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Soccer-Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid gets higher score than U.S., Canada and Mexico
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from FIFA than the 2026 joint bid by the United States, Canada and...
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Analysis-In deluge of protests, fuel subsidies prove hard to abolish
LONDON - Like thousands of Nigerians and millions of others across the developing world, higher fuel costs have irked Antonia Arosanwo. ...
Aug 9, 20244 min read


US, Brazil to work together on climate partnership, says Yellen
RIO DE JANEIRO - The U.S. and Brazilian governments announced a climate partnership agenda on Friday, seeking to deepen ties on an...
Jul 27, 20241 min read


China willing to strengthen trade with Saudi, commerce minister says
BEIJING - China said it is willing to strengthen implementing development strategies with Saudi Arabia, and intensify trade and...
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Exclusive-Soccer-Saudi League to focus on younger signings, homegrown talent
The Saudi Pro League is encouraging its clubs to foster homegrown talent and switch focus to wooing promising young internationals after...
Jul 12, 20242 min read


Saudi crown price keen to develop Iran ties following Pezeshkian's election, state news agency says
CAIRO - Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince congratulated Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as Iran's president, state news agency SPA...
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
RIYADH - Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities,...
Jun 28, 20244 min read


What is WikiLeaks and why did it get Julian Assange in so much trouble?
Julian Assange, founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, is due to strike a plea bargain this week that would free him from jail...
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Ukraine summit sees hard road to peace as way forward uncertain
BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland - Western powers and their allies at a summit in Switzerland denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Sunday,...
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Factbox-What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?
DUBAI - Here is a look at the haj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Friday. * The haj is...
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Analysis-Chinese outbound travel recovery lags due to costs, visa snags
BEIJING/SHANGHAI - A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the COVID-19 pandemic is fading as rising costs and difficulties in...
Jun 17, 20243 min read


Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle to resolve global woes By Crispian Balmer
ROME -Group of Seven (G7) leaders will fly to southern Italy this week for their annual summit in downbeat mood, confronting myriad woes...
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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