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Biden Pledges "Historic" $4 Billion To World Bank Fund For Poor Nations
US President Joe Biden announced a "historic" $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes office with a new cost-cutting agenda.
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India's Growth Rate Among Shiniest In Global Economy: World Bank Chief
India's growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of this is driven by the domestic market.
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Trump Understands Value of Financial Institutions, Says World Bank Chief
World Bank President Ajay Banga on Tuesday said former President Donald Trump understands the value of international financial institutions and how their lending can lead to expanded markets for American companies overseas.
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Gaza War Damage Cost Likely Now $14 Billion To $20 Billion: World Bank
World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday that war damage from Israeli strikes on Gaza is now probably in the $14-20 billion range, and destruction from Israel's bombing of southern Lebanon will add to that regional total.
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"If You Don't Enjoy...": World Bank Boss Ajay Banga's Expert Advice On Achieving Work-Life Balance
For him, achieving work-life balance boils down to two key elements: loving your work and prioritising time for yourself and loved ones.
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All You Need To Know About Jenin: Hotbed Of Israel-Palestine Conflict
The city of Jenin, a Palestinian militant stronghold in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a hotbed of conflict between the Israeli military and Palestinians in recent years.
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Maldives Police Investigate Alleged Coup Plot To Overthrow Government
Police in the Maldives are investigating an alleged attempt to topple President Mohamed Muizzu by stirring anger over the Indian Ocean archipelago's worsening financial conditions.
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How A 'Wrong Turn' Led West Bank Settlers To Attack Arab-Israeli Family
Lamis al-Jaar says she can hardly sleep at night after hardline Jewish settlers violently assaulted her and four other members of her Israeli Bedouin family, sparking outcry across the country.
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Alia Bhatt, Sakshi Malik, Satya Nadella Among TIME's 100 Most Influential
World Bank President Ajay Banga, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik and actor Dev Patel are among the Indians who have made it to the prestigious Times's list of 100 most influential people.
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Nigerian Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's Sign Forged To Steal $6 Million From Central Bank
Nigeria is seeking the International Criminal Police Organisation's (Interpol) help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2 million from the central bank, using the forged signature of of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Biden Imposes Sanctions Over "Intolerable" Israeli settler Violence
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four Israeli settlers as President Joe Biden said violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank had reached intolerable levels.
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Palestine President Mahmud Abbas "Committed" To Reform: Antony Blinken
US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday said Mahmud Abbas was committed to reforming the Palestinian Authority to potentially reunite war-torn Gaza and the occupied West Bank under its leadership.
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Palestinian Authority Should Ultimately Govern Gaza, West Bank: Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Saturday the Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following the Israel-Hamas war.
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Gazans "Must Not Be Forcibly Displaced": Blinken In West Bank
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Gazans "must not be forcibly displaced", speaking on a surprise visit Sunday to the Israeli-occupied West Bank to meet Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.
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Antony Blinken Meets Palestine President In Surprise West Bank Visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank Sunday, meeting with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, according to photographs released by the Palestinian Authority.
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Biden Pledges "Historic" $4 Billion To World Bank Fund For Poor Nations
US President Joe Biden announced a "historic" $4 billion pledge for a World Bank fund that helps the world's poorest countries, the White House said Monday, before Donald Trump takes office with a new cost-cutting agenda.
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India's Growth Rate Among Shiniest In Global Economy: World Bank Chief
India's growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of this is driven by the domestic market.
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Trump Understands Value of Financial Institutions, Says World Bank Chief
World Bank President Ajay Banga on Tuesday said former President Donald Trump understands the value of international financial institutions and how their lending can lead to expanded markets for American companies overseas.
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Gaza War Damage Cost Likely Now $14 Billion To $20 Billion: World Bank
World Bank President Ajay Banga said on Tuesday that war damage from Israeli strikes on Gaza is now probably in the $14-20 billion range, and destruction from Israel's bombing of southern Lebanon will add to that regional total.
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"If You Don't Enjoy...": World Bank Boss Ajay Banga's Expert Advice On Achieving Work-Life Balance
For him, achieving work-life balance boils down to two key elements: loving your work and prioritising time for yourself and loved ones.
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All You Need To Know About Jenin: Hotbed Of Israel-Palestine Conflict
The city of Jenin, a Palestinian militant stronghold in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has been a hotbed of conflict between the Israeli military and Palestinians in recent years.
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Maldives Police Investigate Alleged Coup Plot To Overthrow Government
Police in the Maldives are investigating an alleged attempt to topple President Mohamed Muizzu by stirring anger over the Indian Ocean archipelago's worsening financial conditions.
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How A 'Wrong Turn' Led West Bank Settlers To Attack Arab-Israeli Family
Lamis al-Jaar says she can hardly sleep at night after hardline Jewish settlers violently assaulted her and four other members of her Israeli Bedouin family, sparking outcry across the country.
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Alia Bhatt, Sakshi Malik, Satya Nadella Among TIME's 100 Most Influential
World Bank President Ajay Banga, Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik and actor Dev Patel are among the Indians who have made it to the prestigious Times's list of 100 most influential people.
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Nigerian Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari's Sign Forged To Steal $6 Million From Central Bank
Nigeria is seeking the International Criminal Police Organisation's (Interpol) help to arrest three suspects who allegedly stole $6.2 million from the central bank, using the forged signature of of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Biden Imposes Sanctions Over "Intolerable" Israeli settler Violence
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on four Israeli settlers as President Joe Biden said violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank had reached intolerable levels.
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Palestine President Mahmud Abbas "Committed" To Reform: Antony Blinken
US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday said Mahmud Abbas was committed to reforming the Palestinian Authority to potentially reunite war-torn Gaza and the occupied West Bank under its leadership.
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Palestinian Authority Should Ultimately Govern Gaza, West Bank: Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Saturday the Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following the Israel-Hamas war.
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Gazans "Must Not Be Forcibly Displaced": Blinken In West Bank
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Gazans "must not be forcibly displaced", speaking on a surprise visit Sunday to the Israeli-occupied West Bank to meet Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas.
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Antony Blinken Meets Palestine President In Surprise West Bank Visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a high-security surprise visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank Sunday, meeting with Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas, according to photographs released by the Palestinian Authority.
