International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced the appointment of Indian national Krishna Srinivasan as Director of the Asia and Pacific Department (APD).
India has registered the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-place jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the index due to gains in economic performance.
Kuwait's crown prince dissolved parliament on June 22, 2022, and called for an early election following a stand-off between the government and elected assembly that has hindered fiscal reforms in the country.