Security Council calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

INTERNATIONAL. In a presidential statement, the 15-member body expressed strong support for a ceasefire, and urged all parties to accept and fully implement it into the Eid period marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and beyond.

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Ratings on Saudi Arabia-based Arab National Bank affirmed at 'A/A-1'

SAUDI ARABIA. The outlook on ANB mirrors the positive outlook on the bank's country of domicile, Saudi Arabia, and S&P's view that the bank's capitalization will continue to improve.

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Ratings on Saudi Arabia-based Arab National Bank affirmed at 'A/A-1'

SAUDI ARABIA. The outlook on ANB mirrors the positive outlook on the bank's country of domicile, Saudi Arabia, and S&P's view that the bank's capitalization will continue to improve.

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