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US, Switzerland say reached deal on trade and tariffs
US, Switzerland say reached deal on trade and tariffs

The United States and Switzerland are set to unveil details of a trade pact Friday, with both sides reaching an agreement to sharply lower tariffs recently imposed by President Donald Trump, officials said.

November 14, 2025

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Saudi prince, eyeing defence pledge, to meet Trump after long US absence
Saudi prince, eyeing defence pledge, to meet Trump after long US absence

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will press for security guarantees while US President Donald Trump will urge him to normalise ties with Israel when the de facto Saudi ruler breaks a seven-year absence from Washington this week.

November 14, 2025

Water shortage pushes Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan into energy crisis
Water shortage pushes Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan into energy crisis

Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are facing an energy crisis as water levels have plummeted at the reservoirs powering their largests hydropower stations, officials said this week.

November 14, 2025

Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Shelton
Sinner completes perfect ATP Finals group stage by seeing off Shelton

Jannik Sinner comfortably beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Friday to complete a perfect group stage in his ATP Finals title defence.

November 14, 2025

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Russia strikes on Kyiv apartment blocks kill six, Ukraine says
Russia strikes on Kyiv apartment blocks kill six, Ukraine says

Russia struck residential parts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, Ukraine said, killing six people in a single apartment block in attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as "heinous" and aimed at civilians.

November 14, 2025

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Parker failed drugs test before heavyweight clash with Wardley - promoter
Parker failed drugs test before heavyweight clash with Wardley - promoter

Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker failed a drug test on October 25, the day before his bout against Fabio Wardley in London, his promoter announced Friday.

November 14, 2025