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Lebanese economic recovery in 2025 will be undone by 2026 conflict, World Bank report shows
The report, titled “A Conflict-Torn Economy,” estimated that Lebanon’s real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.2% in 2025, marking its strongest growth since 2019.
Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer
EU, World Bank funds saved Palestinian Authority from economic collapse, INSS finds
Death toll of Venezuelan earthquakes surpasses three thousand amid criticism of slow state aid
‘Rebuilding a country the size of Syria means contracts worth billions of dollars,’ expert says
Renewed attention to reconstruction opportunities is colliding with unresolved sanctions exposure, weak institutions, damaged infrastructure, and uncertainty over Syria’s political future
Trump's Board of Peace's official fund receives 'zero dollars' despite billions pledged - report
The board has received donations, but they have been deposited directly via its JPMorgan account, according to the board’s spokesperson.
World Bank warns of 16% rise in commodity pricing over Hormuz closure
World Bank forecasts a 24% rise in energy prices in 2026, driven by the Iran conflict and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global markets.
A new Marshall Plan: Israel, Gulf States in a new Middle East development plan - opinion
International development is not philanthropy; it's the new realism of the Middle East.
Kosovo to hold election in bid to end year-long political impasse
The vote is the second this year in Europe's youngest nation after Kurti's Vetevendosje party fell short of a majority in February.
World Bank, in letter to US, backs draft UN resolution on Gaza
The resolution calls on the World Bank and other financial institutions to facilitate and provide resources for the reconstruction of Gaza, estimated to cost around $70 billion.
IMF, World Bank members look at Gaza reconstruction, challenges ahead
The World Bank, UN and European Union had estimated in February that it would cost more than $50 billion to rebuild Gaza, and are finalizing a new interim estimate of $70 billion.
Paying for the 'day after': Who will fund Gaza’s reconstruction? - opinion
The donors likely to finance Egypt’s plan include a mix of international and regional actors.
World Bank approves $250 million for Lebanon to launch a broader $1 billion recovery
In March, the World Bank estimated Lebanon would need a total $11 billion for reconstruction.
Israel-Hezbollah conflict cost Lebanon $8.5 billion, World Bank says
Lebanon faces estimated economic losses of $5.1 billion over 12 months, driven primarily by heavy impacts on commerce, tourism, and agriculture.
