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Washington Prepares Massive Tariff Payback as April 20 Launch Nears

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A long-anticipated repayment process for U.S. importers is about to move from promise to execution. The administration plans to activate a new refund mechanism on April 20, aimed at returning billions collected through tariffs later deemed unlawful. The digital platform — called CAPE — has been designed to streamline reimbursements by bundling them into single …

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Appeals Court Halts Judge’s Contempt Probe in Deportation Flight Dispute, Delivering Boost to Trump Administration

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A U.S. appeals court has stepped into a high-stakes clash between the judiciary and the executive branch, blocking a federal judge from pursuing a contempt investigation into deportation flights involving Venezuelan migrants. The ruling hands a significant procedural victory to the administration of former President Donald Trump, while intensifying debate over the limits of presidential …

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Saudi Arabia Maps Out Green Heritage Trail Across 27 National Park Sites

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Saudi Arabia is weaving its environmental ambitions with cultural preservation, setting in motion a plan to transform dozens of heritage landmarks into eco-cultural destinations spread across national parks. A cooperation agreement between the National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification and the Heritage Commission outlines the blueprint. The partnership aims to restore historic …

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Qatar’s Reserve Chest Swells as Gold Gains Offset Dip in Overseas Holdings

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The Qatar Central Bank reported a modest but steady rise in its international reserves and foreign currency liquidity, which climbed 2.21% year-on-year in March to QAR 261.972 billion. The figure edges above the QAR 256.300 billion recorded during the same period a year earlier, reflecting incremental growth across select components of the country’s external buffers. …

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SAIB Tests Investor Appetite With Fresh AT1 Sukuk Under SAR 5bn Programme

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Saudi Investment Bank has opened the books for a private placement of Additional Tier 1 sukuk, tapping investors as part of its broader SAR 5 billion issuance framework aimed at strengthening capital buffers. The offer will remain available until May 7, 2026, and is restricted to investors who meet the eligibility criteria set by the …

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CBD Moves to Pull $600 Million AT1 Bonds from Markets

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Commercial Bank of Dubai is preparing to close the chapter on a $600 million debt issuance, signalling an early exit from the perpetual securities it floated in 2020. The lender confirmed it will activate the call option attached to its additional tier 1 instruments, paving the way for redemption later this month. The securities are …

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Doubles Down on Brazil With $900 Million Opportunity Fund

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital has wrapped up its latest Brazil-focused investment vehicle, locking in roughly $900 million and surpassing expectations in the process. The fund — its third dedicated to opportunities in Latin America’s largest economy — closed above its $750 million target, signaling strong appetite from global investors for Brazil-linked deals. Mubadala Capital itself …

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Trump’s Acting Justice Chief Says President Can Steer Probes, Sparks Fresh Debate Over DOJ Independence

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The acting head of the U.S. Justice Department, Todd Blanche, has openly argued that Donald Trump is entitled to shape federal investigations — especially those involving figures the president believes targeted him in the past. Speaking in his first extended remarks since stepping into the role, Blanche rejected claims that ongoing inquiries are politically motivated. …

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Court Slams Bid to Strip Protections for Ethiopians, Freezes Deportation Risk for Thousands

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A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to end immigration protections for more than 5,000 Ethiopians, delivering another courtroom setback to efforts aimed at tightening the scope of temporary humanitarian relief programs. ⚖️ The ruling halts plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a designation that allows migrants from crisis-hit countries …

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Fired, Then Excused — Bondi Skips Capitol Hill Showdown Over Epstein Records

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The Justice Department has informed lawmakers that former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned House interview examining the handling of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that the subpoena compelling her appearance lost force once she was removed from office. According to a letter sent to congressional leadership, the department’s …

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