Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to position himself as a potential mediator to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2024
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Visits Saudi Arabia For Peace Talks Ukrainian President Zelenskyy visits Saudi Arabia to discuss peace plan and prisoner repatriation amid conflict with Russia. Follow AP News for updates. Top News · Feb 27, 2024
From Tucker Carlson to Johnny Depp, a celebrity bromance is the must-have accessory for the modern dictator The men had suffered career setbacks, and were in desperate need of love – thank goodness, then, for the open arms of Putin and MBS, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
Johnny Depp forms close bond with Saudi Crown Prince MBS Discover how Johnny Depp has formed a close relationship with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, and his potential role as a cultural ambass... Top News · Feb 15, 2024
Middle East crisis: IDF reportedly believes more than a fifth of remaining Israeli hostages are dead New York Times says it has seen report from Israel military that at least 32 of the remaining hostages in Gaza are believed to be dead The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2024
Biden’s grand bargain: can a new Middle East emerge from the turmoil? In an election year, the US president is seeking political capital by offering diplomatic incentives to rival states in the region – including recognition of Palestine The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
The Saudi takeover of European football is about power, not sportswashing Saudi buying up the Italian and Spanish Super Cups has legitimized the nation’s regime, at home and around the world The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2024
Lynch: Ugly allegations about its Saudi partner are a worrying omen for the PGA Tour On paper, Al-Rumayyan’s latest entanglement could be viewed as a squabble between stooges for a despotic government. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2024
Social media reacts to Raquel Pennington’s vacant title win over Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC 297 The MMA community reacted to Raquel Pennington's vacant title win over Mayra Bueno Silva in the UFC 297 co-main event. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 21, 2024
Talks of Including Palestine In Saudi-Israel Deal Amidst UK's Call to Fulfill 2720 Gaza Resolution Saudi Arabia is ready for a Saudi-Israel deal if Israel includes a Palestinian state creation plan in it as Britain urges all parties in Gaza to uphold the 2720 Gaza resolution of longer humanitarian pauses. International Business Times UK · Jan 10, 2024
Three Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank, says health ministry This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the Middle East crisis here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here. The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024
PM Modi discusses maritime security with Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman The discussion is part of the Indian leadership’s engagement with regional stakeholders in the backdrop of the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023
Zizo Almaayouf’s Journey From Saudi Arabia To International Boxing Prominence Zizo Almaayouf: Saudi Arabia's Rising Boxing Makes Homecoming Zenger · Dec 22, 2023
World reacts to the death of Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Many Gulf countries set aside a period of mourning for the emir’s death, while others express their condolences. Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2023
International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023 Putin, Saudi Leader Urge Oil Cooperation As Prices Flag The leaders of Saudi Arabia and Russia used a rare face-to-face meeting to urge oil producers to stick to pledged supply cuts, a joint statement said Thursday.
International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023 Putin Lands In Abu Dhabi On Middle East Visit President Vladimir Putin is in the United Arab Emirates for a rare visit outside the former Soviet Union Wednesday, as Russia seeks to reassert itself on the global stage.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023 From a 100-mile city to a desert ski resort: why is Saudi Arabia spending billions on architectural ‘gigaprojects’? The Saudi crown prince is creating wildly ambitious projects masterminded by renowned architects, curators and designers. The upshot is either progressive modernisation or image-laundering, depending who you ask
International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023 After Success Abroad, Saudi Designers Hit The Runway At Home Couturier Adnan Akbar's past clients included Princess Diana and two French first ladies, but until recently he had never staged a major fashion show in his native Saudi Arabia.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2023 BRICS nations accuse Israel of 'genocide' and call for 'immediate' Gaza truce The BRICS group of nations Tuesday called for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce in Gaza during an extraordinary summit where the chair, held by South Africa, accused Israel of war crimes and "genocide" in the Palestinian territory.
Fortune · Nov 21, 2023 Oil-rich Saudi Arabia is shelling out for the world’s top sports, but can Mohammed bin Salman buy himself an auto industry? With Hyundai and tire maker Pirelli setting up plants, the ruler has already struck key deals, but experts doubt the investments are self-sustaining.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023 What is the Greensill scandal overshadowing David Cameron’s return to cabinet? Inquiry found ex-PM had sent dozens of messages to former colleagues asking them to help his then employer
Radio France Internationale · Nov 12, 2023 Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.
Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2023 Arab-Islamic summit rejects justifying Gaza war as Israeli self-defence Leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia demanded aid be allowed to enter Gaza, called for cessation of arms exports to Israel.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023 Israel kills seven more Hezbollah fighters on border with Lebanon Iranian foreign minister says wider regional conflict inevitable as death toll among militant group rises to 78
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has led to Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup, leads to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the game for decades