Argentina has been in economic difficulty for years. On Wednesday, social & political organizations blocked multiple streets and highways into the argentine capital, Buenos Aires. The Argentinians are up in arms against soaring inflation, & poverty affects nearly half the population. Nearly 18.6 million people are unable to cover their basic food needs with their salaries. Left-leaning organizations are demanding more social aid from the government to counteract the economic deterioration.

Argentina: Poverty now affects nearly half the population; People protest IMF deal and demand jobs

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday (March 31) approved a four-year $15.6 billion loan for Ukraine to help the war-torn country meet urgent funding needs as it continues to defend against the Russian offensive.

IMF board approves $15.6 billion loan for war-torn Ukraine

Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cautioned on Sunday that risks to financial stability had increased and emphasised the need for vigilance. The managing director of the IMF predicted that 2023 will be yet another hard year, with global economy dropping to below 3.0 percent as a result of the conflict in the Ukraine, monetary tightening, and pandemic's scarring

IMF chief Georgieva says risk to financial stability have increased

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva, on Sunday (March 26) warned that the risks to financial stability have increased and stressed the “need for vigilance”.

Risks to financial stability have increased, says IMF chief calls for 'need for vigilance'

A Reuters report citing an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official, on Friday (March 24) indicated that Pakistan’s recently announced fuel pricing scheme was not discussed with the United States-based agency and the long-awaited loan agreement will be signed after that and a few remaining points are addressed.

Pakistan: IMF asks govt to explain its fuel-pricing scheme before signing loan deal

A long overdue loan agreement between the IMF and Pakistan is due to be signed soon but both parties have to work out the remaining pointers including a proposed fuel pricing scheme. Watch the video to know more about the subsidy scheme.

Pakistan's new fuel subsidy program; IMF says scheme essential for Pak-IMF deal | World News | WION

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Sri Lanka: IMF approves $3-billion bailout, can the country come out of its deep economic mess?

Signs of revival and hope for the Sri Lanka economy as the International Monetary Fund clears $2.9 billion aid for the straggling economy. But can this 17th round of IMF aid bring about the end to economic troubles faced by Sri Lanka's people? The country continues to struggle between imposing intense austerity measures to revive the economy on one hand... and daily struggles faced by the common man on the other.

IMF clears $2.9 billion aid for Sri Lanka | Inside South Asia

Lebanon's financial crisis is getting worse and the international monetary fund has said that the country is in a 'dangerous state'. It has urged the government to halt borrowing from the Central bank. The IMF said that the Lebanese government committed to reforms but failed to implement it.

Lebanon: Protest in front of Central Bank in Beirut; economic crisis brings people to streets

Four years of economic meltdown in Lebanon creating a dangerous situation

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday (March 22) that the country has received USD 330 million as the first tranche of International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.

Sri Lanka gets USD 330 million from IMF, the first tranche of bailout

Pakistan on Tuesday (March 21) approved a supplementary grant of around $330K to prevent an impending default on account of diesel purchase payments to Kuwait, owing to the nation's efforts to keep total spending within the limits agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Pakistan averts default on diesel payments to Kuwait, ECC approves additional grant to foot the bill

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine for a four-year financing package worth about $15.6 billion, offering funds the country needs as it continues to defend against Russia's invasion.

IMF staff reaches agreement with Ukraine for $15.6 bln program

Sri Lanka has secured a $3billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it faces its worst economic crisis since independence. The deal has been nearly a year in the making and a lifeline for the country that has billions of dollars in loans.

Sri Lankan president vows to get economy back on track

The Pakistan Day parade, which is held annually on March 23, has been cancelled this year due to growing political unrest and the nation's floundering economic situation, as per a Zee News report.

Pakistan cancels military parade over political unrest, economic instability

Sri Lanka expects approval from the International Monetary Fund to start the disbursal of $2.9 billion in the third or fourth week of this month, President Ranil Wickremesinghe says.

Sri Lanka expects IMF nod for $2.9 billion package after China support

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said that Sri Lanka's tax reforms are necessary for the cash-strapped country to regain the confidence of creditors.

IMF says Sri Lanka’s tax reforms essential to regain the confidence of creditors

It's been a week since the International Monetary Funds team concluded its visit to Pakistan. The country has been trying hard to convince IMF to release a loan installment but it looks like the condition isn't getting any better for the Pakistan. In a latest twist, according to reports, Pakistan officials accuses IMF for changing goalposts regarding its conditions.

Pakistan officials accuse IMF for changing goalposts, says report

In a meeting with the International Monetary Fund, India, and other creditor countries on Saturday, the World Bank's president stated that the organisation will "give as much concessionality to the debt treatment" for struggling economies as possible.

World Bank vows to aid distressed economies

The meeting of the finance ministers for the group of 20 (G20) countries which had convened in the Indian city of Bengaluru ended on Saturday (February 25) without a joint statement.

G20 finance meet ends without joint statement after differences over Russia-Ukraine conflict

India’s push to regulate cryptocurrencies gained support from both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United States (US) on Saturday as finance chiefs of the bloc wrap up two-days of talks.

India’s push to regulate cryptocurrencies gets support from IMF, US at G20

The cash-strapped Pakistan government has directed the accountant general to cease the clearing of bills, including salaries, owing to the current economic crisis, according to a media report on Saturday (February 25).

Cash-strapped Pakistan government halts clearance of bills, salaries: Report

Sri Lanka's Public Utilities Commission has approved the hike in power tariff to the tune of 66 per cent. The four-member commission approved the tariff hike with a majority while the Chairman of the Commission Janaka Ratnayake dissented.

Sri Lanka hikes power prices by 66% in a bid to gain IMF support

A sedition case was registered on Monday (February 13) against Pakistan's former finance minister Shaukat Tarin in the Federal Investigation Agency`s (FIA) cybercrime wing for his alleged attempt to derail a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Former Pakistan finance minister booked in sedition case for derailing IMF deal: Reports

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