Day: March 25, 2025
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Global
Interview: The project helping young former inmates find jobs in the blue economy
Europe’s marine sector needs workers, while young former inmates need jobs. “Turning Blue,” an EU-funded project, aims to offer young…
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Middle East
Palestine keep hopes of first World Cup alive with dramatic Iraq turnaround | Football News
Palestine score twice in the final minutes of their Group C qualifier for a historic 2-1 win against Iraq in…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Russell Wilson reportedly agrees to deal with New York Giants
Russell Wilson is changing homes for a second consecutive offseason. Wilson and the New York Giants have agreed to a…
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Global Economy Trends
Mystery employer’s late disclosure raises doubts about UK wage data
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.…
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Breaking News
Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea
Getty Images Both sides agreed to end military activity in the Black Sea, the US said (file photo) Russia and…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia to launch first space research mission on eye microbiome
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A Saudi nonprofit, Falak for Space Science and Research, is preparing to launch the Kingdom’s…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
TGA detects 13,000 transportation violations in Makkah and Madinah last week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Inspection teams from the Transport General Authority (TGA) have detected 13,000 transportation violations in the…
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Global
Resellers mark up ‘Dubai chocolate’ as TikTok feeds sweet treat craze
The chocolate bar has already been recreated by Swiss chocolate maker Lindt, as well as several other smaller shops and…
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Middle East
US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23 | Aviation News
In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes A United…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
St. Francis University is moving from Division I to Division III in 2026
The first run to the NCAA Division I basketball tournament in more than 30 years by Saint Francis (Pa.) could…
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Global Economy Trends
China releases employees of US firm after two years
This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas…
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Breaking News
The long, slow road to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
After three days of talks in Saudi Arabia, at last some progress. Two separate texts outlining agreements between the US…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
GACA imposes SR3.8 million in aviation fines in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) imposed fines totaling SR3.8 million in the…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Agreement reached on safe navigation in the Black Sea as Riyadh talks conclude
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The United States said on Tuesday that an agreement was reached to ensure safe navigation…
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Global
Video. Oscar-winning filmmaker attacked by Israeli settlers
Updated: 25/03/2025 – 17:54 GMT+1 Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was attacked by Israeli settlers, according to activists and witnesses…
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Middle East
At least six people killed in Israeli attacks on southern Syria | Syria’s War News
The violence in the border area marks increased friction between Israel and Syria. At least six people have been killed…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
JuJu Watkins’ injury shakes up NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. Who’s got next?
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament was fortunate to have all four No. 1 seeds advance to the Sweet 16, but…
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Breaking News
Hundreds join largest anti-Hamas protest since Gaza war began
Rushdi Aboualouf Gaza correspondent AFP Hundreds of people took to the streets of Beit Lahia, with many chanting anti-Hamas slogans…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Heavy rain and hail transform Asir into winter-like landscape
Saudi Gazette report ABHA — A powerful storm swept across the Asir region on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and large…
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Global
Trump calls his Colorado Capitol portrait ‘truly the worst’ – and it’s now coming down
Calling the portrait “truly the worst,” Trump blamed Colorado’s Democratic Governor Jared Polis and declared he’d rather have no portrait…
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Middle East
US consumer confidence plunges to four-year low | Donald Trump News
Consumer confidence in the United States has continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Chargers RB Najee Harris headlines 10 underrated NFL free agency moves
Eric Williams NFL Reporter Two weeks into NFL free agency, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson still have not decided where…
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Global
Several people injured after Russia strikes Ukraine with barrage of 140 drones
Cross-border strikes continued overnight into Tuesday with multiple casualties reported in seven regions of the country. ADVERTISEMENT Russian launched around…
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Middle East
‘On a journey’: Family mourns Hossam Shabat, journalist killed by Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict
Amal Shabat is delirious with pain. She is weeping, still unable to grasp that her 23-year-old son has been killed…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 NASCAR odds: Ryan Blaney favorite to win Cook Out 400 at Martinsville
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville this weekend for the Cook Out 400, and fans can watch all the…
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Breaking News
US will put 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil
WASHINGTON — In a Truth Social post, Trump said Venezuela has been “very hostile” to the US and countries purchasing…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Erdogan hits out at unrest as protests in Turkey continue for sixth night
ANKARA — Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed opposition parties for provoking a “movement of violence” as protests in…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
China frees staff of US consultancy firm after two years
BEIJING — China has released five staff members of US due diligence firm Mintz Group, two years after they were…
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Global
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects Trump and Musk’s claims of Afrikaner persecution
Donald Trump previously signed an executive order to cut funding to South Africa and offer refugee status to Afrikaners, claiming…
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Middle East
US issues demands to new Syrian government in exchange for sanctions relief | Syria’s War News
The United States has handed Syria a list of conditions that it wants Damascus to fulfil in exchange for partial…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Trinity Rodman returns for USWNT friendlies vs. Brazil in April
Laken Litman College Football & Soccer Analyst Emma Hayes has called in 24 players to participate in the United States…
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Global Economy Trends
Trumponomics is putting lipstick on a policy pig
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Breaking News
Man swallowed by Seoul sinkhole found dead
SEOUL — A man who fell into a large sinkhole in South Korea’s capital Seoul has been found dead, according…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Millions of UK tires meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India
LONDON — Millions of tires being sent from the UK to India for recycling are actually being “cooked” in makeshift…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives — UNAids chief
GENEVA — US funding cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections each day and over six million…
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Global
Health ministers urge the European Commission to boost anti-tobacco action
In a letter to Health Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi, health ministers from 12 countries urge the Commission to step up its…
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Middle East
Indonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier | Football News
Indonesia move clear in fourth spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia with 1-0 win…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
With a $500K NIL endorsement opportunity, College Basketball Crown is a game-changer
John Fanta College Basketball Broadcaster and Reporter The College Basketball Crown just rose to another level heading into the inaugural…
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Global Economy Trends
Moody’s warns on deteriorating outlook for US public finances
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Breaking News
Who could be Canada’s next prime minister and how will they be chosen?
Canada’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a national election on 28 April. The main contenders of the…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Indian comedian faces probe for joke that angered politicians
MUMBAI — A prominent Indian comedian is standing by his right to make jokes after an angry mob attacked a…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
US, Ukraine reach maritime and energy agreements during expert-level talks in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The United States and Ukraine concluded three days of expert-level discussions in Riyadh on Tuesday,…
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Global
Florida to consider relaxing child labour laws to fill vacant jobs
Now that the United States is cracking down on immigration, some low-skill jobs may not be so easy to fill.…
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Middle East
Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea strikes, US says | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine defence minister says Kyiv will view movement of Russian military vessels beyond eastern Black Sea as violation. Russia and…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds: Kyle Larson closing in on top spot
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season heads to Martinsville this weekend for the Cook Out 400 on FS1. And fans…
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Global Economy Trends
The secondary ‘tariff man’ cometh
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Breaking News
Brazil Supreme Court to decide whether to put Bolsonaro on trial
Justices on Brazil’s top court are debating whether former President Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
12 Yemenis arrested for exploiting women and children for beggary
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — A total of 12 Yemenis were arrested for exploiting women and children of their same…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia to carry out extensive survey of dengue fever
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Public Health Authority (Weqaya) intends to launch an extensive survey project to study…
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Global
Croatia’s ‘party island’ is cracking down on noise. Here’s what it means for your summer holiday
There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want…
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