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Syrian leader lands in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit since toppling Assad
Interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives in Riyadh on trip that appears to signal shift away from Iran alliance. Syria’s interim president has made his first trip abroad, travelling to Saudi ...The Guardian - 3h -
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 - 6h -
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 - 3h -
Syria’s new Islamist president consolidates power
Political figures fear Ahmed al-Sharaa’s moves to elevate loyalists move country further from inclusive governmentFinancial Times - 1d -
UFC Saudi Arabia: Imavov shocks Adesanya with thunderous TKO
Israel Adesanya's first non-title bout since 2019 didn't go as planned as the former two-time UFC middleweight champ fell to Nassourdine Imavov.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.The New York Times - 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 - 2d -
Who Is Syria’s New Interim President?
The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.The New York Times - 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 -
9 Indians in Saudi Arabia killed in a traffic crash
Nine Indians have been killed in a traffic crash in Saudi ArabiaABC News - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 -
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’s First Presidential Trip, and an American Egg Crisis
Plus, how Kidz Bop grew up.The New York Times - 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 -
Rubio set to travel to Panama on first trip
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Panama late next week in his first official diplomatic trip late, amid heightened tensions over President Trump’s threats to retake the Panama Canal. ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
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 -
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 -
Olam Set to Announce Sale of Agribusiness Unit to Saudi Arabia Firm, Sources Say
Singapore-based Olam Group is close to announcing a deal to sell the remainder of its stake in its agricultural products business to the state-owned Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
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 -
Trump's first trip as president will be to Los Angeles: Sources
The first official trip of Trump's second administration will be to visit areas devastated by fires in California.The Hill - Jan. 18 -
UN labor agency head praises relations with Saudi Arabia during investigation of 2034 World Cup host
The head of the United Nations labor agency says it has good relations with Saudi Arabia during an ongoing investigation of alleged rights abuses by the 2034 World Cup hostABC News - Jan. 16 -
Exclusive: One-on-one with Iran's president: Extended Interview
In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt in Tehran, Iran's president shares his message for President-Elect Trump ahead of his inauguration, whether Iran is open to direct talks with the U.S. ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
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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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Video shows Mayor Karen Bass refuse to answer L.A. fires questions as she returns from trip abroad
Mayor Karen Bass refused to answer questions about the Los Angeles fires on Wednesday as a reporter pressed her about being out of town while fires burned out of control in her city.NBC 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 -
Iran Pulls Most Forces From Syria, in Blow to Tehran's Regional Ambitions
The withdrawal marks the demise of a yearslong effort in which Tehran used Syria as a hub in its regional strategy to spread influence and wage proxy war against the U.S. and Israel.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
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 -
Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole
Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile's "Antarctic mission".BBC News - Jan. 4
