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US warns against using Huawei chips ‘anywhere in the world’
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The decision comes from Riyadh… and the world responds
When a U.S. president of Donald Trump’s stature speaks about an Arab leader, it is not diplomatic flattery—it is a…
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At Riyadh forum, Trump hails Saudi Arabia as ‘the greatest nation in the world ‘
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised Saudi Arabia as “the greatest nation in the…
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Saudi Arabia’s AlSwaha and White House AI advisor David Sachs discuss strategic partnership
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah AlSwaha received the chief consultant of…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Team USA adds Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes to World Baseball Classic roster
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is less than a year away, and Team USA’s roster is shaping up. First, they…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Princess Reema: Trump’s visit is a monumental moment for world peace
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar emphasized that the Saudi-US alliance…
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Al-Falih: Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in US over 4 years
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to deepen its investment relations with…
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Power outage ‘for matter of minutes’ disrupts London Underground in rush hour
LONDON — The Transport for London website showed that at least three subway lines were suspended due to a power…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Sports world reacts: Dallas Mavericks win 2025 NBA Draft lottery
Shockwaves reverberated throughout the NBA on Monday when the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft lottery. The Mavs entered…
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Global Economy Trends
Trump’s China deal leaves world exposed to trade policy lottery
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US and China roll back tariffs in major de-escalation of trade war
GENEVA — The US and China agreed to drastically roll back tariffs on each other’s goods for an initial 90…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Indian Campaign Ends In Second Round In World Squash Championships
Anahat Singh in action© X (Twitter) India’s campaign ended in the prestigious World Squash Championships here with all…
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Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
Ibrahim Traoré/X A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso’s military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist…
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All confirmed games for the esports World Cup 2025
The ES TIMES — The Esports World Cup is a global celebration of competitive gaming and esports enthusiasts. After its…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Esports World Cup 2025 offers record $70 million prize pool
The ES TIMES — The Esports World Cup returns to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24, 2025,…
Read More » MSC 2025 welcomes 16 new teams and regions in its quest for the Esports World Cup
The ES TIMES — The MSC 2025 Mid-Season Cup, held in partnership with the Esports World Cup (EWC), is back…
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Putin offers to resume direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul starting May 15,…
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King Salman invites Gulf leaders to attend Gulf-US summit
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has extended invitations to leaders of the…
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Saudi Arabia leads peace push as first nation to dispatch envoy to India and Pakistan
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key diplomatic force in defusing the recent military escalation…
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US and China begin second day of tariff talks as Trump claims ‘great progress’
GENEVA — The United States and China began the second and final scheduled day of high-level tariff talks in Geneva…
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Miss World Africa beauty queen and Botswana’s youngest cabinet minister
Anne Okumu & Brian Khisa BBC News, Gaborone Lesego Chombo/Instagram Lesego Chombo’s enthusiasm for life is as infectious as her…
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India and Pakistan accuse each other of ceasefire violations hours after reaching deal
ISLAMABAD — India and Pakistan accused each other of violating a newly agreed ceasefire on Saturday, just hours after reaching…
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Google to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle claims over unauthorized data collection
AUSTIN — Google has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to the state of Texas to settle claims that the company…
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Pope Leo XIV sets out papal vision, calls AI a defining challenge for humanity
VATICAN CITY — In his first formal address as pope, Leo XIV on Saturday laid out the guiding principles of…
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Mexico sues Google over renaming of Gulf of Mexico on U.S. maps
BOGOTA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Friday that her government has filed a lawsuit against Google over the tech…
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Over 15,900 residency, labor, and border violators arrested in one week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested 15,928 violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations during nationwide field…
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Middle East
Iraq look to former Australia coach Arnold to boost 2026 World Cup hopes | Football News
Iraq replaces Jesus Casas as head coach with former Australia boss Graham Arnold ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers. Former…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
India Win Gold, Silver And Bronze At Archery World Cup Stage 2
Indian Archery team© X (Twitter) India had a successful outing at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Yes, Pope Leo XIV really did attend Game 1 of the 2005 World Series
Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4-billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few…
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The park ranger who alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree’s fate
Martin Lindsay Senior Investigations Reporter BBC The tree – now no longer nestling in its gap – was one of…
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Middle East
World could be witnessing ‘another Nakba’ in Palestine, UN committee warns | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israel’s priority is a ‘wider colonial expansion’, the committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories said. The world could be…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
FIFA confirms Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031
The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when the United States is expected to host the…
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Putin ‘back on world stage’ at Victory Day parade
Vladimir Putin has led Russia’s Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square, amid heightened security following Ukrainian strikes…
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Nagasaki extends invitation to ‘all countries’ to memorial event of 1945 nuclear bombing
TOKYO — The mayor of Nagasaki has announced the city will invite representatives “of all countries” and regions to the…
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Pope Leo XIV marks new beginning for Catholic Church
VATICAN — After the sorrow of death, the joy of a new beginning. The warm May sun was still high…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Cubs or White Sox fan? Sports world embraces Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV
There was some history made outside of the sports world on Thursday. Following a two-day-long papal conclave, Cardinal Robert Francis…
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Middle East
The world reacts to selection of Pope Leo XIV with excitement, hope | Religion News
The announcement that US Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named Pope Leo XIV has caused excitement tinged with hope around…
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Global Economy Trends
Britain’s trade deal with Trump may not be good news for the world
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
World leaders express concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan
BRUSSELS — World leaders have expressed concern over the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan after India launched strikes into…
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Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL report shows
ADVERTISEMENT Violent antisemitic incidents have risen across seven countries with the largest Jewish communities outside of Israel, according to an…
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FIFA picks 8 host cities for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil
Soccer’s international governing body has confirmed eight host cities for the 2027 Women’s World Cup to be held in Brazil.…
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Putin’s 3-day ceasefire comes into effect, but Ukraine claims Russia already broke it
KYIV — A three-day ceasefire in Ukraine that was unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month has come…
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Israeli embassy was target of suspected terror plot in UK
LONDON — The Israeli embassy in London was the alleged target of five Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing…
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Saudi trade surplus hits SR30 billion in February 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of SR 30.6 billion during February 2025,…
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Saudi Museums Commission and Germany’s SPK launch executive program to boost museum collaboration
RIYADH — The Saudi Museums Commission and Germany’s Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK) have activated an Executive Program to deepen…
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Middle East
How world leaders are reacting to India-Pakistan military strikes | Border Disputes News
Nations call for restraint as India launches ‘Operation Sindoor’, attacking several sites in Pakistan, which in response claims to down…
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King and Crown Prince receive Qatari Emir’s invitations to attend Social Development World Summit
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed…
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Portugal to expel some 18,000 illegal migrants ahead of snap national election
LISBON — Portugal’s caretaker government announced plans on Saturday to expel about 18,000 foreigners living in the country without legal…
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Global Economy Trends
How should central banks navigate the new world order?
US policy uncertainty has rippled through rate-setting meetings across the world, as central bankers try to work out what a…
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Indonesian president visits Makkah Route Initiative lounge in Jakarta
Saudi Gazette report JAKARTA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visited the Makkah Route Initiative lounge at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in…
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