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Syrian leader meets Saudi crown prince for first official foreign visit
Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on trip that highlights reset of regional alliances after end of Iran-backed Assad regime. Syria’s transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met the Saudi crown prince, ...The Guardian - 2h -
Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes first official foreign trip to Panama
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Panama as part of his first official foreign trip as President Trump announces massive tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada. Ed O'Keefe reports from Panama.CBS News - 3h -
Syria’s new leader visits Saudi Arabia in sign of regional power shift
Ahmed al-Sharaa holds talks with Saudi Crown Prince on his first trip abroad after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - 4h -
Syria's interim president heads to Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, traveling to Saudi Arabia in a move likely trying to signal Damascus’ shift away from Iran as its main regional allyABC News - 12h -
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Ahmed al-Shara, Syria’s New Interim President, Travels to Saudi Arabia
Ahmed al-Shara’s trip to Riyadh, where he spent his childhood, offers clues about his vision for a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - 10h -
If UFC Saudi Arabia is it for Israel Adesanya, it's been one hell of a ride
Izzy has made a legendary career by doing things his way. Win or lose against a dangerous Nassourdine Imavov, "The Last Stylebender" never wavered.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rubio to visit Panama in first official trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is headed to Panama as part of his first international trip in his new role. President Trump made it clear he wants the U.S. to control the heavily used Panama Canal, ...CBS News - 2d -
Huge combat day starts at UFC Saudi Arabia: Our predictions
Is Israel Adesanya still an elite UFC middleweight? Did Michael Page bite off more than he can chew with Shara Magomedov? Here are our picks for Saturday's card.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister keen for Mohamed Salah to join Pro League
2034 hosts discussing if World Cup will be in winter ‘To have Mo Salah would be a pleasure and a privilege’ Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says he would love to have Mohamed Salah playing in his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Barcelona players hit out at plans for Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia
‘To a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it’ RFEF in dicussions with Saudi Arabia over competition Female players in Spain have hit out at plans to take the women’s Supercopa to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Steven Gerrard focuses on positives after leaving Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq
Gerrard departs with club 12th in 18-team Pro League ‘I have enjoyed working in a different culture,’ he says Steven Gerrard insists his spell in charge of Al-Ettifaq was a positive experience ...The Guardian - 3d -
Rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa made transitional president of Syria
Appointment of former leader of group that led operation to topple Assad comes amid other political changes. The former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist rebel group which led the ...The Guardian - 4d -
9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash
Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi ArabiaABC News - 4d -
Trump invites Netanyahu to be first foreign leader to visit White House
President makes major concession to Israeli PM, US ally who is wanted by international court for war crimes. Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu to be the first foreign leader to visit the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell
Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, according to Russian state news.The New York Times - 4d -
Neymar to Santos FC: Former Barcelona, PSG star leaving Saudi Arabia to return 'home' to first club in Brazil
The 32-year-old superstar has struggled with injuries but hopes a return to South American can revive his careerCBS Sports - 5d -
Neymar returns to Brazilian club Santos after termination of contract in Saudi Arabia
Neymar has agreed to return to Santos nearly 12 years after he left the Brazilian teamABC News - 5d -
Russian government delegation makes first official visit to Syria since Assad's fall
A delegation of Russian officials is in Damascus, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reportedABC News - 5d -
Fifa rejects request for monitoring of migrant workers’ conditions in Saudi Arabia
Union wants more oversight of World Cup 2034 projects Fifa maintains that measures in place are sufficient Fifa has rejected calls for an independent monitor to assess migrant workers’ ...The Guardian - 6d -
Iran's foreign minister meets the Taliban in the first visit to Kabul in 8 years
Senior Taliban officials in Afghanistan say they hope for better relations with Iran after a visit from its foreign ministerABC News - Jan. 26 -
Saudi Arabia asks Hans Zimmer to rework national anthem
Composer also discusses plans for musical and film score as kingdom attempts to improve its image. Saudi Arabia has asked the Oscar-winning composer, Hans Zimmer, to work on a new version of its ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Trump to visit disaster zones in North Carolina, California on first trip of new term
President Donald Trump is heading to hurricane-battered western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los AngelesABC News - Jan. 24 -
Saudi Arabia Says It Will Increase U.S. Trade and Investment by $600 Billion
The Saudi media reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had spoken with President Trump, who made the kingdom the first stop on his first overseas presidential trip in 2017.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Saudi Arabia aims to invest $600bn in US, crown prince tells Trump
Call between Mohammed bin Salman and US president comes as kingdom seeks to deepen ties with western allyFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump holds first foreign leader call with Saudi crown prince
President Trump held his first official call with a foreign leader since being sworn in for his second term with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, a controversial figure who Trump on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump speaks to Saudi crown prince in first foreign leader call of second term
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday in the first call with a foreign leader of his second term, appearing to renew efforts from ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia aims to rebuild Lebanon ties with foreign minister’s visit
Riyadh is also trying to reset relations with Syria after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Saudi foreign minister makes first official trip to Lebanon in a decade after years of strained ties
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat has visited Lebanon for the first time in a decade following years of strained relations between the oil-rich kingdom and the tiny Mediterranean countryABC News - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia to invest $600 billion in U.S., crown prince tells Trump
Saudi Arabia's crown prince told President Trump in a call that the kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Saudi Arabia set to buy stake in Pakistan copper and gold mining project
Kingdom plans to purchase up to 20% share in $9bn complex as it looks to accelerate its diversification away from oilFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
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Lluís Cortés: From Barcelona glory to women's football in Saudi Arabia
Four weeks after Real Madrid made history in 2020 by winning the first expanded Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, the women’s equivalent took place in Salamanca, Spain. The men’s final in Jeddah...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Saudi Arabia presses top E.U. diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia urged top European diplomats at a gathering Sunday to lift sanctions against Syria to boost rebuilding the country and its economy after last month’s overthrow ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
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Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit, amid California wildfires
President Joe Biden on Wednesday canceled the final overseas trip of his presidency just hours before he was set to depart for Rome and the Vatican, choosing to remain in Washington to monitor the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League
A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge
Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenuesFinancial Times - Jan. 6
