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OECD cuts global growth forecast as US-China tensions rise
World

OECD cuts global growth forecast as US-China tensions rise

The OECD on Tuesday cut its forecast for the world economy, urging governments to resolve their trade disputes as the…
Canada Hajj pilgrims, Saudi students face uncertainty due to diplomatic row
Middle East

Canada Hajj pilgrims, Saudi students face uncertainty due to diplomatic row

TORONTO/OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Muslims traveling to the Hajj pilgrimage face delays coming back due to a diplomatic dispute with…
China rebuffs Philippines president’s South China Sea rebuke
World

China rebuffs Philippines president’s South China Sea rebuke

BEIJING (Reuters) – China rebuffed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for Beijing to rethink its conduct in the South China…
A look at escalating Saudi Arabia-Canada diplomatic spat
Middle East

A look at escalating Saudi Arabia-Canada diplomatic spat

A look at the escalating diplomatic dispute between Canada and Saudi Arabia.   How it started The dispute is centered…
Saudi Arabia orders Canadian envoy to leave over criticism
Middle East

Saudi Arabia orders Canadian envoy to leave over criticism

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Monday ordered the Canadian ambassador to leave the ultraconservative kingdom within…
Iran naval drills underway amid tensions with U.S.
Middle East

Iran naval drills underway amid tensions with U.S.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States believes Iran has started carrying out naval exercises in the Gulf, apparently moving up…
Egypt removes name of prominent Turkish Sultan from street in Cairo
Egypt

Egypt removes name of prominent Turkish Sultan from street in Cairo

The Cairo governorate recently decided to change the name of a street located in the suburb of Zeitoun as it…
Pakistan’s hostage rescue hailed, but tensions with US remain
Middle East

Pakistan’s hostage rescue hailed, but tensions with US remain

The freeing of a hostage US-Canadian family by Pakistan’s army has been hailed by officials as a positive step in…
North, South Korea reach agreement to ease tensions
World

North, South Korea reach agreement to ease tensions

North and South Korea agreed early on Tuesday to end a military standoff that sparked an exchange of artillery fire…
Egypt, Israel attempt to ease tension after mounting violence
Egypt

Egypt, Israel attempt to ease tension after mounting violence

Egypt and Israel sought on Sunday to defuse a diplomatic crisis over the killing of five Egyptian security personnel during…
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