Why does the IMF predict strong Russian growth despite sanctions?

IMF upgrades growth outlook for Russia and downgrades expectations for the eurozone.

Argentina’s Milei starts shock therapy by devaluing peso by 50 percent

New president Milei warns of painful measures as currency value slashed, subsidies cut, public works tenders cancelled.

Lula faces numerous challenges as Brazil assumes G20 presidency

Lula also takes over at a time of bitter internal divisions in the group, legacy of outgoing president Narendra Modi.

IMF, World Bank hold meetings in Morocco weeks after devastating quake

The financial international institutions are holding a summit in the earthquake-hit North African country.

New IMF funds for Sri Lanka may be delayed as review sees revenue shortfall

Global lender says it did not reach staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka in first review under a $2.9bn bailout package.

Opinion | Rich Countries Worry About Booster Shots. They Should Be Worried About Africa.

Just 20 percent of people in low- and lower-middle-income countries have had a Covid-19 vaccine dose — versus 80 percent in richer countries.

Shifting to Governing, Taliban Will Name Supreme Afghan Leader

Facing immense challenges in a devastated country, and a hard transition from war to administration, the Islamist movement is preparing to name a new, theocratic government.

Afghanistan Faces Economic Shock as Sanctions Replace Foreign Aid

The Taliban will be under pressure to keep a fragile economy afloat.

The I.M.F. says it will block Afghanistan from getting $460 million in reserve funds.

The International Monetary Fund, which was set to release the funds next week, cited the “lack of clarity” over recognition of the Taliban as the country’s legitimate government.

I.M.F. Board Backs $650 Billion Aid Plan to Help Poor Countries

The expansion of emergency reserves to help fund vaccines and pay down debt is politically contentious in the United States.

This Is the Plan to Rescue Poor Countries From the Pandemic

A proposal advanced by the International Monetary Fund aims to supply the developing world with extra money to buy vaccines, pay down debt and expand relief programs.

Opinion | Vaccinate the World! The Best Investment Ever.

Here's a way for Biden to assert United States leadership to benefit the world and safeguard the American economy.