IMF approves $820m disbursement to Egypt

RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund has approved the disbursement of about $820 million to Egypt following the completion of the third review of the country's extended regime. The IMF approved an expanded $8 billion support program for the African country in March after the Gaza crisis negatively affected its economy. This slowed tourism and the … Read more

Peru orders Venezuelan diplomats to leave country within 72 hours

Peru's foreign ministry on Monday ordered Venezuelan diplomats accredited to the Andean nation to leave the country within 72 hours, after Venezuela's ruling party declared victory in an election that Venezuelan opposition and independent voters said was unthinkable. The ministry made the announcement in a statement, citing “serious and arbitrary decisions made today by the … Read more

At least 19 dead after landslides in India’s Kerala, more rain predicted

U.S. officials say Russia relied on unsuspecting Americans to spread election misinformation Washington: The Kremlin is turning to unsuspecting Americans and professional PR firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the US presidential race, top intelligence officials said on Monday, detailing the latest effort by US adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 … Read more

Several feared dead after landslides in India’s Kerala, local media report

U.S. officials say Russia relied on unsuspecting Americans to spread election misinformation Washington: The Kremlin is turning to unsuspecting Americans and professional PR firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the US presidential race, top intelligence officials said on Monday, detailing the latest effort by US adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 … Read more