Hussein Mahmoud, a displaced farmer from Syria’s Hama province who now lives in a camp in northern Idlib, divides the basic items in a food basket he receives monthly amongst his wife and 13 children.
Putin did not commit to renew Syria cross-border aid access -U.S. official
U.S. President Joe Biden did not secure a commitment from his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday to renew a U.N. cross-border aid operation into Syria, a senior administration official …
Syria’s internal border crossing key to power, revenues for government and opposition groups
The internal crossings in Syria are used to prove control and sway, and they are a key source of income for the warring sides.
North Korea gives $300,000 for Myanmar in first financial aid since 2005
North Korea has provided $300,000 to a U.N.-led humanitarian aid initiative for Myanmar, marking its first donation to other countries since 2005, U.N. data showed on Thursday. The U.N. Office for the …
Kim Jong-un admits to ‘tense’ food situation in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has formally acknowledged that the country is facing food shortages. Addressing a meeting of senior leaders, Mr Kim said “the people’s food situation is now getting …
Ireland donates oxygen, ventilators and face masks to Nepal as show of ‘support and solidarity’ amid Covid-19 surge
IRELAND has donated oxygen, ventilators and face masks to Nepal amid a surge of Covid-19 cases in the country. Yesterday, Nepal reported 1,681 new coronavirus cases taking the nationwide infection …
Finance minister: RM12.12b in soft loans for SMEs approved as of June 4
Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said. He said the soft loan fund operated by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would benefit 25,680 SMEs. “The amount includes Special Relief Facility …
Managing Water Resources in Uzbekistan
ADB helped the Government of Uzbekistan develop its National Water Sector Development Concept 2030 and Strategy for Water Resources Management and Irrigation Sector Development 2021-2023. Both address …
Global Finance names VietinBank as Leading Contact Center in Vietnam
The Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank) has been honoured as the Leading Contact Center Vietnam 2021 by the Global Banking & Finance Review (GBAF).
Saudi Arabia to form entity with $29bn in equity holdings
Saudi Arabia will combine two state-run pension and unemployment insurance funds into an entity with almost $29bn of local and foreign stocks. The cabinet approved the combination of the Public …