The Niger Coup crisis spirals even further. Military Junta leaders have now said that they will return the country to civil rule in three years. In this report, we dive further into the outcomes and trajectories of Military Coups the world over.

Coup leaders break civilian transition promise | Niger Coup

On Monday, Argentina's economic minister and presidential contender Sergio Massa will meet with the IMF in the US To discuss refinancing disbursements amid the peso's collapse.

Argentina's Sergio Massa visits US for IMF loan talks

Thousands of mostly young men had massed outside a stadium in the capital Niamey hours before the scheduled start-time of the event - a sign of the strong support in some quarters for the junta, which has defied international pressure to stand down after the July 26 ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum.

Thousands of Niger junta supporters overwhelm call for civilian volunteers

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has bought fresh stake in adani power. The us-based investor has reportedly bought Adani power shares worth rs 2,876 crore or over 300 million dollars.

Goldman Sachs buys shares in Adani power

The leaders of a coup in Niger declared a new government, naming 21 ministers. The move comes as leaders of the West African bloc ECOWAS meet to consider steps against the junta. The military junta that took control of Niger in a coup late last month declared the members of a new government Cabinet on Thursday.

Niger junta declares new government as ECOWAS mulls strategy

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has made a series of announcements to ease the cost of living crisis that is gripping the West African nation due to an array of reason. Tinubu announced measures to tackle the soaring cost of living crisis.

Nigeria suffers economic blow: Niger coup

Pakistan's military chief warned the Afghan Taliban on Friday of an "effective response" by his forces if they fail to stop harbouring militants who plot cross-border attacks from Afghanistan.

Stop harbouring militants: Pak to Afghan Taliban amid uptick in attacks

The international monetary fund's report reveals a nuanced picture, with both encouraging and concerning developments. Manufacturing in G20 economies is grappling with weakness, while global trade continues to face challenges. On the bright side, the demand for services is robust, especially in areas where tourism is making a comeback. The IMF maintains its April 2023 global GDP growth forecast at 2.8%, with risks leaning mostly toward the downside. Concerns include the potential escalation of Russia's war in Ukraine, persistent inflation, and the possibility of financial sector stress that could disrupt markets.

IMF's cautionary outlook: Inflation peaks & risks emerge

Hong Kong officials involved in targeting UK-based pro-democracy activists who had bounties placed on them should be subject to sanctions, opposition and Tory backbenchers have urged the UK government.

MPs call for sanctions on Hong Kong officials targeting UK-based activists

Israel launched air raids on Syria, aiming at locations near the government-held city of Homs, but Syrian air defences downed most of the missiles, according to a state media report.

Israeli air strikes hit 'anti-aircraft battery' in Syria

Indian conglomerate Adani group has denied reports of any investigation by the US Securities regulators. The clarification comes after a media report claimed that US Authorities have been enquiring with the group's American investors following the Hindenburg saga this year.

Adani group under US Sec scanner

Taliban authorities in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province ordered female aid workers this week to stop work on a refugee project, according to an official letter, reinforcing rules against women working despite exemptions sought by some organisations.

Taliban bans female aid workers in kandahar

Turkey's has seen a major shift in its approach towards managing sky-high inflation. For the first time in nearly 3 years, the country's central bank has hiked its interest rates. The lending rate has been hiked from 8.5% to 15%. That's a massive 6.5 percentage point rise, which is lower than what analysts expected but it is significant as it is the first rate hike since December 2020.

Turkey's central bank hikes rate to 15%

Fourteen suspects allegedly involved in trafficking Pakistani people to Europe through West Asia (Middle East) and Africa were arrested by Pakistan authorities in the latest crackdown that comes in the wake of several losing their lives in the recent Greece boat tragedy.

Greek boat tragedy: Pakistan officials arrest 14 involved in human trafficking

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to G20 counterparts to propose that the African Union be given full membership at the upcoming Delhi Summit of G20, as requested by them. Sources said Prime Minister has led from the front on this matter, which he strongly advocates and supports.

Indian PM Modi writes to G20 leaders: Let African Union be a member too

Hundreds of people remain missing after a migrant ship went down off the south coast of Greece on Wednesday, as criticism mounted over Europe's years-long failure to prevent such tragedies.

Hundreds of Pakistani nationals drown in the sea

India, under the G20 presidency, is currently hosting a three-day meeting of development ministers of the member nations in the northern Indian city of Varanasi in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The meeting follows the Voice of the Global South Summit that New Delhi hosted in January. Notably, the decisions taken during the Varanasi meeting will contribute to the UN summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in September, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

G20 Development Ministers meet : Indian EAM S Jaishankar addresses the delegates

Turkey's Lira continues its downward spiral despite a forecast by Goldman Sachs warning of a significant weakening of the currency, the lira has surpassed expectations, plunging to new lows against the u.S. Dollar. The U.S. Investment Bank at the weekend projected that the lira still had room to plunge further to deeper lows of 23 against the greenback in three months, compared to a previous estimate of 19 against the dollar. But it has zoomed past Goldman’s forecast to stand above 23 against the dollar — all within the span of a few days.

Turkey's Lira surpasses Goldman Sachs predictions

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to take the oath of office and start his third presidential term Saturday following his latest election win.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to start new term

Erdogan has won Turkey's crucial elections. India's relationship with Turkey nosedived after the abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir when Erdogan spoke critically about the decision at the UNGA plenary. On the other hand, Pakistan has identified with Turkey as a model state with a 95% Islamic population. Let's take a look at how Erdogan's re-win will affect the South Asian Region

What Erdogan's win means for South Asia

Turkey’s top intelligence agency claimed on Tuesday to have arrested multiple members of an alleged Israeli Mossad's spy ring, the second time in less than a year that Istanbul says it has discovered an espionage network organized by Israel’s Mossad.

Israeli Mossad spy ring discovered in Turkey, 11 arrested - Report

In the midst of its worst economic crisis in years, ghana receives a much-needed boost with the approval of a $3 billion, three-year loan program from the international monetary fund (IMF). The loan aims to help Ghana overcome immediate policy and financing challenges, revitalize growth, and reduce the country's debt burden.

Ghana's debt drama unfolds; IMF to the rescue

Turks will vote on Sunday in one of the most consequential elections in modern Turkey's 100-year history, which could unseat President Tayyip Erdogan after 20 years in power and halt his government's increasingly authoritarian path.

Turkey votes in pivotal elections that could end Erdogan's 20-year rule

The Indian government has been holding many security assessment sessions to evaluate the various security plans for the historic G20 meeting that Kashmir will host on May 22.

G20 Summit 2023: Indian govt reviews security arrangements, meet on 22 May

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a final election campaign rally in Istanbul on Saturday. Turkey will hold its general election on 14 May 2023 with a two-round system to elect its president, while parliamentary elections will be held simultaneously.

Presidential elections in Turkey today, Erdogan faces toughest challenge ever

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held final election campaign rally in Istanbul on Saturday. Turkey will hold its general election on 14 May 2023 with a two-round system to elect its president, while parliamentary elections will be held simultaneously.

Turkey election: President Erdogan caps election eve with 3 rallies, slams opposition

Turkey Election: President Erdogan In tight Electoral race

Turkey Election: Erdogan faces toughest challenge ever

Watch #WIONWideangle | TURKIYE ELECTIONS: ERDOGAN. ECONOMY. EARTHQUAKES. Turkiye’s economy has been sloping aggressively. With sky-high inflation, Lira’s value rapidly declining, & a cost-of-living crisis- Will people give Erdogan the chance to steer its economy toward stability?

Turkey's economic crisis woes

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