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Spain cancels major Israel arms deal amid Gaza backlash
The Spanish government has cancelled a contract worth nearly €700 million ($825 million) for Israeli-designed rocket launchers, as Pedro Sánchez attempts to drum up international support for sanctions which will end the suffering in Gaza.
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Report claims thousands of children taken from Ukraine to be ‘re-educated’ by Russia
The US report found over 200 sites where children have reportedly been taken by Russia
China and U.S. say they’ve reached a ‘framework’ deal on TikTok’s ownership
Chinese and U.S. officials say they’ve agreed on a framework for dealing with the thorny issue of TikTok’s ownership. The leaders of both countries are slated to talk about it Friday.
Saudi Arabia’s central bank launches Google Pay and announces Alipay+ acceptance by 2026
Google Pay has officially launched in Saudi Arabia via the national Mada network, enabling secure digital transactions. SAMA also announced Alipay+ acceptance by 2026, enhancing cross-border payments. These moves align with Vision 2030 goals to boost f…
Saudi Arabia’s central bank launches Google Pay and announces Alipay+ acceptance by 2026
Google Pay has officially launched in Saudi Arabia via the national Mada network, enabling secure digital transactions. SAMA also announced Alipay+ acceptance by 2026, enhancing cross-border payments. These moves align with Vision 2030 goals to boost f…
Colombia’s President Petro decries US claim Bogota failing to fight drugs
US President Trump also places Afghanistan, Bolivia, Myanmar and Venezuela on list of states who failed to fight drugs.
Scottish parliament to vote on scrapping legal verdict of not proven
Bill includes suite of reforms to improve criminal justice system for survivors of rape and sexual violenceThe unique Scottish verdict of not proven, long considered a global legal anomaly, could be scrapped this week as the Holyrood parliament votes o…
Russia’s Yamal LNG exports fall in first eight months of 2025
Biggest drop seen in August, Centre for High North Logistics says, chiming with anticipated maintenance
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