Live updates: Saudi Arabia says 14 countries backing maritime alliance to protect shipping routes - CNN

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Live updates: Saudi Arabia says 14 countries backing maritime alliance to protect shipping routes - CNN

The Saudi defense ministry said 14 countries have backed the kingdom’s proposal to establish a “Maritime Defense Alliance” to protect international shipping routes and global trade.

Fourteen countries have backed a Saudi proposal to establish a multinational Maritime Defense Alliance, aimed at protecting international shipping routes and global trade, Saudi Arabias Ministry of D… [+1294 chars]

Live updates: Saudi Arabia says 14 countries backing maritime alliance to protect shipping routes - CNN

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