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Syrian Pound recovers as regime tightens capital controls

The Syrian pound on Saturday has kept its rebounding from an all-time low struck during the last two months after the regime tightened controls on bank withdrawals and internal transfers and restricted movement of cash around the country to stop dollar hoarding. The pound was trading...

Baghdad's Ramadan markets quiet amid pandemic

Street markets in the Iraqi capital Baghdad were quieter than usual on Saturday ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, as COVID-19 continues to rage through the country. For years, Iraqi families have flocked to Shorja market - famed for its sweets, spices and tea - to stock up on groceries...

Stalled at first jab: Vaccine shortages hit poor countries

As many as 60 countries, including some of the world’s poorest, might be stalled at the first shots of their coronavirus vaccinations because nearly all deliveries through the global program intended to help them are blocked until as late as June. COVAX, the global initiative to...