Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi sent Saturday congratulatory message to President Nicolás Maduro, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the anniversary of the independence of his friendly country.
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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Gold prices fell today, Monday, under pressure from the strength of the US dollar, amid anticipation of new indicators on the course of monetary policy of the Federal Reserve (US central bank).
Spot gold fell 0.5 percent to $2,732.90 an ounce. Prices hit a record high of $2,758.37 an ounce on Wednesday, while last week's trading ended up nearly one percent.
U.S. gold futures fell 0.33 percent to $2,745.30 an ounce.