War in Ukraine: World Bank approves $723m financial package
Russia-Ukraine war The World Bank has approved $723m (£551m) in loans and grants for Ukraine, as the country fights…
Wealth of world’s 10 richest men doubled in pandemic, Oxfam says
Davos The pandemic has made the world’s wealthiest far richer but has led to more people living in poverty,…
Afghanistan: Donors to release frozen funds for food and health aid
International donors have agreed to transfer $280m (£210) from a frozen fund to UN food and health services in Afghanistan,…
Sudan coup: World Bank suspends aid after military takeover
Sudan crisis The World Bank has suspended its aid to Sudan, after the military there staged a coup against…
Afghanistan: World Bank halts aid after Taliban takeover
The World Bank has halted funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of the country. It cited…
Trump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened
By Jonathan Josephs Business reporter, BBC News Coronavirus pandemic The US has suggested that the process to find a new…
Afghanistan faces ‘grim’ economic outlook as pandemic wipes out growth: World Bank
KABUL (Reuters) – The coronavirus pandemic is expected to severely weaken Afghanistan’s economy, the World Bank said on Wednesday, as…