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Published on Aug 8, 2026

World Bank approves $100mn grant for Syria’s finance sector

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Syria’s efforts to lay the foundations for a modern, secure and digitally enabled financial sector. The funding …

Source: GCC Business News - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 8, 2026

World Bank approves $100m grant for Syria’s financial sector

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support the modernization of Syria’s financial sector, the bank said on Friday. According to …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on Aug 7, 2026

World Bank approves $100 million grant to support Syria's financial sector modernisation

WASHINGTON, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Syria in building the foundations of a modern, secure, and digitally-enabled …

Source: Colorado Star - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

World Bank approves $100 million grant to support Syria’s financial sector modernisation

WASHINGTON (AGENCIES) The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a $100 million grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to support Syria in building the foundations of a modern, secure, and digitally-enabled financial …

Source: Aletihad - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 7, 2026

SH34BN PENALTY, DELAYED ROADS & SAFETY DEFECTS! Investigation Expose Mwondha’s World Bank Funded Multi-Billion North ...

KAMPALA – The Auditor General has exposed major implementation failures, delayed road works, safety defects, unspent millions of dollars and costly financing penalties under the North Eastern Road Corridor Asset Management Project (NERAMP), piling pressure …

Source: Red Pepper - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Connected Punjab digital financing: World Bank allocates nearly 1/3rd funding to climate projects

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has classified nearly one-third of the financing for Pakistan’s Connected Punjab digital transformation project as climate finance, allocating USD 22.65 million, or 32.35 percent, of the project’s USD 70 million financing to …

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Sri Mulyani back in World Bank leadership role

he World Bank Group (WBG) has appointed Indonesia’s former finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati as a co-chair tasked with addressing extreme poverty in low-income countries. Sri Mulyani was selected as independent co-chair of the International …

Source: The Jakarta Post - Neutral
Published on 06:42 GMT

Kentucky Grandmother Turns Down Big Tech’s Huge Offer for Data Center Land

Three thousand years ago, a king of Israel offered a farmer money for his vineyard, and the farmer answered, “The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.” Naboth understood something Ahab never could. The land was not …

Source: America First Report - Pending
Published on Aug 2, 2026

Central Tongu to benefit from $500m World Bank feeder roads project

The Central Tongu District has been selected as one of the beneficiary districts under Cluster Two of the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), a US$500 million World Bank/International Development Association (IDA)-supported initiative …

Source: CNR Citi Newsroom - Neutral
Published on Aug 2, 2026

Central Tongu to benefit from World Bank-supported feeder roads project

By Kekeli K. Blamey Adidome (V/R), Aug. 2, GNA – The Central Tongu District has been selected as one of the beneficiary districts under Cluster Two of the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), a US$500 million World Bank/ …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 31, 2026

World Bank Poised to Roll Out New 9-Year Rwanda Financing Framework

4 May 2015 – NYABIHU DISTRICT. World Bank Managing Director and COO Sri Mulyani Indrawati visits impressive land husbandry activity on a steep hills. KIGALI — The World Bank is preparing to launch a new nine-year financing and development partnership for …

Source: KT Press Rwanda - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Govt secures K229bn in World Bank grants, Parliament approves two financing Bills

Parliament on Wednesday approved two financing bills authorising the Government of Malawi to receive US$130 million (about K229 billion) in grant funding from the International Development Association (IDA) to strengthen local governance and boost the …

Source: Nyasa Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Stronger naira masks rise in Nigeria’s public debt to N159.35 trillion

Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N159.35 trillion as of March 31, 2026, marking a modest increase from the previous quarter but a significant jump over the past year, as the Federal Government continued to rely on domestic borrowing despite a stronger …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

The World Bank president is in Mexico with plans to boost the economy

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga is in Mexico this week with plans to move forward a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support future investment in Mexico. On his organization’s first official visit in over five years, Banga is meeting with …

Source: Mexico News Daily - Center-left
Published on Jul 30, 2026

NPP demands explanation over Upper East Region’s exclusion from $500m World Bank project

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has demanded an explanation from the Government over the exclusion of the Upper East Region from the US$500 million Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), financed through an International Development …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Jul 30, 2026

The significance of the World Bank’s climate retreat

When the World Bank, which has been doing remarkable climate work, retired its target of making 45% of its loans to climate projects this year, the move not only constituted a reversal of priority but also called into question the institution’s raison d’ …

Source: The Brookings Institution - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

NPP demands explanation over Upper East’s exclusion from $500m World Bank project

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has demanded an explanation from the Government over the exclusion of the Upper East Region from the $500 million Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project (GMACP), financed through an International Development Association …

Source: Ghana Business News - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Nigeria’s external debt service declines to $954 million in Q1 2026

Nigeria spent $954.06 million servicing its external debt obligations in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 31.5% decline from the $1.39 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. This is according to the latest data from the Debt …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Part of World Bank loan to finance design, supervision of National Reference Lab

Aug 08, 2026 News (Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Health is preparing to use part of a US$22 million World Bank loan to fund the design and supervision of a new National Public Health Reference Laboratory building. This is according to a request for …

Source: Kaieteur News - Indeterminate

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

RESPIRATORY DISEASES REPRESENT A GLOBAL BURDEN ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA

KENYA, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2021, lung diseases were among the 3 leading causes of mortality causing over 18 million deaths globally and having devastating consequences for patients and families. But the situation in Africa …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Yili organise un forum axé sur le développement durable à l’occasion de la Conférence mondiale de l’industrie laitière ...

HOHHOT, Chine, 08 août 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le 2 août dernier, le Forum axé sur le développement durable de la Conférence mondiale de l’industrie laitière 2026 s’est tenu à Hohhot à l’initiative de Yili Group. Articulé autour du thème« Connecting …

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Published on August 9, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

Top 20 Packaging Machinery Manufacturers in China 2026

CA, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2026 China Top 20 Packaging Machinery Manufacturers: Rankings, Selection Guide & Industry Trends China's top packaging machinery manufacturers for 2026 are led by Ludyway, a turnkey …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Nigeria's First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

The Expansion Unlocks a Compliant Engine for Businesses and Fintechs to Move Value Across Africa and Beyond LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria's …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 22:21 GMT

La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia UN Proyecto Integral De Modernización Para Restaurar La Estación De Metro Centenaria De ...

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (MTA) busca contratistas para diseñar, construir y rehabilitar una de las estaciones más históricas del sistema de metro: la estación Chambers St (líneas J y Z), …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

National Treasury on AIIB and South Africa signing USD500 million loan to strengthen climate-resilient urban services

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Republic of South Africa have signed a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to support the South Africa Metro Trading Services Program. The financing marks AIIB’s first investment in South Africa, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Western Cape Education on South African learners winning International Space Settlement Design Competition

South African learners win global space design competition on debut Seven South African high school learners from the Western Cape have made history by winning the prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition, the world's longest- …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

African Farm Silo Procurement Guide: China Custom Solutions by Burt Machinery

HANZHONG, SHAANXI, CHINA, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing reliable grain storage is the crucial first step for processing facilities across Africa, where post-harvest losses, fluctuating climate conditions, and complex logistics …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...

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Published on August 9, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

More Than a Match: How Coritiba Football Club Turned a Supporter's Story Into a Community Initiative

Brazilian football club honours Norwich supporter Jonny Butcher with a match-day tribute supporting rare-disease awareness CURITIBA, BRAZIL, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For American readers encountering Coritiba Football Club for the …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

From Inclusion to Impact: LGBTQ+ Diversity in Thai Business

Plenty of language about "respecting diversity" can be found among Thai companies, but far less evidence of what actually happens with LGBTQ+ stakeholders. BANGKOK, BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thailand is …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

Jana Ahmed Abbas Launches Heroes of 21 to Support Children with Down Syndrome

Egyptian entrepreneur Jana Ahmed Abbas launches Heroes of 21, a multilingual educational platform supporting children with Down syndrome and their families. ALEXANDRIA , الاسكندرية, EGYPT, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Young Egyptian …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:26 GMT

Peck Law Group Calls Attention to Elder Abuse Risks Facing America’s Growing Senior Population

California Advocate Steven Peck, Esq. Urges Families to Recognize the Warning Signs Before Another Loved One Becomes a Victim LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is growing older. Every day, thousands …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

AI for Peace Launches 44-Day Global Compassion Game to Prove Peace Is Possible

Launching August 8 in Minneapolis, a global team of teams invites peacebuilders, Indigenous leaders, AI labs, and youth to put intelligence in service to life. CLINTON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI for Peace today announced …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

Raise the Bottom Rebrands, Expands Addiction and Mental Health Care Across Idaho

Trusted Idaho Opioid Treatment Program expands to all substance use disorders and primary mental health care across Boise, Nampa, and Pocatello. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raise the Bottom, formerly known as …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

Gulf Sextortion Cases Rise: Female-Led Firm Offers Discreet Content Removal for UAE, Dubai and Saudi Arabia

The world's first female-led content removal firm Leak Content Removal offers discreet DMCA and reputation services to UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

HRH King Ruben West Presents Voice of Change Award to Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

HRH King Dr. Ruben M. West presents former Mauritian president with the iChange Nations™ Ruben M. West Global Voice of Change Award in Victoria Falls VICTORIA FALLS, ILLINOIS, ZIMBABWE, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Her Excellency Dr. …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Out of Hand Marks 25 Years of Dialogue and Social Change through the Arts with 2026-2027 Season

Anniversary Season Features New Productions Designed to Bring Communities Together ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Out of Hand, the award-winning social impact arts organization, today announced its 2026-2027 season …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 09:22 GMT

Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, LA's Pioneer in Rapid STD Testing and City of LA Award Recipient, Celebrates 20 Years

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, a Los Angeles-based clinical laboratory specializing in rapid sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, is marking 20 years of operation this …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:35 GMT

Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over

In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23

The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

In Sudan and Zambia, Embrace Global's Infant Warmers Became National Protocol. Uganda Is Next.

Babies and Mothers Alive (BAMA) and Embrace Global expand access to infant warmers in Uganda. MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Sudan, Embrace Global's infant warmers are now written into the national …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

BLM Sports Invests Nearly $200,000 in Nonprofits, HBCU Athletics and Community Initiatives Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when nonprofit organizations and community programs are being asked to meet greater needs with increasingly limited resources, BLM Sports is putting real dollars behind …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

California Workplace Rights Notice Enters Its Second Annual Cycle

California's Workplace Know Your Rights Act now includes annual notice requirements, emergency contact rules, and penalties of up to $10,000 per employee. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California' …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

Miriam Putnam, Life Transformation Specialist, Helps Individuals Move from Emotional Overwhelm to Renewed Purpose

Miriam Putnam's clients share how her RESET and RISE program helped them truly heal and live purpose-driven lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For millions of Americans, each day is a struggle against …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

Linda Reinstein Marks ARBAN Act Milestone with First GOP Senate Sponsor as World Lung Cancer Day Highlights Prevention

BCPA Co-Founder Says First Republican Senate Sponsor Marks a Turning Point in the Fight to End Preventable Asbestos Exposure LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation marks the 15th Annual World Lung …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons

On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates

Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …

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