Today: November 14, 2024
Today: November 14, 2024

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Healthcare providers to join US plan to manage AI risks - White House

Twenty-eight healthcare companies, including CVS Health , are signing U.S.

Healthcare providers to join US plan to manage AI risks - White House
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UAW chief slams Trump over threat to repeal EV investments

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Thursday said hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs were at stake if Republican former President Donald Trump won the

UAW chief slams Trump over threat to repeal EV investments
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IMF's Georgieva says she'd be honored to serve 2nd term if nominated

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said she would be honored to serve a second five-year term at the helm of the global lender, and had been

IMF's Georgieva says she'd be honored to serve 2nd term if nominated
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IMF chief Georgieva says focused on job at hand, not future role

With just seven months to go in Kristalina Georgieva's term as head of the International Monetary Fund, she said on Tuesday that she isn't focused on whether to

IMF chief Georgieva says focused on job at hand, not future role
Business|Economy|Finance

IMF says global 'soft landing' in sight, raises 2024 economic growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday edged its forecast for global economic growth higher, upgrading the outlook for both the United States and China -

IMF says global 'soft landing' in sight, raises 2024 economic growth outlook
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IMF chief Georgieva, Yellen to meet with Egyptian authorities

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva and U.S.

IMF chief Georgieva, Yellen to meet with Egyptian authorities
Economy|Finance

US economic data points to 'real momentum' for 2024, White House says

Higher consumer spending over the holiday season, real wage gains over the last nine months and a jump in consumer confidence point to a good start for 2024, said Jared

US economic data points to 'real momentum' for 2024, White House says
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Nippon's US Steel deal needs scrutiny, says Biden campaign adviser Deese

Brian Deese, a key player in President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid, said on Wednesday that Nippon Steel's proposed purchase of U.S.

Nippon's US Steel deal needs scrutiny, says Biden campaign adviser Deese
Business|Economy|Finance

IMF governors approve 50% increase in lending resources with no shareholding changes

The International Monetary Fund's governing body has approved a 50% increase in quota resources to be contributed by member countries in proportion to their

IMF governors approve 50% increase in lending resources with no shareholding changes
Business|Economy|Finance

Multilateral development banks, keen to expand lending, to meet with ratings agencies

Senior executives at multilateral development banks will meet on Wednesday with the top credit ratings agencies, bank executives said, amid a broad push

Multilateral development banks, keen to expand lending, to meet with ratings agencies
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IMF says US bond sell-off may reflect extra quantities on market

The International Monetary Fund is carefully watching global bond market developments after a recent U.S. selloff, the fund's top economist said, adding

IMF says US bond sell-off may reflect extra quantities on market
Asia|Economy|Finance

Rising Asia debt levels could temper growth -World Bank chief economist

Rising debt levels among "seemingly healthy" countries in Asia could drag growth in the region below currently forecast levels, World Bank Chief

Rising Asia debt levels could temper growth -World Bank chief economist
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World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say

The World Bank's executive board on Thursday approved the creation of a financial intermediary fund (FIF) to support Ukraine, with contributions expected from

World Bank board approves new Ukraine fund, with money from US, Japan, Canada, sources say
MidEast|US|World

Israeli strikes on Gaza, Lebanon mourned by Arab Americans

Mohammad Enayah, an automotive engineer living in the Detroit suburbs, said he has lost nearly 100 relatives and friends in Gaza over the last year.

Israeli strikes on Gaza, Lebanon mourned by Arab Americans
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IMF board approves members to channel reserve assets to MDBs for hybrid instruments

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said its executive board has approved members to use their Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), or IMF reserve assets, to

IMF board approves members to channel reserve assets to MDBs for hybrid instruments
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IMF head says higher US rates could become a worry if they persist

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said higher U.S. interest rates were not great news for the rest of the world and could become a worry if they

IMF head says higher US rates could become a worry if they persist
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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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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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Timelines, predictability key issues for next sovereign debt roundtable -Georgieva

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday said she wants to shine a spotlight on the timelines and predictability of debt restructuring

Timelines, predictability key issues for next sovereign debt roundtable -Georgieva
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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
Finance|Technology

U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto

Stand with Crypto, an advocacy organization for voters who own cryptocurrencies, saw its membership surpass 1 million on Wednesday, as crypto backers push

U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto
Business|Technology

Exclusive-Apple to make tools and parts to fix phones, computers available nationwide - White House

Mac computer and iPhone maker Apple on Tuesday will announce plans to make parts, tools and documentation needed to repair its products available to independent

Exclusive-Apple to make tools and parts to fix phones, computers available nationwide - White House
MidEast|News|US|World

Jill Stein sees 'no lesser evil' between Harris, Trump

Widespread anger among Arab Americans and Muslims over U.S. support for Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon could cost Vice President Kamala Harris, the

Jill Stein sees 'no lesser evil' between Harris, Trump
News|US

Hezbollah leader's death is 'measure of justice' for his victims, Biden says

U.S.

Hezbollah leader's death is 'measure of justice' for his victims, Biden says
Election|News|Political|US|World

Harris pledges support for Ukraine, takes veiled jab at Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris pledged support for Ukraine on Thursday and - in a veiled reference to Donald Trump, her U.S. election rival - said those who would

Harris pledges support for Ukraine, takes veiled jab at Trump

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