KUWAIT - Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) at a conference in Kuwait pledge USD 335 million towards humanitarian and development programmes for Iraqi areas affected by armed conflict.
DOHA - International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde expects the oil-producing Gulf countries' economies to grow due to the increase in oil prices and OPEC member nation production cuts.
WASHINGTON - The US denies speaking with Israel regarding a plan, earlier announced by Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu, to annex the Palestinian West Bank.
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump submits a USD 4.4 trillion budget proposal to Congress that slashes funds for domestic programmes and boost defense spending. (end) sd