Türkiye to help for Safe Return of Syrian Refugees
Türkiye will make efforts for the safe return of the Syrian refugees residing in the country back home, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said...
War on drugs has failed, completely and utterly
The UN human rights chief has called on leaders and international stakeholders to radically rethink global drug policy, stating that the decades-long “War on...
Sweden’s opportunity to lead on the clean energy transition
Sweden’s advanced electricity system, natural resources and geology mean the country is well placed to accelerate electrification and transform energy-intensive industries by drawing heavily...
Non-Oil Sectors Drive Robust Growth in GCC Countries
The GCC region is estimated to have subdued economic growth of 1.6% in 2024 but is forecast to grow at 4.2% in 2025-2026, according...
There is no AI without energy
Leading figures from governments, the energy sector, the tech industry and civil society gathered this week for the first major international meeting of its...
Montenegro Accelerates Energy Transition
World Bank Group approved a €31.0 million loan to support Montenegro in its efforts to decarbonize its energy sector and accelerate the transition to...
New Report Calls for Urgent Action to Build a Resilient Future in Central African Republic
A new World Bank report highlights the urgency for the Central African Republic (CAR) to build resilience to climate change and curb poverty, which...
Afghanistan: Economy Shows Modest Growth After Two Years of Severe Contraction
The Afghan economy is showing signs of moderate growth, but still faces significant headwinds, including fiscal constraints, trade imbalances, and a limited capacity for...
Saudi Arabia and World Bank to Establish a Global Knowledge Hub in Riyadh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the World Bank Group signed an agreement today to establish a Knowledge Hub in Riyadh to drive the...
Syrian army command tells officers that Assad’s rule has ended
The Syrian army command has notified officers that President Bashar al-Assad's rule has ended as militants enter the capital Damascus, an officer says.
The unnamed...