Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi sent Saturday congratulatory message to President Nicolás Maduro, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the anniversary of the independence of his friendly country.
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.
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Japan's industrial output grew by 2.4 percent in February after taking seasonal variables into account.
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a statement today, Monday, that industrial output on an annual basis increased by 0.3 percent during the past month, after growing by 2.2 percent the previous month. It expects industrial output to grow this month by 0.6 percent and next month by 0.1 percent.