Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown prince
Read full article: Khashoggi's widow and Democrats demand release of call transcript with Trump and Saudi crown princeThe widow of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is calling for the release of the transcript of a 2019 phone call President Donald Trump had with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Florida retiree detained in Saudi Arabia returns home following Prince's visit to White House
Read full article: Florida retiree detained in Saudi Arabia returns home following Prince's visit to White HouseA Florida retiree jailed in Saudi Arabia for social media posts critical of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has returned to the United States after four years of detention and travel restrictions.
Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit
Read full article: Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visitPresident Donald Trump is counting on the tech sector and artificial intelligence to drive his economic agenda.
Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvement
Read full article: Trump says he'll push for peace in Sudan after Saudi crown prince urged greater US involvementPresident Donald Trump says he's turning his attention to helping find an end to the brutal civil war in Sudan.
The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressure
Read full article: The Latest: Trump signs bill to release the Epstein files after months of political pressurePresident Donald Trump has signed a bill to compel the Justice Department to make public its case files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following a yearslong push by survivors of Epsteinโs abuse for a public reckoning.
What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia
Read full article: What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi ArabiaPresident Donald Trump says he's agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the planeโs vaunted American technology.
Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi
Read full article: Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist KhashoggiPresident Donald Trump denounced ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce as a โterrible reporterโ and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked three sharp questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visit
Read full article: Soccer superstar Ronaldo joins Saudi crown prince during a White House visitSoccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was at the White House on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hosted a glitzy dinner to honor Saudi Arabiaโs Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist
Read full article: Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalistPresident Donald Trump is dismissing U.S. intelligence findings that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman likely had some culpability in the the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit
Read full article: Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visitPresident Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within the administration that it could lead to China gaining access to the U.S. technology behind the advanced weapon system.
Headwinds for Trump in persuading the Saudi crown prince to agree to normalize ties with Israel
Read full article: Headwinds for Trump in persuading the Saudi crown prince to agree to normalize ties with IsraelPresident Donald Trump has made clear how much he wants to see Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize relations.
Trump to welcome the Saudi crown prince with arrival ceremony, deal signings and lavish dinner
Read full article: Trump to welcome the Saudi crown prince with arrival ceremony, deal signings and lavish dinnerThe White House is preparing to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week with the pomp typical of a state visit.
UN approves US-backed effort to lift sanctions on Syria's president
Read full article: UN approves US-backed effort to lift sanctions on Syria's presidentThe U.N. Security Council has voted to lift a series of sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government days before he's set to arrive in the U.S. for a historic visit to the White House.
US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria's leader ahead of White House visit
Read full article: US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria's leader ahead of White House visitThe United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government ahead of a historic visit to the White House.
Trump to host al-Sharaa in first-ever visit by a Syrian president to White House, official says
Read full article: Trump to host al-Sharaa in first-ever visit by a Syrian president to White House, official saysPresident Donald Trump will host Ahmad al-Sharaa for talks, a first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House.
Donald Trump Jr. mocks 'No Kings' protests and praises father's approach to Mideast at Saudi summit
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. mocks 'No Kings' protests and praises father's approach to Mideast at Saudi summitDonald Trump Jr. has mocked protesters involved in "No Kings" demonstrations across the United States while praising his father's business approach to the Middle East.
Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say
Read full article: Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources sayPresident Donald Trump's administration is preparing for a visit to the United States by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month.
Ruling bans Florida retiree from leaving Saudi Arabia until 2026 over critical social media posts
Read full article: Ruling bans Florida retiree from leaving Saudi Arabia until 2026 over critical social media postsA Florida retiree has been convicted of cyber crimes and blocked from leaving Saudi Arabia until next year over social media posts critical of the kingdomโs crown prince.
Pakistan says its nuclear program can be made available to Saudi Arabia under defense pact
Read full article: Pakistan says its nuclear program can be made available to Saudi Arabia under defense pactPakistanโs defense minister says that his nationโs nuclear program โwill be made availableโ to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countriesโ new defense pact.
Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on Qatar
Read full article: Saudi Arabia signs a mutual defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan after Israel's attack on QatarSaudi Arabia has signed a defense pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan, pledging that any attack on either nation would be considered an attack on both.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign defense agreement to treat an attack on one as attack on both
Read full article: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign defense agreement to treat an attack on one as attack on bothPakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a defense pact pledging that any attack on either nation would be considered an attack on both.
FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia
Read full article: FIFA gets formal complaint of human rights oversight failure with 2034 World Cup host Saudi ArabiaA group of international lawyers has filed a formal complaint to FIFA claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia.
What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?
Read full article: What would lifting US sanctions on Syria mean to the war-torn country?President Donald Trumpโs announcement that the U.S. will ease sanctions on Syria could eventually facilitate the countryโs recovery from years of civil war and transform the lives of everyday Syrians.
Hegseth's plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officers
Read full article: Hegseth's plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officersDefense Secretary Pete Hegsethโs plans to slash the number of senior military leaders across the services would cut more than 120 high-ranking officer jobs in the active duty and National Guard, including as many as nine top general slots.
Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcome
Read full article: Golden swords and Arabian horses: Saudi Arabia's crown prince gives Trump a lavish royal welcomeDonald Trump received a lavish royal welcome from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he arrived in the kingdom.
Nvidia to send 18,000 AI chips to Saudi Arabia
Read full article: Nvidia to send 18,000 AI chips to Saudi ArabiaU.S. chip maker Nvidia will partner with Saudi Arabiaโs sovereign wealth fund-owned AI startup Humain and will ship 18,000 chips to the Middle Eastern nation to help power a new data center project.
Trump in Saudi speech urges Iran toward a 'new and a better path' as he pushes for nuclear deal
Read full article: Trump in Saudi speech urges Iran toward a 'new and a better path' as he pushes for nuclear dealPresident Donald Trump in a speech in Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to take a โnew and a better pathโ as he pushes for a new nuclear deal.
Saudi oil giant Aramco announces first-quarter profits of $26 billion, down 4.6% from a year earlier
Read full article: Saudi oil giant Aramco announces first-quarter profits of $26 billion, down 4.6% from a year earlierSaudi Arabiaโs state-owned oil giant Aramco posted first-quarter profits of $26 billion, down 4.6% from the prior year.
Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdom
Read full article: Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia raises the prospect of US nuclear cooperation with the kingdomSaudi Arabia wants U.S. help developing its own civil nuclear program, and the Trump administration says itโs โvery excitedโ at the prospect.
US gives initial approval for $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia before Trump's planned visit
Read full article: US gives initial approval for $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia before Trump's planned visitThe United States has given initial approval to sell $3.5 billion worth of air-to-air missiles for Saudi Arabiaโs fighter jets, the latest proposed arms deal for the region ahead of President Donald Trumpโs planned trip to the region later this month.
Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy-producing nations
Read full article: Mideast stock markets tumble as US tariffs and low oil prices squeeze energy-producing nationsMiddle East stock markets are tumbling as they struggle with the dual hit of U.S. tariffs and a sharp decline in oil prices.
Ukraine will propose a limited ceasefire during talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, officials say
Read full article: Ukraine will propose a limited ceasefire during talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, officials sayTwo senior Ukrainian officials say a Kyiv delegation that will meet with Americaโs top diplomat in Saudi Arabia will propose a ceasefire with Russia covering the Black Sea and long-range missile strikes.
Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plans
Read full article: Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plansSaudi Arabiaโs state-owned oil giant Aramco has reported a $106.25 billion profit in 2024, down 12% from the prior year on lower energy prices.
Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Read full article: Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to IranSyriaโs interim president has made his first trip abroad, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascusโ shift away from Iran as its main regional ally.
Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in US during call with Trump
Read full article: Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in US during call with TrumpSaudi Arabiaโs crown prince says the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after President Donald Trump mused about returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip.
Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi Arabia
Read full article: Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi ArabiaThe Trump Organization says it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Key members of OPEC+ alliance are putting off production increases amid slack crude prices
Read full article: Key members of OPEC+ alliance are putting off production increases amid slack crude pricesEight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries have decided to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and competing production from non-allied countries โ factors that could keep oil prices stagnant into next year.
Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
Read full article: Becky Sauerbrunn and over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant AramcoFormer U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 womenโs soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFAโs sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabian state oil giant Aramco.
Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's private remarks on Obama and Netanyahu
Read full article: Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's private remarks on Obama and NetanyahuBob Woodward writes in his new book โWarโ that Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and that he secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines in 2020.
Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen war decree
Read full article: Former Saudi official alleges Prince Mohammed forged king's signature on Yemen war decreeA former Saudi official has alleged that Saudi Arabiaโs Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged his fatherโs signature on the royal decree that launched the kingdomโs yearslong, stalemated war against Yemenโs Houthi rebels.
Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
Read full article: Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFASaudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in menโs soccer.
Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
Read full article: Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup voteFIFA has been urged by international lawyers to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabiaโs human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the menโs 2034 World Cup.
US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince meet to discuss 'semi-final' security deal
Read full article: US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia's crown prince meet to discuss 'semi-final' security dealPresident Joe Bidenโs national security adviser Jake Sullivan has met with Saudi Arabiaโs Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom describes as the โsemi-finalโ version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries.
Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings
Read full article: Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankingsSaudi Arabiaโs Public Investment Fund and the menโs professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to push for peace and a POW exchange with Russia
Read full article: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy lands in Saudi Arabia to push for peace and a POW exchange with RussiaUkrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy has arrived to Saudi Arabia and met the kingdomโs powerful crown prince to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.
Jared Kushner, former Trump adviser, defends business dealings with Saudi Arabia
Read full article: Jared Kushner, former Trump adviser, defends business dealings with Saudi ArabiaJared Kushner, Donald Trumpโs former White House adviser and his son-in-law, is defending his business dealings with the Saudi crown prince after leaving the U.S. government.
Qatar gets 'positive' response from Hamas on cease-fire plan as group reiterates its broader demands
Read full article: Qatar gets 'positive' response from Hamas on cease-fire plan as group reiterates its broader demandsKey mediator Qatar says Hamasโ response to the latest plan for a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages was โgenerally positive.โ.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibition
Read full article: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibitionRafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and new Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner are slated to participate in an exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in October.
US secretary of state rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza's post-war future
Read full article: US secretary of state rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza's post-war futureU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says four key Arab nations and Turkey have agreed to begin planning for the reconstruction and governance of Gaza once Israelโs war against Hamas ends.
2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA's president and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed
Read full article: 2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA's president and Saudi Arabia's Prince MohammedThe near certainty that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 menโs World Cup unites two of the most influential men in world sports.
Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
Read full article: Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcaseSaudi Arabia is all but certain to host the menโs 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation declined to enter the bidding contest.
Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to win
Read full article: Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to winSaudi Arabia has formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the menโs World Cup in 2034 in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the oil-rich kingdom to win.
Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
Read full article: Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World CupIf Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 menโs soccer tournaments.
Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel
Read full article: Saudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with IsraelSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News that aired Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries โget closerโ every day but that treatment of Palestinians is โvery important.โ.
Saudi man receives death penalty for posts online, latest case in wide-ranging crackdown on dissent
Read full article: Saudi man receives death penalty for posts online, latest case in wide-ranging crackdown on dissentA Saudi court has sentenced a man to death over his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and his activity on YouTube.
Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
Read full article: Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals easeIranโs foreign minister has met with Saudi Arabiaโs Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his visit to the kingdom, a sign of how the two countries are trying to ease tensions after years of turmoil.
Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economy
Read full article: Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economyTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has begun a three-stop tour of Persian Gulf states to raise trade and investment for Turkeyโs floundering economy.
Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to report
Read full article: Stephenson resigns from PGA Tour board over 'serious concerns' about Saudi deal, according to reportThe Washington Post is reporting former AT&T Chairman Randall Stephenson has resigned from the PGA Tour policy board.
UN report calls on Saudi Arabia to release 2 women jailed over tweets, alleging rights abuses
Read full article: UN report calls on Saudi Arabia to release 2 women jailed over tweets, alleging rights abusesU.N. human rights experts are calling for the release of two Saudi Arabian women they say were arbitrarily detained and denied basic rights after tweeting criticism of the kingdomโs policies.
With Saudi-PGA deal, once-shunned crown prince makes dramatic move to extend kingdomโs influence
Read full article: With Saudi-PGA deal, once-shunned crown prince makes dramatic move to extend kingdomโs influenceAfter years of isolation over his human rights abuses, Saudi Arabiaโs crown prince is elevating his standing in the United States in part by diving into American sports, business and culture.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Read full article: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin SalmanU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid strained relations between Riyadh and Washington.
Saudi wealth fund becomes biggest outside Nintendo investor
Read full article: Saudi wealth fund becomes biggest outside Nintendo investorA Saudi sovereign wealth fund now holds 8.26% of the stock in the video game maker Nintendo, making it the largest outside investor in the Japanese gaming company.
Saudi prince's new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing
Read full article: Saudi prince's new title key to dodging lawsuit over killingA recent boost in titles for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has proven crucial to shielding him from a U.S. lawsuit in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist.
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has $42.4B profit in third quarter
Read full article: Oil giant Saudi Aramco has $42.4B profit in third quarterOil giant Saudi Aramco is reporting a $42.4 billion profit in the third quarter of this year, buoyed by higher global energy prices that have filled the kingdomโs coffers but helped fuel inflation worldwide.
A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden's outreach
Read full article: A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden's outreachPresident Joe Biden is effectively acknowledging the failure of one of his biggest foreign policy gambles: a fist-bump with the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, the crown prince associated with human rights abuses.
German leader continues Gulf tour with stops in UAE, Qatar
Read full article: German leader continues Gulf tour with stops in UAE, QatarGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has planted a tree at a mangrove park in the United Arab Emirates, a token nod to environmentalism during a two-day visit to the Gulf region focused mainly on securing new fossil fuel supplies and forging fresh alliances against Russia.
German leader seeks energy deals, alliances on Gulf trip
Read full article: German leader seeks energy deals, alliances on Gulf tripGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first stop of a two-day, three-country visit aimed at striking new energy deals and forging fresh alliances.
Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove 'offensive' videos
Read full article: Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove 'offensive' videosGulf Arab countries have asked Netflix to remove โoffensive contentโ on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show people who are gay and lesbian.
France skirts over Khashoggi killing amid Saudi prince visit
Read full article: France skirts over Khashoggi killing amid Saudi prince visitFranceโs presidency has focused on global warming, the war in Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal in relaying details about the controversial dinner in Paris between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Saudi crown prince: First EU visit since Khashoggi killing
Read full article: Saudi crown prince: First EU visit since Khashoggi killingSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting Greece on his first trip to a European Union country since the killing in 2018 of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
White House: Russian officials visited Iran to view drones
Read full article: White House: Russian officials visited Iran to view dronesThe White House says Russian officials have visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in recent weeks to view weapons-capable drones it is looking to acquire for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine.
Biden's Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, security
Read full article: Biden's Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, securityPresident Joe Biden has exchanged a cordial fist bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, but says he then raised the issue of the murder of writer Jamal Khashoggi, which U.S. intelligence has said the crown prince approved.
