Consumer confidence in Saudi economy among the highest globally: survey 

IMF approves disbursement of $820 million to Egypt after third review of expanded fund RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund has approved the disbursement of approximately $820 million to Egypt following the completion of the third review of the country's expanded arrangement. The IMF approved an expanded $8 billion support program for the African country in … Read more

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

Russia relies on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say WASHINGTON: The Kremlin is turning to unsuspecting Americans and commercial PR firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the US presidential race, top intelligence officials said on Monday, detailing the latest efforts 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

Russia relies on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say WASHINGTON: The Kremlin is turning to unsuspecting Americans and commercial PR firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the US presidential race, top intelligence officials said on Monday, detailing the latest efforts by US adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 … Read more

US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70 percent in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war

Russia relies on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say WASHINGTON: The Kremlin is turning to unsuspecting Americans and commercial PR firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the US presidential race, top intelligence officials said on Monday, detailing the latest efforts by US adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 … Read more

First Tunisian presidential hopeful submits candidacy

TUNIS: Tunisia's first presidential hopeful, an unidentified 59-year-old worker, filed his official candidacy on Monday, opening the race for the October 6 presidential election. Fethi Krimi filed his application with the electoral body ISIE in the capital city of Tunis, according to local reports and photos posted on social media.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke travels to Jakarta

Newly-minted Immigration and Home Affairs Secretary Tony Burke is plunging straight into his controversial portfolio, traveling to Indonesia on Monday in preparation for a high-level meeting on international security to counter terrorism. “I will attend the 10th Indonesia-Australia Ministerial Council on Law and Security (MCM) and co-chair the 5th Sub-Regional Meeting on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational … Read more