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Trump’s threat makes Ukraine mineral deal look like business move
Ukraine started the day with, for once, the diplomatic wind in its sails. It had finally agreed a mineral deal…
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Middle East
Trump says US may ‘pass’ on helping end war if Russia, Ukraine resist deal | Russia-Ukraine war News
President Donald Trump says the United States will “take a pass” on trying to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war if either…
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Ukraine says outline of minerals deal signed with US
Ukraine’s government has announced the signing of the outline of a minerals deal between the war-torn country and the US.…
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‘Make West great again’: Trump, Meloni optimistic on EU tariffs deal | Donald Trump News
The US president says prospect of a trade deal with the EU is ‘100 percent’, praising the Italian prime minister…
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Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni talked up the chances of a trade deal between the US and Europe, as the…
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Middle East
Ukraine and US sign memorandum on minerals deal, Kyiv says | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine offiical Yulia Svyrydenko did not publish details of the memorandum, says work continues towards securing final deal. Ukraine and…
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Global
Trump White House jeopardises EU-US data deal: German ministry
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Global Economy Trends
Supermarkets call for EU-UK deal on plant and animal exports
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Donald Trump weighs in on Japan trade talks but Tokyo team leaves without deal
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US engaging on OECD global tax deal despite Donald Trump’s defiance
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Why the EU will struggle to negotiate an alternative trade deal with Ukraine
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Middle East
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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Breaking News
Israel proposes Gaza ceasefire deal to release 10 hostages for hundreds of Palestinians, Hamas says
GAZA — Hamas is “studying” an Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza that would see 10 hostages released in…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine ahead of deal with Russia
LONDON — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Donald Trump to visit his country ahead of any deal with Russia…
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Global Economy Trends
Argentina to relax currency controls to secure $20bn IMF deal
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Middle East
UN agrees deal on shipping emissions despite US threats | Shipping News
The US pulled out of the climate talks at the International Maritime Organization in London this week. Countries at the…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Mohamed Salah signs new two-year deal to stay at Liverpool until 2027
LIVERPOOL — Mohamed Salah has ended months of speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract with Liverpool,…
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Global
Prada Group buys Versace fashion house from its US owner in €1.25bn deal
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Global Economy Trends
UK and India rush to secure trade deal after Trump tariffs
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Middle East
Germany’s Merz unveils coalition deal with SPD after weeks of drift | Politics News
German election winner seals deal to form new government aiming to spur economic growth and ramp up defence spending. German…
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Breaking News
Germany’s Merz seals government deal bringing end to months of stalemate
Germany’s conservatives under Friedrich Merz have reached a deal with the Social Democrats to govern Europe’s biggest economy, five months…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
TEHRAN — Iran is ready to engage with the US at talks on Saturday over its nuclear program “with a…
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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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Breaking News
Iran says it is ready for nuclear deal if US stops military threats
AFP A mural on the wall of the former US embassy in Tehran depicts the Iranian government’s view of negotiations…
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Middle East
A growing trade war? Trump says China ‘wants to make a deal’ | Donald Trump News
Washington, DC – With the clock ticking for additional United States tariffs to be placed on goods from China, President…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind by peace deal
BAKU — Ruben Vardanyan is one of Armenia’s richest men, but his millions are of little use now that he…
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Breaking News
Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind peace deal
Rayhan Demytrie BBC South Caucasus correspondent Azertac TV Images of Vardanyan in court in Baku appeared to show bruising on…
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Middle East
EU offers zero tariff deal to US but prepares for trade war | International Trade News
Brussels pushes for trade talks with Washington while preparing countermeasures on tariffs. The European Union has signalled its willingness to…
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Middle East
Ukraine to discuss minerals deal with US as Russia drags feet on ceasefire | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine to send team to discuss the latest US proposal as Russia cites ‘unanswered questions’ in ceasefire plan. Ukraine plans…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Israeli protesters urge Netanyahu to secure hostage deal during meeting with Trump
JERUSALEM — Dozens of protesters gathered Monday outside the Jerusalem residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to call for…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Ukraine to begin talks in Washington on new U.S. mineral access deal
KYIV — Ukraine will send a delegation to Washington next week to begin negotiations on a new U.S.-proposed draft agreement…
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Global Economy Trends
US closes in on critical minerals deal with DR Congo
The US is closing on a deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo that would see American companies take more…
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Global Economy Trends
Trump extends deadline for TikTok deal
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EU seals new Central Asia partnership deal as debut Samarkand summit ends
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Global Economy Trends
South Africa minister says US trade deal ‘nullified’ by Trump tariffs
South Africa’s trade minister has said African nations should pivot towards markets including China after US President Donald Trump’s tariff…
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Breaking News
Europe hopes for Trump tariffs deal but prepares for the worst
Paul Kirby & Laura Gozzi BBC News EUROPEAN COMMISSSION/DATI BENDO/HANDOUT European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has already laid…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Russia, Ukraine trade fresh accusations of violating US-brokered energy ceasefire deal
KYIV — Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh accusations Wednesday of breaching a US-mediated agreement to halt attacks on each other’s…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Jackson Merrill, Padres reportedly agree to $135 million, 9-year deal
All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a $135 million, nine-year contract covering 2026-34, a…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Ukraine begins talks with US on new critical minerals deal
KYIV — Ukraine has begun formal consultations with the United States on a proposed new deal concerning critical mineral resources,…
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Global Economy Trends
What price will the UK pay for a trade deal with Donald Trump?
Sir Keir Starmer is braced for the Trump administration to impose tariffs on the UK this week along with the…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 MLB free-agent signing tracker, trades: Red Sox give Garrett Crochet $170M deal
The MLB season is here after a busy free-agent period. Juan Soto was the biggest name on the board this…
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Global Economy Trends
Keir Starmer prepares for Donald Trump’s tariffs as hopes of trade deal fade
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Garrett Crochet agrees to unprecedented $170 million, 6-year deal with Red Sox
Ace left-hander Garrett Crochet has agreed to a record-breaking $170 million, six-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Elon Musk’s xAI acquires X in all-stock deal
SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk announced Friday that his artificial intelligence company xAI has acquired X, the social media platform…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Trump signals openness to auto tariff deal
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Friday said he is open to striking a deal on automobile and reciprocal…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Zelenskyy says new US draft minerals deal ‘significantly differs,’ rules out treating aid as a loan
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that Kyiv has officially received a new draft agreement from the United…
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Middle East
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy cautious on new US minerals deal proposal | Russia-Ukraine war News
Kyiv to assess US proposal on minerals deal, noting major differences from earlier framework shared in bilateral talks. President Volodymyr…
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Global Economy Trends
Argentina says it nears $20bn IMF loan deal
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Middle East
Trump says he may cut China tariffs to secure TikTok deal | Donald Trump News
Trump says he will be willing to extend TikTok sale deadline in exchange for trade concessions. United States President Donald…
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