform program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The IMF also considered a fresh Resilience …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on May 10, 2025

Why honeymoon phase between Pakistan and IMF still not over? A timeline

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 9 May unlocked the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF), a program that provides financial assistance to countries facing serious medium-term balance …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

World Bank for West and Central Africa: Bassirou Diomaye Faye inaugurates the new headquarters

The President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, officially inaugurated the new regional headquarters of the World Bank Group for West and Central Africa today in Dakar. In his address, the Head of State welcomed the convergence between the new …

Source: Sene News - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Pakistan's suicide attack on itself amid IMF meet

Pakistan's attacks on Indian civilian and military sites could end up hurting it more than its perceived enemy, India, because of the timing. Pakistan is surviving on doles and loans, and faces review at a crucial meeting of the International Monetary …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

BRICS nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness

Patrick Bond Bond A bond is a stake in a debt issued by a company or governmental body. The holder of the bond, the creditor, is entitled to interest and reimbursement of the principal. If the company is listed, the holder can also sell the bond on a stock …

Source: CADTM - Left-wing
Published on May 9, 2025

Pakistan survives IMF scare

By Rama Rao Malladi IMF’s lack of accountability and China’s muscle flexing with its over 6% voting share were on display on Friday, May 9 as Pakistan walked away with another dose of loan disbursals amounting to $ two billion plus. India with less than …

Source: South Asian Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

UPSC Key: International Monetary Fund, Gaganyaan Mission and Southwest monsoon

Deal’s done: India-UK Free Trade Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on May 9, 2025

UPSC Key: Air Defence system, IMF Bailout and Pope Leo XIV

Lahore air defence neutralised after Pak targets Indian military sites: Govt Syllabus: Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance. Mains Examination: • General Studies III: Achievements of Indians in science & …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on May 10, 2025

Beyond Socialist Purity: From Beatific Otherworldliness to Messy Transitions

Author, Bruce Lerro, Co-Founder and Co-Organizer, Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism Orientation International political economy at a crossroads As most of you know the world economy is peppered with fault lines. On one hand we have the rising in the …

Source: OpEdNews - Left-wing
Published on May 10, 2025

For African Liberation Day, we say: Abolish NATO! US/AFRICOM out of Africa NOW!

This May 25 marks 62 years since the founding of the Organization of Africa Unity and the commencement of the pan-African holiday, African Liberation Day. For masses of African people, this holiday is a reaffirmation and commitment to the total liberation …

Source: Liberation News - Left-wing
Published on May 10, 2025

The global role of the dollar after the Trump tariffs

US President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on May 4, 2025. [Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP] In 1944 the victorious countries of World War II were invited to Bretton Woods, New Hampshire to decide the postwar world …

Source: Kathimerini - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Qatari financing of Syrian salaries gets US greenlight: Reuters

Qatar, which is among Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s strongest international backers, had been reluctant to act without the blessing of Washington, which imposed sanctions when ousted leader Bashar al-Assad was in power. The Syrian finance minister …

Source: Iran Front Page - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 9, 2025

Will Pakistan be added to FATF grey list again? India to push for scrutiny of IMF loans to Pakistan at today’s meeting

The question of whether Pakistan will be added back to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has once again come to the forefront. Recent terror attacks in Kashmir, including the tragic April 22 incident in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 …

Source: Organiser Weekly - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Exclusive-Qatari financing of Syrian salaries gets US go-ahead, sources say

By Timour Azhari and Andrew Mills BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S. GREENLIGHTS QATARI INITIATIVE TO FINANCE SYRIAN PUBLIC-SECTOR SALARIES, THREE SOURCES SAY FUNDING WILL ALLOW GRADUAL SALARY RAISE OF UP TO 400%, SYRIAN FINANCIAL SOURCE SAYS The United States has …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Neutral
Published on May 10, 2025

Why Pakistan could never have afforded a war with India

The first law of holes states that if you find yourself in one, stop digging. But Pakistan, whose economy is already at the grief's doorstep, seemed bent on trading growth for guns before good sense finally prevailed and a ceasefire was announced in a …

Source: The New Indian Express - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

US Unveils Plans to Fast-Track Deals as Trump Eyes Mideast Funds

(Bloomberg) -- The US said it’s developing a fast-track process for screening foreign investments in the US, an effort Trump administration officials expect could smooth the way for billions from wealth funds in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Pending
Published on May 10, 2025

Time to punish Pakistan as a global terror hub

On April 16, Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir delivered a provocative and communally charged address that raised serious concerns at the time. Five days later, The Resistance Front (TRF)—a proxy of the UN Security Council-designated terrorist …

Source: Asia Times - Neutral
Published on May 9, 2025

Press call: Our experts outline what to expect from Donald Trump’s first major trip abroad during his second presidency

Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, the Atlantic Council held a press call on May 9, where experts discussed what to expect from the president’s first major trip abroad during his second …

Source: Atlantic Council - Indeterminate

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 19:35 GMT

ECCB Governor Identifies Priority Areas for Increased Collaboration With the IMF Amid Global Uncertainty

ECCB Governor Identifies Priority Areas for Increased Collaboration With the IMF Amid Global Uncertainty BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 12:58 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Authorities

Programme Director, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, the Hon Shirley Botchwey, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Members of the Judiciary, Heads of Commonwealth Africa Anti- …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 09:47 GMT

Silicone Fluids Market to Reach $9.5 Billion, Globally, by 2034 at 5.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research

Wilmington, Delaware, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Silicone Fluids Market by Type (Dimethyl Silicone Fluids, Methyl Phenyl Silicone Fluids, Amino Silicone Fluids, and Others), and Application ( …

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Published on May 7, 2025 - 16:12 GMT

Experienced Tax Specialists at Chase Buchanan Wealth Management Reflect on the Changing 2025 Global Economic Landscape

Paphos, Cyprus, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Experienced Tax Specialists at Chase Buchanan Wealth Management Reflect on the Changing 2025 Global Economic Landscape Chase Buchanan Wealth Management, a highly respected international network of financial …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 09:34 GMT

US Treasury Demands IMF, World Bank to Recommit to Original Mandates

(MENAFN) During a speech at the Institute of International Finance's Global Outlook Forum in Washington, D.C., US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent encouraged both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to redirect their attention …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 09:03 GMT

US lawmakers want to block IMF assistance to Central Africa

(MENAFN) US lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent International Monetary Fund (IMF) support for certain Central African countries in response to a controversial regulation imposed by local fiscal authorities on foreign oil companies. The regulation, …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 07:55 GMT

Chief IMF Economist Says Global Economy is Entering New Era

(MENAFN) The international economy is entering a transformative phase, marked by historically high tariff rates, a level not witnessed in nearly 100 years, according to the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 07:54 GMT

IMF declares world economic order experiencing huge ‘reset’

(MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global economic forecast downward, warning that the world economy is entering a period of major structural change driven by escalating trade tensions and policy shifts from the United States. …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

Swanag Infrastructures Celebrates 36 Years of Industrial Construction Excellence in South India

Swanag Infrastructures marks 36 years of delivering turnkey and fast-track industrial construction projects across South India since 1989. CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Swanag Infrastructures, a Chennai-based …

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Published on May 10, 2025 - 16:35 GMT

Statement from AMMWEC President and Founder Anila Ali on Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “As a Muslim woman, an American, and a tireless advocate for peace and coexistence, I must speak clearly: India and Pakistan are nuclear powers. There can be no winner in a nuclear …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 20:41 GMT

NOXE Smart Schools to Launch in Sri Lanka, Merging AI and Emotional Intelligence to Strengthen the Future of Education

NOX Foundation partners with AidePersona and BotCalm to deliver the next evolution in education: emotionally aware, AI-powered, and built for modern learners. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NOX Foundation has announced …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:49 GMT

AMERICAN SWISS FOUNDATION HONORS LAURENT FREIXE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF NESTLÉ S.A., AT 80TH ANNUAL GALA IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, May 8th, the American Swiss Foundation hosted its 80th Annual Gala at the Harvard Club in New York City. The event honored Laurent Freixe, Chief Executive Officer of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 19:02 GMT

American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Publishes Inaugural Issue of New Imaging Journal, Roentgen Ray Review (R3)

Publication of ARRS' new peer-reviewed radiology journal, Roentgen Ray Review, coincides with 125th anniversary of North America’s first radiological society LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:23 GMT

THE DREAMCHILD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR THE 2025 HOODTALK MUSIC FESTIVAL: UNITY EDITION ON MAY 9 IN ACCRA, GHANA

Powered by Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc, the festival kicks off at 7 PM (GMT) in Independence Square ACCRA, GHANA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DreamChild Foundation proudly …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 18:10 GMT

The Global BrainTrust Raises Alarm Over the Growing Risk of AI-Driven Job Losses in the Creative Industries

The BrainTrust Consortium Calls for Concerted Action Towards Human-Centred Solutions DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a significant threat to jobs …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Kent Holtorf M.D. Presents 'Fresh Perspectives' on 'the Rise in Autism’’ & 'How Peptides Advance Longevity', May 22

Author & TV Guest, Dr. Kent Holtorf M.D., explores 'Autism's Rise & The Role Peptides Play in Longevity' Thursday, May 22 – Epoch Media Center in Irvine, Ca. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Al Mustafa Welfare Trust will Perform Qurbani in more than 25 Countries in 2025

Al Mustafa Welfare Trust supported over 3 million people in 2024 via Qurbani. In 2025, the mission continues with renewed passion, resilience, and compassion. HOUNSLOW, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Eid …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

SingAuto Establishes China Headquarters in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Lin-Gang Special Area

SHANGHAI, CHINA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 8, 2025, SingAuto and the Management Committee of Shanghai Lin-Gang Special Area officially signed the investment agreement for the “SingAuto China Headquarters and New Energy Commercial …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 15:08 GMT

Green Relief Health Expands Telehealth Access to 300+ New Locations

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Relief Health, a leading medical spa founded by Dr. Lauren Nawrocki, DNP, has announced a significant expansion of its telehealth services, now reaching more than 300 locations …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

Education Technology (EdTech) Market Forecast 2025-2034: Size, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts

The Business Research Company's Global Education Technology (EdTech) Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

E-Cigarette And Vape Market Forecast 2025–2034: Top Players And Key Segments

The Business Research Company's E-Cigarette And Vape Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:41 GMT

Cigarette Tipping Base Paper Market Report 2025: Size, Trends, And Growth Insights For Global Expansion

Cigarette Tipping Base Paper Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cigarette tipping base paper market size has shown robust …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

Early Toxicity Testing Market Poised for Strong Growth with Demand for Safer, Personalized Therapies

The Business Research Company's Early Toxicity Testing Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

Direct Air Carbon Capture Technology Market Expected To Surge To $5.12 Billion By 2029

Direct Air Carbon Capture Technology Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How Big Is the Direct Air Carbon Capture Technology …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:39 GMT

Surge In Geopolitical Tensions And Regional Conflicts To Drive Growth In The Global Defense Budget Analysis Market

Defense Budget Analysis Global Market Report 2025 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest Report Explores Market Driver …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:14 GMT

Eco-Friendly Automotive Paint Market Anticipated To Grow At A CAGR Of 6.1%, Reaching $3.41 Billion By 2029

The Business Research Company's Eco-Friendly Automotive Paint Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 14:13 GMT

Edge Computing Market Outlook: Size, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts Through 2034

The Business Research Company's Edge Computing Global Market Report 2025 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2025-2034 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Business Research Company’s Latest …

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