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Humanitarian Crisis: The Yemeni Population Overlooked by the International Community

After more than a decade of conflict, Yemen is mired in one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Malnutrition, epidemics and water shortages persist, with nearly half of the population facing “food insecurity,” according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and 80% relying on humanitarian aid to survive. The situation ...

IMF, Egypt Reach Deal Unlocking $1.2 Bn

The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that it has reached a deal with Egyptian authorities allowing the country access to about $1.2 billion. The funding access is subject to executive board approval. "The Egyptian authorities have continued to implement key policies to preserve macroeconomic stability, despite ongoing regional tensions ...