Damascus, Feb. 24 (SANA) – The Ministry of Economy and Industry discussed with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation potential areas of cooperation and financing mechanisms to ...
Saudi Arabia deficit widens to $25.28bn in Q4 as total oil revenue dips 20% for the year
Total revenues for Q4 reached $73.6bn, up 2.6% from previous quarter, its total spending also increased to $98.93bn from $97.59bn ...
Vietnam financial markets on the rise amid tailwinds
Vietnam’s anticipated upgrade to FTSE Secondary emerging market status, together with steady foreign direct investment and a robust earnings outlook, is likely to support its financial markets.
Loans alone aren’t enough: Tailored support empowers poor women in Bangladesh
A new study by QUT researchers found that financial credit alone cannot break the cycle of poverty for women in Bangladesh. Instead, a "credit-plus" approach combining loans with tailored support ...
Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran
The Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman has said that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, people familiar with the talks say.
Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
Turkey Steps Up Africa Drive With Push Into Oil and Spaceports
When Turkey’s Cagri Bey deep-sea drilling vessel set off for Somalia on Feb. 15, it marked the latest manifestation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambitions in Africa.
What’s behind the latest tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
ISLAMABAD, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Tensions have heated up again between Islamabad and Kabul this week after Pakistan launched airstrikes on militant targets in Afghanistan. Pakistani security sources said ...
Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange fire after airstrikes deepen tensions
By Sayed Hassib KABUL/ KARACHI, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Pakistani and Afghan forces exchanged fire along their border on Tuesday, with each side accusing the other of initiating the clash, days after ...
India-US will resume trade talks with more clarity on tariffs, minister says
By Manoj Kumar and Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (Reuters) - India will resume talks on a proposed trade deal with the U.S. as soon as there is more clarity, its trade minister said on Tuesday, ...