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Lavrov criticizes IMF, World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what he described as a grossly unequal distribution of financial aid, claiming Ukraine has received more support...
Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For July 9
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of July 9, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 28...
Bolivian President urges nations to abandon US dollar for trade
Weekly Blitz
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July 8, 2025
Bolivian President Luis Arce has issued a sharp call for countries around the world to move away from using the US dollar in international trade, stating that the era of dominance by a single country-namely the United States-has come to an end....
EAM Jaishankar Meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, Discusses India-China Ties
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Beijing, July 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and discussed the trajectory of India-China bilateral relations. Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from...
Business News | India Ranks Among Top World's Most Equal Societies: World Bank Report
Latestly
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July 5, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data from the World Bank. Ranking fourth worldwide in income equality, India now stands just behind...
Belarusians Will Be Temporarily Disconnected From Payment Cards
Charter 97
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It is better to stock up on cash in advance and make important payments. Belarusbank customers will have short-term problems with transactions on accounts and cards. The largest bank of the country, Belarusbank, informs about technical works -...
Belarusian Actor Andrei Bordukhayev Died In Exile
Charter 97
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5 Andrei Bordukhaev He was 49 years old. Today, July 5, Belarusian actor Andrei Bordukhaev (Andrei Bordukhaev-Orel) died after a long illness. This was reported on his page in facebook by actor Igor Sigov. "Today we had a great misfortune - our...
BRICS currency paves way for BRICS Pay
The Hindu Business Line
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July 8, 2025
The US and its President have a reason to fear the growing clout of the BRICS bloc | Photo Credit: iStockphoto The BRICS summit 2025 has drawn to a close with the usual commitment to forge cooperation in the Global South and the expected tirade...
The minister, the general and the oil baron: All the mysterious deaths of Russian officials and businessmen
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
More Than 10 Drones Flew Into Belarus
Charter 97
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On the night of July 7-8. On the night of July 7-8, more than 10 drones flew into Homiel region, reports "Flagstaff." The Ukrainian project "Rinda monitory" recorded the flights of 10 drones in the direction of Belarus from 3:44 to 4:39. You can...
Regional film festival hosts screen bonanza
Dawn
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The 2025 SCO Film Cooperation Forum was held in the Yongchuan district of Chongqing on July 4. [Photo provided to China Daily] To the delight of movie fans in China, they will have more opportunities in the future to watch quality films from...
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus I.Sekreta meets the Ambassador of Slovakia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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08 July 2025 On July 8, 2025 the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Igor Sekreta, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to the Republic of Belarus, Jozef Migaš. The...
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov visits Brazil
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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08 July 2025 The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, continues his visit to Brazil, representing the Republic of Belarus at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on behalf of the Head of State. In his speech...
Kyrgyzstan Eases Plastic Ban to Comply with EAEU Standards
Times of Central Asia
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July 14, 2025
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has signed amendments to the law “On Limiting the Circulation of Polymer Film Bags and Plastic Items in the Territory of the Kyrgyz Republic,” easing some of the country’s planned restrictions on single-use plastics....
How to enter Ukraine’s defense market: A short guide for foreign companies
The Kyiv Independent
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July 8, 2025
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in the op-ed section are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect the views of the Kyiv Independent. For editorial coverage of Ukraine’s weapons procurement, the country’s Defense Ministry and the...
Lavrov slams IMF and World Bank for favoring Ukraine over Africa
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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Russias foreign minister has called for the reform of global financial institutions and the more equitable distribution of aid Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank for what...
Russian economy meltdown as potato prices soar 167% as 'recession' warning sent
Daily Express
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July 8, 2025
Vladimir Putin has been warned that Russia is facing an economic crisis as potato prices shoot up and fail to meet high demand. Prices of potatoes have skyrocketed by a staggering 167% over the last year, marking the most significant increase...
Iran Releases Currency Exchange Rates For July 8
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has released the official exchange rates for foreign currencies as of July 8, Trend reports. According to the rates announced by the CBI, the value of 41...
Tinubu Urges BRICS to Rethink Global Governance Structure, Finance, Health
This Day
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July 8, 2025
•Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS’ allies DejiElumoyeand Michael Olugbode in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called for a re-evaluation of the current global governance structure, as well as the financial and healthcare systems, urging...
International passenger traffic growth keeps market resilient
International Airport Review
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July 8, 2025
Passenger traffic remains resilient in May, but airport performance continues to be hampered by aircraft shortages and maintenance issues affecting airlines, ATM disruptions and aviation taxes. ACI Europe has released its air traffic report for...