World Bank urges federal government to expedite funding for SP metro expansion
The World Bank has urged the São Paulo government to speed up processes for releasing funds for metro expansion projects totaling $650 million.
Ukraine claims assured victory against Russia... but only with support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that victory against Russia is assured if allies continue their support, coinciding with the anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Daniel Noboa and Roberto Luque announce $48 million investment for road infrastructure in Loja
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa and Minister Roberto Luque announced a $48 million investment in road infrastructure projects in the Loja region, which includes plans for multiple key road improvements and potential future funding from the World Bank.
Frozen Russian assets: Ukraine, World Bank, Japan and Canada sign US$691m agreement
Ukraine, in partnership with the World Bank, has signed an agreement supported by Japan and Canada to provide nearly US$691 million in grant funding to support administrative capacity.
States fast-track urban transport reforms to unlock funding
State transport commissioners in Nigeria are expediting urban mobility reforms to prepare viable infrastructure projects for World Bank financing under the National Urban Mobility Programme following a recent stakeholders' forum addressing an urban transport crisis.
The European Investment Bank quadrupled its funding for defense in 2025
The European Investment Bank has increased its funding for defense to 4 billion euros in 2025, with France investing 670 million euros.
Santander enters the European defense funding plan with 4.5 billion
The European Investment Bank and Banco Santander have signed an agreement to facilitate access to credit for security and defense investments in Europe, aiming to increase the continent's autonomy amidst global geopolitical instability.