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Countries reach landmark deal on tackling future pandemics, WHO says | Health News
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says draft agreement shows multilateralism is ‘alive and well’. The members of the World Health…
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Hacked crossings play fake messages from Musk and Zuckerberg
Pedestrian crossings in several areas of northern California have been hacked with fake greetings mocking the tech billionaires Elon Musk…
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Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump’s tariffs
GUANGZHOU — “Trump is a crazy man,” says Lionel Xu, who is surrounded by his company’s mosquito repellent kits –…
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Xi arrives in Malaysia with a message: China’s a better partner than Trump | Trade War News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia as part of a Southeast Asian tour which…
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Peru’s ex-President Ollanta Humala guilty of money laundering
Peru’s former president, Ollanta Humala, has been found guilty of money laundering and sentenced to 15 years in prison. A…
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Iran ‘must stop and eliminate’ nuclear enrichment, says US envoy Witkoff | Nuclear Energy News
Washington, DC – United States special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Tehran “must stop and eliminate” its nuclear enrichment…
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RSF paramilitaries declare rival government
Watch: Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home, el-Fasher, comes under attack Sudan’s paramilitaries have declared the formation of…
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What is the regional impact of the war in Sudan? | Sudan war
Foreign powers back different sides, while fears grow that violence could spread. Sudan has been at war for two years.…
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Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China
Microchip maker Nvidia said it would be hit with $5.5bn (£4.2bn) in costs after the US government tightened export rules…
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Barcelona and PSG reach Champions League semifinals; Dortmund and Villa out | Football News
Barcelona and Paris-Saint Germain have booked their places in the semifinals of the Champions League but were heavily tested by…
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The US will struggle to take on Asia over chips
BBC Listen to this article The US has “dropped the ball” on chip manufacturing over the years, allowing China and…
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Sudan paramilitary declares rival government two years into civil war | Sudan war News
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces declares rival authority in areas under its control, as the United States expresses alarm over its…
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Architect Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood, Pope confirms
The Vatican has put Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition of his “heroic virtues”. Gaudí…
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Hamas ‘lost contact’ with group holding Gaza captive after Israeli attack | Gaza News
The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas says it has lost contact with a group holding Israeli-US captive Edan…
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Hamas says it has lost contact with US-Israeli hostage in Gaza
Hamas says it has “lost contact” with the group of fighters holding an Israeli-American hostage captive in Gaza following an…
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Makkah police arrest a man for posting fake Hajj campaign ads on social media
Saudi Gazette report Makkah — The Makkah Region Police arrested a Saudi citizen for publishing fake and misleading Hajj campaign…
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Passports Directorate begins issuing Makkah entry permits for expats working for Hajj
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced on Tuesday that it has begun receiving applications…
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German economic sentiment drops to 21-month low as tariff fears linger
ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s economic sentiment has taken a sharp downturn in April, reaching its lowest level in nearly two years, as…
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Former Brazil President Bolsonaro in recovery after 12-hour surgery | Jair Bolsonaro News
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has posted an update about his health to social media, after undergoing a sixth abdominal…
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US orders from Chinese small businesses on hold
Laura Bicker China correspondent The BBC’s Laura Bicker: ”A number of businesses in limbo” in China, after US tariffs on…
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Leaders meet in London to raise funds for Sudan on second anniversary of civil war
ADVERTISEMENT Global diplomats and aid officials have met in London to push for greater humanitarian efforts to try to help…
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France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate | Politics News
Move comes after Algeria expelled French diplomats, following France’s arrest of an Algerian consular official linked to an alleged kidnap.…
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Obama calls Trump administration’s freeze on Harvard funding ‘unlawful’
Former President Barack Obama is applauding Harvard University’s decision to refuse the White House’s demands that it change its policies…
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Supply. Supply. Supply: How Badael plans to meet record demand for DZRT
By Anas Alyusuf RIYADH — Badael, a Saudi-based smoking cessation company established by the Public Investment Fund in 2023, is…
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Stellantis shareholders approve €23.1mn payout for former CEO Tavares
ADVERTISEMENT Stellantis shareholders approved a €23.1 million final pay package for former CEO Carlos Tavares on Tuesday. Around 67% of…
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Does Trump want a Gaza ceasefire before his Middle East trip? | Donald Trump
Parsing through Donald Trump’s Middle East agenda with Steven Cook from the Council on Foreign Relations. US President Donald Trump…
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Russian hairdresser jailed over neighbour’s claim of spreading fake news
A hairdresser from St Petersburg has been given a jail term of five years and two months on a charge…
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Singapore to hold general election on 3 May
SINGAPORE — Singapore will head to the polls on 3 May, in what will be the first electoral test for…
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The Indian airport that halts flights for a religious procession
NEW DELHI — For a few hours on a warm April day, jets paused and silence reclaimed the skies above…
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Video. Palestinians line up to receive food aid in central Gaza
Updated: 15/04/2025 – 19:37 GMT+2 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has said stocks that were able to enter…
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Two years into Sudan’s civil war, what lies ahead? | Sudan war News
Two years into Sudan’s civil war, civilians in Darfur are under siege as peace talks stall and violence escalates. Sudan’s…
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‘A number of businesses in limbo’ in China after US tariffs on imports
Companies have been sharing their concerns about the impact of US tariffs at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, the world’s…
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King Salman and Crown Prince condole death of former Malaysian PM Badawi
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed…
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Laheq Island unveiled as the first luxury residential destination at The Red Sea
RIYADH — Red Sea Global (RSG) has announced the launch of Laheq Island, a landmark development and the first residential-focused…
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Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court after found with 5,000 ants
ADVERTISEMENT Two Belgian teenagers have been charged with wildlife piracy after they were found with thousands of ants packed in…
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Trump-China trade war: Which US companies could be worst hit | Donald Trump News
From Apple to Nvidia, United States tech companies have received a temporary exemption from President Donald Trump’s sky-high tariffs. For…
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Foreigners ordered to exit local trading market to boost revenue
Ghana has banned all foreigners from trading in its local gold market as part of efforts to boost national revenue…
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Hajj Permanent Committee meeting reviews progress rates of development projects at holy sites
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The first meeting of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, chaired by Deputy Emir…
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China’s Xi urges Vietnam to oppose ‘bullying’ as Trump mulls more tariffs
HANOI — China’s President Xi Jinping has called on Vietnam to oppose “unilateral bullying” to upkeep a global system…
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US markets edge slightly higher as Trump’s tariff volatility eases
ADVERTISEMENT The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading, though it’s been prone to huge swings not just day…
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Israel has killed at least 71 civilians in Lebanon since ceasefire, UN says | Israel attacks Lebanon News
Death toll announced as Israel launches new attack in southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring three. The United Nations…
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Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege
The Sudanese city of el-Fasher has been largely cut off from the outside world for a year as a result…
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Al-Rabiah: Over 6.5 million pilgrims perform Umrah during 1Q of 2025
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced that the number of pilgrims who…
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Saudi Arabia urges halt to external support for Sudan’s warring parties
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm stance on the need…
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Jordan says it thwarts plot that threatened national security | News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Sixteen arrested as authorities say they have foiled a plot that involved explosives and a drone factory. Jordan says…
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Hamas rejects Israeli truce disarmament proposal
Yolande Knell Middle East correspondent Rushdi Abualouf Gaza correspondent EPA Armed members of Hamas’s military wing took part in hostage…
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Royal Saudi Air Force to participate in ‘Desert Flag 10’ drill in UAE
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) will take part in the joint air drill “Desert…
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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits Saudi Aramco in Dhahran
Saudi Gazette report DHAHRAN — US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and his accompanying delegation, accompanied by Saudi Minister of…
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US employers abandoned their DEI commitments long before Trump took office | Islamophobia
In the few months since President Donald Trump took office, the campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies has…
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SDAIA launches ‘Introduction to AI’ course for third-year secondary school students
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education,…
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