The US Senate has unanimously passed a $2 trillion bill designed to help workers and industries that have been effected by the coronavirus pandemic.
It will also allow the country to spend billions of dollars on medical equipment.
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 96-0, which means it will now be sent to the House of Representatives for a vote sometime this week.
The bill is the largest economic stimulus in US history.
Wall Street soars as traders bet on potential war off-ramp
Wall Street ended sharply higher on Tuesday, lifted by speculation about a potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and fuelled fears of global inflation in recent weeks.
US trade chief sees only limited role for WTO
The World Trade Organisation will play only a limited role in global trade policy after a failed ministerial meeting in Cameroon, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday, vowing to seek alternative arrangements with like-minded countries.
Dubai South awards AED 2 billion contract for development of 'Hayat' project
Dubai South Properties has awarded a AED 2 billion contract for the development of multiple phases of the 'Hayat' project, a luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet.
Australia to halve tax on fuel, underwrite spot cargoes
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced on Monday that the government would halve the excise on fuel and diesel and remove the heavy road user charge for three months to help households cope with a surge in costs driven by the Iran war.
Business leaders affirm strength of Dubai's diversified economic model
Leaders of Business Groups operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce say the emirate continues to build on a strong and resilient economic model, driven by diversification, close public-private sector collaboration, and the ability to respond quickly to global change.
Some UK education boards have announced cancellation of IGCSE and International A Level exams in the UAE that were scheduled to be held in May and June.
The UAE has expressed solidarity with Pakistan and Afghanistan after torrential rain triggered devastating floods and landslides in the region, killing and wounding a number of people.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the serious implications of military escalation in the region during a call with King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al Hussein.
