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Electricity demand has tripled since 2000, fueled by growing populations and incomes, and is set to rise by another 50% over the next decade.
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Riyadh jeweler crafts million-dollar 'Dubai dress'
The look is more ensemble than gown, featuring a crown, earrings, a traditional heyar headpiece, and a necklace.
Qatar, Saudi pledge $89M to cover Syria government salaries
Gulf countries have promised to invest more than $10 billion in reconstruction projects and aid since the overthrow of the Assad regime in December.
Kuwait's immigration crackdown shrinks expat population
Cutting foreign labor has long been a popular demand in Kuwait, and the country has undergone a regulatory overhaul since the emir dissolved parliament in 2024.
China to build Africa's first insulin production facility
The deal comes amid surging diabetes rates across Africa, including in Nigeria, which relies on insulin imports.
US revokes Colombian leader Petro’s visa, escalating tensions
Washington's move came following Petro’s participation in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York City.
Pro-EU party wins Moldova general election
The vote had an outsized importance because of Moldova’s strategic location bordering Ukraine and NATO-member Romania.
Trump and Netanyahu to discuss Gaza peace plan
Israelis and Palestinians are skeptical of any peace, polling finds.
UN reimposes sanctions on Iran, deepening economic isolation
'Our people cannot handle more economic pressure or another war,” one Iranian official said.
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