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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
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Meta Unveils New AI-Powered Smart Glasses, Continuing Metaverse Push
Meta showed off new smart glasses on Wednesday as it continued to bank on a lifestyle shift toward blending reality and virtual space despite the efforts inflicting heavy financial losses.
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EU Chief, Trump Discuss Increasing "Economic Pressure" On Russia
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said she and US President Donald Trump discussed additional steps to tighten the screws on Russia over the Ukraine war.
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Israel Approves Large-Scale Settlement Project In West Bank
Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
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383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump Mocks Goldman Sachs CEO Over 'Bad' Tariffs Predictions
President Donald Trump assailed Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer David Solomon, saying the bank made a "bad prediction" about the impact of Trump's sweeping tariff agenda on markets and consumer costs.
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Refusal To Curtail Interest Rates Causes Clash Between Trump, Chairman Powell
Donald Trump and US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell appeared together for a tense meeting on Thursday as the president toured the central bank after ramping up his attacks on its management of the economy.
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UK Top Court Gives Landmark Verdict In Ex-UBS Banker's Divorce Case
Clive Standish, the Swiss bank's chief financial officer from 2004 until 2007, last year successfully challenged his ex-wife Anna Standish's original 45 million-pound ($62 million) award from what was then a 133 million-pound estate.
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NDB Chief Rousseff Joins Yoga Event In Shanghai, Condoles Air India Crash
During her address, Rousseff expressed profound grief over the tragic crash of the Air India flight in Ahmedabad and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims' families.
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What World Bank Said About India-Pak Tensions, Chief Ajay Banga's Modi Meet
The World Bank on Friday distanced itself from speculation that it will "fix" decades of political and military tension between India and Pakistan.
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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Turns to Blockchain, AI to Curb Sophisticated Crimes
Azam Baki, MACC chief commissioner, stated that AI and blockchain can help detect criminals involved in sophisticated corruption. The agency's intelligence unit has integrated these technologies into forensic and financial analysis to enhance threat detection.
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Watch: "From One Indian To Another," World Bank Chief's Joke Leaves Modi, Macron In Splits In Brazil
In the clip, Mr Banga approaches the duo before turning to PM Modi and dropping the witty oneliner.
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Trump 2.0 Haunts World Economy Chiefs Gathering in Washington Before Vote
The worlds financial leaders are gathered in Washington, ostensibly to discuss technical stuff: debt, inflation, interest rates. Whats really on their minds is Donald Trump.
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
-
Meta Unveils New AI-Powered Smart Glasses, Continuing Metaverse Push
Meta showed off new smart glasses on Wednesday as it continued to bank on a lifestyle shift toward blending reality and virtual space despite the efforts inflicting heavy financial losses.
-
EU Chief, Trump Discuss Increasing "Economic Pressure" On Russia
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said she and US President Donald Trump discussed additional steps to tighten the screws on Russia over the Ukraine war.
-
Israel Approves Large-Scale Settlement Project In West Bank
Israel approved a major settlement project on Wednesday in an area of the occupied West Bank that the international community has warned threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.
-
383 Aid Workers Killed In 2024, Nearly Half In Gaza: UN
A record 383 aid workers were killed in global hotspots in 2024, nearly half of them in Gaza during the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump Mocks Goldman Sachs CEO Over 'Bad' Tariffs Predictions
President Donald Trump assailed Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer David Solomon, saying the bank made a "bad prediction" about the impact of Trump's sweeping tariff agenda on markets and consumer costs.
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Refusal To Curtail Interest Rates Causes Clash Between Trump, Chairman Powell
Donald Trump and US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell appeared together for a tense meeting on Thursday as the president toured the central bank after ramping up his attacks on its management of the economy.
-
UK Top Court Gives Landmark Verdict In Ex-UBS Banker's Divorce Case
Clive Standish, the Swiss bank's chief financial officer from 2004 until 2007, last year successfully challenged his ex-wife Anna Standish's original 45 million-pound ($62 million) award from what was then a 133 million-pound estate.
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NDB Chief Rousseff Joins Yoga Event In Shanghai, Condoles Air India Crash
During her address, Rousseff expressed profound grief over the tragic crash of the Air India flight in Ahmedabad and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims' families.
-
What World Bank Said About India-Pak Tensions, Chief Ajay Banga's Modi Meet
The World Bank on Friday distanced itself from speculation that it will "fix" decades of political and military tension between India and Pakistan.
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IMF, World Bank "Must Be Made Fit For Purpose Again": US Treasury Chief
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank "must be made fit for purpose again," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday, arguing the institutions have strayed from their initial missions.
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US Central Bank Chief Explains Biggest Consequences Of Trump Tariffs
As the ripple effects of US President Donald Trump's global trade war are being felt across numerous industries, Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday (local time) warned of higher inflation.
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Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Turns to Blockchain, AI to Curb Sophisticated Crimes
Azam Baki, MACC chief commissioner, stated that AI and blockchain can help detect criminals involved in sophisticated corruption. The agency's intelligence unit has integrated these technologies into forensic and financial analysis to enhance threat detection.
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Watch: "From One Indian To Another," World Bank Chief's Joke Leaves Modi, Macron In Splits In Brazil
In the clip, Mr Banga approaches the duo before turning to PM Modi and dropping the witty oneliner.
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Trump 2.0 Haunts World Economy Chiefs Gathering in Washington Before Vote
The worlds financial leaders are gathered in Washington, ostensibly to discuss technical stuff: debt, inflation, interest rates. Whats really on their minds is Donald Trump.
