Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
Arab states ramp up criticism of Israel plans
The rhetoric is rising in the Middle East, just two weeks before dozens of nations are expected to back a Saudi-French plan to recognize a Palestinian state.
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Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
US and China drive record Saudi FDI
FDI inflows to Saudi hit $31.7 billion in 2024, up 24% from a year earlier, and are on track for another record this year.
Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
Saudi mortgage securities frees banks for Vision 2030 buildout
The kingdom’s first issuance is a step toward shifting $180 billion in mortgages off bank balance sheets and into the hands of investors.
Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
Argentina opposition wins Buenos Aires vote in blow to Milei
Pre-election polls showed Milei’s party tied at the top, but the leftist opposition won by more than 13 percentage points.
Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
BRICS nations meet for talks to counter US protectionism
The virtual meeting, led by Brazil, offers another sign of how global trade alliances have shifted in response to Washington’s tariffs.
Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
Pope Leo XIV names first millennial saint
Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian, documented miracles in his website before he died aged 15, gaining the nickname 'God’s influencer.'
Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
Trump issues ‘final warning’ to Hamas over ceasefire
Israel did not confirm its acceptance of a new ceasefire deal, meanwhile leadership have pledged to continue their assault on Gaza city.
Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
Trump threatens new Russia sanctions after major strike
Sunday’s attacks saw 823 drones and missiles deployed, with four killed, including a mother and baby.
Semafor • Sep 8, 2025
France likely to get new prime minister
François Bayrou is the country’s fifth prime minister in two years.
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