BEIRUT - Kuwait has launched an initiative to form a USD 200 million fund for investments in technology.
BEIRUT - Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abul Gheit praised initiatives by Kuwait and Lebanon to establish a fund for technology and digital economy, as well as create an Arab bank for reconstruction.
ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan told his US counterpart Donald Trump Sunday Turkey was ready, and "without wasting time," to take over security in the Syrian northern city of Manbej.
PARIS - Hundreds of women from the Yellow Vests demonstrated in Paris, France, to highlight their role in the 10-week protests against government policies.
KHARTOUM - Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir accused some people, who blended with protesters, of killing demonstrators. (end) ibi