What’s in the IMF’s New Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Sri Lanka?  – The Diplomat

What’s in the IMF’s New Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Sri Lanka? 

Advertisement On March 20, the International Monetary Fund approved a $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement to support Sri Lanka as it addresses its ongoing economic crisis. The 48-month extended arrangement will provide a much-needed injection of capital to fund essential imports and provide policy space for the Sri Lankan government to stimulate economic … Read more

UN says Black Sea Grain initiative extended

UN says Black Sea Grain initiative extended

The UN confirms that the Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended, the UN Secretary General’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement on Saturday, Trend reports citing TASS. “The Black Sea Grain Initiative, signed in Istanbul on 22 July 2022, has been extended. The Initiative allows for the facilitation of the safe navigation for … Read more

Ukraine grain export deal extended for 120 days – POLITICO

A deal allowing Ukrainian grain exports to pass through the blockaded Black Sea has been extended for 120 days, Ukraine’s Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov announced Saturday. Kubrakov thanked “all our partners for sticking to the agreements,” said in a tweet Saturday afternoon. The announcement comes after a week of wrangling following Moscow’s announcement Monday that … Read more

Josh Duggar’s 12.5-year prison sentence for child pornography conviction extended by almost 2 months

Jinger Duggar opens up on escaping

Josh Duggar’s 12 ½ year prison sentence has been extended for almost two additional months, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website. The 35-year-old disgraced reality star, who was convicted on child pornography charges in 2021, originally had a release date of Aug. 12, 2032. Earlier this week, online prison records for Duggar indicated … Read more

Strike At Dunkirk LNG Terminal Extended

A strike at Fluxys’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Dunkirk, northern France, has been extended to Monday, a union official told Reuters. The strike, part of action against the government’s plan to increase the state pension age, was most recently due to end on Friday. France’s three other LNG terminals, operated by Engie subsidiary … Read more

Türkiye believes grain deal will be extended: Defense minister

Türkiye believes grain deal will be extended: Defense minister

Russia and Ukraine both are positive for extending the grain deal once more, and Ankara believes that the process will continue with the second extension, the Turkish defense minister has said, Trend reports citing Hurriyet Daily News. “Both sides approach positively, and we believe that it will result in a positive outcome. We are of … Read more