NNW Bureau

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, …

HONIARA, June 11, 2026 — The World Bank has released US$5 million in financing to support Solomon Islands’ ongoing response and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Maila, which caused severe damage across …

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $95.75 million in financing for the Kyrgyz Republic National Irrigation Investment Program, which aims to improve irrigation services, strengthen water security, …

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2026 — The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved two new programs totaling $650 million that will help accelerate progress toward Morocco’s digital transformation goals while boosting …

Maputo: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Pablo Lopez Murphy, visited Maputo from June 8–12 to assess the economic situation and outlook, and hold discussions with the Mozambican government …

Niamey: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Julia Bersch, visited Niamey during June 2–12, 2026 to hold discussions on the ninth review of Niger’s economic reform program …

Washington D.C.: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Gavin Gray held discussions with the Ukrainian authorities during a virtual and in person mission in the context of the …

Washington, D.C.: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the eleventh review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Guinea-Bissau. The three-year arrangement, approved on January 30, 2023, aims …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for St. Vincent and the Grenadines.[1] The authorities need more time to consider the publication of …

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao at a depth of 55 km on 7 June 2026 at 23:37 UTC (USGS). Just six minutes later, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC), the …