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U.S. President Donald Trump makes a call from the Oval Office of the White House. Photo: Alex Brandon/AP

Trump’s Letter to China’s Xi Eases Tension

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Feb 10, 2017 | World

Washington – U.S. President Donald Trump wrote a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, saying he was keen on developing a fruitful relationship that benefits both countries, according to the White House. In a statement, White House press secretary Sean...

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The White House is seen with the Washington Monument (L) behind it and the Jefferson Memorial (R) in Washington, May 1, 2011. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn

Ten Days that Shook the World

by Ghassan Charbel | Jan 30, 2017 | Opinion

Most Probably, Russian President Vladimir Putin is jealous and anxious. He spent years working on stealing the limelight and enhancing his country’s image. Putin annexed Crimea, shook Ukraine’s stability, intervened militarily and salvaged Assad’s regime. He also made...

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Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich

China’s Xi Defends Trade as Beijing Seeks Bolder Global Role

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 17, 2017 | Technology

Chinese President Xi Jinping voiced on Tuesday a vigorous defense of globalization and free trade and urged the world to “say no to protectionism,” delivering a strong rebuke to isolationist tendencies that helped fuel Donald Trump’s presidential...

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A photo shows the Congress Centre on the eve of the opening day of the World Economic Forum, on January 16, 2017 in Davos.
Inequality will be among the issues topping the agenda as the world’s political and business elite meet in Davos from January 17 to 20, when 3,000 people will gather for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

Davos Forum Kicks Off with Cautious Optimism

by Najlaa Habriri | Jan 17, 2017 | Business

Davos – The World Economic Forum kicks off today Tuesday in Davos, with the absence of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, whose cynical policies have raised concerns among European and world politicians. For his part, Chinese President Xi Jinping will defend...

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World Economic Forum (WEF) Executive Chairman and founder Klaus Schwab attends a news conference in Cologny, near Geneva, Switzerland January 10, 2017. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy

Davos Forum Kicks Off with ‘Chinese Opening Ceremony

by Najlaa Habriri | Jan 16, 2017 | Business

London – Under the theme of “Responsive and Responsible Leadership,” the 47th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is to kick off on Tuesday and will continue until 20 January. Davos Forum is expected to shed light on changes witnessed by world...