This week we are focusing on the standoff between Tunisia and the IMF over a bailout package.In the second part of our program we are discussing impunity by Western countries that are exporting toxic pesticides to Africa.

Pakistan says it has agreed to conditions laid down by the IMF to release about $1.1 billion in financial aid, while the UN financial body says discussions are still underway to release funds.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the global economy is splitting into rival blocs​​​​​​​, threatening a repeat of the Cold War.

IMF figures show Iran’s economy will expand by 3% this year and by another 2% next year.

In 2010 Greece became effectively insolvent and the European Union offered to help Greece avoid bankruptcy – but at a price.

A Lebanese court orders seizure of the assets and property of the country’s central bank governor Riad Salameh.

The coronavirus and its aftermath has become the latest battlefield between Iran and the US.