Day: March 14, 2025
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Makkah Lanterns Festival returns for the eighth year as part of Ramadan activities
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Makkah Lanterns Festival has returned for its eighth season, bringing Ramadan-themed activities, shopping, and…
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Global
Can’t Buy Me Love? John Lennon gets honoured by Royal Mint on what would have been his 85th year
Money can’t buy you love, but £18.50 (€22) can buy you a newly minted John Lennon coin… ADVERTISEMENT John Lennon…
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Middle East
In Justice Department speech, Donald Trump threatens opponents with jail | Donald Trump News
“This is a storied hall, if there ever was one.” That is how President Donald Trump opened his remarks to…
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Breaking News
SpaceX rocket launches as Butch and Suni prepare return
Watch: Moment SpaceX launches rocket with crew to relieve stranded astronauts SpaceX has launched a rocket carrying a new crew…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Crown Prince receives Yazeed Al-Rajhi after historic Dakar Rally 2025 victory
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Saudi rally champion Yazeed Al-Rajhi at…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia designates methamphetamine-related offenses as major crimes requiring detention
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud Al-Mujib has approved the classification of all criminal offenses…
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Global
Direct impact of US tariffs on EBRD to remain limited, says Chief Economist
As US President Donald Trump continues to shake up the global trading order, EBRD nations aren’t likely to feel the…
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Middle East
US arrests second student, imposes ‘receivership’ on Columbia University | Donald Trump News
The administration of President Donald Trump has arrested a second student protester and set a deadline for Columbia University, one…
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Breaking News
BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum
Barbara Plett Usher BBC News, Khartoum Ken Mungai / BBC Asma Mubarak Abdel Karim told the BBC the RSF’s treat…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
USAID kept them alive — then Trump’s cuts came
DHAKA — When Kajol contracted tuberculosis in January, USAID kept her alive. Now she and her family are in danger…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
High stakes as China hosts Iran and Russia for nuclear talks
SINGAPORE — Almost a decade since world powers sealed a historic deal to limit the Iranian nuclear program, this is…
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Global
Syria’s interim president signs temporary constitution amid ongoing conflict
A recent explosion of deadly violence and reprisals has raised the pressure on domestic leaders and international allies to secure…
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Middle East
Finnish court convicts Russian man for war crimes in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
Finnish court sentences Russian fighter to life imprisonment for war crimes against Ukrainian soldiers in 2014. A Russian national has…
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Breaking News
‘For holding a wombat, thousands threatened my life’
A US influencer who was filmed taking a wild baby wombat away from its distressed mother in Australia has said…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but that “questions”…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
DENVER — Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International…
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Global
Polish edition of Euronews debuts with exclusive interviews on EU and NATO
This article was originally published in Polish Euronews celebrated the launch of its Polish edition with a major event in Warsaw…
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Middle East
Will Israel be held accountable for genocidal acts in Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict
UN report finds systemic sexual and gender-based violence against Palestinians. A United Nations investigation concludes Israel has carried out genocidal…
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Breaking News
Mark Carney sworn in as first new Canadian prime minister in nine years
Watch: Mark Carney’s first hours as Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney, an economist and political newcomer, has been sworn…
Read More » Taiwan calls China ‘foreign hostile force’ and vows tough measures
TAIPEI — In some of his strongest rhetoric yet amid worsening cross-strait ties, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te has labeled China…
Read More »Fierce protests as eight-year-old rape victim dies in Bangladesh
DHAKA — An eight-year-old child who was raped in Bangladesh died of her injuries on Thursday, setting off fierce protests…
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Global
Power bank likely caused South Korea plane fire, investigators say
SEOUL — A portable power bank likely caused a fire that engulfed and destroyed a passenger plane in South Korea…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Hungary drops veto and agrees to prolong EU sanctions on Russian individuals
BRUSSELS — Hungary has agreed to drop its veto and allow the renewal of the sanctions that the European Union…
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Global
Search group in Mexico discovers possible cartel mass killing site
A group of citizens found shoes, clothes and bones at a ranch in the west Mexican state of Jalisco. The…
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Middle East
Putin says Russia will spare Ukrainian forces in Kursk if they surrender | Russia-Ukraine war News
Russia will spare the lives of Ukrainian soldiers in its western Kursk region if Kyiv orders them to surrender, President…
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Breaking News
American Airlines passengers share how they fled burning plane in Denver
“Nerve-wrecking, terrifying and horrific.” That is how one witness described her experience getting off an American Airlines flight that caught…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Syria’s president signs temporary constitution amid ongoing conflict
DAMASCUS — Syria’s president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under his group’s rule while promising…
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Global
Is it safe to travel to Naples? Italy prepares for possible evacuations amid earthquake tremors
Residents have been warned that evacuations may be necessary if the seismic activity continues. ADVERTISEMENT An area of southern Italy…
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Middle East
Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind | Conflict News
Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan on Friday claimed that the hijacking of the Jaffar Express train earlier this week was carried…
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Breaking News
US had ‘productive’ talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has praised talks held with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the US-proposed ceasefire deal in Ukraine…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Islamophobia threatens global peace and coexistence, not just Muslims, says MWL chief at UN
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — The United Nations General Assembly hosted Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World…
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Global
This is the EU’s chance to support a better future for Syrians
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial…
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Middle East
Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe at Manchester United | Football News
Manchester United co-owner says some players are ‘overpaid’, but club captain defends his teammates. Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says…
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Breaking News
Sudan bans all Kenyan imports after it hosted RSF
Sudan has suspended all imports from Kenya in protest after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are fighting the…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Musk’s Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s electric carmaker Tesla has warned it and other US exporters could be harmed by countries retaliating…
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Global
EU Parliament ethics system ‘not fit for the job’, EU expert says
Professor Alberto Alemanno thinks the European Parliament’s ethics rules have failed to address corruption risks, but that this does not…
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Middle East
Germany parties agree plan for spending boost, debt brake overhaul | Debt News
The plan calls for a $545bn fund for infrastructure spending. Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has announced a deal…
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Breaking News
Iran using drones and phone apps to monitor strict dress code for women
Imogen Foulkes Geneva correspondent, BBC News EPA Refusing to wear the hijab in public can lead to imprisonment in Iran…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Gold prices hit $3,000 for the first time as investors push the panic button
LONDON — Gold prices reached $3,000 an ounce for the first time in history Friday, boosted by demand for safe-haven…
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Global
‘Dead Channel Sky’: Euronews Culture’s verdict
The experimental hip-hop trio are back with a new concept album which propels the listener into a cyberpunk club. It’s…
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Middle East
Columbia expels, suspends students after government threats: What we know | Gaza News
Columbia University has expelled, suspended or revoked degrees of students who occupied a campus hall during pro-Palestinian demonstrations in April…
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Breaking News
Elon Musk’s Tesla raises concern over retaliation risk
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker Tesla has warned it and other US exporters could be harmed by countries retaliating to Donald…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
China hits out at ‘threats of force’ on Iran as Trump pushes for new nuclear deal
HONG KONG — China, Iran and Russia called for diplomacy over “pressure and threats” and an end to “all illegal…
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Global
Euronews celebrates impartial journalism at launch of new Polish edition
Guests at the event in Warsaw on Thursday included Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Wałęsa, Poland’s Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak,…
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Middle East
Mahmoud Khalil arrest: A step towards the end of free speech in the US? | TV Shows
Redi Tlhabi discusses Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest and the larger impact with his lawyer and a Columbia University student Pro-Palestine activist…
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Breaking News
Russian mercenary sentenced to life by Finnish court for war crimes in Ukraine
A Russian national has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Finnish court for committing war crimes in eastern Ukraine…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Rival forces seize mayor’s office in key Ethiopian town amid fears of new conflict
MEKELLE — A dissident faction of the main political party in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray has seized control of…
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Global
Germany’s CDU and SPD reach historic debt deal to jump start defence spending
The agreement reached with the Greens would allow Germany to spend up to €1 trillion on defence and infrastructure over…
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Middle East
Indian Premier League 2025: Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals captain | Cricket News
India international Axar Patel is the last IPL 2025 captain to be named as Delhi Capitals make belated announcement. India’s…
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Breaking News
Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits northern Italy
EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Red alerts for flooding and landslides were issued for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna There have been flooding and…
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