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US President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during their meeting at Trump's residence at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, November 30, 2024.

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Tariffs on the table at 'first dinner' between Trump and Trudeau

Canadian exports to its southerly neighbour reached $440bn last year so talk of the United States slapping customs duty on those goods has triggered a tête-à-tête

Abdulfattah Khattab 07 December 2024

Al Majalla caught up with the award-winning Mexican author to get a glimpse into his latest novel, which revolves around a husband and wife who embody a host of characters from famous Russian novels.

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Mexican novelist David Toscana: We must write for future generations

Al Majalla caught up with the award-winning author who attributes the decline in literary standards to publishers and readers rather than the authors themselves

Osama Esber 19 August 2023

The award-winning writer tells Al Majalla how he chronicles urban life with an eye on the country's unique heritage as well as the violent overlap between politics and crime in the present day.

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How Mexico’s Juan Villoro chronicles his homeland with an eye on social justice

The award-winning writer tells Al Majalla how he chronicles urban life with an eye on the country's unique heritage as well as the violent overlap between politics and crime in the present day.

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 24 June 2023

Men ride on a motorcycle past a burning truck on the streets of Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. Mexican security forces have captured Ovidio Guzmán, an alleged drug trafficker wanted by the United States and one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, in a pre-dawn operation outside Culiacan which has caused a wave of violence in the city. (AP Photo/Martin Urista)

Violence Hits Mexico Cartel Stronghold As ‘Chapo’ Son Nabbed

The sun wasn’t yet up in Culiacan when David Téllez and his family began making their way to the city’s airport for a return flight to Mexico City after their vacation. But not long after they set…

AP 06 January 2023

A Venezuelan migrant texts at a makeshift camp of migrants, set up alongside a river bank in Matamoros, Mexico, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Migrants Near US Border Face Cold Wait For Key Asylum Ruling

Hairdresser Grisel Garcés survived a harrowing, four-month journey from her native Venezuela through tropical jungles, migrant detention centers in southern Mexico, and then jolting railcar rides…

AP 23 December 2022

Nov 22, 2022; Lusail, Qatar; Saudi Arabia midfielder Salem Al-Dawsari (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal against Argentina during a group stage match during the 2022 World Cup at Lusail Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports

A Generation That Won't Be Forgotten By The Saudis

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard had said the current generation would be forgotten about if they fail to make the last 16 of the World Cup but he may be having a rethink after fans showed their…

01 December 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Poland v Saudi Arabia - Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - November 26, 2022 Saudi Arabia players line up as Mohammed Al-Owais holds up Yasser Al-Shahrani's jersey before the match REUTERS/Matthew Childs

Saudi Arabia in The Mix for Last 16 Ahead of Mexico Clash

Argentina, Mexico and Poland may all have been fancied to progress from Group C at the World Cup ahead of Saudi Arabia, but after their stunning win over the Argentines, the Saudis are firmly in the…

28 November 2022

Lionel Messi celebrates Argentina's vital victory CREDIT: Getty Images

Messi Keeps World Cup Dream Alive With Magic Strike Against Mexico

Lionel Messi kept his dream of winning his first World Cup alive by rifling in the opening goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Mexico in World Cup Group C, proving he was far from done in the…

26 November 2022

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Mexico Training - Al Khor SC Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar - November 21, 2022 Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa during training REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

Mexico's Ochoa in High Spirits Ahead of Messi Test

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa says he feels very motivated ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Argentina when he will come up against the "magic" of Lionel Messi. Ochoa, playing in his…

24 November 2022

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group C - Mexico v Poland - Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar - November 22, 2022 Poland's Robert Lewandowski with teammates after the match REUTERS/Carl Recine

Lewandowski Misses Penalty As Poland Draw With Mexico At World Cup

Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw with Mexico in their opening Group C game at Stadium…

22 November 2022

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Qatar is positioning itself not only to weather external shocks, but to thrive in a changing global environment

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How Mexico’s Juan Villoro chronicles his homeland with an eye on social justice

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A Generation That Won't Be Forgotten By The Saudis

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