Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Saudi crown prince visits US with defense, AI on agenda
MBS arrives in Washington this week seeking to cement his country’s deepening alliance with the US.
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Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
The fallacy that unites Trump’s strategists and pan-Africanist champions
Africa has less of the world’s share of critical minerals than many seem to think.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Soaring rates of high blood pressure among young people, data shows
The rates of young people with high blood pressure worldwide have nearly doubled in 20 years.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Spain captures notorious Ecuador drug cartel boss
Wilmer “Pipo” Chavarria headed Los Lobos, a group with ties to some of the world’s biggest transnational drug cartels.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
China’s luxury buyers turn to homegrown brands
The domestic boom is a blow to heritage US and European luxury giants, which have come to rely on the country’s huge market.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Japan’s economy shrinks in Q3 as US tariffs hit exports
Despite flatlining consumption, inflation stood at 2.9%, significantly above the Bank of Japan’s target.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Heavy rains in Gaza worsen already dire conditions
Despite a ceasefire agreed last month, aid organizations say Israel is still limiting the supply of critical goods needed to alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Saudi paints itself as indispensable US ally for a new era
Riyadh is recasting itself as a partner that can help Washington win in AI, energy, and Middle East security.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Poll: As Trump loses ground with Latinos, Democrats still lag
President Donald Trump has lost most of his 2024 gains with Latino voters, a new poll found.
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