Taliban cut ties with Afghan embassies loyal to former government

CARACAS: Fresh demonstrations were expected in Venezuela on Tuesday after one person died as security forces tried to break up protests sparked by hotly contested election results that gave Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a third term in power.Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets on Monday at angry protesters challenging the re-election victory claimed … Read more

IMF approves $820m disbursement to Egypt

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 aid program for the African country in March after the Gaza crisis adversely affected the country's economy. This slowed tourism and … Read more

Consumer confidence in Saudi economy among the highest globally: survey 

IMF approves disbursement of $820 million to Egypt after third review of extended fund facility 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 aid program for the African country … Read more