Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
Saudi, Omani firms invest to boost Iraq's private sector
Gulf states are increasingly looking to use investment deals to cement trade ties and counter Iranian influence in countries like Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria.
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Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
Africa to receive billions in new World Bank loan
Around 70% of a new $100 billion World Bank financing package will be sent to Africa, the bank announced.
Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
African Union proposes mining coalition
The move is an attempt to shore up regional alliances at a time when countries across the world are trying to capitalize on the continent’s natural resources.
Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
Surge in borrowing costs hurting some African economies, Moody’s reports
The credit rating agency put the rise down to policy weaknesses, market constraints, and inflation.
Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
Abraham Accords shakier than ever on fifth anniversary
Trump’s signature foreign policy breakthrough is now in damage-control mode as Gulf leaders balance ties with Israel and public fury over Gaza.
Mother Jones • Sep 15, 2025
Welcome to the New Era of Covid Vaccine Tourism
In 2021, as the first wave of Covid vaccines became more available to the general population in the US, international travelers from Latin America and elsewhere came to the country to get the lifesaving shot. At the time, an array of federal subsidies and guarantees made it possible for almost anyone to immunize themselves against […]
Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
China’s economic woes deepen, new data shows
Several key data came in below analysts’ expectations in August, while the country's real estate downturn is intensifying.
Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
US, UK sign nuclear power pact ahead of Trump visit
For UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the trip is a distraction from issues at home.
Semafor • Sep 15, 2025
China says Nvidia violated antitrust rules, as trade rift deepens
Chinese officials did not give details of how the firm broke competition rules, but said the ruling followed a preliminary investigation.
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