G7 agrees on loan deal to support Ukraine with Russian assets

Jun 14, 2024

Apulia [Italy], June 14: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies agreed an outline deal to provide $50 billion of loans for Ukraine...

Canada to contribute 3.6 bln USD to new G7 deal for Ukraine

Jun 14, 2024

Ottawa [Canada], June 10: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced 5 billion Canadian dollars (3.6 billion U.S. dollars) in funding as the country's...

World Bank says Sri Lankan economy to expand 2.2 pct in 2024

Jun 14, 2024

Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 14: Sri Lankan economy is expected to expand by 2.2 percent in 2024 and reach 3 percent in 2026, assuming successful...

Philippines confirms Filipino crew aboard ship attacked in Red Sea

Jun 14, 2024

Manila [Philippines], June 14: The Philippines on Friday said Filipino sailors were among the crew on board a commercial ship attacked by Houthi militants in...

Greece: Heat forces Acropolis closure for 2nd straight day

Jun 14, 2024

Athens [Greece], June 14: Greek authorities closed down the Acropolis in Athens on Thursday afternoon for a second day running as Athens experiences unusually high...

Record 120 million people displaced globally: UN report

Jun 14, 2024

New York [US], June 14: The UN said on Thursday that a record-breaking 120 million people were living in a forcibly displaced status globally between...

UAQ Ruler pardons number of inmates ahead of Eid Al Adha

Jun 14, 2024

Umm Al Quwain [UAE], June 14: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has ordered the...

Bank of Japan decides to reduce government bond buying

Jun 14, 2024

Tokyo [Japan], June 14: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday decided to reduce its government bond buying, in a further step toward policy...

UAE participates in 20th CGIAR System Council meeting in Brazil

Jun 14, 2024

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 14: Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Head of International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, led the UAE delegation to the 20th...