Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha (L to R) hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Lviv city head Andrii Sadovyi (L) shakes hands with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kalla after a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli (front) signs the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha (L to R) attend the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Lviv city head Andrii Sadovyi (L) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (2nd R) pose for a selfie after a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot (front) signs the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Lviv city head Andrii Sadovyi (L) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kalla meet after a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (front) signs the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal (L) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha attends a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs of Denmark Morten Bodskov, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha (L to R) attend the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs of Denmark Morten Bodskov, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha (L to R) attend the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs of Denmark Morten Bodskov, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noel Barrot, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha (L to R) attend the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha (L to R) hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Deal on 2nd tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine inked in Lviv

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha (L to R) hold a news conference following the signing of the agreement on the disbursement of the second tranche of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, involving the European Union, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the French Republic, and the Italian Republic, Lviv, Ukraine, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Anastasiia Smolienko/Ukrinform)

Egypt receives 14 bln USD from UAE as 2nd payment of investment deal: cabinet

STORY: Egypt receives 14 bln USD from UAE as 2nd payment of investment deal: cabinet SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cabinet headquarters 2. various of Egyptian PM speaking 3. various of U.S. dollars STORYLINE: Egypt has received 14 billion U.S. dollars from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the second payment of a 35-billion-dollar investment deal signed in February to develop Ras Al-Hekma, a new resort city on Egypt's northern coast, the Egyptian cabinet said Wednesday. During a cabinet meeting, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly confirmed the receipt of the payment, which he said would "contribute to pumping more dollar resources," according to a statement released by the cabinet. In early March, Egypt announced the receipt of 15 billion U.S. dollars from the UAE as the first tranche of the 35-billion-dollar deal. The sum included 5 billion received in late February, another 5 billion received in earl

Egypt's central bank issues 50 bln EGP in T-bills

STORY: Egypt's central bank issues 50 bln EGP in T-bills SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: March 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Finance Ministry and the minister 2. various of Egypt's central bank 3. various of the Egyptian banknotes STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, issued treasury bills (T-bills) at a total value of EGP 50 billion through two offerings on Sunday. With a tenor of 91 days, the first tranche was valued at about EGP 25 billion, according to official data. The second offering stood at EGP 25 billion and will mature in 273 days. In early February, the Central Bank of Egypt raised the key interest rates by two percent. Accordingly, the overnight deposit rate, the overnight lending rate, and the main operation rate were raised to 21.25 percent, 22.25 percent, and 21.75 percent, respectively. In addition, the discount rate was raised by 200 basis points to 21.75 percent. The decision has b

Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

Egypt's central bank issues 47.5 bln EGP in T-bills

STORY: Egypt's central bank issues 47.5 bln EGP in T-bills SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Nov. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Ministry of Finance 2. various of the Central Bank of Egypt STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, issued treasury bills (T-bills) at a total value of EGP 47.5 billion through two offerings on Sunday. With a tenor of 91 days until Feb. 13, 2024, the first tranche was valued at EGP 22.5 billion, according to official data. The second offering stood at EGP 25 billion and will mature in 273 days on Aug. 13 next year. On Nov. 9, 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt auctioned T-bills worth EGP 46.5 billion through two tranches. Banks operating in the Egyptian market are the largest investors in the treasury bills and bonds regularly offered by the government to cover the state's general budget deficit. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (

Egypt's CBE offers short-term T-bills for 35 bln EGP

STORY: Egypt's CBE offers short-term T-bills for 35 bln EGP DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior shots of the central bank 2. various of an employee counting Egyptian banknotes 3. various of banks STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) offered treasury bills (T-bills) with a combined value of 35 billion EGP through two auctions on Sunday. The first offering is valued at 13.5 billion EGP, carrying a 91-day maturity period, according to official data. The second offering is valued at 21.5 billion EGP, with a maturity period of 273 days. On Thursday, the CBE issued T-bills with an aggregated value of 43.5 billion EGP through two auctions. Egypt is set to receive the second tranche of the 3 billion U.S. dollars loan it secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), estimated at around 347 million U.S. dollars, by the end of March, following the completion of the first review of the loan program. The IMF approved in December a 46-month lo

Protest in Athens

Protest in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Photo taken Feb. 13, 2012, shows Syntagma Square in Athens a day after demonstrators clashed with police during a protest against new austerity measures necessary for Greece to receive the second tranche of bailout funds from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. The Greek parliament approved the austerity bill demanded by bailout creditors on Feb. 13.

Aftermath of riot in Athens

Aftermath of riot in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Photo taken Feb. 12, 2012, shows a street where rioters and police clashed the same day near Athens' Syntagma Square over new austerity measures necessary for Greece to receive the second tranche of bailout funds from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund.

Aftermath of riot in Athens

Aftermath of riot in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Photo taken Feb. 12, 2012, shows a street where rioters and police clashed the same day near Athens' Syntagma Square over new austerity measures necessary for Greece to receive the second tranche of bailout funds from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund.

Protest in Athens

Protest in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Photo taken Feb. 13, 2012, shows Syntagma Square in Athens a day after demonstrators clashed with police during a protest against new austerity measures necessary for Greece to receive the second tranche of bailout funds from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. The Greek parliament approved the austerity bill demanded by bailout creditors on Feb. 13. (Kyodo)

Aftermath of riot in Athens

Aftermath of riot in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Photo taken Feb. 12, 2012, shows a street where rioters and police clashed the same day near Athens' Syntagma Square over new austerity measures necessary for Greece to receive the second tranche of bailout funds from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. (Kyodo)

Aftermath of riot in Athens

Aftermath of riot in Athens

ATHENS, Greece - Photo taken Feb. 12, 2012, shows a street where rioters and police clashed the same day near Athens' Syntagma Square over new austerity measures necessary for Greece to receive the second tranche of bailout funds from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. (Kyodo)