Top economists urge bolder action on 'crisis of extreme inequality'
More than 230 economists and political leaders have called on the United Nations and the World Bank to do more to tackle the widening gap between the rich and poor around the world, a problem they say many governments are ignoring.
2023-07-18 20:20
Why does the Black Sea grain deal's expiry matter?
(This story has been refiled to change from 'Brazil and Brazil' to 'Brazil and Russia' in paragraph 6) By Nigel
2023-07-18 01:57
Black Sea grain deal to expire Monday on Russia suspension
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -A pact that has allowed the safe Black Sea export of grain from Ukraine
2023-07-17 19:23
Britain's water industry crisis: Sewage spills, huge leaks and crushing debts
Financial trouble at the company that supplies more than a fifth of the UK population with water has raised alarm about the dire state of an industry that delivers a resource people can't live without.
2023-07-08 12:18
Exclusive-Raiffeisen delays quitting Russia as Austria defends ties -sources
By John O'Donnell and Alexandra Schwarz-Goerlich VIENNA Raiffeisen Bank International is delaying plans to leave Russia, three people
2023-07-06 16:16
Sri Lanka cuts key rates as expected amid slowing inflationary pressures
COLOMBO Sri Lanka's central bank cut its key rates by 200 basis points on Thursday, in line with
2023-07-06 10:15
Hamburgers and steaks are a big climate problem. Could new grazing practices be the answer?
It sounds like clickbait: How this one weird cow trick can improve soil, water, wildlife, and farmer wealth while pulling tons of planet-cooking carbon from the sky. But research has found grazing like buffalo has plenty of benefits.
2023-07-03 22:15
Ukraine to receive $1.5 billion from World Bank to support reconstruction
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine will receive $1.5 billion from the World Bank to support reconstruction and recovery, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
2023-06-30 19:28
Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn funding deal with IMF
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.
2023-06-30 12:25
Lebanon economic crisis worsened by vested interests, IMF says
By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon's financial crisis has been aggravated by vested interests resisting crucial reforms, the International Monetary
2023-06-29 23:57
Factbox-Sri Lanka's domestic debt rework targets IMF goals, economic recovery
By Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO (Reuters) -Sri Lanka will announce a reworking of its domestic debt later this week to meet
2023-06-26 21:56
Russia back in investors' focus after weekend mutiny
NEW YORK/LONDON Some investors were watching for ripple effects from an aborted mutiny in Russia on Saturday, expecting
2023-06-25 12:21