Jordan
Adaptive economic policies key to staying afloat amid global recession woes — experts | Jordan Times
AMMAN — Although World Bank is forecasting global GDP growth to decline in 2023, the organisation is projecting Jordan’s growth to reach 2.4 per cent between 2023 and 2024.The recent World Bank Group-issued Global Economic Prospects report indicates a sharp, long-lasting economic slowdown, with global growth declining to 1.7 per cent in 2023 from the 3 per cent figure that was expected just six months ago.
The Muslim World
Safadi, Russian presidential envoy meet over solutions to Syria crisis | Jordan Times
AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday met with Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentiev, with talks focusing on the necessity of enhancing Syrian security and stability, as well as addressing challenges related to drug smuggling from Syria to the Kingdom.
Turkey says Tripoli backs energy deal despite court suspension | Reuters
Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU) told Turkey "not to take seriously" a court ruling that suspended an energy exploration deal that the Tripoli government signed with Ankara last year, the Turkish foreign minister said on Thursday.
Egypt Plans Spending Cuts as It Faces Economic Crisis - WSJ
The International Monetary Fund extended hundreds of millions of dollars in a bailout package as the country struggles to pay off debts.
Saudi Arabia Seeks to Lure Global Miners in Bid to Overhaul Its Economy - WSJ
Rio Tinto and BHP senior executives were among those who attended a Riyadh conference focused on expanding access to critical minerals.
How India's ruling party is tightening its grip on Kashmir | Reuters
For the first time in her life, Asha, a street cleaner in the Indian city of Jammu, will be allowed to vote in upcoming local elections. And she's in no doubt who will get her ballot.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia Signals It Could Provide Pakistan an $11 Billion Lifeline - WSJ
The new assistance could strengthen Pakistan’s hand in negotiating a restart to a bailout from the International Monetary Fund as the country faces default.
Finance and Economy
CEOs Say They Expect a U.S. Recession, but Most Think It Will Be Short - WSJ
Most executives surveyed expect growth to return in 2024 and are trying to weather a slowdown without widespread job cuts.
Why Investors May Be Too Optimistic About Inflation - WSJ
There are reasons to think that we may be underestimating the long-term upward pressure on prices.
Quds Matters
Israeli army kills 2 Palestinians during West Bank raids | AP News
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military shot and killed two Palestinians during separate arrest raids in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, the latest bloodshed in months of rising violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir Orders Police to Remove Palestinian Flags From Public Spaces - WSJ
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the police to remove Palestinian flags from public spaces, the latest in a series of measures by the country’s new government that threatens to escalate tensions with Palestinians.
The Lizard's Lair
'Catastrophe': Cardinal Pell's secret memo blasts Francis | AP News
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will deliver a final send-off for Cardinal George Pell during a funeral Mass on Saturday, the Vatican said, as revelations emerge of the Australian prelate’s growing concern about what he considered the “disaster” and “catastrophe” of the papacy under Francis.