Minister of Health, Dr. Qasim Buhaybeh, has signed a strategy to increase vaccination rates in the country, developed with the assistance of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
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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The Prime Minister Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak met today, Tuesday, with the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Assistant Administrator and Director of Regional Bureau for Arab States of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Abdallah al-Dardari.
They discussed ways to further strengthen joint cooperation and coordination between the government and the UNDP.
The talks also dealt with the ongoing efforts to support the State's institutions, the institutional reforms in Yemen and controlling corruption, bolstering the societal survival and addressing the humanitarian and economic challenges.
Dr. bin Mubarak praised the significant role played by the UNDP in supporting the Yemeni government and people amid the current tough circumstances.
The UN Assistant Secretary-General confirmed the UNDP's commitment to sustain the government's institutional reform program and provide support to Yemen through development projects aimed to improve the people's lives of citizens.