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OPINION

Jobs at the heart of the new playbook for Pacific small states

Businesses closed, and tourism and agriculture came to a standstill, putting jobs, incomes and economic growth at risk across the country.

INNOVATION

Fiji pushes sustainable growth and regional cooperation agenda at IMF and Commonwealth meetings

The IMF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small island economies through sustainable economic policies and regional engagement.

INNOVATION

Albanese and Banga aim to drive sustainable growth in the Pacific

Banga's visit to Australia is part of a broader tour that alos took him to Fiji and Tuvalu, making it the first visit to Fiji by a World Bank president in 50 years and the first-ever visit to Tuvalu.

INNOVATION

India Leads Global Economic Growth in 2024, surpassing U.S. and China

The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report predicts that India’s economy will expand by 6.6 per cent in 2024

OPINION

Can this former CEO fix the World Bank and solve the world’s climate finance and debt crises as the institution’s next president?

Banga will need to set clear goals for each part of the World Bank Group and get them working more effectively to help the world achieve its goals.

INNOVATION

Ajay Banga all set to become first Indian-origin President of the World Bank

Mr Banga is the son of retired Lieutant General of the Indian Army General Harbhajan Singh Banga and former CEO of Mastercard.

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IMMIGRATION

Arshdeep Singh and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu deported to India over extortion and drug trafficking in Canada

Arshdeep Singh, who entered Canada on a study permit in 2022, and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, a temporary resident since 2016 and suspected member of the Ruffians gang, were both linked to criminal networks with connections in India.

NEWS

Iran thanks India as first people-funded medical aid shipment reaches Red Crescent

The donation-backed consignment highlights both the depth of people-to-people ties with Iran and the practical role Indian civil society can play during a regional emergency.

NEWS

“You don’t get to redefine this war”: Gold Star wife rebukes Trump’s counter-terrorism chief after resignation over Iran war

Sharrell Anne, the wife of a U.S. service member killed by Iranian-backed forces in Iraq, publicly challenged Kent’s position.