Member of the Presidential Leadership Council, Major General Aidroos al-Zubaidi, met with Prime Minister Salem Saleh bin Breik to discuss the government's progress in addressing urgent tasks, particularly in the economic and service sectors.
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.
The Bank of Italy (the central bank) announced that the country's GDP grew by 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, driven by an increase in consumption and investment, in addition to limited American demand.
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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Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Waed Batheeb discussed Wednesday, on the sidelines of his participation in activities of Economic Forum is being held here, with Omani Economic Minister Saeed al-Saqri aspects of mutual cooperation between the two countries in enhancing joint technical committees.
The two parties discussed issues and topics of common concern and challenges facing Yemeni national economy amid continuation of the crisis over Houthi militia's triggered war.
They confirmed importance of unifying Arab and regional efforts in coordination with UN agencies and donor countries for directing assistances towards financing development project and programs, which will help economic recovery.
Planning Minister Dr. Waed Batheeb discussed also with Bahraini financial minister Salman Al Khalifa means of improving joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
Batheeb touched upon efforts exerted in keeping financial stability and alleviating burdens of state public budget's deficit, praising brotherly and honest position of Bahrain and the Kingdom's continuous support to the government of Yemen in different phases.