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- Gold in, dollar out: Russia set to become world’s 4th biggest reserve holder
Russia is set to replace Saudi Arabia as the fourth biggest holder of foreign currency reserves, precious metals, and other securities, under the policy of ridding its economy of dollar-denominated assets due to US sanctions.Aug 13, 2019 07:22Business News - 40 civilians killed as Saudi-led coalition fights UAE-backed ex-allies in Yemeni port – UNScores of civilians have been killed or injured in the Yemeni port of Aden over the past few days, the UN has reported. The surge of violence came as the Saudi-led coalition fights for control against its UAE-backed former allies.Aug 11, 2019 11:49World News
- Saudi Arabian women can now hold passports and travel alone without men's blessingSaudi Arabia has announced a new landmark reform which significantly weakens the so-called ‘male guardianship’ rules governing Saudi women’s autonomy and mobility. Women over 21 can now hold their own passports and travel freely.Aug 2, 2019 08:25World News
- ‘Kill 3,000+ Americans but remain a US client state’: Zarif shreds hypocrisy of US-Saudi partnershipIran’s foreign minister has fired back at Washington’s claim that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons, musing that the US would have no qualms with the Islamic Republic if it became a client state like Saudi Arabia.Jul 31, 2019 15:04World News
- Russia squeezes out Saudi Arabia in race for Asia's oil market shareSaudi Arabia is struggling in its key economic and geopolitical ambition to position itself as the key substitute in Asia in general and China in particular for lost Iranian barrels due to re-imposed sanctions by the US.Jul 30, 2019 10:10Business News
- ‘Principal’ 9/11 suspect ‘open’ to help victims sue Saudi Arabia if death penalty ditched – mediaOne of the main alleged architects behind the 9/11 attacks in the US may now assist victims with their lawsuit for damages, if the US government spares him the death penalty, WSJ reports, citing court documents.Jul 30, 2019 09:51USA News
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