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Iran moves closer to joining the BRICS New Development Bank

Iran is moving toward membership of the New Development Bank (NDB), the multilateral financial institution associated with the BRICS group, according to Iranian Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati. Hemmati made the announcement during a meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors......

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund posts record $184 billion first-half profit as technology stocks surge

Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world’s largest institutional investors, recorded an exceptional financial performance during the first half of 2026, supported by strong equity markets and gains in technology companies, particularly in Asia. Managed by Norges Bank Investment......

ECB leans towards approving UniCredit’s Commerzbank takeover bid

The European Central Bank is leaning toward approving UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank, according to an internal document outlining the central bank's preliminary assessment of the proposed transaction. The potential takeover would bring together two major European banking groups and could create......

UN warns of a dangerous turning point in the West Bank amid rising violence and settlement activity

The United Nations has warned that the situation in the occupied West Bank is reaching a “dangerous turning point” as settler violence, displacement, demolitions and Israeli settlement activity continue to intensify. During a United Nations Security Council briefing, UN Deputy Coordinator......

West Africa expected to record 4.6% economic growth in 2026

West Africa is expected to maintain relatively strong economic momentum in 2026 despite persistent uncertainty in the global economy. According to projections from the African Development Bank (AfDB), regional economic growth is forecast to reach 4.6% this year, following estimated growth of 4.8% in......

Russia opens regulated markets to major cryptocurrencies

Russia is moving toward a more structured framework for cryptocurrency trading after the Central Bank announced that major digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether, could be made available for public trading on Russian exchanges. The move follows the adoption of new legislation governing......

BRICS explores cross-border payment links and digital currencies

The BRICS group is examining ways to improve cross-border payments by potentially linking fast payment systems and central bank digital currencies among its member states, according to Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Malhotra said that reducing the cost......

Bank of Japan signals faster rate hikes amid rising inflation concerns

The Bank of Japan is showing growing readiness to tighten monetary policy as policymakers become increasingly concerned that inflation could remain above the central bank’s 2% target. A summary of recent discussions revealed that several officials are considering a faster pace of interest-rate......

World Bank: More than 43% of Moroccan university graduates work below their qualification level

A university degree does not necessarily guarantee Moroccan graduates a job that matches their education and skills, according to recent World Bank data. The findings point to a growing mismatch between the qualifications produced by Morocco's education system and the types of jobs currently available......