Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023
Amnesty urges Macron to pressure Saudi prince over death sentences during Paris visit Amnesty International on Thursday urged French President Emmanuel Macron to pressure Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is currently in France, to spare seven young men facing execution for crimes committed while minors. Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2023
Rebranded Saudi crown prince meets Macron as rights groups decry ‘hypocrisy’ Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday at the start of a visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties and the oil kingdom’s standing in the international community. But human rights groups warn that the Saudi's gain is France’s loss on an increasingly… France 24 · Jun 16, 2023
Saudi Crown Prince MBS heads to France, Macron seeks shift on Ukraine Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, as Paris seeks increased support from the oil-rich kingdom for Ukraine against Russia's invasion. Radio France Internationale · Jun 15, 2023
Saudi crown prince MBS heads to France to meet Macron Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has left for a state visit to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, a statement said on Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Jun 15, 2023
Pariah or partner? US navigates complicated, contradictory relationship with Saudi Arabia WASHINGTON -- Visits to Saudi Arabia by high-profile U.S. officials are always problematic. The two countries have a love-hate relationship. Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023
The US holds its nose over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record – when the price is right The purchase of professional golf by a brutal regime has exposed yet again the lack of moral sanctities on the global free market, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
Why Saudi Arabia can afford to play a long game in bid to control sport The kingdom’s astounding deal to control men’s golf is part of a patient, multibillion-pound strategy to change its global reputation The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023
PM Modi speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, thanks him for support during evacuation of Indians from Sudan Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 8 spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Threatened Saudi dissident told to live like Edward Snowden by Met police Col Rabih Alenezi received advice after reporting death threats, of which he says he receives 50 a week The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2023
Blinken announces $150M in aid for Syria, Iraq at Saudi conference on combatting Islamic State group Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. will provide nearly $150 million in aid for areas in Syria and Iraq that were liberated from the Isamic State extremist group The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Saudi-PGA golf deal a stunning turnaround for once-shunned Crown Prince Mohammed After years of isolation over his human rights abuses, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is elevating his standing in the United States in part by diving into American sports, business and culture The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Human rights and regional security top the agenda as Blinken visits Saudi Arabia US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held "open, candid" talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah this Wednesday, covering bilateral issues between Riyadh and Washington, as well as international relations ranging from Iran, China and the crisis in Sudan. Radio France Internationale · Jun 7, 2023
Who is Yasir Al-Rumayyan? Saudi's king of golf, Newcastle chairman and Uber investment The 53-year-old, who has ascended to the role of crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman's number one lieutenant, is becoming one of the most important executive figures in all of sport and his investment portfolio looks set to expand Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
The Conversation · Jun 7, 2023 How Saudi Arabia came to be at the centre of a global golf merger Professional golf – and increasingly world sport – is caught in a sand trap. Not the familiar hazard between fairway and green, but the Middle Eastern desert producing enormous quantities of fossil fuels.
Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023 Blinken starts Saudi Arabia visit aimed at steadying relations US Secretary of State says relations between Washington and Riyadh are ‘strengthened by progress on human rights’.
Reuters · Jun 7, 2023 Saudi crown prince, Blinken had 'candid' talks in Jeddah -US official U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the early hours of Wednesday and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, in an "open, candid" conversation, a U.S. official said.
France 24 · Jun 7, 2023 US Secretary of State Blinken visits Saudi Arabia, meets Crown Prince Bin Salman U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Tuesday in Saudi Arabia and later met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington.
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Saudi crown prince, US Secretary of State discuss bilateral ties Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met and discussed bilateral relations, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported early on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Saudi Arabia on a trip in which he plans to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Blinken visits Saudi Arabia amid strained ties, Israel normalization in mind U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a mission to steady Washington's relationship with Riyadh after years of deepening disagreements on issues ranging from Iran and regional security to oil prices.
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Analysis-U.S. seeks to mend frayed Saudi ties with second high-level trip With two high-level visits in less than a month, the United States is hoping to steady ties with Saudi Arabia after several years of disagreement and deepening mistrust.
Salon · Jun 2, 2023 Thomas and Paxton: Oligarchy at work Clarence Thomas and Ken Paxton's high-end corruption isn't about a few "bad apples." It's how our system works
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Saudi fitness instructor Manahel al-Otaibi latest targeted in crackdown on dissent in kingdom A 29-year-old fitness instructor popular on social media in Saudi Arabia faces charges that could see her imprisoned over her posts, becoming the latest person targeted in a crackdown in the kingdom
Reuters · Jun 1, 2023 Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally The heir to Jordan's throne married on Thursday amid much fanfare in a glittering ceremony that the country's leaders, long backed by the West as a stabilising influence in a volatile region, hope will reinforce local and global alliances.