Torkham, Afghanistan — AFP The main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has reopened to pedestrians and vehicles, more than a week after it was closed following a gun battle between frontier guards. There have been several border closures after clashes between Pakistan and Afghan forces since the Taliban returned to power in...
According to the latest Census Bureau data, the poverty rate in the U.S. increased from 7.8% in 2021 to 12.4% in 2022 WASHINGTON – A significant increase in child poverty has been observed in the U.S. after the COVID -era welfare programs expired in 2022. According to the latest Census Bureau data, the poverty rate […]
Aswan, Egypt – AFP Thousands fleeing war in Sudan have taken refuge in the Egyptian city of Aswan on the Nile, where families are helping keep the tourism industry afloat far from the horrors they left behind. “We finally made it to Aswan,” said Hisham Ali, 54, who reached Egypt after an odyssey that took […]
Excise tax suspension will save Georgians 31.2 cents per gallon on gasoline and 35 cents on diesel fuel ATLANTA, Georgia – Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in the U.S. state of Georgia, citing inflation and the unfavorable economic situation. He attributed the economic crises to the policies of the Biden administrati...
– Addressing India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Summit in India, US president calls for ‘collective investments’ ISTANBUL (AA) – U.S. President Joe Biden Saturday said the world was at an “inflection point,” calling for “collective investments.” Addressing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Sum...
GENEVA (AA) – Syrians continue to suffer from fighting, extremely severe economic deterioration and persistent human rights violations and abuses, the UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria said on Tuesday. “Before Syria plunges deeper into escalating violence and economic decline, we call on the key actors to cease attacks on civilians...
Milestone achievement follows the enactment of legislation in June, which paves the way for Shariah-compliant financial activities within the country KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s central bank has taken a significant step in bolstering its financial landscape by issuing its inaugural Islamic banking license. This milestone achievement follo...
NEW DELHI (AA) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday discussed trade ties and commercial linkages between the two nations, including a new multinational rail and shipping project linking the South Asian country with the Middle East and Europe. The Saudi ruler began his day-long stat...
New Delhi, India – AFP A broad alliance of states on Saturday unveiled ambitious plans to create a modern-day Spice Route linking Europe, the Middle East and India, boosting trade ties with potentially wide-ranging geopolitical implications. The United States, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the United Arab Emirates and others launched...
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA) – The Myanmar junta government has restricted exports to Bangladesh through ports after Bangladeshi banks froze the accounts of two Myanmar state banks, according to media reports. The junta prohibited the export of various food commodities to Bangladesh via Maungdaw in Rakhine State after the decision by Banglades...
