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 Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 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 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 permitted Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup and led to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the sport for decades The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s clear path to World Cup shows power of Fifa and Infantino Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 tournament has quickly become a certainty, even as the Gulf state’s wider ambitions remain unclear The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023
Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues Domestic leagues worldwide have raised concerns over the 2034 World Cup being held in Saudi Arabia and the ripple effect that would be felt around the world The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Saudi Arabia Is Mysteriously Absent in the Israel-Hamas War Mohammed bin Salman has pitched the kingdom as the most influential country in the Middle East, yet he has dropped the ball on actual diplomacy. Foreign Policy · Oct 26, 2023
Joe Biden, Saudi Crown Prince discuss efforts to contain Israeli-Hamas conflict US President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on Tuesday as part of efforts to prevent the conflict between Hamas and Israel from spreading and drawing in more countries and groups. The Times of India · Oct 25, 2023
Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 2030 growth plan bears fruit as Hyundai inks deal to join Lucid as next carmaker in the Gulf As the IEA predicts global demand for transport fuels will peak in 2026, the Saudi monarchy is in a race to diversify its economy by the end of the decade. Fortune · Oct 23, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Diplomacy must pay off to avoid a wider war in the Middle East Britain’s diplomatic efforts are intensifying. Fresh from his visit to Israel, the Prime Minister has travelled to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss how to prevent further escalation in the region. He will then fly on to Egypt for talks with President Abdel Fattah… Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023
Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘long war’ He is set to meet with Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during the second stop on his Middle East tour. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Biden’s Israel trip reflects a deeply flawed and hypocritical foreign policy The Biden administration also bears a wider responsibility for the deterioration in Gaza and the extinguishing of Palestinian political aspirations The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023
Saudi plans to 'de-risk' region have taken a hit with Gaza violence − but hitting pause on normalization with Israel will buy kingdom time Saudi Arabia and Israel had seemingly been edging closer to a landmark deal to normalize their diplomatic relations – and then the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, happened. The Conversation · Oct 18, 2023
What is Neom? The $500 billion Saudi Arabian ‘smart city’ is 33 times the size of New York Leyja announced as latest entity within Mohammed bin Salman’s project Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023
Saudi Arabia pauses normalisation talks with Israel amid ongoing war with Hamas Saudi Arabia has suspended talks on potentially normalising ties with Israel, a source told AFP on Saturday, amid the war raging between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. France 24 · Oct 14, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2023 Iran’s Raisi, Saudi Arabia’s MBS discuss Israel-Hamas war Two leaders have first phone call since Tehran and Riyadh restored ties under a China-brokered deal in March.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023 How Fifa and Uefa turned choosing tournament hosts into a ‘stitch-up’ With the UK and Ireland awarded the 2028 European Championships, football governance is experiencing a familiar trend
The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2023 Biden accused of betrayal of Khashoggi over push to deepen Saudi ties Activists and Democrats condemn rapprochement – aimed at heading off China – with ‘autocratic, sociopathic government’
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 The twin tensions which explain Newcastle and PSG’s very modern rivalry Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain have never played a competitive fixture, but instead, this first meeting in the Champions League is framed by geopolitical tensions between Gulf states Saudi Arabia and Qatar
The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2023 Khashoggi was killed five years ago. Thanks to Trump and Biden, Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, the US vowed to hold Saudi Arabia accountable. Biden has done the opposite
WEKU · Oct 2, 2023 5 years after Khashoggi's murder, advocates say the lack of justice is dangerous Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered in October 2018. Those involved in his killing have largely avoided consequences, and Saudi Arabia continues to crack down on its dissidents.
Zenger · Sep 25, 2023 Saudi Arabia’s Response To Netanyahu’s UN Speech Holds Key To Israel-Saudi Relations Prince Faisal bin Farhan's remarks on Palestinian issue highlight potential hurdles in Israel-Saudi normalization
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023 Bin Salman’s sportswashing quip reflected growing power but was perhaps a mistake The crown prince was full of statistics in his Fox News interview – though scepticism of Saudi Arabia’s vision will surely remain
Zenger · Sep 21, 2023 Saudi Crown Prince Affirms Progress In Israel Talks, Dismisses Suspension Reports MBS emphasizes peace with Israel, calls for support from Biden administration, and addresses concerns over Iran
Fortune · Sep 21, 2023 Mohammed bin Salman to keep oil prices high to spur growth—'I’m trying to get Saudi Arabia back on the right track' The pragmatic crown prince wants to lure manufacturing to the country and more star athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo to the football league.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 Brighton have come a long way, baby. Next stop: Europe In today’s Football Daily: Brighton have come a long way, baby. Plus MBS