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Trump could meet Putin in Saudi Arabia; Federal worker buyouts resume
President Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to start negotiating the end of the war in Ukraine and says the two could meet face-to-face soon in Saudi Arabia. CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
Alvarez will meet Scull on May 3 in Saudi Arabia
Canelo Alvarez, boxing's top star, will meet William Scull for the undisputed super middleweight championship on May 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's ...ESPN - Feb. 8 -
Who was at the table at US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia?
Three Americans and two Russians took part in the negotiations and agreed to reset diplomatic relations.BBC News - 6h -
Leeds student jailed in Saudi Arabia for 34 years over tweets is released
Salma al-Shehab was arrested in 2021 during holiday in Saudi Arabia. A Saudi student at Leeds University who was sentenced to 34 years in prison over her use of Twitter, now X, has been released ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Esports Olympics to debut in Saudi Arabia later than expected in 2027
The International Olympic Committee says the first Olympic Esports Games will be hosted in Riyadh in 2027ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Saudi Arabia launches ferocious state media attack on Netanyahu
Onslaught points to growing frustration in Gulf state’s royal court with Israeli prime minister and war in GazaFinancial Times - 6d -
Neuralink competitor Paradromics secures investment from Saudi Arabia's Neom
Paradromics has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia's NeomCNBC - 6d -
Trump says he expects to meet with Putin in Saudi Arabia
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin multiple times, suggesting they are likely to meet first in Saudi Arabia. “We ultimately expect to ...The Hill - 6d -
FirstFT: Trump to meet Putin for Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
Also in today’s newsletter, Apple teams up with Alibaba to develop AI in China and Elliott builds a 5% BP stakeFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump says he’ll meet Putin in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine war negotiations
Also in today’s newsletter, what will happen to Elon Musk’s business empire?Financial Times - 5d -
Trump Says Saudi Arabia May Host Talks With Putin on Ukraine
The kingdom has increasingly emerged as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, leveraging ties with both sides as well as with President Trump.The New York Times - 5d -
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Trump officials to begin peace talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are likely to meet with senior Russian officials in Saudi Arabia in the ...The Hill - 2d -
FirstFT: Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks
Also in today’s newsletter, Xi meets China’s top tech entrepreneurs and JPMorgan snubs bank regulatorFinancial Times - 1d -
Why Saudi Arabia is the venue of choice for Trump talks on Ukraine
The kingdom has gone from pariah to potential peacemaker in recent years.BBC News - 1d -
US-Russia talks to end war in Ukraine begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia
Top officials from the United States and Russian will hold talks in Saudi Arabia toward ending the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, as the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the nearly ...The Hill - 1d -
Saudi Arabia’s PIF seeks to evict Benko family from Innsbruck mansion
Demand by one of Signa Group’s largest creditors comes after property entrepreneur arrested for alleged embezzlementFinancial Times - 7h -
Zelensky delays trip to Saudi Arabia amid US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has postponed an official visit to Saudi Arabia set for this week amid U.S.-Russia negotiations in Riyadh. Zelensky, who was not planning to participate in ...The Hill - 3h -
Trump defends excluding Ukraine from peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he will not accept any ...CBS News - 26m -
Thousands of workers fired in federal purge
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Thousands of workers fired in Trump, Musk federal purge Agency leaders across the ...The Hill - 4d -
Here are the agencies purging federal workers
In the latest federal shakeup, the Trump administration ordered the heads of several agencies across the government to start firing employees who were still within their probationary period — or ...The Hill - 3d -
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Rory McIlroy believes Donald Trump is 'on the [PGA] Tour's side' in talks with Saudi Arabia's PIF
McIlroy recently played golf with the President after previously claiming he would not do so againCBS Sports - 6d -
LIV Golf CEO believes deal with PGA Tour Enterprises would 'unlock opportunity' for Saudi Arabia-backed league
There has been recent momentum toward a agreement that was initially expected to be completed long agoCBS Sports - 6d -
Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he hadn't been invited and warned that his country “will never accept deals made behind our backs.”NBC News - 2d -
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of expected talks with Russia over Ukraine war
A U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to hold talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine. President Trump signaled Sunday he's confident that a ...CBS News - 1d -
European leaders hold emergency summit ahead of U.S.-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia
European leaders are having an emergency meeting in Paris as concerns grow that Ukraine is being left out of U.S. peace talks with Russia. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has more.CBS News - 1d -
Watch: Rubio, top Russian officials in Saudi Arabia discuss end to war in Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with senior Russian leaders in Saudi Arabia early Tuesday, where the group began negotiations around ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine. Ukraine was ...The Hill - 5h -
More Trump-Putin direct talks expected after Saudi Arabia diplomatic meeting, official says
U.S. officials who attended diplomatic talks with Russian representatives say more developments are expected as part of the efforts to reestablish dialogue. This comes as the world reacts to ...CBS News - 4h -
Judges block Musk's efforts to slash federal spending
Federal judges block President Trump and Elon Musk's attempts to slash spending and reshape the federal workforce. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Who Are the Acting Heads of Federal Health Agencies?
This is a MedPage Today story. As President Donald Trump's picks to lead federal health agencies await confirmation hearings, there are now acting directors in place at HHS and its key ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Musk doubles down on attacks on federal judges
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk is doubling down on his attacks of federal judges in the wake of court actions blocking multiple Trump administration efforts. In a ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Elon Musk’s assault on the US federal bureaucracy
Supposed efficiency drive is providing cover for a power grab by the executive branchFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
DOJ appeals judge's order to unfreeze federal grants
The Justice Department on Monday appealed a federal judge's order to unfreeze federal grants, hours after the judge ruled that the Trump administration had not complied with his directive. In a ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Trump's proposed buyout plan for federal workers in limbo
A federal judge is weighing extending the pause on President Trump's "deferred resignations" for federal workers. Weijia Jiang is following the latest developments at the White House.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
A quick way to cut $1 trillion in federal spending
President Trump suggests that state governments should have primary responsibility for handling disasters, and cutting federal taxes would allow states to access more money to address their needs.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Federal employees deserve respect — not Elon Musk
In the name of “efficiency,” the Trump administration is waging a cruel war on federal employees, who now live in chaos and fear.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Federal judge pauses NIH research cuts nationwide
A federal judge in Boston has ordered a temporary pause nationwide on plans by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to substantially reduce "indirect” research payments to universities, medical ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump’s Plan to Remake the Federal Work Force
One of President Trump’s first executive orders claims the power to fire, and hire, tens of thousands of career civil servants across the government. Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter ...The New York Times - 6d -
Critics decry Trump's purge of federal watchdogs
President Trump is purging the government of investigators. Some prosecute criminals while others are watchdogs who make sure our food, veteran hospitals, highways and more are safe. The Trump ...CBS News - 5d
