International News Trump defends Arpaio pardon, calls former sheriff a ‘patriot’ Yomna Yasser Aug 29, 2017 0 U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday defended his controversial pardon of former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who…
International News Trump likely to rescind Obama ‘Dreamer’ program: media reports Yomna Yasser Aug 26, 2017 0 U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to rescind an Obama-era policy that protects nearly 600,000 immigrants who…
Banks Egypt’s policy measures improve banking but investments slow: BLOM official Yomna Yasser Aug 23, 2017 0 Egypt's policy decisions last November to float the pound and subsequently raise interest rates have improved…
MENA News Lebanese army, Hezbollah declare offensives on ISIS at Syrian border Yomna Yasser Aug 19, 2017 0 The Lebanese army launched an offensive on Saturday against an Islamic State enclave on the northeast border with…
World European markets set to open lower; Vestas and Kingfisher report earnings Yomna Yasser Aug 17, 2017 0 Markets in Europe are forecast to open lower Thursday as uncertainty surrounding internal U.S. policy continues…
International News Trump eyes top policy aide for communications director role: official Yomna Yasser Aug 6, 2017 0 The White House may appoint a senior policy adviser with hardline views on immigration, who recently sparred with…
forex news Dollar steady above 13-month low ahead of Fed, takes Senate vote in stride Yomna Yasser Jul 26, 2017 0 The dollar bobbed above a 13-month low against a basket of major currencies on Wednesday, as investors awaited the…
forex news Dollar prices fall on perceived ECB path, US political roadblocks Yomna Yasser Jul 22, 2017 0 The U.S. dollar hit its lowest level in more than a year against a basket of major rivals on Friday a day after…
forex news Euro clings to ECB tapering hopes, yen little moved after BOJ Yomna Yasser Jul 20, 2017 0 The euro held near a 14-month high against the dollar on Thursday as investors look to hints from the European…
forex news Gold rises after Yellen hints at only gradual tightening Yomna Yasser Jul 13, 2017 0 Gold prices rose on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the central bank would only…