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UN chief visit to Syria seen by Damascus as key step towards reconstruction after war - analysis
UN Chief António Guterres arrived in Damascus on Saturday for the first visit by a UN chief in 17 years, pledging support as Syria seeks reconstruction and renewed international ties.
Death toll of Venezuelan earthquakes surpasses three thousand amid criticism of slow state aid
Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war
IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if Middle East war drags into 2027
IMF says suspension of Black Sea grain deal could raise grain prices 10-15%
The IMF on Tuesday forecast that global headline inflation would fall to 6.8% in 2023 from 8.7% in 2022, dropping to 5.2% in 2024, with core inflation declining more gradually to 6.0% in 2023.
IMF increasingly worried about 'material' impact of climate change on economies
Gourinchas said emerging market economies also faced a "quite serious" risk of disruptions causes by any further financial market volatility, or an escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine.
Lebanon economic crisis worsened by vested interests, IMF says
The IMF said delay had led to a decrease in the foreign currency deposits that could eventually be recovered when the banking sector is restructured.
Lebanon set to be gray-listed by financial crime watchdog - sources
Being put on the FATF gray list could disrupt Lebanon's capital flows, with banks possibly exiting relationships with customers to reduce compliance costs.
Eleven killed in stampede for food aid in southern Pakistan
The dead included five women and three children, police said, while five other people were hospitalized following the incident.
Russia nearing first foreign default in over a century
If investors won't receive their payments by the Sunday night deadline, there will be an “event of default” on Monday morning, according to the bond documents.
IMF expects 'significant' pledges for new Resilience and Sustainability Trust
Officials expected significant pledges to come in, although it could take longer to reach the full target, Craig Beaumon said.
Syria cuts gasoline subsidies, again
Economic sanctions, internal conflicts and power struggle behind the frequent jumps in prices, experts say.
Shurat Hadin to IMF: Condition Lebanon aid on blackballing Hezbollah
“For all intents and purposes, the failed Lebanese state has become a puppet of Hezbollah and its patrons in Tehran.”
IMF predicts deeper global recession due to coronavirus pandemic
Although many economies have begun to reopen, lockdowns and social distancing have hit both investment and consumption.
