Columbia University is Ivy League, not an ivory tower: president Minouche Shafik

  You have spoken about the need to fight poverty, bring in educational reforms and battle…

World Bank drives Covid-19 recovery in East Asia, Pacific with USD 1.9 billion commitment and vaccination success – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Countries in East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) were among the first and hardest…

World Bank eyes securitisation for climate finance – Times of India

The World Bank is working with a club of 15 finance bosses to lower the risk…

IMF’s second tranche finalisation to Sri Lanka in December: central bank governor – Times of India

COLOMBO: The second tranche of the USD 2.9 billion IMF bailout for cash-strapped Sri Lanka would…

At least 37 dead after a stampede at a military recruitment event in the Republic of Congo – Times of India

BRAZZAVILLE: A stampede at a military stadium has left at least 37 people dead in Republic…

Kenya’s economy faces climate change risks: World Bank – Times of India

NAIROBI: The impacts of climate change could shave up to seven percent off Kenya’s economic output…

Pakistan seeks USD 600 million in fresh loans from two Chinese banks to bridge financing gap: Reports – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Cash-strapped Pakistan has sought USD 600 million in fresh loans from two Chinese banks to…

Commodity prices may rise if Gaza conflict spreads, says WB – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The World Bank on Monday cautioned that an escalation of the conflict in Gaza…

Israel-Hamas War Could Cause Hike In Oil Price: World Bank

Over 8,000 people have died in Gaza since war with Israel (File) Washington: The war between…

Oil prices could reach ‘uncharted waters’ if the Israel-Hamas war escalates, the World Bank says – Times of India

WASHINGTON: The World Bank reported Monday that oil prices could be pushed into “uncharted waters” if…