World Bank chief sees $100 bln-plus lending boost from country contributions
Ajay Banga, World Bank president, participates in global infrastructure and investment forum in New York, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Seth...
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U.S.-Iran detainee swap deal to go ahead on Monday, says Tehran
The Iranian and U.S. flags are seen printed on paper in this illustration taken January 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo...
U.S. Treasury official says Iraq must act to avoid further action on banks
U.S. Treasury sees 'continued risk' at Iraqi banksU.S. blacklisted 14 banks in July for illicit dollar useEnhanced U.S. scrutiny targets...
New Mideast corridor would include trains to India, Delhi says
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inspects the honour guard during his ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential...
Insight: Iran, US on verge of prisoner swap under Qatar-mediated deal
Iran-US prisoner releases set to follow fund transferAccord sidesteps thorny Iran-US nuclear disputeDeal between old foes mediated by QatarGulf state...
UK foreign minister to warn of Iran threat on visit to Israel
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly walks on Downing Street on the day of a cabinet meeting, in London, Britain September...
EU commission chief asks G20 to join global carbon pricing
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gestures during a joint press statement with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr at...
Oil settles up on expectations of U.S. crude draws and tight supply
NEW YORK, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday, reversing early declines as traders anticipated further draws on U.S. crude oil inventory following extended production cuts in Saudi Arabia and Russia.Brent crude futures settled up 56 cents to $90.60 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) futures settled up 85 cents to $87.54. Both benchmarks rose by $1 and then pared gains."We have pretty low crude supplies in the U.S., with several weeks of big crude oil draws pushing prices up," said Bob Yawger, director...
Saudi Arabia considering investing in ‘Made in Italy’ fund
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki hold a joint press conference in Warsaw, Poland, July 5, 2023, REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsEnergy projects focal point of agreementSaudis could invest in 'Made in Italy' fundPM has sought closer ties with Gulf countriesMILAN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Italy and Saudi Arabia are in talks about a potential Saudi investment in Rome's new strategic fund, Italy's Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Monday, as the two signed a deal to forge closer economic relations, particularly in energy.The...
EU to seek COP28 deal on phasing out fossil fuels, draft document says
A coal-fired power station scheduled to shut down is seen in As Pontes, Spain, February 8, 2022. Picture taken February...
