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Why China has warned countries against ‘appeasing’ Trump in trade deals | Trade War News
China has warned countries against striking trade deals with the United States at Beijing’s expense, ratcheting up its rhetoric in…
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Mawani adds new shipping service to connect Jeddah Islamic Port with 4 countries
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new IMB1 shipping service,…
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Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare
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Beijing warns countries not to act against China in trade deals with US
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Beijing warns countries against colluding with US to restrict trade with China
HONG KONG — Beijing has warned its trading partners against succumbing to US pressure to isolate China in President Donald…
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Saudi Arabia ranks among top countries in global IP index with 55% score surge
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recorded a significant leap in the 2025 edition of the International Intellectual…
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Global
EU countries decry Hungary’s Pride ban as Brussels considers legal action
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Saudi Arabia’s trade with Arab League countries exceeds SR87 bln
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s trade with Arab League nations, including Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), reached approximately SR87.7…
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EU names seven countries as safe in plan to speed up migrant returns
The European Union has identified seven countries it considers safe countries of origin, as part of proposals to speed up…
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Countries agree on pandemic treaty to tackle future global health threats
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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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UN trade agency urges US to exempt poorest countries from reciprocal tariffs
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How has the war in Ukraine divided Western countries? | Russia-Ukraine war
The US is pushing for a quick end to Russia’s war as Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv.…
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India Bids For 2031 AFC Asian Cup, Will Fight Out With Six Other Countries
India has submitted ‘Expression of Interest (EoI)’ to host the 2031 AFC Asian Cup, the continent’s showpiece football…
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Ditching fossil fuels would improve energy security for most countries, new research finds
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EU countries’ withdrawal from anti-landmine convention sparks controversy
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Al-Jadaan: Arab countries must measure the impact of increasing financial pressures
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan emphasized that Arab countries must develop methods to measure…
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Global
‘Workations’: What are the best European countries for travelling workers?
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Global Economy Trends
Treasury secretary Bessent takes the lead as countries queue to make US trade deal
An upbeat Scott Bessent walked into the US Treasury department on Tuesday, optimistic that the tensions between America and some…
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Middle East
Which countries are International Criminal Court members? | Courts News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travelled to the United States earlier this week to meet with President Donald Trump. On…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Defiant Trump vows to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
LONDON — US President Donald Trump has defended sweeping tariffs on imports that sent shockwaves through global stock markets, saying…
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Over 50 countries seek US trade talks after tariffs: Trump officials | Politics News
The tariffs have been widely criticised around the world for threatening to push the global economy into a recession. More…
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Officials vow to stay course as countries scramble
Reuters US President Donald Trump’s advisers defended sweeping tariffs on imports and vowed to stay the course, despite market turmoil…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia spends over $241 million to implement de-mining projects in 3 countries
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), has spent…
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Global
Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs?
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Middle East
How much will Trump’s new tariffs hurt other countries and US consumers? | News
On Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs on the US’s trading partners. The day was termed…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
OPEC+ countries agree to ramp up output by 411,000 bpd in May
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other OPEC+ countries, agreed on Thursday to boost oil supply…
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Trump’s tariffs: Which countries will hit back – and which likely won’t? | Donald Trump News
US President Donald Trump has unveiled his long-awaited “reciprocal” tariff plan, in a move that sent financial markets reeling amid…
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Global
Which EU countries have the most job vacancies?
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target all countries
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that his upcoming reciprocal tariff plan will apply to all countries,…
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Trump says reciprocal tariffs will target ‘all countries’ | Economy News
US president’s remarks dampen hopes that tariffs would target only certain countries. United States President Donald Trump has said his…
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Breaking News
New tariffs this week will hit all countries, Trump says
President Donald Trump says new tariffs he is set to announce this week will hit all countries, not just those…
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Global
Which EU countries rank best in the world for women’s health?
In 12 EU countries, women’s satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Haram authority provides diverse services to 4000 itikaf observers from 120 countries at Prophet’s Mosque
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH— The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s…
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France’s Macron says not all European countries agree on force for Ukraine | News
France’s Macron floats idea of a ‘reassurance force’ while UK’s Starmer accuses Russia of ‘playing games’. Ukraine’s allies from across…
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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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Trump to impose 25-percent tariffs on countries that buy oil from Venezuela | Donald Trump News
US President Donald Trump has announced that any country that purchases oil or gas from Venezuela will face a 25-percent…
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Global Economy Trends
Trump to hit countries that buy Venezuelan oil with 25 per cent tariff
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Prophet’s Mosque welcomes 4,000 mu’takifs from 120 countries for last 10 days of Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah welcomed 4,000 male and female mu’takifs from 120 countries as…
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Global
Which European countries have the most and least female government and parliament representatives?
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$132.9 billion in Saudi humanitarian aid reaches 171 countries
By Yassmin Jabri RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has contributed $132.9 billion in humanitarian aid to 171 countries, according to an…
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Global
Moldova, Ukraine, Switzerland: The top 10 fastest-warming countries are all in Europe
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth. We take a closer look at country-level changes, with insights from experts. ADVERTISEMENT…
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