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World Bank backs Spain with new Madrid office

First vice-president and economy minister Carlos Cuerpo presents Spain as a key hub for multilateral institutions after the opening of the World Bank office.

Euronews

International Finance Corporation announces $371 million investment in data centre operator Sify

The International Finance Corporation is investing $371 million in Sify Technologies. This funding will develop two new data centres in Navi Mumbai and Chennai. These facilities will be AI-ready and energy-efficient. The investment supports India's growing digital needs and expansion of its data centre capacity. This move is set to…

The Economic Times

IFC commits USD 50 million to Hygenco to promote green hydrogen in India

International Finance Corporation is investing USD 50 million in Hygenco Green Energies. This funding supports green hydrogen projects across India. The investment aims to scale up competitive green hydrogen supply for industries. Hygenco will develop projects and strengthen supply chains. This initiative will create jobs and support India's energy transition.

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Solar investment surges as Ghana races to hit renewable targets

Ghana's renewable energy capacity stands at around 280 megawatts, roughly 5 percent of the national energy mix. The government wants 7 percent by 2027. Getting there will require all the resources the country can mobilise: legislation, public investment and private capital.

Radio France Internationale

Aditya Birla Capital plans to use Rs 3,500 cr to drive lending business growth

Aditya Birla Capital plans to inject Rs 3,500 crore into its lending business. This comes from a Rs 4,000 crore preferential issue. Grasim Industries will contribute Rs 2,880 crore. International Finance Corporation will invest Rs 920 crore. The company seeks shareholder approval for this significant expansion. This move aims to…

The Economic Times

Aditya Birla Grp to invest Rs 3,080 cr in fin services arm, IFC to pump Rs 920 cr

Aditya Birla Capital is raising Rs 4,000 crore for future growth. The Aditya Birla Group will invest Rs 3,080 crore and IFC will invest Rs 980 crore. This capital infusion will fund growth objectives, including lending and investments. The company aims to expand access to financing for entrepreneurs and businesses.…

The Economic Times

NPS gets new investment option: Pension body allows NPS funds to invest in these rupee bonds

The PFRDA has updated NPS investment guidelines, effective May 13, 2026, to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development Bank (NDB). This expands investment options for both government and private sector NPS funds, previously limited to bonds from IBRD, IFC, and ADB. Other conditions like credit rating and maturity…

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The Wildest Supernatural Thriller Of The Year Is A Cult Horror Hit In The Making

Lili Reinhart leads a coven of mean-girl mall witches in Meredith Alloway’s blend of occult and slasher horror.

Inverse

A Cult Thriller Remake That Hollywood Was Expected to Botch Just Dropped a Trailer, and It Kinda Slaps

'Over Your Dead Body' looks like a lot of fun.

The Mary Sue

Liberia's largest gold miner repeatedly spilled dangerous chemicals, records show

A joint investigation by The Associated Press and The Gecko Project has found that cyanide, arsenic and copper repeatedly leaked from a facility run by the largest gold miner in Liberia in recent years

The Independent UK

World Bank Group opens its first office in Qatar

The World Bank Group has officially opened its first office in Doha, marking a new phase in its partnership with Qatar and strengthening cooperation on development, private investment and support for fragile economies in the region.

Euronews

World Bank Partners With Private Equity In Global Critical Minerals Race

Private equity investors are boosting their participation in the global race for critical minerals. As these commodities take the central stage in international trade negotiations, fresh ten-figure deals are taking place.

Benzinga

Dog asks to be considered for an Oscar after breakout horror movie role

‘How many great performances must go overlooked before the Academy throws us a bone?’ asked the dog

The Independent UK

Fall Movie Guide: Here are the films coming out from September to Christmas

Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc is back

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Cinemablend

That New, Viral Horror Movie That Has Us All Worried About Whether The Dog Dies Just Got Some Good News

This isn’t your average haunted (dog)house tale.

Cinemablend

I Watched Dave Franco And Alison Brie's First Horror Movie, And It Is One Creepy, Overlooked Gem

Watch it with the love of your life.

Tom’s Guide

The best shark movie of the year is now streaming — and it makes ‘Jaws’ look like a day at the beach

"Dangerous Animals" is a shark thriller that mixes the ocean's apex predator with a deranged serial killer, and you can stream it now.

International Business Times

World Bank's IFC Ramps Up Investment Amid Global Uncertainty

While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump's threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities.

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Jamie Foxx, Chelsea Handler and more are going Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter tonight

In tonight's Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter, some of the most successful comics around (Seth Meyers, Sarah Silverman) discuss all things stand-up comedy

Salon

Future of Gaza’s recovery may be solar

Facing destroyed infrastructure and limited control of energy supplies, off-grid options like solar are helping Pal

The Independent UK

Castrated pigs and chickens in tiny cages: The ‘millions in taxpayer cash’ funding cruel factory farms abroad

Exclusive: UK government holds shares in banks lending money for ‘cruel’ schemes said to take away ancestral lands and increase carbon emissions

The Conversation

Labor retains office at ACT election; US presidential election remains on a knife’s edge

The Labor Party has won a seventh consecutive ACT election.

The Canberra Times

Greens commit to some police demands, Independents' runner says yes to all

Greens and union disagreed over implementation of knife laws.

The Guardian - UK

The Fisherman and the Banker: film charts Indian fishers’ fight with a giant

Documentary charts historic case of a community who sued arm of World Bank over a power plant’s impact on their lives

The Guardian - UK

The Fisherman and the Banker review – a coastal community’s astonishing fight for justice

Shot over 10 years, Sheena Sumaria’s documentary follows an Indian fishing village as it takes on global financial giants to protect its biodiversity and the residents’ livelihoods

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