Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says the two countries remain at odds over China and various security issues, even if they had effectively cooperated on overhauling the international tax system.
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Clear Differences Remain Between France and U.S., French Minister Says
Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says the two countries remain at odds over China and various security issues, even if they had effectively cooperated on overhauling the international tax system.
Kristalina Georgieva’s tenure at the I.M.F. is in limbo as its board weighs allegations against her.
This week, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board spent hours questioning Ms. Georgieva about her actions.
I.M.F. Chief Kristalina Georgieva Denies Claims She Inflated China Data
A World Bank investigation said Kristalina Georgieva, now the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, pressured staff to improve China’s ranking in a report when she was at the World Bank.
Inquiry finds World Bank officials, including now-I.M.F. chief, pushed staff to inflate China data.
An investigation focused on accusations that top World Bank officials pressured the team conducting an annual survey to improve China’s standing.
Shifting to Governing, Taliban Will Name Supreme Afghan Leader
Facing immense challenges in a devastated country, and a hard transition from war to administration, the Islamist movement is preparing to name a new, theocratic government.
The World Bank is freezing aid disbursements to Afghanistan.
The bank had committed nearly $800 million to the country in 2021.
Afghanistan Faces Economic Shock as Sanctions Replace Foreign Aid
The Taliban will be under pressure to keep a fragile economy afloat.
I.M.F. World Economic Outlook Forecasts 6 Percent Global Growth
The gap between the rich and poor countries will widen as the United States and other advanced economies expand faster than expected, according to new projections.
Janet Yellen Warns That Coronavirus Variants Threaten Global Recovery
At the end of a gathering of the finance ministers of the Group of 20 nations, the U.S. Treasury secretary called for an acceleration of vaccine distribution worldwide.