Artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial firms price risk, allocate credit, and respond to stress. It is increasingly embedded in the decision‑making architecture of the financial system. For central banks …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Brazil
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Brazil.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this …
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Sports & Inspiration
China Open 2026 badminton: PV Sindhu sets up rematch against former Olympic champ after hard-fought win over Unnati Hooda
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauTwo-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled past compatriot Unnati Hooda in the opening round of the China Open 2026 badminton tournament in Changzhou, the People’s Republic of China on Wednesday. World No. 12 PV Sindhu, fresh …
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Planet & Sustainability
US-India Satellite Delivers Data, Reveals ‘Hummingbird’ in Antarctica
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAs of July 20, the public can access data from the two powerful radar instruments aboard the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite. Teams in the United States and India …
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Education & Innovation
Robotic Servicing Mission Launches with NASA Support
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauFollowing its liftoff from Cape Canaveral on July 21 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) hosting the NASA-supported Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) payload …
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Education & Innovation
Weekend Departure Preps Continue as Crew Works Science, Spacesuits
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThree Expedition 74 crew members are nearing the end of their stay aboard the International Space Station handing over mission responsibilities and packing up cargo for return to Earth. Science hardware, lab maintenance, and …
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Education & Innovation
UNESCO and UNESCO IIEP Promote Regional Dialogue on Inclusive Digital Transformation in Education
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe UNESCO Regional Office in Santiago and UNESCO IIEP in Latin America and the Caribbean organized a series of international seminars to examine the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation …
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Economy & Development
What new Enterprise Survey data reveal about Ethiopia’s firm-size divide
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNewWorld Bank Enterprise Survey data show a sharp firm-size divide: small firms are squeezed by finance, while larger firms, despite far better access to credit, are still holding back investment. The …
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Economy & Development
Cities can create jobs, go green, and become more affordable — at the same time
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe average family in Ibadan, one of Nigeria’s largest cities, spends nearly half its income not on food, rent, or school fees — but on surviving a broken infrastructure system. …
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Global Affairs
From loss to resilience in Nigeria: turning a growing agricultural challenge into action
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauNigeria is Africa’s largest agricultural economy, accounting for a quarter of national GDP and employing over one third of the labor force. Its vast agro-ecological diversity supports a wide range …