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• Saudi Aramco’s green initiativesFebruary 12, 2025
  Saudi Aramco’s green initiatives are part of the broader Saudi Green Initiative (SGI), a national effort to combat climate change and promote sustainability. Aramco’s initiatives focus on reducing its…

FOX NEWS

• UK, Europe strike post-Brexit deal on defense, trade issues
  UK and EU reach a landmark agreement on fishing rights and defense cooperation, marking a major milestone in relations post-Brexit under PM Keir Starmer.
• Russia bombards Ukraine with drones hours after Trump announces talks with Putin
  Russia fired 273 exploding drones at multiple regions of Ukraine after President Donald Trump announced he would be speaking with Vladimir Putin on Monday.
• First American pope welcomes Vance and Rubio for private Vatican audience
  U.S. leaders JD Vance and Marco Rubio meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, discussing U.S.-Holy See relations, religious freedom, and international issues.
• Iran foreign minister vows nuclear enrichment will continue 'with or without a deal'
  Amid U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, Iran's Foreign Minister declares enrichment a national achievement, stressing continuation with or without a deal.
• IN PICTURES: Pope Leo XIV addresses 150,000 faithful in inaugural Mass
  Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony
• Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, peace during inaugural mass
  Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.
• Pope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,’ defends dignity of unborn
  Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic views on marriage and dignity of the unborn, emphasizing peace, justice and truth in his first major remarks.
• Iran's Khamenei launches blistering attack on Trump after Middle East visit
  Ayatollah Khamenei criticizes Trump post-Middle East visit, calling him a liar and condemning US-Israel relations. Iran's regime labeled as antisemitic by Trump.
• Grandmother arrested at abortion clinic warns of expanding free speech 'buffer zones'
  A grandmother who was arrested for holding sign near an abortion clinic warns of growing free speech crackdown as lawmakers push to expand controversial “buffer zones" outside such facilities.
• Trump’s Middle East trip handed Israel a historic opportunity — if it chooses to act, experts say
  Despite headlines about a rift, President Donald Trump’s tour pressed Iran, advanced normalization and backed Israel’s security. Experts say that if Jerusalem acts, a historic opportunity awaits.
• Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 9, injures 4 after peace talks, officials say
  A Russian drone strike hit a passenger bus in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four others, according to Ukrainian officials.
• Kim Jong Un supervises North Korea's air drills, pushes for enhanced war preparation
  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the country's air force drills and stressed the importance of a step-up in war preparation, according to state media.
• Melania Trump statue sawed off at the ankles and stolen in Slovenia
  A bronze statue of Melania Trump was stolen in Slovenia. Created by Brad Downey and Ales Zupevc, it replaced a wooden version destroyed by arson in 2020.
• UN said to be stalling reforms in hopes Democrats flip House in midterm elections
  Internal UN memos reveal skepticism about proposed budget reforms, suggesting they are a tactic to avoid immediate changes and appease the the Trump administration.
• ICC prosecutor behind Netanyahu arrest warrants steps aside amid sexual misconduct probe
  Sexual misconduct allegations against prosecutor Karim Khan have rocked the ICC, prompting calls for the controversial world body to rescind arrest warrants against Israeli leaders.

CNN

• Will the next iPhone charge wirelessly?
  The days of plugging in an iPhone to charge won't last forever.
• How 'America First' could turn into to 'India First'
  Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of one of India's biggest outsourcing companies, says an H-1B visa crackdown would ultimately hurt the U.S.
• Mexico ready to retaliate by hurting US farmers
  Mexican Senator Armando Rios Piter told CNN that he plans to introduce a bill this week that would stop Mexican purchases of American corn.
• Stocks hit record again. Is Trump the reason?
  The market is at all-time highs and many say Trump is the reason. But stocks were rallying when investors thought Hillary Clinton would win. Janet Yellen and the Fed may deserve more of the credit for the market's move.
• Apple stock nears record high
  Apple stock is less than $1 away from its all-time high amid renewed optimism for the iPhone.
• America's NAFTA nemesis: Canada, not Mexico
  President-elect Donald Trump focuses his criticism of NAFTA on Mexico. But Canada and America have a rocky trade history too.
• Verizon's plan: Consumers win, investors lose
  Verizon has decided to bring back unlimited data plans. But while that's great for its subscribers, it's awful news for investors. It's another sign of how brutally competitive the telecom business is. And it's hurting Verizon's stock.
• Tesla will sell electric cars in the Middle East
  The automaker announced Monday that its first official venture in the oil-rich Middle East will be in the United Arab Emirates.
• Trump brand takes another hit
  Sears Holdings, the company that owns retail stores Sears and Kmart, said this weekend that it would remove 31 Trump-branded items from its website.
• Swiss voters reject corporate tax overhaul
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• Oil prices have doubled in a year. Here's why
  The price of crude oil has more than doubled over the past year after bottoming out at $26 per barrel in February 2016.
• Indian rival slams Uber's business model
  Uber's top rival in India has some unsolicited advice for the U.S. startup: Go local.
• Verizon is bringing back unlimited data
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• Cutting down trash with bamboo packaging
  Universal Biopack makes packaging that it sells to restaurants and manufacturers. But rather than plastic, it uses a mixture of bamboo and cassava.
• 'Lego Batman' producer, then Treasury sec?
  Treasury secretary pick Steven Mnuchin is an executive producer on Warner Bros.' "The Lego Batman Movie," which pulled in an estimated $55.6 million from U.S. audiences during its opening weekend.