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Lebanese economic recovery in 2025 will be undone by 2026 conflict, World Bank report shows
The report, titled “A Conflict-Torn Economy,” estimated that Lebanon’s real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.2% in 2025, marking its strongest growth since 2019.
Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer
EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds
Death toll of Venezuelan earthquakes surpasses three thousand amid criticism of slow state aid
Israel to assist developing countries improve cyber resilience
"There is great demand from African and Asian countries for Israeli knowledge in the field of cyberspace," said National Cyber Directorate director-general Yigal Unna.
Palestinian Authority PM: Israel Wants to Destroy Our Economy
Palestinian Authority asks World Bank to monitor Jewish state’s policy of withholding tax transfers over PA payments for attacks against Israelis.
Nine million Iranians still suffer from illiteracy
The country still struggles with high illiteracy rates in spite of the implementation of three strategic plans for promoting literacy.
Report: Ivanka Trump is on list of candidates to head World Bank
The list of potential candidates also includes Mark Green, head of the US Agency for International Development, Nikki Haley, former UN ambassador, and David Malpass, a current Treasury official.
Israel rises in World Bank's ease of doing business rankings
World Bank: Gaza economy is collapsing
“The economic deterioration in both Gaza and West Bank can no longer be counteracted by foreign aid, which has been in steady decline."
Australia ends direct aid to PA due to stipends to terrorists and families
Any assistance provided “to those convicted of politically motivated violence is an affront to Australian values, and undermines the prospect of meaningful peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
U.S. Supreme Court ends second Arab Bank case
Decision blocks suits for overseas terrorism against banks with US footprint
Even economic peace requires PA reform
Current donor efforts to prop up the Palestinian economy, while well intentioned and much needed, are no substitute for the internal participatory systems of transparency and accountability.
