The European Union mission in Yemen announced the conclusion of the final phase of the joint program to enhance resilience in rural areas of Yemen, which has benefited more than 2.3 million people in eight governorates.
The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.
Saudi Al-Hilal FC has been eliminated from the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense FC from Brazil in the quarterfinals. The match was held at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Dollar declines more than 0.5 percent amid interest rate cuts anticipation
[25/09/2024 01:07]
WASHINGTON-SABA
The dollar index fell more than 0.5 percent on Wednesday as a result of strong stimulus moves announced by China yesterday, and increased expectations of another major cut in interest rates in the United States in November.
Against a basket of currencies, the dollar settled at 100.26, near a more than one-year low of 100.21.
The Australian dollar rose to $0.6908 in early Asian trade, hitting its highest level since February 2023.
The New Zealand dollar climbed to a nine-month high to settle at $0.63555.
The Chinese Yuan rose to a 16-month high of 7.0012 against the dollar.