Saudi Arabia, Canada to restore full diplomatic ties following 2018 rift
On Wednesday, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said the two countries will "appoint new ambassadors". A Canadian foreign ministry statement named Jean-Phillipe Linteau as Ottawa's new envoy to the kingdom. The latest announcement follows a frenetic stretch of high-stakes Saudi diplomacy triggered by the kingdom's surprise Chinese-brokered rapprochement deal with Iran...
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
BYD 2025 revenue surges
The EV manufacturer reported net profit of $.3.3bn for 9M 2025.
Aramco net income $28bn
Capital investment during Q3 2025 $12.9bn on investments in energy projects.
e& revenue up 23%
Consolidated net profit reached $2.94 billion during 2025.
Al Rajhi profit up 26%
Operating income for 2025 increased 22% to SAR 39 bn.
Emirates NBD 2025 profit $8.5bn
Total income rises by 12 percent, operating profit up 13%.
