Semafor· Oct 17, 2025Arabs cheer Trump’s peace deal but remain wary of Israeli spoilers Trump’s personal diplomacy has paused the horrors in Gaza and returned hostages. Durable peace will require engagement.
Semafor· Oct 17, 2025Saudi Arabia plans giant Mecca development The King Salman Gate in Mecca will include prayer areas, residential units, hotels, and shops adjacent to the Grand Mosque.
Semafor· Oct 17, 2025South America set for rightward shift as ‘pink tide’ ebbs Conservative candidates are topping polls in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia, all of which are due to hold elections soon.
Semafor· Oct 17, 2025Spain pushes Africa ties as other Western nations pull back Madrid has widened a seasonal migration program and is aiming to open a raft of new embassies across the continent.
Semafor· Oct 17, 2025French PM survives two no-confidence votes ‘The immediate danger may have receded, but the core problem is still very much center stage,’ the Associated Press said.
Semafor· Oct 17, 2025India disputes Trump's claim on Russian oil purchases The confusing back-and-forth underlined persistent tensions between the US and India.
Semafor· Oct 17, 2025As Zelenskyy visits DC, Trump eyes a diplomatic win The leaders will discuss the US potentially giving Ukraine Tomahawk missiles.
Semafor· Oct 17, 2025Sovereign funds join $11 billion Aramco gas deal Abu Dhabi, Singaporean, and South Korean funds join the BlackRock-led consortium investing in Aramco’s new gas infrastructure.
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