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US will use sanctions to disrupt Iran's 'malign' activity, Yellen says

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US will use sanctions to disrupt Iran's 'malign' activity, Yellen says
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World Bank sounds alarm on 'historical reversal' of development for poorest nations

Half of the world's 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest economies for the first time this century in a historical

World Bank sounds alarm on 'historical reversal' of development for poorest nations
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World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries

The World Bank will publish more of its proprietary data, including on debt defaults, starting next week as part of a push to attract more private sector investment to

World Bank to share more data to attract private investors to developing countries
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IMF board okays $880 million loan payment for Ukraine, sees war winding down in '24

The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Thursday approved a third review of Ukraine's $15.6 billion loan program, allowing the release of $880

IMF board okays $880 million loan payment for Ukraine, sees war winding down in '24
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Ukraine minister says US lawmakers 'optimistic' on providing aid

Ukrainian Justice Minister Denys Maliuska said on Wednesday that he had received "quite optimistic" messages from lawmakers in the U.S.

Ukraine minister says US lawmakers 'optimistic' on providing aid
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US Treasury's No. 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption

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US Treasury's No. 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption
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Closing gender gap could lift global GDP more than 20%, World Bank says

Ending discriminatory laws and practices that prevent women from working or starting businesses could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20%,

Closing gender gap could lift global GDP more than 20%, World Bank says
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Yellen says U.S. committed to G20 finance work despite divisions over war language

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Yellen says U.S. committed to G20 finance work despite divisions over war language
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Yellen: Moves to unlock value of frozen Russian assets 'necessary and urgent'

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Yellen: Moves to unlock value of frozen Russian assets 'necessary and urgent'
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Yellen says Israel resuming tax revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority

Israel has agreed to resume transferring tax revenues to the Palestinian Authority to fund basic services and bolster the West Bank economy, and money has begun

Yellen says Israel resuming tax revenue transfers to Palestinian Authority
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IMF says making 'excellent progress' in talks with Egypt

There was "excellent progress" in talks with Egypt to enhance its IMF loan program, and "comprehensive support" was needed to help the country deal with

IMF says making 'excellent progress' in talks with Egypt
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Yellen to visit Brazil for G20 meeting, Chile for bilateral talks

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Yellen to visit Brazil for G20 meeting, Chile for bilateral talks
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IMF warns that any action on Russian assets needs 'sufficient legal support'

The International Monetary Fund on Monday warned that any decisions taken about seizing frozen Russian assets should be backed with "sufficient legal support"

IMF warns that any action on Russian assets needs 'sufficient legal support'
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Biden will speak with Netanyahu on Sunday, White House officials say

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Biden will speak with Netanyahu on Sunday, White House officials say
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Biden warns against rise of antisemitism, efforts to downplay Hamas attacks

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Biden warns against rise of antisemitism, efforts to downplay Hamas attacks
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Missile strikes in Ukraine show Putin 'must be stopped,' Biden says

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Missile strikes in Ukraine show Putin 'must be stopped,' Biden says
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White House says it's monitoring Red Sea attacks; not seeing big impact on holiday products

The White House on Friday said it was closely monitoring Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, but did not expect the situation to have a significant impact

White House says it's monitoring Red Sea attacks; not seeing big impact on holiday products
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IMF chief Georgieva to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Monday -IMF spokesperson

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Washington on Monday, an IMF spokesperson

IMF chief Georgieva to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskiy on Monday -IMF spokesperson
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UK's Badenoch to attend trans-Pacific CPTPP meeting on sidelines of APEC

British Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch plans to attend a meeting of a major trans-Pacific trade pact, which does not include the United States, on

UK's Badenoch to attend trans-Pacific CPTPP meeting on sidelines of APEC
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Biden says goal of Xi meeting is to resume US-China military communications

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Biden says goal of Xi meeting is to resume US-China military communications
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Treasury's Adeyemo says 'far better' to see Russia buying tankers than tanks

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Treasury's Adeyemo says 'far better' to see Russia buying tankers than tanks
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Biden says 74 Americans have been able to leave Gaza

The United States has been able to get 74 Americans with dual citizenship out of the Gaza Strip, President Joe Biden said at the White House on Thursday, one

Biden says 74 Americans have been able to leave Gaza
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US believes Hamas cannot govern Gaza in future -White House

The United States does not believe the pro-Iranian Palestinian militant group Hamas can be involved in the future governance of the Gaza Strip when

US believes Hamas cannot govern Gaza in future -White House
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Biden's Israel stance angers Arab, Muslim Americans; could jeopardize 2024 votes

Arab and Muslim Americans and their allies are criticizing President Joe Biden's response to the Israel-Hamas war, asking him to do more to prevent a

Biden's Israel stance angers Arab, Muslim Americans; could jeopardize 2024 votes
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Yellen tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy: anti-corruption fight is key to future

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Yellen tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy: anti-corruption fight is key to future

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