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UNRWA faces mounting challenges as Palestinian refugee needs grow in Gaza and the West Bank

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is facing growing challenges in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip as prolonged conflict, military operations, financial difficulties and operational restrictions continue to affect its ability to provide essential......

South Africa secures $1.5 billion World Bank loan to modernize key infrastructure

South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to finance structural reforms aimed at improving critical infrastructure, reducing economic bottlenecks and supporting long-term job creation, the country's National Treasury announced on Tuesday. The financing will be directed toward......

Bank of Africa launches MCM 2026 campaign to support Moroccans living abroad

Bank of Africa has launched its MCM 2026 campaign, an initiative designed to strengthen its support for Moroccans living abroad by providing tailored banking services, investment opportunities, and personalized assistance before, during, and after their visits to Morocco. Built around the slogan "Wherever......

Markets expect two ECB rate hikes by early 2027 as inflation concerns return

Financial markets are increasingly pricing in the possibility that the European Central Bank (ECB) will raise interest rates twice by early 2027, as renewed inflation concerns influence investor expectations across the euro area. German two-year government bond yields remained broadly stable on Monday......

Sterling holds firm as Andy Burnham prepares to become UK prime minister

The British pound traded in a narrow range on Monday as financial markets monitored a major political transition in the United Kingdom, with Andy Burnham set to succeed Keir Starmer as prime minister. Currency traders showed little immediate reaction to the leadership change, instead focusing on the......

ICICI Bank beats forecasts as first-quarter profit jumps on strong lending growth

ICICI Bank reported a robust increase in first-quarter profit, surpassing market expectations as strong loan demand and lower provisions for potential bad loans boosted earnings. The results reinforce the strength of India's banking sector, where healthy credit growth and improving asset quality......

European Parliament rejects Vox proposal targeting EU funding for Morocco's infrastructure projects

The European Parliament has rejected a proposal introduced by Spain's right-wing Vox party seeking to challenge European Investment Bank (EIB) financing for infrastructure projects in Morocco, reaffirming broad political support for development cooperation between the European Union and the North......

Fifth Third profit rises as higher interest income and fee growth strengthen quarterly results

Fifth Third Bancorp reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profit, supported by stronger net interest income and growing revenues from its capital markets and wealth management divisions. The performance highlights the continued resilience of regional banks in the United States as lenders adapt......

World Bank launches innovation challenge to strengthen public financial oversight in Morocco

The World Bank has launched the GovTech Innovation Challenge 2026, inviting technology companies from around the world to develop innovative digital solutions that can improve public financial oversight and strengthen government accountability in Morocco. Organized in partnership with the Swiss State......