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PERSIAN GULF

Global economy at risk of recession if war against Iran persists: IMF

‎The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the global economy is at risk of a major recession if the United States fails to reach an agreement with Iran and the conflict persists.

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ECONOMY

IMF expects Iran’s economy to grow by 3% this year

IMF figures show Iran’s economy will expand by 3% this year and by another 2% next year.

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A SIMPLE QUESTION

Greece and EU

In 2010 Greece became effectively insolvent and the European Union offered to help Greece avoid bankruptcy – but at a price.

LEBANON

Lebanon court orders seizure of central bank governor’s assets

A Lebanese court orders seizure of the assets and property of the country’s central bank governor Riad Salameh.

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ON THE NEWS LINE

Cruel US sanctions

The coronavirus and its aftermath has become the latest battlefield between Iran and the US.

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VENEZUELA

IMF declines Venezuela's request of $5bn to tackle coronavirus

The International Monetary Fund has declined to offer a $5 billion financial support to Venezuela to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

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ECONOMY

Iran finance minister cancels US visit over visa denials

Iran’s finance minister says he canceled a US visit after members of his delegation were denied visas.

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ECONOMIC DIVIDE

IMF loan: The takeover of Pakistan

Pakistan has been facing serious challenges in the past 30 years. 

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