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IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance
IMF and Argentina agree deal unlocking $1 bn in assistance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday it had reached an agreement with the highly indebted Argentine government as it reviews the country's financial reforms, paving the way for a $1 billion dollar disbursement.

April 15, 2026

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World Bank chief economist warns of hunger risk from war in Iran
World Bank chief economist warns of hunger risk from war in Iran

The conflict in the Middle East could push millions more towards hunger as its economic fallout reverberates further around the globe, the World Bank's chief economist warned in an AFP interview on Wednesday.

April 15, 2026

France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup
France boss Deschamps confirms Ekitike to miss World Cup

Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, his national team coach Didier Deschamps said Wednesday.

April 15, 2026

Pope urges Cameroon's leaders to examine 'conscience'
Pope urges Cameroon's leaders to examine 'conscience'

Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Cameroon's leaders to examine their "conscience" and tackle corruption and rights abuses, in a pointed speech on the first day of his visit to the central African country.

April 15, 2026

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Impact sub Kohli shines as Bengaluru move top of IPL
Impact sub Kohli shines as Bengaluru move top of IPL

Virat Kohli was introduced as an impact substitute for the first time in the IPL and his 49 led defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comprehensive five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday.

April 15, 2026

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Swiss watchmakers say time will tell on effects of Mideast conflict
Swiss watchmakers say time will tell on effects of Mideast conflict

The Middle East war has plunged Swiss watchmakers into uncertainty, testing the resilience of an iconic national industry already shaken by several crises.

April 15, 2026