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PoliticalUpdate29d ago

Pakistan reported tensions with National Bank in Islamabad [4 sources]

8.5

MilitaryUpdate29d ago

National Bank reported tensions [10 sources]

8.5

PoliticalUpdate22d ago

National Bank rejected [10 sources]

6.5

MilitaryUpdate23d ago

Companies threatened National Bank in Illinois [10 sources]

6.5

PoliticalUpdate21d ago

Political party Koos has reported to the National Electoral Committee and Political Party Funding Supervision Committee (ERJK) that banks are refusing to open accounts, citing terrorism prevention and money laundering risks as justification.

6.2

EconomicCrisis4d ago

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) at its May 15 board meeting kept the policy rate at 6.5%, which did not surprise analysts, who are predicting a rate cut no sooner than 2027, a monetary authority’s release reads. BNR reiterated its expectations for a substantial downward correction of the headline inflation in 2026 Q3, generated by base effects and the strengthening of disinflationary pressures, particularly from the aggregate demand deficit – but a detailed updated Inflation Report will be released on May 19. BNR cited inflation rising above expectations in Q2 due to Middle East-related effects and internal factors, such as the hike in regulated rent prices for state-owned housing units.  Besides the steep disinflation expected in Q3, shaped by base effects of electricity price liberalisation and VAT rate hike last year, the monetary authority cited inflationary pressures likely to manifest after mid-year: the natural gas liberalisation for non-residential users (April 1) and the expiry of the food price capping mechanism (July 1).

6.1

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EconomicCrisis14d ago

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday showed unanimous optimism over economic growth and achieving fiscal and current account targets despite the regional crisis. The development comes amid anticipated approval of disbursements worth over $1.2bn by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday and the scheduled visit of another mission for next year’s budget formulation on May 15. Testifying before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed confirmed that the SBP had purchased about $27bn from the market over the past three years, including $4.5bn so far this year, to boost foreign exchange reserves.

6.1

🇵🇰PK 🇨🇳CN

PoliticalUpdate23d ago

Td Bank criticized Nationals in Washington [10 sources]

5.8

EconomicUpdate2d ago

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has revised upward its inflation forecast for the end of 2026 to 5.5%, from a previous estimate of 3.9%, according to data presented on Tuesday, May 19, by central bank governor Mugur Isărescu . The institution expects inflation to ease to 2.9% by the end of 2027. Speaking during a press conference presenting the latest quarterly inflation report, Isărescu said the revised forecast reflects growing inflationary pressures both in Romania and internationally.

5.7

🇷🇴RO 🇺🇸US 🇬🇧GB

PoliticalCrisis12d ago

The United Nations, through Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq, has reported that Israeli actions have displaced roughly 40,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since the start of 2025. The announcement underscores escalating humanitarian concerns in the occupied territory.

5.5

🇮🇱IL 🇵🇸PS 🇾🇪YE

EconomicUpdate3d ago

Romania’s current account (CA) deficit narrowed by 13.3% y/y to EUR 5.34 billion in the first quarter of the year (Q1) and by 3.4% y/y to EUR 29.1 billion in 12 months to March 2026, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR). In broader terms, the narrowing of the CA deficit is also consistent with fiscal consolidation in Q1, when the public deficit halved to 1.0% of GDP from 2.2% in the same period of 2025. The main driver for Romania’s CA deficit narrowing was the contraction of the import of goods, in both gross (-2.1% y/y) and net (-11.7% /y) import of goods, caused by subdued consumption and economic activity in Q1: the retail sales plunged by 5.8% y/y and the GDP contracted by 1.7% y/y.

5.3

🇷🇴RO 🇴🇲OM

PoliticalUpdate16d ago

Romanian currency hits new record low against euro on day of no-confidence vote Romania’s currency hit a new all-time low on Tuesday, May 5, the day the Parliament was scheduled to vote on the no-confidence motion against the government, as political uncertainty continues to weigh on financial markets. The exchange rate reached RON 5.218 per EUR, up from RON 5.199 recorded a day earlier by the National Bank. The RON has been on a steady downward trend in recent weeks, weakening by around 2.5% over the past two weeks after remaining relatively stable at around RON 5.09 per euro since the beginning of the year, Ziarul Financiar noted.

5.3

PoliticalCrisis17d ago

Romanian currency hits new record low amid ongoing political crisis Romania’s currency weakened further on Monday, May 4, with the exchange rate reaching a new historic low of RON 5.199 per EUR, according to the National Bank . The latest figure marks a sharp increase from RON 5.14 per EUR at the end of last week , highlighting mounting pressure on the national currency. Over the past two weeks, the RON has depreciated by around 2%, after remaining relatively stable at RON 5.09 per EUR since the beginning of the year, Ziarul Financiar reported.  Analysts link the volatility to the ongoing political crisis triggered by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) exiting the government and filing a no-confidence motion alongside the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR).

5.3

PoliticalCrisis7d ago

Argentina's National Bank of Genetic Data has reported it cannot comply with court orders to conduct DNA testing in crimes-against-humanity cases due to budget constraints. The institution plays a key role in identifying children stolen during Argentina's military dictatorship.

5.2

EconomicUpdate14d ago

Romania's Treasury head Stefan Nanu ruled out the risk of a sovereign downgrade if fiscal consolidation measures are maintained, stating the country is on track with a 1% Q1 budget deficit against a 6.2% annual target. However, rating agencies remain cautious due to ongoing political turmoil, with interim finance minister Alexandru Nazare acknowledging concerns and admitting that instability is pressuring the exchange rate, though the National Bank of Romania is acting to stabilize conditions.

5.2

🇷🇴RO 🇴🇲OM

CriminalCrisis2d ago

Israel's Bezalel Smotrich says ICC arrest warrant request is 'declaration of war' Israel’s finance minister Bezalel Smotrich on Tuesday said the arrest warrant application for him at the International Criminal Court amounts to a “declaration of war” and threatened immediate retaliation against Palestinians.  “Last night I was informed that a request for a secret international arrest warrant had been filed against me by the criminal prosecutor of the Anti-Semitic Tribunal in The Hague,” the far-right minister said in a  speech  reacting to a report by Middle East Eye a day earlier. MEE on Monday reported that the office of the prosecutor of the ICC last month filed a secret arrest warrant application for Smotrich over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed against  Palestinians  in the occupied West Bank. MEE understands that an evidence review took place on Wednesday last week to examine the possibility of two more warrant applications, including one for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, but they have yet to be filed.

4.9

🇮🇱IL 🇳🇱NL 🇵🇸PS

EconomicUpdate14d ago

ISLAMABAD: The government decided in principle to grant commercial banks significant powers to take over mortgaged houses in case of default after a cumulative notice period of 90 days, in a move aimed at encouraging lending to the housing sector. The proposed foreclosure law to amend “The Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001”, currently under review by the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, provides that where a customer defaults on payment of mortgage dues, the financial institution may issue three notices of 30 days each, “demanding payment of the outstanding mortgage amount”. “In case of default in payment by a customer after service of the final (third) notice, the financial institution may proceed with the sale of the housing unit, provided that all notices have been duly served upon the mortgagor, who has remained in default of payment of mortgage dues or any part thereof.” The Standing Committee on Finance, which held a meeting in Islamabad on Thursday and was presided over by former finance minister Syed Naveed Qamar, raised serious reservations over the drastic conditions apparently favouring commercial banks over customers.

4.9

CriminalCrisis15d ago

Ben‑Gvir ‘dreams’ of nooses in TikTok video glorifying death penalty for Palestinians Ben‑Gvir ‘dreams’ of nooses in TikTok video glorifying death penalty for Palestinians Submitted by Reem Aouir on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 17:53 Israel’s far-right national security minister faces online backlash after joining a viral social‑media trend, posting an AI‑generated montage of nooses A demonstrator burns pictures of Israel's extreme-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir during a protest in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli custody, in the old city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, on 14 March 2023 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) Off Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has posted a controversial TikTok video in which he declares he “dreams” of nooses, co-opting the viral "I know I should sleep, but the voices in my head go…" trend to glorify the recently passed death penalty law. The video posted on 4 May features a montage of AI-generated images of everyday items, shaped like gallows and execution ropes, set to the trend's audio. Ben-Gvir has long pushed for the introduction of the death penalty for Palestinian prisoners, a measure that was ultimately approved by the Knesset in its second and third readings on 30 March, passing by a 62-48 vote.

4.9

EconomicUpdate16d ago

Romania’s central bank spends up to EUR 2 bln to steady RON amid political turmoil Romania’s central bank is estimated to have spent between EUR 1.5 billion and EUR 2 billion in April to stabilise the local currency RON and manage capital outflows triggered by mounting political uncertainty, Economica.net reported, citing calculations based on official reserve data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR). The interventions must have continued during the first days of May, when the local currency witnessed further weakening to record lows. The bulk of the intervention in April appears to have been concentrated at the end of the month, when foreign investors reportedly reduced exposure to Romanian government bonds and equities. Pressure on the currency intensified sharply in the final days of April, coinciding with the announcement of a no-confidence motion against the government, which unsettled markets.

4.9

PoliticalUpdate20d ago

National Bank criticized in Cincinnati [4 sources]

4.9

EconomicCrisis15d ago

US cancels visas for board of Costa Rica newspaper critical of Trump ally Leading newspaper La Nación calls US’s barring of board members ‘indirect attack on press freedom’ The US state department has cancelled tourist visas for more than half of the board members of Costa Rica’s leading national newspaper, La Nación, which has been a critical voice against the country’s president, Rodrigo Chaves, an ally of Donald Trump. During Chaves’s 2022 presidential campaign, La Nación published several articles documenting allegations of sexual harassment against him that had forced him out of his job at the World Bank. The paper also reported on allegations of illegal campaign financing , which Chaves denied .

4.0

🇺🇸US 🇨🇷CR

EconomicUpdate17d ago

Independent Regulator Finally on the Table in Milestone Insurance Proclamation – Insurance to follow banking in government’s liberalization campaign Experts at the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) have finalized a draft proclamation that proposes to relieve the central bank of its mandate to regulate the insurance industry, instead granting it to the soon-to-be Ethiopian Insurance Regulatory Authority. The draft Insurance Business Proclamation promises to address […]

4.0

MilitaryUpdate7d ago

Microsoft is the most desired employer in Romania for the sixth consecutive year, followed by Google, Oracle, Bosch Romania, and ING Bank Romania, according to the study “Most Desired Employers 2026,” carried out on a sample of nearly 10,900 respondents. The study conducted for 21 consecutive years by human resources firm Catalyst Solutions is the largest instrument for evaluating employer attractiveness at the national level, providing a detailed picture of candidate behavior and expectations toward local employers. The Top 100 Most Desired Employers is built exclusively starting from the question “Which are the top 5 employers you would like to work for?” A high number of nominations for the title of most desired employer may be influenced by factors such as the size of the organization, its geographic presence, or the variety of roles available, according to the research authors.

3.9

🇷🇴RO 🇴🇲OM

PoliticalUpdate2d ago

Suspense in the French Parliament this Wednesday morning, May 20. Members of the two Finance committees from both the National Assembly and Senate must vote on the nomination of Emmanuel Moulin to head the Bank of France, proposed by President Emmanuel Macron. The candidacy of the former Secretary General of the Élysée (from April 2025 to May 2026) is weakened.

3.7

Supply ChainUpdate4d ago

• Authorities plan passport home delivery, chatbot for applicants • Cashless payment options to replace National Bank deposits ISLAMABAD: Blue passports have been approved for 42 top taxpayers designated as ambassadors at large on the directions of the prime minister, Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) chief Muhammad Ali Randhawa told Dawn on Sunday. Mr Randhawa said most of the approved blue passports had already been issued. “Another proposal for special-coloured passports for businessmen paying taxes above a certain threshold is under consideration, with input from the Ministry of Commerce and the Federal Board of Revenue,” he said.

3.7

PoliticalUpdate15d ago

Australia news live: NSW police to ‘actively monitor’ returning family linked to IS fighters; banks told to support struggling customers Woman and child expected to settle in Sydney as part of returning cohort. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Bridget McKenzie says rollback of inland rail project sends ‘chill’ through community Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie , the shadow minister for infrastructure, said the Labor party has sent a “chill through the infrastructure pipeline” after the Albanese government abandoned a beleaguered inland rail project connecting NSW with Queensland. People were surprised and shocked and dismayed at this announcement by the Labor government, they’ve been making their concerns heard loud and clear.

3.7

PoliticalUpdate1d ago

Colombian President Gustavo Petro gave an extended interview to national media acknowledging mistakes in forming his government, including poor coalition-building decisions, economic management errors, and conflicts with cabinet officials. Petro blamed initial appointments like former Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo for contributing to ongoing fiscal and structural problems, while also criticizing the central bank and judiciary for resisting his reform agenda.

3.5

PoliticalUpdate2d ago

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Tuesday signed a $320 million loan agreement for the reconstruction and improvement of critical sections of the N-5 highway — the country’s longest national highway from Karachi to Torkham near the Afghan border. The loan agreement was signed for “Reconstruction of National Highway N-5 under Pakistan’s Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework Project,” amounting to $320.16 million. The project will cover critical sections of the N-5, which traverses Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, serving as a backbone of Pakistan’s transport network.

3.5

🇵🇰PK 🇨🇳CN

PoliticalCrisis2d ago

Israel's Bezalel Smotrich says ICC arrest warrant request is 'declaration of war' Submitted by Sondos Asem on Tue, 05/19/2026 - 11:38 Finance minister says 'we will fight back with a vengeance' as prosecutors at Hague-based court seek his arrest for crimes against humanity and war crimes Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is surrounded by Israeli settlers at a "resettlement" ceremony of Sa-Nur, south of Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on 19 April 2026 (AFP) Off Israel’s finance minister Bezalel Smotrich on Tuesday said the arrest warrant application for him at the International Criminal Court amounts to a “declaration of war” and threatened immediate retaliation against Palestinians .  “Last night I was informed that a request for a secret international arrest warrant had been filed against me by the criminal prosecutor of the Anti-Semitic Tribunal in The Hague,” the far-right minister said in a speech reacting to a report by Middle East Eye a day earlier. MEE on Monday reported that the office of the prosecutor of the ICC last month filed a secret arrest warrant application for Smotrich over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. MEE understands that an evidence review took place on Wednesday last week to examine the possibility of two more warrant applications, including one for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, but they have yet to be filed.

3.5

🇮🇱IL 🇳🇱NL 🇵🇸PS

PoliticalUpdate2d ago

The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa told investors last week that Senegal is in arrears with the lender, people familiar with the matter said, adding to signs of mounting financial strain on the government. The nation’s dollar bonds fell.

3.5

HealthCrisis15d ago

Mamdani slams Israeli real estate event in NYC as 'effort to displace Palestinians' Mamdani slams Israeli real estate event in NYC as 'effort to displace Palestinians' Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 17:08 The Park East Synagogue in New York City held a similar event in November that also drew protests New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers an address to commemorate his first 100 days in office, in Queens, New York City, on 12 April 2026 (David 'Dee' Delgado/Reuters) Off New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday slammed an Israeli real estate expo at a local synagogue one day earlier, which had been promoting homes and land in the occupied West Bank. The United Nations maintains that the Israeli occupation since 1967 is illegal, and by extension, so are settlements constructed in the area. Population transfers are prohibited by the Geneva Conventions.

3.5

PoliticalUpdate15d ago

Georgian National Bank raises refinancing rate to 8.25% for the first time since 2022 The regulator has cited rising inflationary pressure linked to the Iran conflict.

3.5

PoliticalUpdate2d ago

Axis Bank plans to strengthen its national footprint through 500 new branches, focusing on rural expansion, digital banking, and key customer segments

3.1

PoliticalUpdate3d ago

The Gennadius Library in Athens hosted a symposium in Athens titled “Magic Spells, Divination and Exorcisms: A Cultural and Textual Tradition”, as part of its centenary celebrations (1926–2026). The event was organised in collaboration with the Historical and Palaeographical Archive of the National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation, the Gennadius Library, and the Centre for… The post Magic Spells, Divination and Exorcisms Symposium in Athens appeared first on Greek City Times .

3.1

PoliticalUpdate6d ago

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced the release of a new 2,000-tenge (US$4.25) collectible coin titled ALTYN ORDA, dedicated to the historical legacy of the Golden Horde, one of the largest states in Eurasia during the 13th–15th centuries. The coin is part of the NBK’s Outstanding Events and People series.

3.1

PoliticalUpdate14d ago

Governor Asiama advocates right conditions to propel Africa’s financial services Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has called on African nations to create the right conditions to make financial services grow responsibly and at scale.

3.1

PoliticalUpdate15d ago

Pakistan Women Crush Zimbabwe by 206 Runs in ODI Pakistan Women’s cricket team achieved a record-breaking ODI victory over Zimbabwe Women, winning by 206 runs in the second match. This dominant performance gave Pakistan a 2-0 lead in the series. The match was played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

3.1

🇵🇰PK 🇿🇼ZW

PoliticalUpdate15d ago

National Bank of Greece reports strong profit growth in Cyprus The National Bank of Greece (NBG) announced operating profits of €23.6 million in Cyprus for 2025, representing a 39 per cent year-on-year increase. The bank stated that it “records, for yet another year, a strong growth trajectory, confirming the consistent implementation of its strategy and its active role in supporting the economy”. According to the […]

3.1

PoliticalUpdate28d ago

New NC report: Wells Fargo denied minority mortgage applicants twice as often as whites Mortgage lending patterns by banking giant Wells Fargo show “significant racial disparities” in Charlotte and across North Carolina, according to a new study by a national financial watchdog. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund released a report Wednesday showing that Wells Fargo denied Black, Latino and Asian mortgage applicants about twice as frequently as white […]

3.1

CriminalCrisis22d ago

Ahmed al-Doush’s mental well-being has deteriorated significantly in prison in Saudi Arabia, where he is arbitrarily detained and serving five years in prison after an unfair trial for charges based on social media use which violate his right to free expression. Saudi authorities arrested British national Ahmed al-Doush, a senior business analyst with Bank of […] The post Saudi Arabia: Further Information: Release Arbitrarily Detained British National: Ahmed al-Doush appeared first on Amnesty International .

3.0

EconomicUpdate6d ago

Romania's National Bank kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 6.5% per annum on Friday, maintaining the level it has held since 2024.

2.5

🇷🇴RO 🇴🇲OM

PoliticalUpdate21d ago

In the last eight years, Spain has become one of the favorites for Nicaraguans who have emigrated. This is shown by data from the National Institute of Statistics (INE) of Spain, which reflects a 301% growth in the number of Nicaraguans residing in that country, between 2018 and 2026. Bank statistics […] Nicaraguan migration to Spain has grown 300% since 2018, first published in Confidencial .

2.5

EconomicUpdate24d ago

Awash Bank’s listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange serves as a live stress test for the nation’s nascent capital market, revealing a landscape where high investor appetite is currently bottlenecked by shallow liquidity and the absence of formal pricing anchors.

2.5

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