IMF and World Bank hold annual meetings in Bangkok amid economic worries and street protests

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How coverage differs Responsible Statecraft focuses on the meetings' mood of relief and dread and the IMF agenda; AP stresses a street protest over poverty and pollution.

The IMF and World Bank are holding their annual meetings in Bangkok. IMF head Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy has handled repeated shocks with remarkable agility, and that talks would address energy prices, high government debt and the rise of AI. Meanwhile, dozens of people marched on Thursday to draw leaders' attention to poverty, pollution and other grievances.

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