War rages on in Gaza as truce delayed until FridayWar raged on in Gaza on Thursday, as a proposed truce and release of hostages by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas was delayed for at least another day, reported Reuters. More than a day after plans wer More… |
Regional gas is more exposed than oil to war in Mideast: reportThe Israel-Hamas war is hampering Israel's gas exports, in particular to Egypt and Jordan, and could eventually hurt credit quality in the region if it escalates further. In a report published "Regiona More… |
Israel 'at war' as Hamas surprise attack leaves 40 deadPalestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday, killing at least 40 people and wounding hundreds in a surprise assault, that combined gunmen crossing into Israel with a barrage of rockets fired from More… |
Global trade growth to slow to 1.7% in 2023: WTOWeighed down by the effects of the war in Ukraine, high inflation, tighter monetary policy and financial market uncertainty, the volume of world merchandise trade is expected to grow by 1.7% this year, following 2.7% growth in 2022, said the Wor More… |
Global current account balances widen amid war, pandemicThe lingering pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are dealing a setback to the global economy, impacting current account balances of countries, says an IMF report. The crises are affecting trade, co More… |
670 million people will remain without electricity by 2030Globally, 733 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.4 billion people still cook using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment and at the current rate, 670 million will remain without electricity by 2030. More… |
670 million people will remain without electricity by 2030Globally, 733 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.4 billion people still cook using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment and at the current rate, 670 million will remain without electricity by 2030. More… |
670 million people will remain without electricity by 2030Globally, 733 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.4 billion people still cook using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment and at the current rate, 670 million will remain without electricity by 2030. More… |
Travel to 'red list' states will invite ban, warns SaudiSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has cautioned citizens against travelling to countries that are on the Kingdom's no-travel list and warned that violators would be banned from travelling abroad for three years. More… |
UN chief urges warring parties to ceasefireUN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to warring parties throughout the world for an immediate ceasefire to enable the human family to tackle a common enemy – COVID-19. "I a More… |