UAE, Israel To Sign Free-Trade Agreement Soon: Official
UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja on Wednesday said they will sign the free-trade agreement with Israel by the end of March. “The agreement will serve as an accelerator …
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World Bank Announces Over $1b In Aid For Afghanistan
The World Bank has announced more than $1 billion dollar in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan from its frozen assets, stating the money will go to the UN agencies and international …
Iran, Oman Sign Agreements on Deepening Economic Ties
Iran and Oman on Thursday signed agreements on further deepening the bilateral cooperation in multiple spheres between the two countries. Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister, Fatemi Amin and Oman’s …
Pakistan, China Collaboration Could Avert Crisis in Afghanistan: Official
Pakistan National Security Advisor, Dr. Moeed Yusuf believes that joint cooperation between Pakistan and China could play a very crucial role in warding off the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan caused …
Protests Erupt in Lebanon Over Soaring Prices, Economic Crisis
Protests against soaring prices were staged in Lebanon, over deteriorating living conditions due to the long-term economic crisis. The protesters in Beirut, the capital city, Tripoli, Khalde, and other cities, …
Tajikistan, China Discuss Growing Cooperation
Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin met the Chinese Government’s Special Representative on Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, where they discussed growing cooperation and further strengthening diplomatic relations between the two countries. …
Kyrgyzstan Files Lawsuit Against Canada’s Centerra Gold Over Violating Employees Rights
Legal authorities in Kyrgyzstan have filed a lawsuit against Canada’s Centerra Gold Company as they allege the company is violating the rights of employees at the Kumtor gold mine. Centerra …
US, Palestinian Officials Hold First Meeting After Five Years
After five years without scheduled talks, the US and Palestinian officials met virtually on Tuesday to renew the US-Palestinian Economic Dialogue, the US Department of State in a statement. “The …
Azerbaijan, Qatar Agree To Expand Trade Ties
Top Qatari officials and representatives of Azerbaijan’s Small and Medium Business Development Agency met on Tuesday and exchanged views on boosting cooperation between the two countries. The meetings were held …
Evergrande Shares Drop after $2.6b Deal Fails
China Evergrande shares dropped 12.5 percent on Oct. 21 after it scrapped an asset sale to Hopson Development Holdings that would have raised $2.6 billion to pay off some of …
