It was a haven for the young, where they could find hot chocolate when they wanted quiet and affordable drinks when they did not. Then it turned into a place of death. By Ségolène Le Stradic and Til ...

The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database contains selected macroeconomic data series from the statistical appendix of the World Economic Outlook report, which presents the IMF staff's analysis and ...

Fireworks attached to bottles of Champagne sent up showers of sparks that appear to have ignited insulation in a bar. The blaze killed 40 people. By Ségolène Le StradicAurelien Breeden and Thomas ...

As of October 2025, the World Economic Outlook database and supporting documents will be accessible through the IMF Data portal. The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is created during the ...

Following a major fire at a PG&E substation, restoration efforts are underway to reconnect affected customers in San Francisco. The utility emphasizes safety, ongoing communication... Power quality ...

The 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund will take place from Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18. Keystones of the Annual Meetings are the Plenary ...

Venezuela is unlikely to see any meaningful boost to crude output for years even if U.S. oil majors do invest the billions of dollars in the country that President Donald Trump promised just hours ...

Many U.S. adults (35%) have moved on from the religion of their youth. Yet most Americans have not, including a majority – 56% – who still identify with their childhood religion. Fresh data delivered ...

Donald Trump has warned that conflicts such as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war can quickly escalate into world wars. “Things like this end up in third world wars. And I told that the other day. I said, ...

Special occasion dresses for older ladies heading to their NYE party or to a winter wedding - with tips from the 50+ royal fashionistas… Sponsored by L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect ...

The World Bank Group focuses on solutions that meet our clients where they are and help them realize their smart development goals. We are supporting countries to build resilience to climate change so ...