Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years
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Canada announces new Russia sanctions as invasion of Ukraine hits 4 years

By Laura GillisGlobal NewsPosted February 24, 2026 4:13 pm 2 min read 3:39‘Four years of unbroken resistance’: Ukraine marks 4-year anniversary of Russian invasionThe daily national minute of silence for those killed in the Russian invasion of Ukraine carried a heavier weight across Ukrainian cities Tuesday as the country marks the fourth anniversary of the war. While diplomacy efforts are ongoing, a resolution to the conflict hasn’t come to fruition.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced new sanctions against Russia and financial support for Ukraine on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.If we value democratic government, if we value the concept of territorial integrity, if we value state sovereignty, then we see Ukraines fight as part of a broader fight in defence of those...
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PM Shehbaz hints at reducing direct taxes in upcoming budget to support businesses
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PM Shehbaz hints at reducing direct taxes in upcoming budget to support businesses

Business Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses inaugural session of Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 in Islamabad on February 25, 2026. Screengrab via Geo NewsPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed the need to reduce direct taxes in the forthcoming federal budget, acknowledging that sustainable economic growth cannot be achieved by increasing the tax burden. "How long can we keep stretching this?" the prime minister said. " Unless there is growth and unless production and exports increase, and unless you invest and attract foreign direct investment, how much more tax can you continue to impose?" The premier stated this while addressing the inaugural session of the Pakistan Governance Forum...
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Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live
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Schumer predicts ‘long, painful and tedious’ Trump speech as dozens of Democrats plan to boycott – live

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‎TASI sees 17 negotiated deals worth SAR 67.2M
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‎TASI sees 17 negotiated deals worth SAR 67.2M

Tadawul trading screenThe Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) witnessed today, Feb. 25, 17 negotiated deals worth SAR 67.2 million.Negotiated Deals DetailsCompanyStock Price(SAR)Negotiated Price(SAR)Shares TradedDeal Value(SAR million)Officially134.60135.30122,34116.55Al Rajhi Bank102.50102.40130,67713.38Alinma Bank27.9227.92383,81710.72MBC28.7628.80180,0005.18Saudi German Health33.6233.62100,0003.36The symbol42.9242.9875,0003.22Riyad Cement23.7123.73132,8253.15Alkhaleej Training18.4918.50170,0973.152P6.876.89200,0001.38Naqi52.1552.2023,6481.23Al-Omran21.3321.3551,2371.09Salama8.048.05130,0001.05Al Sagar10.0010.02102,3351.03JAZADCO7.657.66132,6091.02ARTEX10.0510.07100,0001.01Al Jazeera Takaful10.7510.7734,4540.37SVCP17.3417.3520,0000.35A negotiated deal involves a stock purchase based on a bargain between buyers and sellers, apart from the market price. It is executed under the control of Tadawul and Capital Market relevant laws and regulations. The negotiated deal does not directly impact the last deal price, highest/lowest stock price, opening/closing price, or market/sector indices.
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