The World Bank says that the $15.5 million Syria owed it has been paid off by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, enabling Damascus to take out new loans DAMASCUS, Syria -- The World Bank said Friday that the ...

SOFIA, May 8, 2025 —The World Bank signed today two Reimbursable Advisory Services Agreements with the Bulgarian government aimed at boosting education and businesses. The signing ceremony took place ...

THIMPU, May 17, 2025—The World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, arrives in Bhutan today on her first official visit to Bhutan. During her visit, she will have an audience with H.M.

By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon The World Bank said on Friday that it had cleared Syria’s $15.5 million debt after payments by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, making the country eligible ...

The World Bank has directed the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to eliminate 42 positions it currently funds, cutting the number of World Bank-supported roles from 87 to no ...

Four months into his tenure, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says a DOGE review has already cut more than $567 million in future contract spending, including $6.7 million for the remainder of 2025 and $21.1 ...

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 5 2025 (IPS) - Reflecting on this year’s IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, one word lingers in my mind: uncertainty. The shifting global geopolitical landscape loomed large—none more ...

“While these rules may have served the public interest in last century’s marketplace, they have long since become antiquated and harmful by stifling investment and innovation in broadcasting,” they ...

The World Bank Group Youth Summit's 12th edition, brings together young people (ages 18-35) to tackle urgent global challenges. This year’s focus is on digital transformation, creative industries, and ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The World Bank said on Friday it had cleared Syria's $15.5 million in outstanding debt after receiving payments from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, making the country eligible for ...

A monthslong Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank has displaced tens of thousands of people. Some are now learning they may not return. A monthslong Israeli military operation in ...

Ousmane Dione is currently the World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa where he leads the Bank's work to provide critical support to region's countries in the face of complex, ...