The World Bank signed Thursday an agreement to support Palestine with 30 million U.S. dollars for aiding low-income families and unemployed workers, according to WAFA news agency. The report said that ... ( read original story ...)
Beirut Explosion Destroys Tons of Lebanon’s Food Stocks
The huge explosion in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut tore through major grain silos, stoking fears of shortages in a nation that imports nearly all its food and is already reeling from economic ... ( read original story ...)
Ilhan Omar’s City Paper Endorses Her Challenger, Rebukes Her Israel Remarks and ‘Campaign-Finance Issues’
"[Omar's] time has been marred by missteps, including remarks on Israel widely regarded as anti-Semitic, an outsized number of missed votes, and campaign-finance issues," the Star Tribune's editorial ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Mall is First Shopping Center to Achieve GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation
The Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, along with 14 additional facilities around the globe have achieved GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan signs 100-mln-USD loan deal with Arab fund
Jordan and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development on Thursday signed a soft loan agreement worth 100 million U.S. dollars to finance small and medium-sized projects. Jordanian Minister of ... ( read original story ...)
US Firm Secures Oil Deal with US-Backed Forces in Syria
A U.S. company has reportedly reached a deal with Kurdish-led authorities in northeast Syria to develop and export crude oil in areas under their control in the war-torn country. A senior official at ... ( read original story ...)
Siblings, Eyeing More Power, Claim Victory in Sri Lanka Election
The brothers ruling Sri Lanka scored a landslide victory in parliamentary elections that could help President Gotabaya Rajapaksa push through contentious constitutional changes to restore sweeping ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Foodservice Market – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2020 – 2025)
Saudi Arabia Foodservice market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12. 22% during the forecast period. - The increasing demand for home delivery and foodservice providers is expected to drive the ... ( read original story ...)
Stuck at Home South Korean Tourists Could Prop Up the Economy
South Korean tourists unable to enjoy an overseas summer getaway this year could help plug a hole in domestic spending by dropping some of their holiday cash inside the country. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s top Iran envoy quits as US bids to extend Tehran embargo
The Trump administration’s lead diplomat on Iran, Brian Hook, has announced his resignation days before the US attempts a high-stakes gambit against Tehran at the United Nations. He will be replaced ... ( read original story ...)