Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Biden announces $4 billion to World Bank’s fund for poorest countries

Biden announces $4 billion to World Bank’s fund for poorest countries

US President Joe Biden has pledged a record $4 billion contribution to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) fund, aimed at supporting the world’s poorest countries, according to two sources familiar with the commitment. Biden made the announcement during a closed session at the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, significantly exceeding … Read more