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Published on Jul 16, 2026

World Bank: Global gas flaring rises to highest level in five years

Global gas flaring climbed to its highest level in five years in 2025, with producers burning an estimated 167 billion cubic metres (bcm) of natural gas, according to the World Bank’s 2026 Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report. The report …

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Guardian - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 16, 2026

79% of Nigerians Still Poor or at Risk Despite Tinubu’s Reforms – World Bank

The World Bank has revealed that about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty despite nearly three years of economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The findings were contained in the World …

Source: The News Chronicle - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Ebonyi CSOs challenge government over World Bank grant, demand release of assessment report

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru The Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Ebonyi State has rejected the state government’s defence over its failure to qualify for a $27 million World Bank performance-based grant, insisting that the issue is …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2026

World Bank to help Iraq restructure its banking sector

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The president of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga, said on Wednesday that the institution is ready to provide Iraq with technical and advisory support in banking sector reforms. Banga’s remarks took place during his meeting with …

Source: Iraqi News - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | World Bank Says 79% of Nigerians Remain Poor or Vulnerable

World Bank says 79% of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable Tunji-Ojo reveals that minor offences have filled African prisons BBNaija Season 11 winner to take home record ₦160 million Falz questions government priorities and berates ‘Emi Lọkan’ slogan …

Source: Y Naija - Left-wing
Published on Jul 16, 2026

Poverty threatens 79% of Nigerians despite reforms – World Bank

Despite nearly three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on 01:17 GMT

Canada’s Gender-Responsive Humanitarian Hiplomacy In The Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan (2021-2026) – Analysis

Key Takeaways: Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) exhibits a structural policy-practice gap in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where ambitious gender-equality commitments clash with counter-terrorism legislation (e.g., Bill C-41), …

Source: Eurasia Review - Center-right
Published on 05:39 GMT

US$ dollar is going for Good: RBZ completes 6 of 8 conditions for ZiG to become Zimbabwe’s only currency

HARARE – In the corridors of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), a quiet but determined revolution is taking place. The greenback, which has dominated the Zimbabwean economy for years, is finally being served its notice. Governor John Mushayavanhu has …

Source: My Zimbabwe News - Pending
Published on 01:35 GMT

Could the Indus Waters Treaty Freeze Trigger South Asia’s Next Water War?

As Himalayan glaciers retreat and monsoon patterns collapse into unpredictability, the suspension of the world’s most durable water treaty is no longer a bilateral grievance. It is a governance gap opening at the worst possible moment. In June 2026 …

Source: Modern Diplomacy - Neutral
Published on 02:56 GMT

India, Pakistan, and the Indus Waters Treaty. 1. The Architecture of Inequity

Article 1 of 2. by Pradeep Kumar Saxena The Indus River near Leh, India. Credits. 1. Background: The partition of a river system The Indus River System comprises six major rivers: the Indus, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, flowing through the …

Source: Bitter Winter - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 19, 2026

How far the Philippines still is from its nutrition goals

The Philippines is not short on targets. The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023–2028—the government’s 11th nutrition blueprint since 1974—sets a clear objective: cut child stunting to no more than 17.9 percent by 2028, down from a baseline …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on 02:50 GMT

In China’s creation of new global AI body, a push for lead role in governance

5 min readNew DelhiJul 20, 2026 07:40 AM IST Since 2018, the World AI Conference (WAIC) has been held annually in Shanghai to showcase Chinese advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). What has largely been an industry event has attracted global …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 04:12 GMT

A higher growth target without credible reform will remain elusive

The government has set a target of 6.5 percent GDP growth for FY2026-27. The International Monetary Fund, by contrast, expects growth of only 3.5 percent and warns that this could fall below 3 percent over the medium term if revenue, banking, and other …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on 06:54 GMT

ARKA Armenia Weekly: Key Events of the Week: Politics, Economy, and Markets (July 13–19)

ARKA News Agency presents a digest of the week's key events. YEREVAN, July 20. /ARKA/. ARKA News Agency presents a digest of the week's key events. SUMMARY The week was marked by institutional advancement of the TRIPP project, accelerated …

Source: ARKA - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 16, 2026

From NFC to classrooms and clinics: World Bank urges Pakistan to revamp NFC Award formula

National Finance Commission Award (NFC) is Pakistan’s constitutional mechanism for dividing money between the federal government and the four provinces. Under Article 160 of the 1973 Constitution, the President must constitute an NFC Award every 5 years …

Source: The Financial Daily International - Pending
Published on Jul 19, 2026

If nation-building begins with people, then human capital begins at home

Every nation debates how to build stronger institutions, better economies and safer societies. Few ask where nation-building actually begins. It begins long before a child enters the classroom, long before a young adult joins the civil services or the …

Source: The Pioneer - Right-wing
Published on Jul 15, 2026

Central Bank of Malta Governor at IMF-World Bank constituency meeting in Portugal

Central Bank of Malta Governor, Alexander Demarco and Deputy Governor for Monetary Policy, Rita Schembri, together with International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Governors and senior officials from Albania, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal …

Source: The Malta Independent - Neutral
Published on Jul 15, 2026

World Bank lists high, middle and low-income countries in Africa

The World Bank updated its annual country income classifications on July 8, 2026, grouping African economies by GNI per capita Togo moved up from low-income to lower-middle-income status, marking the only classification change on the continent this year …

Source: TUKO - Neutral
Published on 03:17 GMT

Climate change puts food security under pressure

Pakistan’s food security is facing increasing pressure from climate change as rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods and water shortages threaten the productivity of major crops. There is scientific projections warning of significant declines in …

Source: Daily Times - Pending

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Published on July 2, 2026 - 00:03 GMT

Chairman Hill Applauds World Bank Decision to Phase Out Lending to China

House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the World Bank announced it will phase out its lending to China by 2031: “I’m pleased to see the World Bank take long overdue steps to restore common …

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Published on July 1, 2026 - 19:08 GMT

Chairman Hill Applauds World Bank Decision to Phase Out Lending to China

House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement after the World Bank announced it will phase out its lending to China by 2031: “I’m pleased to see the World Bank take long overdue steps to restore common …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 09:32 GMT

Healthcare Consulting Services Market to reach USD 91.54 Billion by 2035 at 9.5% CAGR

Healthcare Consulting Services Market to Surge from USD 40.45 Billion in 2026 to USD 91.54 Billion by 2035---Powered by Value-Based Payment Model Migration NY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per Market Research Future …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Second International Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Conference

Address by the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, on the occasion of the Second International Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Conference, Durban ICC, Kwazulu-Natal Province, 17 July 2026 Programme …

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Published on July 16, 2026 - 21:13 GMT

CE Kitchen Cleaning Raises the Standard for Commercial Kitchen Deep Cleaning Across Maryland

CE Kitchen Cleaning services 500+ Maryland kitchens annually, removing grease buildup that routine staff cleaning leaves behind. MD, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Restaurants and institutional kitchens across Maryland face …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 03:41 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Second International Special Economic Zones Conference Presidential Gala Dinner and Awards ...

Programme Director, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau, Deputy Minister, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Mzwandile Masina, Premier of …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 03:41 GMT

Minister Parks Tau: Remarks at 2nd Second International Special Economic Zones Conference

EXHIBITION OPENING AND TOUR Programme Director, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, MEC for Economic Development in KZN, Rev. Zondi, Distinguished Exhibitors, Investors and Delegates, Members of the Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

World Bank Upgrades Uzbekistan's 2026 GDP Forecast to 6.4 Percent

(MENAFN) The World Bank has revised upward its economic growth forecast for Uzbekistan, projecting the country's gross domestic product to expand by 6.4 percent in 2026 — a notable upgrade reflected in the institution's latest Global Economic …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 06:30 GMT

Africa Leads the World in AI Adoption — But Can't Pay for It. LinkPay Brings Instant Virtual Cards for AI Services

Kenya ranks #1 globally in ChatGPT usage, Nigeria has over a million developers on GitHub. LinkPay issues virtual USD cards that work where local cards don't. RICHMOND, BC, CANADA, July 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LinkPay, a virtual card …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 05:06 GMT

Swastham, Inc. Appoints Theresa M. Brady to its Board of Directors

Swastham, Inc. to be guided by two women leaders, Theresa Brady and Founder & CEO Sucheta Godbole Deshpande, as it advances AI-driven lifestyle health solutions SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July 10, 2026 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on July 20, 2026 - 04:38 GMT

ブロードストリート・インファマス、トリヴィウムのフロントマン、マシュー・キイチ・ヒーフィーとコラボした「ブラック・ラベル」バレル・セレクト・バーボンを発売

世界限定552本のみ生産。ジョージア州内の「プロヒビション・プルーフ」販売店にランダムに配置され、オンラインでの販売数は極めて限定的 GREENSBORO, GA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ジョージア州グリーンズボロ発 — ブロードストリート・インファマス（Broadstreet Infamous）は、世界的に有名なメタルバンド「トリヴィアム（TRIVIUM …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 04:30 GMT

Leapter stellt Decision-Intelligence-Plattform der nächsten Generation vor

Mit Leapter können Unternehmen ihre Geschäftslogik gemeinsam mit KI schneller erstellen und zugleich transparent, testbar und deterministisch gestalten. WEIMAR, GERMANY, July 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mit Leapter können Unternehmen ihre …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 04:15 GMT

Six Years On, Roger Spitz’s Seminal Paper on the Future of Strategic Decision-Making Reads Like a Diagnosis of 2026

The 2020 Journal of Futures Studies Article That First Formalized the AAA Framework Is Now Cited Across AI, Military Strategy, and Governance SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six years ago this month, the Journal of …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Building Global Bridges - Quadrillion and HAYU partner to unlock Cross-Border growth across LATAM, GCC and Asia

A gateway for cross-border investment, combining local expertise with global execution to accelerate market expansion between the GCC, Asia, and Latin America. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HAYU …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

London’s Daily Newspaper Era Has Changed—LondonGazette.com Is Ready to Help Define What Comes Next

As London faces rapid change, LondonGazette.com is being offered to a visionary publisher, investor or media entrepreneur ready to shape its future. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- London is one of the most …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 15:09 GMT

Bloomberg News Ranks Jason Schenker a Top Forecaster Through the End of Q2 2026

Bloomberg News Recognizes Jason Schenker Among the World's Most Accurate Forecasters AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prestige Economics announced this month that Bloomberg News once again ranked economist, futurist, …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 15:08 GMT

Tellurian Research Launches AI-Driven Intelligence Platform for Complex and Emerging Markets

AI, continuous multi-source monitoring and expert analysis transform fragmented information into decision-ready intelligence. MANAMA, BAHRAIN, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tellurian Research today announced its official launch, …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 14:22 GMT

ParcelRecordsUSA Expands Arkansas Property Records to All 75 Counties

The statewide directory connects users to property-record pages for every Arkansas county, with access to available ZIP code and parcel data. LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ParcelRecordsUSA has completed its …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

NitroTranslate becomes the first human translation service to accept payments from AI agents

AI agents can now order and pay for professional human translation on NitroTranslate — without creating an account, managing API keys, or loading a balance. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NitroTranslate, the human …

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Published on July 19, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

CrispyBull Awards 2026 Honor Bitso, Coinbase and Circle with Regional Excellence Awards

Bitso, Coinbase and Circle Recognized for Excellence as CrispyBull Awards 2026 Announces New Regional Winners SOFIA, BULGARIA, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CrispyBull continues to unveil winners in the CrispyBull Awards 2026, recognizing …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 17:44 GMT

Cancer Survivor and Bestselling Author Marc Adams Releases The Secrets to the AI-Powered Exit

New book shows business owners how to use AI and aligned capital to double company value in six months and legally keep up to 90 percent of the price at sale MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marc Adams, creator of …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Meriwest Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Milpitas Branch

We’re proud to introduce the new home of our Milpitas branch, created to help members feel supported at every step of their financial journey. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meriwest Credit Union is celebrating …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

TERAMOK Group Unifies Athens and Chicago Operations as US-Greece Corridor Grows

TERAMOK LLC (Chicago) and TERAMOK Advertising Agency IKE (Athens) formalize one transatlantic group bridging American capital and the Greek property market. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TERAMOK Group, the real …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Electus Global Education Co. Joins Embarc Collective, Florida’s Premier Tech Startup Community

Electus Global Education Co. Joins Embarc Collective, Florida’s Premier Tech Startup Community TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electus Global Education Co. announced today that it has joined into Embarc Collective, …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

‘Metaruptions’ Enter Grand Strategy: Citations Across Geopolitics, Cyber and AI Converge on Futurist Roger Spitz

As the Environment Spitz Mapped in 2019 Hits Inflection Point, Disruptive Futures Institute Scales Geopolitics Center; Spitz Ranked #6 in National Security SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Disruptive …

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Published on July 18, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

California Brokerage Qualifies Homebuyers for Mortgages Using Pre-IPO Stock as Income

A California brokerage is helping pre-IPO employees count private company shares as qualifying income on a mortgage, equity their banks refuse to see. CA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Employees at private companies like OpenAI, …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 21:56 GMT

Southwind Seniors in Memphis Earn Spot at National Junior Achievement Competition

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Four seniors from Southwind High School in Memphis, TN won the regional Junior Achievement (JA) Stock Market Challenge, earning the opportunity to represent the Mid-South at the JA …

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Published on July 17, 2026 - 21:23 GMT

Jose Gordo Outlines Global Expansion Strategy for Connect Across AI, Fintech, and Digital Entrepreneurship

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International entrepreneur Jose Gordo has announced plans to expand Connect, a business ecosystem focused on artificial intelligence, financial technology, digital entrepreneurship, …

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