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IMF warns Middle East war shock could push global debt towards crisis levels

The war in the Middle East is adding fresh strain to government budgets at a time when public finances are already weakened by years of overlapping shocks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned in its latest Fiscal Monitor.

UN experts condemn Israel strikes in Lebanon as Gaza aid operations strain under fuel shortages

Tensions across the Middle East remain high, with Israeli military operations continuing in Lebanon despite direct talks between the two governments held in Washington on Tuesday.

The nightmare must end Guteress asks after over $1 billion pledged for Sudan

Foreign ministers and senior officials from around the world met in Berlin on Wednesday to mobilise support for Sudan, where a fourth year of brutal conflict has begun amid deepening humanitarian needs.