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World Bank Funding at Risk Amidst Trump Administration's Policy Shift
The World Bank faces potential US withdrawal under the Trump administration due to budget cuts and policy shifts, jeopardizing its AAA rating and borrowing capacity; President Ajay Banga highlights the bank's profitability and alignment with US energy interests to secure continued funding.
World Bank Funding at Risk Amidst Trump Administration's Policy Shift
The World Bank faces potential US withdrawal under the Trump administration due to budget cuts and policy shifts, jeopardizing its AAA rating and borrowing capacity; President Ajay Banga highlights the bank's profitability and alignment with US energy interests to secure continued funding.
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52% Bias Score
Russia May Use Frozen Assets for Ukraine Reconstruction, But With Conditions
Russia may allow the use of its $300 billion in frozen European assets for Ukraine's reconstruction, but demands investment in occupied territories, as reported by Reuters, raising concerns about the agreement's implications and future conflicts.
Russia May Use Frozen Assets for Ukraine Reconstruction, But With Conditions
Russia may allow the use of its $300 billion in frozen European assets for Ukraine's reconstruction, but demands investment in occupied territories, as reported by Reuters, raising concerns about the agreement's implications and future conflicts.
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36% Bias Score
African Leaders Convene in Tanzania to Tackle Energy Crisis at 'Mission 300' Summit
African leaders convene in Tanzania for the 'Mission 300' summit to address the energy crisis, aiming to provide electricity access to 300 million more Africans by 2030, with Tanzania's success in rural electrification serving as a model.
African Leaders Convene in Tanzania to Tackle Energy Crisis at 'Mission 300' Summit
African leaders convene in Tanzania for the 'Mission 300' summit to address the energy crisis, aiming to provide electricity access to 300 million more Africans by 2030, with Tanzania's success in rural electrification serving as a model.
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36% Bias Score
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
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44% Bias Score
Lebanon's Post-War Reconstruction Faces $8.5 Billion Challenge
Six weeks after a ceasefire ended the Israel-Hezbollah war, Lebanon faces an $8.5 billion reconstruction challenge, with 99,209 housing units damaged (18% destroyed), while Hezbollah offers partial compensation but the Lebanese government lacks resources and international aid remains uncertain.
Lebanon's Post-War Reconstruction Faces $8.5 Billion Challenge
Six weeks after a ceasefire ended the Israel-Hezbollah war, Lebanon faces an $8.5 billion reconstruction challenge, with 99,209 housing units damaged (18% destroyed), while Hezbollah offers partial compensation but the Lebanese government lacks resources and international aid remains uncertain.
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44% Bias Score
World Bank Raises China Growth Forecast, But Warns of Persistent Headwinds
The World Bank raised its 2024 and 2025 China GDP growth forecasts to 4.9% and 4.5%, respectively, citing policy easing and export strength, but warned of persistent headwinds from the property sector and weak consumer confidence.
World Bank Raises China Growth Forecast, But Warns of Persistent Headwinds
The World Bank raised its 2024 and 2025 China GDP growth forecasts to 4.9% and 4.5%, respectively, citing policy easing and export strength, but warned of persistent headwinds from the property sector and weak consumer confidence.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine's Reconstruction to Cost \$524 Billion, World Bank Estimates
The World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction will cost \$524 billion, a figure significantly increased by Russian attacks on energy infrastructure; housing damage alone accounts for \$84 billion, impacting 2.5 million households, while attracting private investment is a major challenge.
Ukraine's Reconstruction to Cost \$524 Billion, World Bank Estimates
The World Bank estimates Ukraine's reconstruction will cost \$524 billion, a figure significantly increased by Russian attacks on energy infrastructure; housing damage alone accounts for \$84 billion, impacting 2.5 million households, while attracting private investment is a major challenge.
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40% Bias Score
World Bank Cancels Tanzania Tourism Project Amid Human Rights Abuses
The World Bank canceled its $150 million REGROW tourism project in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park in January 2025 following reports of widespread human rights abuses against indigenous communities, including killings, torture, and forced evictions, prompting calls for land rights restitution and acc...
World Bank Cancels Tanzania Tourism Project Amid Human Rights Abuses
The World Bank canceled its $150 million REGROW tourism project in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park in January 2025 following reports of widespread human rights abuses against indigenous communities, including killings, torture, and forced evictions, prompting calls for land rights restitution and acc...
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60% Bias Score
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
World Bank Warns of U.S. Tariff Impact on Global Growth
The World Bank warns that U.S. tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.3 percentage points in 2025 and U.S. growth by 0.9 percentage points if retaliatory tariffs are imposed, while extending U.S. tax cuts could boost U.S. growth by 0.4 percentage points in 2026; the report also highlights weak grow...
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40% Bias Score
World Bank Commits \$4 Billion to Turkey's Earthquake Recovery
The World Bank announced an additional \$1 billion in aid for Turkey, bringing the total to \$4 billion to support earthquake recovery, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, and private sector recovery in the affected region.
World Bank Commits \$4 Billion to Turkey's Earthquake Recovery
The World Bank announced an additional \$1 billion in aid for Turkey, bringing the total to \$4 billion to support earthquake recovery, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, and private sector recovery in the affected region.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index Rises Amidst Lingering Challenges
Turkey's December 2024 economic confidence index rose to 98.8, up from 97.1 in November, driven by improvements in various sectors, despite past economic challenges related to high inflation and controversial monetary policies.
Turkey's Economic Confidence Index Rises Amidst Lingering Challenges
Turkey's December 2024 economic confidence index rose to 98.8, up from 97.1 in November, driven by improvements in various sectors, despite past economic challenges related to high inflation and controversial monetary policies.
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40% Bias Score
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
World Bank Funds Togo's Digital Transformation with $100 Million
The World Bank approved $100 million in funding for Togo to improve digital infrastructure, connecting 8,000 public institutions and over 1 million people to high-speed internet, fostering digital skills and entrepreneurship to boost economic growth and climate resilience.
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44% Bias Score
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