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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky seeks Patriots in return for sending drone experts to Middle East

Ukraine is facing an acute shortage of costly PAC-3 interceptor missiles supplied by US

The Independent UK

Will war in the Middle East ruin Mohammed Bin Salman’s plan to make Saudi the new Dubai?

IN DEPTH: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince hoped the kingdom would soon rival the UAE as the business hub and safe haven in the region. But experts tell Tara Cobham that a protracted conflict threatens

The Independent UK

US and Israel airstrikes ‘fail to destroy’ Iran military command despite 50 Israeli jets hitting underground bunker in Tehran

So far, at least 1,332 people across Iran have been killed since the war began, according to the latest figures from Iranian state media outlets

Evening Standard

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Sly Saudi-Israel alliance set up US attack on Iran

Saudi Arabia and Israel have quietly converged, driven by shared concerns over Iran's regional influence. Despite public diplomacy, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged a US strike, warning of a stronger Iran if action was delayed. This alignment, fueled by geopolitical rivalry and Iran's nuclear ambitions, risks hardening…

The Times of India

Riyadh’s secret plea: Saudi crown prince reportedly pressed US for military action against Iran

As Iran mourns the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fresh details have surfaced about Saudi Arabia’s alleged behind-the-scenes role in the US strike on Iran. A report by The Washington Post claims that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held multiple private calls with US President Donald…

The Times of India

Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah: Surgeon who turned Saudi Arabia into global hub for conjoined twins surgery

When families of conjoined twins are told that separation may be possible, many of them look to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. At the centre of those life-changing operations is Dr. Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, the Saudi paediatric surgeon who has led one of the world’s longest-running and most specialised conjoined twins…

The Times of India

US-Iran tensions: Who are the men steering the storm in Middle East

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, killing at least 40 people amid nuclear program negotiations and protests. President Trump warned Iranian forces to surrender or face death, while Supreme Leader Khamenei vowed resistance. The conflict escalates with key players like Benjamin Netanyahu and Reza Pahlavi involved.

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Mohammed bin Salman urged Donald Trump to impose sanctions on UAE, report claims

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged President Trump to sanction an armed group in Sudan, a move Saudi officials claim was aimed at ending the conflict by pressuring the UAE's support.

The Times of India

William’s Saudi tour to forge closer ties with key UK ally ends

William began his final day enjoying the ‘stunning’ desert landscape of a Saudi Arabian nature reserve.

Evening Standard

Prince William Proves He's the "Backbone of the Modern Monarchy" During Diplomatic Visit Amid Epstein Scandal

The Prince of Wales has shown an "exceptional talent for diplomacy" in Saudi Arabia.

Marie Claire

William speaks to Saudi women about freedoms and societal change

The Prince of Wales visited several initiatives in Riyadh on the second day of his visit to the kingdom.

Evening Standard

Prince William to meet controversial Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on crucial visit

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The Independent UK

William to meet female footballers during Saudi Arabia tour

The future King’s three-day trip aims to strengthen the UK’s ties with one of its key Middle East allies.

Evening Standard

Prince William visits Saudi Arabia for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meeting

The Prince of Wales discussed the trip with his father King Charles III

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Evening Standard

William arrives in Saudi Arabia for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman talks

London and Riyadh are hopeful the two men, who have met before, will develop a connection.

The Times of India

Sacred Kaaba cloth used as carpet? New Epstein files image sparks outrage across Muslim world after Kiswa seen on Jeffrey Epstein’s floor

Newly unsealed Epstein Files reveal fragments of the sacred Kaaba cloth, the Kiswa, laid on the floor of Jeffrey Epstein's US residence. The shipment, declared as "artwork", had earlier sparked global outrage and deep cultural backlash within Muslim communities. Unanswered questions persist regarding the purpose and oversight of this transfer.

Evening Standard

William begins three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

The Prince of Wales’s first official overseas visit of 2026 is his first to the Middle East since a 2023 trip to Kuwait.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia and the UAE: as former allies clash, others are likely to pay

Editorial: The growing rift between two Gulf powers will be felt across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa

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Reason

Jeffrey Epstein Brokered Secret Meeting Between Qatari and Israeli Leaders

The late sex trafficker brought together former prime ministers from both countries while trying to help Qatar out of its diplomatic isolation.

The Independent UK

Neom nightmare: How Mohammed bin Salman’s dream of a ‘city of the future’ became a $500bn disaster

IN DEPTH: Nearly a decade ago, the Saudi crown prince promised to build a gleaming utopia on the coast of the Red Sea that would redefine how human beings lived and worked. But experts say the scaling back of his project reveals that it was always an impossible dream in…

Axios

Scoop: Saudi defense minister says Trump not bombing Iran would embolden regime

"At this point, if this doesn't happen, it will only embolden the regime."

The Guardian - UK

‘Don’t they have mercy?’: A mother on losing her son in a record year of Saudi executions

Essam al-Shazly is the latest foreign national to die in a ‘horrifying’ surge in capital punishment under Mohammed bin Salman. His mother has bravely spoken to the Guardian of his ‘unjust’ killing

Tom’s Hardware

Ambitious 170 km long Saudi megacity 'The Line' has scope slashed and may be repurposed as AI data center hub — futuristic desert city was set to house 9 million people, and showcased polarizing sci-fi design

New reports suggest Saudi Arabia is drastically reducing the scale of megaproject 'The Line',' possibly pivoting its future to become a hub for AI data centers.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia ‘scales back plans for 100-mile desert megacity’ after concerns raised over billions spent

A Saudi official said last year that the government had ‘spent too much’ on its flagship project

The Conversation

Saudi-UAE bust-up over Yemen was only a matter of time − and reflects wider rift over vision for the region

Years of simmering tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates exploded into the open on Dec. 30, 2025.

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