Writing the summary…
War and high debt to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Original reporting
Al Jazeera: read the full reportRelated stories

Politics live: Greens call for US execution live stream to be blocked; Flydubai pilot’s Australia links ‘disturbing’
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More states to sign on to AusAlert system ahead of ‘disaster season’, minister says Kristy McBain , the emergency management minister, is doing the media rounds, to talk ahead of what could be a brutal and damaging summer season in Australia. That will get much better protection for communities who are experiencing disaster, as I said. Near real-time message not [reliant] on any one telco provider is a real gamechanger for emergency management. These banks are making billions of dollars in profits every year and small businesses are already paying account-keeping fees and a range of other fees directly to their banks. So that’s what I’d like to see the RBA actually take that next step and say, you know, there is no charging for those point of sale machines. Continue reading...
Zelenskyy welcomes US-announced energy ceasefire
President Zelenskyy has responded to Donald Trump’s announcement that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an energy ceasefire
Syrian families demand release of detainees held by Israel
Syrian families demand release of detainees held by Israel
Pakistan suspends Imran Khan’s party-led provincial government
Pakistan has suspended Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's PTI-led government after declaring a state of emergency in the province.
Saudi health minister visits survivors of deadly Riyadh airport attack
Saudi Arabia’s health minister Fahad Aljalajel has paid a visit to survivors of Saturday’s deadly attack.
Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
The Mexican community of Cabo Corrientes faces the risk of a direct hit as the Category 4 storm churns off Jalisco.