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Int'l Trade Union Confederation calls WBG, IMF to overhaul multilateral system, act for sustainable recovery

Apr 09, 2023

In a statement to the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and its Global Unions partners are calling for the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to overhaul the multilateral system and take bold action to ensure a new social contract for a sustainable recovery.

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World Bank, IMF chiefs to discuss complex challenges facing global economy

Apr 09, 2023

The 2023 Spring Meetings will be held in Washington, D.C., from April 10-16 under the theme "The Way Forward: Building Resilience and Reshaping Development''.
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Tunisia's tourism receipts up 64 pc, rake in over 1 billion dinar in Q1 2023

Apr 09, 2023
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US, Iran tensions escalate as Pentagon deploys nuclear-powered submarine in Middle East

Apr 09, 2023

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Dubai Customs collaborates with Global Innovation Institute to enhance services

Apr 09, 2023

Dr. Hussam Jumaa, Director of Service Innovation at Dubai Customs, and Anthony Mills, the Executive Director of the...
Members of the Israeli security forces stand guard at the Al-Aqsa on April 9, 2023. (Photo/Reuters)

Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes against targets in Syria

Apr 09, 2023

Israel launched strikes against Syrian military targets after several rockets were fired from Syria, CNN wrote citing the...
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44 civilians killed in two separate attacks in Burkina Faso

Apr 09, 2023

A local governor, Rodolphe Sorgho, blamed terrorists for the "despicable and barbaric" attacks, without naming a specific group.
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Sri Lankan President assures justice for Easter Sunday victims

Apr 09, 2023
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Vietnam may ban TikTok if 'toxic' content not removed

Apr 09, 2023
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Japan to lead G-7 talks on climate, decarbonisation, energy stability

Apr 09, 2023
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Afghanistan: Farmers fear drop in crop yield in drought-prone areas

Apr 09, 2023
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PM Narendra Modi extends best wishes for 35th Australian Sikh Games

Apr 09, 2023
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DEWA to launch its 'Sat-2' 6U nanosatellite in April

Apr 09, 2023
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EAM Jaishankar to visit Uganda, Mozambique next week: MEA

Apr 09, 2023
A Chinese warship fires towards the shore during a military drill near Fuzhou near the Taiwan controlled Matsu Islands (Image Credit: Reuters)

'"Will fight to defend, protect home together": Taiwan Defence Ministry

Apr 09, 2023
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Israel strikes Syria in response to rocket attacks

Apr 09, 2023
UK PM Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden.

British PM Sunak to meet US President Biden in Northern Ireland next week

Apr 09, 2023
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EU binds aid with removal of ban on Afghan working women by Taliban

Apr 09, 2023
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3 rockets fired from Syria after Israel beefs up its forces

Apr 09, 2023