The Trump administration is seeking a major military funding increase, including hundreds of millions of dollars aimed at countering Iran's nuclear ambitions. The proposal highlights Washington's continued focus on defense modernization, regional deterrence and strategic security priorities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Money Now, Dust Later: Trump Wants $672 Million to 'Capture' Iranian Nuclear Material

The US Supreme Court has ruled against the Trump administration, upholding a lower court's decision to unfreeze $2 billion in foreign aid. This legal setback forces USAID to proceed with payments for already completed projects, marking a significant blow to Trump’s funding policies.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump’s aid freeze, orders payment

Amid the row over alleged U.S. aid funding to India, U.S. President Donald Trump made a fresh claim. Over the weekend he claimed that the Biden administration has allocated $18 million in funding to India to help with its election. This was his fifth public statement in a week on the issue. Watch in for more details!

Trump says '$18 million for India', days after he said $21 million

President Donald Trump’s claim that the US provided $21 million in aid for India’s elections has been debunked. Reports confirm the funds were actually allocated to Bangladesh, not India. This revelation sparks fresh debate over foreign aid and misinformation.

Reports confirm USAID funds went to Bangladesh, not India

Eight years since the Arab kingdom undertook an ambitious project to overhaul and diversify the Saudi economy, the country is struggling to keep the project afloat and meet the 2030 deadline. Why is the oil-rich nation's mega project in trouble?

Saudi Arabia: Is the crown prince's 'Vision 2030' fading under fund crunch?

Egyptians are facing a significant economic challenge as inflation spiked to a record 35.7% in February. This comes ahead of Ramadan, a time when food purchases typically increase. Data shows a record monthly inflation rate of 11.4%. Food and beverage costs are a major driver of this surge, with annual increases exceeding 50%.

Egypt's inflation surges ahead of Ramadan

In a big boost to Egypt's economic recovery, the country has secured an expanded $8 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund. The deal comes hours after the central bank liberalised its currency and delivered a six percent rate hike in a push to stabilise the economy.

Egypt secures expanded $8 billion deal with the IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) board of directors approved a 9-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan on Wednesday for an amount of $3 billion to support the authorities’ economic stabilization program.

IMF greenlights $3 billion financial lifeline to support Pakistan's financial crisis 

Hillary Clinton, former US secretary of state, announced on Monday (February 6), a US$50 million Global Climate Resilience Fund for women to combat climate change.

Hillary Clinton interacts with SEWA workers in Gujarat, announces US$50 million climate fund for women

Judges require a law degree and extensive experience to make sensitive rulings. The use of ChatGPT by a Colombian judge has instilled a deep fear in people who are stuck in figuring out if the AI application is at a stage to replace judges, presiding over the rulings and making decisions which require moral involvement.

Columbian judge uses ChatGPT to decide if autistic boy should get medical funding

In a bid to raise funds for people in war-torn Ukraine, an NFT of the Ukrainian flag was sold for $6.75 million. The sale was organised by UkraineDAO. The winning bid was placed on behalf of a pool of 3,271 donors through a service called PartyBid.

NFT of the Ukrainian flag sold for $6.75 million in an effort to raise funds

International Monetary Fund chief economist Gita Gopinath will return to Harvard University in January as planned when her public service leave of absence from the university ends, the IMF said on Tuesday.

IMF chief economist Gopinath to leave fund, return to Harvard

Japan's central bank on Friday announced its first investment fund for efforts to address climate change, as the government works towards its new target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.

Bank of Japan announces first green investment fund

Malaysia on Monday announced it had established a $2.4 million compensation fund to provide cash assistance for any Covid-19 vaccine recipients, who suffer severe reactions due to inoculations.

Malaysia sets up compensation fund for Covid-19 vaccinations 

India will be funding Nepali Rs 246 million for the reconstruction of three more cultural heritage projects in Nepal after six out of the 28 heritage sites contracts have already been reconstructed.

India to fund NRs 246 million for 3 cultural heritages' reconstruction in Nepal 

Kalanick tweeted that the new fund, 'Ten-One-Hundred', will make investments in real estate, e-commerce and emerging innovation in China and India

Former Uber CEO Kalanick to start fund called '10100'

The Sensex finally settled up 90.40 points, or 0.26 per cent at 34,443.19, which is still all time closing high

Stocks at new closing highs on fund inflows, global leads

Swift moves by the Conservative Party that see Theresa May replacing David Cameron as prime minister have helped fund a recovery

Brexit, what Brexit? Global shares near 2016 highs

'...Charges against him were only unproven accusations and he had always maintained his innocence' says attorneys

Indian-origin hedge fund manager commits suicide after being charged with insider trading

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