Syria Introduces Measures to Stabilize Market as New Currency Launched
January 2, 2026
Syria: Syria has introduced a new national currency, with the central bank setting an exchange rate of 100 old pounds to 1 new pound. The
- January 2, 2026
Gold Edges Higher from Two-Week Low as Other Metals Recover
January 2, 2026
Daraa: Gold prices rose slightly in early Asian trading, recovering from a two-week low, while other precious metals recouped some of last week’s losses. Spot
Oil Prices Rise on First Trading Day of 2026 Amid Geopolitical Concerns
January 2, 2026
Daraa: Oil prices climbed in early trading on the first day of 2026, following last year’s steep losses – the largest annual drop since 2020.
US Stocks Open Higher in 2026
January 2, 2026
New york: Major US stock indices opened higher on Wall Street on the first trading day of 2026. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened 42.7
Somali Army Claims Success in Killing 29 Al Shabab Fighters in Central Region Operation
January 2, 2026
Mogadishu: Somalia’s army reported the successful elimination of 29 Al Shabab fighters during a military operation in the country’s central region. The Somali National Army
Seven Dead and Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks off Gambia
January 2, 2026
Daraa: At least seven people have died and dozens are missing after a boat carrying irregular migrants sank off the coast of Gambia, authorities have