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Saudi Arabia set to host winter World Cup in 2034
Saudi Arabia is set to stage a winter World Cup in 2034 after a FIFA evaluation report highlighted the likelihood of the competition being played "between October-April."Sports - ESPN - 2 hours ago -
Saudi Arabia Hosts a Tennis Final Won by Coco Gauff
The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports.World - The New York Times - November 10 -
Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks
Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next monthSports - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Bill Burr set to host ‘SNL’ after the 2024 presidential election
Comedian Bill Burr will serve as “Saturday Night Live” host for the second time in his career and the 2024 presidential election is definitely on his mind.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
First College Football Playoff rankings set for reveal with host of unbeaten and 1-loss teams in mix
The College Football Playoff selection committee will release its first rankings of the season on Tuesday nightSports - ABC News - November 5 -
Sportswashing or a catalyst for change - how are Saudi WTA Finals unfolding?
BBC Sport looks at how the WTA Finals, which are being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, are unfolding - and what the reaction has been.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
How are Saudi Arabia's WTA Finals unfolding?
BBC Sport looks at how the WTA Finals, which are being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time, are unfolding - and what the reaction has been.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Will Tennis Choose to Reckon With Human Rights in Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia and tennis are becoming increasingly intertwined, but there is growing pushback from human rights experts.Sports - The New York Times - November 11 -
Middle East looks to Saudi Arabia to rein in Trump
Arab states hope close ties between Prince Mohammed and US president-elect can temper ardent support for IsraelBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
Saudi Arabia does not deserve an American security guarantee
It would be unwise to commit more American troops to a nation that shares little in common with the U.S. in terms of interests and values.Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Conan O'Brien to Host the Oscars
The former late-night host will succeed Jimmy Kimmel, an Academy Awards regular.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
Gauff: WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can open doors
Staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help to bring change on behalf of gender equality and LGBTQ rights in the kingdom, Coco Gauff said, although the former US Open champion added that she ...Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
China to issue first dollar bond in three years in Saudi Arabia
Choice of the kingdom highlights deepening financial ties between the two countriesWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia
Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
CEO of Saudi Arabia's Futuristic City Project Leaves Abruptly
Longtime CEO Nadhmi al-Nasr left Neom, Saudi Arabia’s marquee development, which has been plagued by delays, cost overruns and staff turnover.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Neom mega-project boss abruptly replaced in Saudi Arabia
Nadhmi al-Nasr leaves after six years in charge of $500bn desert developmentWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Neom CEO departs as Saudi Arabia scales back mega-projects
No reason given for departure of Nadhmi al-Nasr, longtime CEO of $500bn project launched by Mohammed bin Salman. Nadhmi al-Nasr, the longtime chief executive of the $500bn Saudi development project ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Struggling Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial Asian World Cup qualifier
Australia and Saudi Arabia play a crucial World Cup qualifier in Melbourne on Thursday while Japan and South Korea can take a huge step towards North America in 2026 in the third round of Asian ...Sports - ABC News - November 12 -
Saudi Arabia's Neom replaces its CEO amid reports of delays and cutbacks
Neom is set to host hyper-futuristic cityscapes and structures — but financial pressures on the kingdom are changing.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened
The Socceroos survive a scare at the death after failing to take their chances in a stalemate with the Green Falcons in Melbourne. The national anthems are complete, the players are in situ and ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
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Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil Fuels
Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 18 -
Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia and UAE to try to secure investment
UK prime minister is seeking billions of pounds of Gulf money to boost British growthBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels
Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...World - The Guardian - November 21 -
Revealed: Saudi Arabia accused of modifying official Cop29 negotiating text
Exclusive: News of changes to usually non-editable document ‘risks placing climate summit in jeopardy'. A Saudi Arabian delegate has been accused of directly making changes to an official Cop29 ...World - The Guardian - November 23 -
Saudi Arabia and Russia Block Mention of Fossil Fuel Exit in Climate Resolution
A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from fossil fuels.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Executions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’
Kingdom tries to respond to impact of growing narcotics use attributed to social change and rise of drugs such as captagonWorld - Financial Times - 11 hours ago -
Saudi Arabia Leads a Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.Science - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
Conan O’Brien to host the 2025 Oscars
Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Oscars, the Academy announced Friday.Top stories - ABC News - November 15 -
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
'The View' hosts battle over why Trump won
Sara Haines of ABC’s “The View” explained her thoughts on why voters sided with President-elect Trump in a heated discussion with her co-hosts Friday. “It’s condescending, the way that the left ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
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Biden to host Trump at White House on Wednesday
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet at the White House on Wednesday morning, the White House announced on Saturday.Politics - NBC News - November 9 -
Russia hosts African ministers to expand ties
Russia has opened the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel a notion that it’s isolated by ...World - ABC News - November 9 -
India will not travel to Champions Trophy, say hosts Pakistan
India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms
The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Celtic to host Rangers in SWPL Cup semi-finals
Holders Rangers will take on Celtic in the SWPL Cup semi-finals, with Hibernian facing Aberdeen in the other last-four tie.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Berlin officially launches bid to host NFL games
Berlin's city government has officially launched its bid campaign on Tuesday to host NFL games over a five-year period beginning as early as next year.Sports - ESPN - November 12
