Iraq’s president ratifies record $152 billion budget criticized by IMF for too rosy projections
Baghdad (AP) — Iraq’s president on Wednesday approved a record $152 billion budget that the parliament voted on earlier this
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Foes of Myanmar’s military regime applaud new US sanctions, but want action to block gas revenues
Bangkok (AP) — Opponents of Myanmar’s military government applauded fresh financial sanctions imposed by the United States on the Southeast
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What to know about India’s ties with Russia
New Delhi (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington in June was expected to reduce India’s dependence on Moscow for
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Pakistan’s premier meets with the head of IMF in Paris, hoping to unlock $6B deal to avoid default
Islamabad (AP) — Pakistan’s premier Shahbaz Sharif met Thursday with the head of the International Monetary Fund on the sidelines
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Climate activist Nakate urges rich countries to cancel debt, grant climate finance at Paris summit
Paris (AP) — Facing an audience packed with world leaders and finance officials in suits, Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate
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Israel demolishes alleged Palestinian attacker’s home in volatile occupied West Bank
Jerusalem (AP) — Israeli troops on Thursday demolished the home of a Palestinian who is suspected of killing an Israeli
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UAE leader welcomes Iranian foreign minister in latest softening of Persian Gulf tensions
Dubai (AP) — The president of the United Arab Emirates met with Iran’s visiting foreign minister on Thursday in the
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Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate change
Mecca (AP) — Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites. But as climate
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Modi invites US students to India as he kicks off official visit
Washington (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged American students to come to India during his first official stop
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Exclusive: US to ease visas for skilled Indian workers as Modi visits
Washington (Reuters) – The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States,
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