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Selfie Esteem: Meloni calls out Trump's tall tale about photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has boldly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that she pleaded for a selfie during a G7 summit, deeming his claims as completely 'fabricated.' She emphasized that neither herself nor Italy resorts to begging. This moment underlines Trump's unique diplomatic style, where he often embellishes relationships with…

The Times of India · Jun 19

Saudi Arabia, UAE announce start of Islamic New Year 1448 AH Tuesday; Ashura expected June 25

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday, June 16, marks the first day of Muharram 1448 AH and the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

The Times of India · Jun 16

How are Saudis viewing the US-Iran war? Our polling suggests Gulf kingdom is split on key issues

Since the beginning of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia has been grappling with how best to respond to the expansion of Middle East conflict.

The Conversation · Jun 9

France to probe Khashoggi killing after complaint against Saudi crown prince

A Paris judge will investigate the 2018 assassination of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi after rights groups filed a complaint against Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, French sources have told AFP.

Radio France Internationale · May 16

Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination

Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist.

Euronews · Apr 29

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy holds talks in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia on ‘security and energy’

Ukraine ‘actively developing’ regional security arrangements for defence, food and energy, Zelenskyy says; Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners. What we know on day 1,522

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25

Syria's president arrives in Qatar for talks after Saudi Arabia visit

Syria’s president Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Doha on Wednesday for talks with Qatar’s emir on economic cooperation, investment and post-al-Assad regional reintegration.

Euronews · Apr 22

One way to save the World Cup from the likes of Putin and Trump: Decentralize it

Soccer’s showpiece has become too big for one region to handle responsibly

The Guardian - US · Apr 13

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia after US-Iran talks fail; focus on defense, economy

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia following an invitation from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The trip occurs amidst a fragile ceasefire and follows talks that concluded without a formal agreement. Sharif's delegation will discuss regional developments and financial cooperation, with Pakistan also deploying military forces to…

The Times of India · Apr 13

Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin

Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 11