Closing Bell: Saudi, Gulf stocks post gains following global slump

RIYADH: Middle Eastern stock markets continued their recovery after “Black Monday,” when global indexes tumbled on concerns about a U.S. recession after a weak jobs report in the world’s largest economy. Saudi Arabia's Tadawul Composite Index closed at 11,729.71, up 50.55 points, or 0.43 percent, on Wednesday. The total trading volume of the benchmark index … Read more

WHO says sending over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza

CAIRO: The Israeli military on Wednesday issued a new evacuation order for Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip, which was among the first to be attacked when the war with Hamas began in October, after the militants resumed firing rockets at Israel.Israeli army spokesman Avichai Adri posted evacuation orders for several areas of Beit Hanoun … Read more