RAMALLAH: The national and Islamic forces in Palestine declared a general strike all across Palestine, condemning the assassination of Hamas leader and political bureau Ismail Haniyeh. The forces mourned the leader Haniyeh in a press statement today, and stressed that "this cowardly assassination will not break the will and steadfastness of Palestinian people, but will increase their determination and resolve to move forward by adhering to their rights and national constants until freedom and independence." Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA
South Korea’s June Current Account Surplus Reaches Record $49.73 Billion on Robust Semiconductor Exports
August 7, 2026
Seoul: South Korea recorded a record current account surplus last June, driven by strong semiconductor exports, reaching $49.73 billion and