Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei index surged more than 4 percent on Wednesday, driven by optimism surrounding a potential ceasefire in the Middle East. The possibility of reduced tensions in the region contributed to a significant drop in crude oil prices, alle…
Month: April 2026
Wheat and Corn Prices Drop Following Ceasefire Announcement by Trump
Chicago: Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell nearly 3% on Wednesday, while corn prices declined by about 1% after US President Donald Trump announced his agreement to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
According to Yemen News Agency, the …
Muscat Stock Exchange Index Sees Slight Increase
Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange “30” index closed on Wednesday at 8,233 points, marking a rise of 2.1 points or 0.03% in comparison to the previous trading session, which ended at 8,230.86 points.
According to Yemen News Agency, the trading value…
US-Saudi-Emirati Aggression Marks Grim Anniversary of Airstrikes and Shelling
Sana’a: On this day, April 8, the aircraft of the US-Saudi-Emirati aggression targeted cities, health centers, citizens’ farms, and their properties, committing fully-fledged war crimes.
According to Yemen News Agency, on April 8, 2015, 27 citizens …
Oil Prices Plunge 17% After US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Global: Oil prices plummeted on Wednesday, falling between 13% and 17%, following the agreement on a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Trading data showed that Brent crude futures for June delivery dropped 12.6% to $91.92 a barrel…
Yemen’s Tourism Sector Faces $11 Billion Losses Amid Prolonged Conflict
Sana’a: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has disclosed that Yemen’s tourism sector has suffered direct losses totaling $11 billion due to the ongoing US-Saudi-UAE aggression and blockade over the past 11 years.
According to Yemen News Agency, the…