IMF approves $820m disbursement to Egypt

RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a loan of about $820 million to Egypt after completing its third review of the country's expanded bailout package. The IMF approved an $8 billion expanded aid program for African countries in March after the Gaza crisis negatively impacted their economies, slowing tourism and halving Suez Canal … Read more

At least 19 dead after landslides in India’s Kerala, more rain predicted

U.S. officials say Russia is exploiting ignorant Americans to spread election disinformation. WASHINGTON: The Kremlin is relying on unwitting Americans and Russian commercial PR firms to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential election, senior intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest effort by U.S. adversaries to manipulate public opinion ahead of the 2024 election. The … Read more