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Google invests in subsea fiber-optic cable access to Africa
The US tech giant is planning four digital infrastructure hubs in Africa to connect its newest underwater fiber-optic cables for the continent.
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Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
Qatar takes $500M stake in Canadian miner Ivanhoe
Gulf investors have poured capital into African resources to secure the minerals critical for the energy transition and data centers.
Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
Middle East retail giant drops Carrefour for local brand
Majid Al Futtaim's move comes as big Western franchises have struggled in the region amid customer boycotts tied to Israel's war in Gaza.
Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
UAE expands AI footprint with Serbia data center deal
UAE companies are inking deals across Europe, including in Hungary, Italy, France, and Greece.
Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia strengthen ties with defense deal
One analyst said that while the pact can’t replace American military power in the region, it sends the message that Saudi Arabia has options.
Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
Trump says he feels 'let down' by Putin over Ukraine
‘Very simply, if the price of oil comes down, Putin is going to drop out of that war,’ Trump said.
Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
Gulf states bolster security pacts as wariness over US mounts
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact while Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi, and the UAE agreed to boost intelligence sharing.
Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
Canada and Mexico boost trade as US threatens harsher tariffs
Canada’s Mark Carney and Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum held talks as officials began a review of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement.
Semafor • Sep 19, 2025
Trump, Xi to talk trade and tech in phone call
The call is first time the US president and Chinese leader will have spoken since June.
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