Amid pressure from petrostates, Donald Trump’s looming US presidency, curtailed activism and continuing implementation difficulties, the progress was better than nothing - but way short of what is required
Ethiopia is among many countries suffering hunger, poverty and misery due to the Global North’s destruction of the planet and its banks financing damaging agricultural programmes and fossil fuel expansion
South American country has lost numerous international arbitration cases following its nationalisation wave
A Dutch think tank is promoting a radical shift in taxation, away from labour, focusing instead on the creation of pollution
Israeli prime minister’s comments follow reports that talks are expected on a new hostage-release deal
Washington-based bank says mounting geopolitical tensions could create fresh near-term hazards
Under a longstanding agreement a European gets the IMF managing director job and an American heads the World Bank
Islamabad’s threat has torn families apart and pushed even Afghans with valid papers to leave
Significant support for shipping tax at Paris gathering but critics say measures are insufficient
Support for Ukraine’s accession to the EU appears to be solidifying, as does the will to make Russia financially accountable
Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in Paris told financial system has ‘failed in its mission to provide a global safety net for developing countries’
Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other’s troops of shelling evacuation areas
Washington-based lender says restrictive global credit conditions have triggered sharp slowdown in growth while intensifying risk of financial stress
Former Mastercard chief executive was tapped by US President Joe Biden in February
US secretary of state’s visit comes at a time when country is facing a humanitarian crisis
Rural Niger offers young men no way to make a living, forcing huge numbers to emigrate and others to turn to crime
Africa’s biggest economy has average life expectancy of 53 and is beset with poverty, debt and regional Islamic insurgency
Economic crisis strains family elderly care systems as large numbers of older workers lack pensions
The President on migration, the Irish housing crisis and how he has his role ‘quite worked out’
‘We can’t look at those drowned in the sea… without realising that something has gone desperately wrong,’ Michael D Higgins says
The population has soared, we are close to full employment and life expectancy is the highest in Europe
A way has to be found to resolve the debt problems that are now emerging for the world’s most vulnerable
System set up by former European colonial powers favours the wealthy, say critics
Plus top Christmas toys, a Hollywood paint job and accusations of climate denial at the World Bank
This, like Covid, needs to be designated a shared emergency and met with a collective, global response
Taoiseach says legal changes to pension system on the way during a visit to Japan
Day of demonstrations also saw protesters set fire to prime minister’s home after he had agreed to step down
Ireland’s economic outlook comes with high downside risks but remains positive despite some fierce headwinds and the worst cost-of-living crisis in a decade
Washington-based institution says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has compounded damage from pandemic and raised risk of 1970s-style stagflation
Green energy developer Arclight selling electricity plants in deal valued at €68m
Government seeks debt restructuring as it moves to ease chronic fuel shortage
President under pressure to follow prime minister and resign after eight killed in clashes
Ukrainian president tells Time troops made two attempts to storm compound while family inside
War in Ukraine a challenge to food and fertiliser supply chains, McConalogue says
These bonds allow companies and governments raise funds for renewable energy projects and ‘green’ transport infrastructure
Biden pledges $800m military aid as Zelenskiy says 120,000 civilians blocked from leaving
Real estate and media stocks were biggest drag on various gauges
S&P 500 banks index rose 1.2%, lifted by 3% gain in shares of Bank of America Corp
Putin to hold first face-to-face meeting with an EU leader since invasion began today
Some 95 per cent of Syrian families in country are living in extreme poverty
US vice-president Kamala Harris backs calls for war crimes investigation over invasion
‘Fast-disbursing’ funds will help government provide critical services and pay hospital workers
Several cities under heavy bombardment, Russian troops land in Kharkiv, Biden attacks Putin
Martin Wolf: Debt restructurings will be messy while people and economies suffer
Aid talks with IMF continue as Shia movements end boycott of ministerial appointees
The net worth of Ireland’s nine billionaires has increased by 58 per cent to €49.7 billion
Planet Business: Cheering everybody up, World Bank-style
Millions at risk of famine as international sanctions against Taliban batter economy
Washington-based institution says pandemic likely to continue to disrupt activity in near term
Dozens dead and thousands detained in worst violence in country since independence
Stockbroking firm sees equities delivering average 6.5% return per annum over five years
The president’s path has been cleared to lead for life, but he faces problems domestically
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
