When India had opposed the veto power of the P5
On this day – June 26 – in 1945, India became a founder of the United Nations (UN) along with 50 other member-states.
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World Bank expects global economy to expand by 4% in 2021
The World Bank Group on Tuesday issued a guarded growth forecast for the global economy this year, saying that a four per cent overall expansion was likely, although the recovery will likely be a “subdued” one.
COVID-19 robs children in poor countries of nearly four months of school
The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed children in the poorest countries of nearly four months of
G7 supports extension of G20 debt freeze, calls for reforms to address ‘shortcomings’
In a joint statement, the ministers from the Group of Seven advanced economies said they “strongly regret” moves by some countries to skip participation by classifying their state-owned institutions as commercial lenders.
How Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal can shape seamless and resilient transport connectivity
Comparative and contemporary learning are essential for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal to shape seamless and resilient transport connectivity: CUTS
Security Council makes first ever Iraq visit
The Security Council has concluded a first-ever visit to Iraq on Saturday, five years on from the proclamation, by the ISIL terrorist group, of a “caliphate” in the country. The visit also took in a trip to Kuwait.
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Global growth forecasts downgraded by World Bank
The World Bank has lowered its expectations of global economic growth for this year in a new report. It says that, although the picture for poorer countries is expected to stabilize in 2020, economic momentum remains weak.
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New World Bank boss vows to keep climate goals, evolve China relationship
Malpass has pledged to step up the lender’s anti-poverty mission