The expanded Israeli offensive on Gaza could lead to dire impacts on the global economy, the World Bank's president said late on Tuesday, criticizing the huge losses in civilian lives as unacceptable.

Japanese stock indices rose in morning trading session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday.

Oman's Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index rose 10.6 points and 0.22 percent on Wednesday, closing at 4813.05 points compared to the last trading session of 4802.43 points.

Sana'a-Saba: Today, Mohammed Al-Dawla, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kamran Company for Industry and Investment, commenced the dividend distribution to the company's shareholders across the capital municipality and the governorates of Ibb, Taiz, and Hodeidah. The dividends were issued at a profit rate of 31 percent, the highest since the company was established.

The Chinese yuan fell against the dollar in trading on Tuesday, with the People's Bank of China setting the reference rate at 7.0830 yuan per dollar.

The Kuwait Stock Exchange concluded trading on Tuesday with a notable increase, as the general index climbed 60.88 points, or 0.86 percent, to close at 7,101.90 points.

The World Bank on Sunday warned that the 26 poorest countries, where 40% of the population live under poverty level, are suffering from cut in international aid, amid deterioration in their socioeconomic situation.

Oman's Muscat 30 index rose 37.1 points, or 0.78 percent, on Monday, to close at 4802.72 points compared to the last trading session, which amounted to 4765.60 points.

Oman's Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index rose 14.6 points and 0.31 percent on Sunday, closing at 4,765.60 points compared to the last trading session of 4,750.97 points.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced borrowing costs for its members by around $1.2 billion annually, according to Kristalina Georgieva, the Fund's Managing Director.

South Korea's fiscal deficit rose sharply in the first eight months of this year amid weak corporate performance, the country's finance ministry said Thursday.

The Japanese stock indices on Thursday increased at the end of the morning trading session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the banking and insurance sectors in the lead.

Gold prices stabilized on Wednesday, as traders await signals on US interest rate policy from the minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest meeting.

On Wednesday, the Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index in Oman increased by 56.2 points, or 1.2 percent, closing at 4,742.95 points, up from the previous trading session's close of 4,686.77 points.

The Israeli economy is grappling with significant losses due to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and the government's poor financial management. Reports suggest that the economy is enduring an unprecedented recession that may persist for an extended period.

Oman's Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index rose 5.8 points, or 0.12 percent, on Tuesday, to close at 4,686.77 points compared to the last trading session of 4,680.98 points.

Boursa Kuwait closed its trading on Tuesday with its general index rising 51.32 points, or 0.73 percent, to reach the level of 7035.74 points.

Gold prices fell by 0.2% in spot transactions to $2,647.49 per ounce, while silver and platinum fell 0.2% and 0.4% respectively, while palladium rose 0.6%. Bets on November's smaller U.S. interest rate cut increased.

The Israeli budget is about to be violated for the third time this year, Haaretz said on Sunday, citing the huge economic expenses incurred by the Zionist entity amid escalation with Hezbollah and Iran.

The Kuwait Stock Exchange saw a decline in trading on Sunday, with the general index dropping 70.37 points, or 1%, closing at 6965.71 points.