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The BRICS club of emerging economies may be a long way from rivalling the IMF or challenging US dollar dominance.

The IMF releases new economic forecasts showing that global GDP growth will decline slightly by 20.9 to 3.1 pct from 3.2 pct this year.

Kristalina Georgieva stressed three economic priorities on inflation, fiscal buffers, and geopolitical fragmentation.

We are living through arguably one of the most complicated, unpredictable geopolitical and geoeconomic environments in decades.

MoF said the meetings provide a platform to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues between Malaysia, WBG, IMF and other member countries.

Shehbaz Sharif officially becomes prime minister for a second time.

According to IMF, this would mainly be driven by higher global export demand, particularly from the technology sector.

With the accession of the six new members, -BRICS Pluss- share of the global population will be at 45% (3.7 billion) and its share of the worlds territory at 30%

The legislation was passed without a vote in the 225-member parliament as part of requirements linked to a $2.9 billion bailout from IMF.

Throughout history, the US has often attempted to resolve its economic issues through military interventions across the globe.

The IMF said the 2023 Budget lacks specific medium-term revenue-enhancing measures and a timeline for the medium-term revenue strategy.

Countries are making efforts to move away from the US dollar, but have yet to find a currency that could substitute or at least compete with it, renowned American investor Jim Rogers told Sputnik.

Doctors and university teachers working at state-run hospitals and universities started a 24-hour strike, warning of longer strikes.

BNM said the reserves position is sufficient to finance 5.3 months of imports of goods and services.

In a statement today, the central bank said the reserves position is 1.0 time the total short-term external debt.

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.

A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc

A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.

Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.

Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.

Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.