Yemen airline resumes Sanaa-Jordan flights, banks rejoin global network under new deal

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen's national carrier resumed flights from the Houthi-controlled city of Sanaa to Jordan on Thursday, while the International Wire Transfer System reconnects Sanaa's banks to its network after an agreement was reached between the Yemeni government and militias. Yemenia Airways said in a statement that three flights were scheduled to leave Sanaa airport for … Read more

Moody’s affirms Islamic Development Bank’s AAA rating

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council banks are seeking to diversify their business models and improve profitability by entering high-growth markets such as Turkiye, Egypt and India, a new report has revealed. Fitch Ratings noted that this growing interest was due to favorable economic conditions and attractive growth opportunities in these countries. Notably, appetite for expansion in … Read more

Boat with 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen’s coast, UNHCR says

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's war in Gaza and condemned US protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday that sparked boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands to the Capitol to denounce the war and the humanitarian crisis it has created.Netanyahu vowed to continue the war until “total … Read more