Israel and Hamas are set to sign an agreement in Egypt on Thursday to release all the remaining hostages in Gaza as part of Donald Trump’s plan to end the devastating two-year war in the strip.
Israel’s far-right finance minister says will not vote in favour of Gaza peace deal
Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he opposed the Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas on Thursday, insisting that he would vote against it.
Press statements following Russian-Tajikistani talks
The joint statement we have adopted with the President of Tajikistan sets out new ambitious tasks aimed at further strengthening Russian-Tajikistani allied interaction. These efforts will be promoted …
Dubai at heart of $20tn alternative investment boom: DIFC
DIFC report reveals global alternative assets now exceed $20tn, with Dubai emerging as a global hub for high-growth investments …
Dubai at heart of $20tn alternative investment boom: DIFC
DIFC report reveals global alternative assets now exceed $20tn, with Dubai emerging as a global hub for high-growth investments …
DFSA and HKMA to co-host second Climate Finance Conference
As the flagship initiative of the DFSA-HKMA partnership to support and enable climate finance in the Middle East and Asia, this year’s conference will focus on “ Transforming Tomorrow: Harnessing …
AIIB supports Sri Lanka’s renewable energy with $52m loan
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will lend $52m in sovereign-backed financing to Sri Lanka. This investment aims to unlock the country’s renewable energy potential and advance …
Malaysia to unveil largest-ever budget while balancing fiscal discipline and cost-of-living relief, say analysts
The tabling of Budget 2026 on Friday at 4pm comes amid tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump aimed at addressing trade imbalances.
Nepal and Germany sign cooperation deal worth 41 million euros to strengthen energy, economy and health sectors
The agreement expands ongoing collaboration, adding major funding for power distribution, green growth and health infrastructure projects.
Indonesia’s Finance Ministry Expects Rp200tn in Bank Funds to Lift Credit Growth to 10%
Indonesia’s Finance Ministry expects the Rp200 trillion fund placed in state-owned banks to boost credit growth by up to 10 percent by year-end.